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Ryan Adams Apologizes for Australia Tirade, Cites Health Concerns and Hints at Ending Overseas Tours

He now cites seizure risks from camera flashes, expressing regret for appearing to address all Australians.

Overview

  • After disrupted shows in Melbourne and Sydney, Adams posted and then deleted a message calling Australia the “worst country ever” and insulting local audiences.
  • In a new Instagram statement, he emphasized a no-flash policy, saying LED flashes can trigger ocular seizures that disorient him on stage.
  • He apologized to fans, crew, management and agents, saying he overreacted to a heckler in Sydney and did not intend to address an entire country.
  • Following an Auckland concert he described as possibly his last overseas show, he suggested he may stop international touring.
  • The turbulent run revived scrutiny of earlier misconduct allegations that affected his career, though an FBI inquiry ended without charges and he had previously issued a public apology.