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[14 Nov 2008 | Friday] 

It is with a great deal of regret that The Vines today announced that they have cancelled all of their Australian festival appearances -  Homebake, Pyramid Rock and Big Day Out - and their forthcoming Japanese tour scheduled for  late November .

Craig Nicholls’ mental condition has deteriorated extremely rapidly over the past month to the point where he requires immediate help over an extended period of time.

Craig’s fellow band members Hamish Rosser, Ryan Griffiths and Brad Heald are all extremely saddened by this turn of events and wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to all the fans, friends and family who have shown faith in the band since their successful return to the live stage in 2006.

'On behalf of The Vines we would like to extend our sincerest apologies to those of you who have bought tickets to see us perform and will not get to do so” said Hamish. “We are all absolutely devastated that we've been forced to cancel all upcoming shows as there's nothing we love more than playing on stage before an enthusiastic audience. We ask for your understanding in this situation”

The band and management wish to extend a massive thanks to all of the promoters who showed such faith in the band by adding them to their bills, and to thank each and every one of them for their sensitivity and understanding of the band’s situation.

Big Day Out Co-Ordinator Sahara Herald Shepherd said

“The entire Big Day Out family is deeply saddened by the news that Craig Nicholls and his band The Vines will not be joining us on our 2009 summer tour. The Vines performances at the 2007 Big Day Out were nothing short of dazzling and they will be greatly missed. That said, we recognise that now is the time for Craig to focus on re-gaining his health. Our thoughts and best wishes are with him and his family at this time. “

The band and Craig’s family would like to ask that sensitivity be shown at a difficult time and ask that this statement be taken as their only comment on this matter.

Thankyou

The Vines 

karin

 
oh no...........
now i'm really crying.....
but i hope craig will be alright.
i pray for him...
 
Posted by karin on [14 Nov 2008 | Friday] - 6:23 AM
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marrisa
marrisa johnson

 
I'm sending my kindest regards to Craig! I wish I could do something kind and something to sheer you up buddy! I believe in you,and think you can amount to anything you want! Keep in there mate,you're my idol forever! Your's Truly Mars xo:[
 
Posted by marrisa on [17 Nov 2008 | Monday] - 1:59 AM
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r ! e
s Rock'n roll

 
very sad....
I was so looking forward seeing you guys in Japan.

hope everything is gonna be ok for you Craig, take care.
 
Posted by r ! e on [14 Nov 2008 | Friday] - 6:50 AM
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The Boy With The Thorn In His Side

 
:(

There are no words to explain how upset I am right now. Craig, I know that you don't read this, but I truly hope that you're okay. You're my hero and I love you so much.

:(
 
Posted by The Boy With The Thorn In His Side on [14 Nov 2008 | Friday] - 7:26 AM
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sachy

 
take care of yourself.

The gig in Fuji Rock 08 doesn't forget.
I wish you will come to Japan again.
 
Posted by sachy on [14 Nov 2008 | Friday] - 7:34 AM
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ish

 
i love you all. peace love. see you next time xxx
 
Posted by ish on [14 Nov 2008 | Friday] - 8:26 AM
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Rie

 
Get well soon, Craig!
Take a good rest...
xxx
 
Posted by Rie on [14 Nov 2008 | Friday] - 9:04 AM
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Marilyn

 
Dear Vines,
All your Las Vegas friends wish you only good things to come. Please Craig, worry about nothing, take care of yourself and be good to yourself. There are so many people, who love you and wish that they could make everything okay for you and your band right now. We are among them,
Love,
Linda & Marilyn
 
Posted by Marilyn on [14 Nov 2008 | Friday] - 9:45 AM
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Ƹ̵Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ SleepSpindles,
Tristan's Ninja Pixie

 
OMG this is the worst news. :(:(:(:(:(:( i had the worst feeling today when i read a review about the gig i went to in adelaide and was extremely worried they were going to cancel their BDO show omg i am in tears! i only bought tickets for BDO because i wanted to see THE VINESS again and i almost bought tickets to homebake in SYDNEY purely so i could see the vines. omg i hope you get well Craig, wish you, your family and THE VINES all the best lots of love xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox Ps you made me the happiest girl when you walked outside to meet us before the show! and the show was just AMAZING couldnt have asked for a better night. WE LOVE YOU. x
 
Posted by Ƹ̵Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ SleepSpindles, on [14 Nov 2008 | Friday] - 9:46 AM
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Vee

 
You don't need to apologise, guys. We understand.


:[

We all love you and hope you recover soon.

xx
 
Posted by Vee on [14 Nov 2008 | Friday] - 12:37 PM
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Matthew

 
: (
 
Posted by Matthew on [14 Nov 2008 | Friday] - 4:28 PM
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Benjamin
Benjamin Cornwell

 
im sad i won't see u at homebake/big day out now! but my thoughts are with u craig! looking forward to seeig u live once ur able good like :)
 
Posted by Benjamin on [15 Nov 2008 | Saturday] - 12:17 AM
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Your Mate

 
I'm so sad to hear this bad news! Hope Craig will be alright soon.
I'll wait until you come to Japan.Take good care of your self.
 
Posted by Your Mate on [15 Nov 2008 | Saturday] - 5:40 AM
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Psychedelic Romance™

 
I'm so sad....but I hope Craig to get-well soon,and come back here again.Best wishes.

 
Posted by Psychedelic Romance™ on [15 Nov 2008 | Saturday] - 1:26 PM
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Floatworks Floatation Centre London
floatworks floatation tank centre

 
Satomi - I am trying to get in contact to say hello how are you?

 
Posted by Floatworks Floatation Centre London on [31 Jul 2009 | Friday] - 12:56 PM
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Brendan Cole.
Cole Gutmeir

 
i hope things work out for you guys
 
Posted by Brendan Cole. on [15 Nov 2008 | Saturday] - 4:21 PM
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+RF4L+ Princess Consuela Banana Hammock

 
stay strong guys
 
Posted by +RF4L+ Princess Consuela Banana Hammock on [16 Nov 2008 | Sunday] - 10:38 AM
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HACHIKO
Cynthia Angel

 
GodBless the vines..I'll pray for you all. Even though you guys aren't playing in Cali right now...jk =)

<3 The Vines Forever
 
Posted by HACHIKO on [16 Nov 2008 | Sunday] - 11:36 AM
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DaNii [♥]

 
all i can say is...i hope this isnt another kurt cobain in the making again...he was genius...and so is craig...not comparing the two...but just pointing out that we wouldnt want to see good talent wasted...that happens too much in rock n roll...make history...live for it...thats what its about...its about music...nothing else..
 
Posted by DaNii [♥] on [16 Nov 2008 | Sunday] - 12:20 PM
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Matthew

 
This is just upsetting. I wish Craig all the best luck. I hope he gets well soon. As a huge Vines fan from the United States I am extremely saddened. I hope one day they can return and play a show here again. I am sure that the other band mates are just heartbroken and confused about what happens with the band. I hope they stay together.
 
Posted by Matthew on [16 Nov 2008 | Sunday] - 7:17 PM
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Hena

 
Oh no...

I worried this was going to happen wiht all that tight schedule..!
I really hope you feel better, Craig.

(And maybe you can come to Atlanta, GA someday!)
 
Posted by Hena on [17 Nov 2008 | Monday] - 5:20 AM
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a i n s l e y

 
I'm saddened to hear this, and I send positive thoughts and good wishes to Craig and his band mates. Hope to see you on stage soon, buddy.

 
Posted by a i n s l e y on [17 Nov 2008 | Monday] - 7:00 AM
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ZΔNΣ
Zane Adami

 
Theres no need to apolijise Im jest hoping Craig gets better, you boys rock and you will pull through. get well soon.

 
Posted by ZΔNΣ on [17 Nov 2008 | Monday] - 11:02 AM
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ZΔNΣ
Zane Adami

 
Theres no need to apolijise Im jest hoping Craig gets better, you boys rock and you will pull through. get well soon.

 
Posted by ZΔNΣ on [17 Nov 2008 | Monday] - 11:03 AM
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Funky Nikki
Nikki M

 
Take care of yourself, get well soon.
All the best to all of you, Nikki
 
Posted by Funky Nikki on [17 Nov 2008 | Monday] - 9:14 PM
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NicoleNIGHTMARE!
Nicole Bradding

 
Ah Devastated. been hangin put to see you guys 4 years now! but understandable...hope the best for craig-idol forever. keep up the amazing work guys. doin a great job.! take care. nicole xxx
 
Posted by NicoleNIGHTMARE! on [19 Nov 2008 | Wednesday] - 6:44 AM
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Dittemarie
Ditte-Marie Lessel

 
Ohh. That's awful.
Well I hope Craig gets well soon. I could almost call him my hero (:
And I hope that when he does, the band will come by Denmark and play. That would be the greatest!

- best wishes to Craig
 
Posted by Dittemarie on [20 Nov 2008 | Thursday] - 3:49 PM
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jake

 
What the FU$!!! lol j/k sorry dude. you guys rock like no one else. I hope i'll get to see u live in the states sometime. hope you feel better craig. you bad ass motha f@@ka :)
 
Posted by jake on [20 Nov 2008 | Thursday] - 9:08 PM
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becky

 
feel better Craig - the Vines are AmAzIng --
 
Posted by becky on [21 Nov 2008 | Friday] - 1:27 AM
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Naomi

 
Craig:(
 
Posted by Naomi on [21 Nov 2008 | Friday] - 10:05 PM
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Nicole

 
Very sad to hear but you've all done an amazing job thus far and your real fans (myself included in that) understand and sympathise with how difficult this must be for all of you. You've consistently released brilliant albums and I wish you all the best in life because you've certainly achieved the best musically.

 
Posted by Nicole on [22 Nov 2008 | Saturday] - 3:12 AM
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Bubbles! ^-^

 
i just eard this on channel V and thought i'd come check it out.. when i first heard it i started crying :( and when i read this i started crying again :( this is really sad and i hope Craig gets better =[[[
 
Posted by Bubbles! ^-^ on [27 Nov 2008 | Thursday] - 8:12 AM
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adindaxtron.
Adinda Rahayu

 
Dear Mr. Nicholls and The Vines.

Keep up your health, Craig. Dont be afraid, we'll still be your huge fans! Calm down yourself, and remember that there are many people who love you and give their care about you. Hope you'll get better SOON! Keep up the good work, The Vines. We're just hopin the best for you. You guys are rock!

-from Adinda, Indonesia.
 
Posted by adindaxtron. on [04 Dec 2008 | Thursday] - 5:54 PM
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Nicole

 
Lol 'Mr. Nicholls'. Cute.

 
Posted by Nicole on [09 Jan 2009 | Friday] - 3:30 AM
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demet :3

 
Get well soon Craig
 
Posted by demet :3 on [18 Dec 2008 | Thursday] - 9:47 AM
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Duck Dodgers

 
i hope you get better. gotta get back to fockin rockin like no one else can. the vines were my first concert and the best concert still.
 
Posted by . on [27 Dec 2008 | Saturday] - 7:13 AM
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(ethan)

 
i was really looking forward to the upcoming tour, but i hope craig gets better soon, he is my hero, he is the deffinition of musical and awesome
 
Posted by (ethan) on [08 Feb 2009 | Sunday] - 4:20 AM
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Conor!

 
totally cut the vines didnt play perth bdo...
 
Posted by Conor! on [21 Feb 2009 | Saturday] - 11:47 AM
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Bobby

 
sorry craig...I know the battle is constant...I'll always remember I got to see you up close at the troubadour last march...you wore the black rebel motorcyle club tank top...one of the highlights of my life...keep the faith brother!!!!,,,,your voice is pure beauty.

 
Posted by Bobby on [23 Feb 2009 | Monday] - 2:28 AM
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Mr Banville

 
craigs a fookin legend all the best from mr banville mate be sure to visit manchester uk when your heads sorted. Cos I'm having vines withdrawals......
 
Posted by Mr Banville on [26 Mar 2009 | Thursday] - 3:46 PM
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♥ Cardboard Junkie ♥
emily morden

 
please please when you guys are ready to tour again, tour scotland, as we really love you there, and you are the band I most like to see of all time :] at the meantime, I hope Craig gets better soon, as the bands input in the world really means something, when you influence the music of so many other musicians, like myself xx
 
 
Posted by ♥ Cardboard Junkie ♥ on [17 Apr 2009 | Friday] - 6:07 PM
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Simon war

 
came to chile or spain when???????
what a sad news
 
Posted by Simon war on [13 May 2009 | Wednesday] - 4:41 PM
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~*Jeanie*~
Jeanie Stricklin

 
now im really upset. i hope that you'll get better craig. smoke a joint it might ease the pain a little. make it a fatty.
 
Posted by ~*Jeanie*~ on [28 May 2009 | Thursday] - 10:42 PM
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L Rawwwrriet
Juliansaur Von Grimm

 
yeh...I think I'm cryin deep inside my fuckin soul..damn...I bough tickets...Bazinga!!
but yeh I am sad...I am AS too...but just like begining...
and fuck...I will never undertand my or others feelings...and I do not care.
but poor of Craig and his family.

please Craig!! pray and talk to Spock...

 
Posted by L Rawwwrriet on [18 Sep 2009 | Friday] - 10:54 PM
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¿Who The Fuck Want What?
Cristian Gonzalez

 
He's a Rocker !!!!
 
Posted by ¿Who The Fuck Want What? on [22 Sep 2009 | Tuesday] - 7:44 AM
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