Murphy Brothers cancel November show as Courtney battles cancer

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 07:32 · Archive

Perth band The Murphy Brothers have cancelled their November Lake Monger show because singer Courtney is undergoing stage four cancer treatment.

The Murphy Brothers have cancelled their 15 November show at Lake Monger in Perth because singer Courtney's chemotherapy schedule has changed. Courtney has been battling stage four bowel cancer for the last two and a half years, receiving fortnightly chemotherapy treatments.

The band, comprising brothers Courtney, Chris and Kieran, normally schedule performances around Courtney's 'good' weeks between treatments to allow him to continue recording and performing. However, the upcoming show would now coincide with a week he receives chemotherapy, meaning he would lack the energy to perform.

In a statement to social media, the band said Courtney's health is their priority and they would not perform without him. "Because of this, he won't have the energy to get through the show, and we wouldn't dream of doing it without him." All ticket holders will receive full refunds within days, and the band plans to reschedule the show early in the new year.

How it is being reported

• Murphy Brothers: Perth siblings cancel November show as Courtney continues stage four cancer battleThe former Australian Idol star has been defiant in his battle with stage four cancer.The West Australian · 27 Oct, 07:02
• Murphy Brothers: Perth siblings cancel November show as Courtney continues stage four cancer battleThe former Australian Idol star has been defiant in his battle with stage four cancer.Perth Now · 27 Oct, 07:02

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