Noel Gallagher apologises to fans after lost equipment forces him to cancel New Zealand gig

Noel Gallagher has apologised to fans after he was forced to cancel his first “proper” New Zealand gig in nearly a decade.

Gallagher, 48, was scheduled to play the ASB Theatre in Auckland with his band The High Flying Birds on Thursday night, but arrived without his equipment which had been held up in Chile.

The former Oasis singer took to Instagram to apologise for disappointing fans, but explained that it was a matter of circumstances “beyond [his] control”.

Alongside a picture of the word ‘sorry’ and a sad face he wrote: “Not that any of it was my fault but I feel compelled to extend my apologies to those who were looking forward to the show tonight (me included!!!!)

“Circumstances beyond our control have scuppered what was going to be my 1st proper gig in NZ since 97/98! Apologies again.”

A spokesperson for Gallagher said in a press release: ""The stormy weather currently affecting the North Island has delayed the arrival of most of the band's equipment which had been due to fly in from South America where Noel had been performing at the Lollapalooza Festival.

“Everyone is really disappointed to have come all this way and not be able to do a show.

“Despite our crew working on alternatives since the early hours of this morning there is too much equipment missing so we have regrettably taken the decision to cancel the performance.”

Gallagher later posted an image marking his arrival in Sydney for his dates in Australia.

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