Fan outcry as LCD Soundsystem cancel NZ show

James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem. The band has cancelled its Auckland show in February. Photo/Getty

For many, LCD Soundsystem's upcoming Auckland show was to be the highlight of their summer.

The reformed New York dance act were set to perform at Spark Arena on February 24 with Nicky Murphy in support.

But the show was cancelled along with a run of Australian shows with promoters blaming "unforeseen conflicts".

"The band extend their sincere apologies for the cancellation and hope to return down under soon."

That was bad news for many Kiwi fans who were looking forward to seeing James Murphy and co perform songs from last year's acclaimed comeback album, American Dream.

Among those to complain were Breakfast presenter Jack Tame, who said he was "gutted" about the news.

Hope everyone’s having a good day except for whoever is responsible for LCD Soundsystem getting cancelled.

— Hollywoo (@hollywoo_djs) January 25, 2018

Dumb. LCD Soundsystem have cancelled their Auckland show - "due to unforeseen conflicts. The band extend their sincere apologies for the cancellation and hope to return down under soon." pic.twitter.com/adnDoi4x64

— Charlotte Ryan (@CharlotteRyanNZ) January 25, 2018

LCD Soundsystem cancelled their Australasian leg and nothing is right in the world why Murphy why

— In *this* pandemic??? (@UmActuallyTony) January 25, 2018

Awww man what? Deep bummer LCD Soundsystem. pic.twitter.com/kmYT9VDV1f

— Nik Dirga (@nikdirga) January 25, 2018

When LCD Soundsystem cancel their show...#glasscaseofemotion pic.twitter.com/0NwcQruiiL

— Cole Laura (@WriterCole) January 25, 2018

It's one of a number of shows that have been cancelled over a packed summer of music, including Neil Diamond, who cancelled two shows including the Mission show in Napier.

Shaggy has also pulled out of headlining the One Love music festival in Tauranga, while rappers Lupe Fiasco and D.R.A.M also cancelled shows.

Full refunds are available for LCD Soundsystem ticketholders.