On May 24, Newsboys announced the cancellation of the band’s upcoming Canada tour dates. Shows had been scheduled to start on May 31.
The band’s announcement comes four months after lead singer Michael Tait abruptly announced his departure from the band, leading the band’s newcomer, Adam Agee, to “Step Up to the Microphone.”
“It is with deep disappointment that we announce the cancellation of all upcoming Newsboys Canada 2025 tour dates, scheduled for May 31–June 16, 2025,” the band said in a statement on social media.
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“This decision was not made lightly. Over the past 13 months, our team worked diligently to honor the offer made by Faith Live Canada, the contracted promoter for the tour,” Newsboys continued. “Unfortunately, despite repeated efforts to hold this tour together, Faith Live has materially breached the agreement and failed to meet core obligations necessary to responsibly execute these events.”
Newsboys provided a list of contract requirements the band claims Faith Live Canada breached: “Failure to provide required artist deposits and confirm payment to support acts, failure to coordinate technical production and logistics with venues, failure to maintain communication with venue staff, artist management, and tour partners,” and lastly, “admission of an inability to refund ticket holders due to prior financial commitments.”
“We entered this agreement in good faith, relying on Faith Live’s representations of professionalism, stewardship, and readiness,” Newsboys added. “Sadly, those expectations were not met.”
“Our team consistently provided timely information and assets, riders, marketing support, updated marketing materials, and complete transparency,” the statement continued. “Yet even the most basic tasks required of the promoter were neglected or abandoned.”
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The band said it has “no access to ticket revenue, no control over ticketing systems, and no legal or financial role in ticket refunds” and explained that refund inquiries are the sole responsibility of Faith Live Canada.
“We are heartbroken for our Canadian fans who were looking forward to these nights of worship and revival,” Newsboys said. “We truly believe in what God is doing across Canada—and we remain committed to returning when the right doors are open and trustworthy partnerships are in place.”
Faith Live Canada Says ‘Growing Lack of Interest’ in Ticket Sales Were Due to Tait’s ‘Unexpected Departure’
Newsboys’ statement was in direct reply to a video posted by Faith Live Canada that claimed that Tait’s “unexpected departure” from the band resulted in “lack of interest” from concertgoers.
According to its website, Faith Live Canada is a Christian promotion company that is dedicated to bringing “faith filled music to communities across Canada” and using their promoted entertainment as a “tool for revival.”
