Tonight's Method Man and Redman show in Auckland isn't happening

Redman and Methodman have postponed tonight's show in Auckland.

A hotly anticipated appearance by rappers Method Man and Redman in Auckland tonight has been postponed.

The pair were due to perform at Auckland Town Hall's Great Hall tonight, with support by Kiwi acts DJ Sir-Vere and Team Dynamite, but the date has been rescheduled.

The news was announced on Facebook by Muchmore Music, who blamed the no-show on "a very late scheduling conflict".

The Method Man & Redman performance at the Auckland Town Hall has been rescheduled to 25 October 2016, as a result of a...

Posted by Muchmore Music on Monday, 5 September 2016

The duo, known for their 1999 Blackout! album, will instead perform at the same venue on October 25.

A statement said "the duo are looking forward to seeing all their fans then".

They confirmed the new date through their Twitter account.

METHOD MAN & REDMAN AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES RE-SCHEDULED TO COMMENCE OCTOBER 25 pic.twitter.com/ZKRLK2FAOT

— METHANDRED (@realmethandred) September 2, 2016

Tickets for tonight's show remained valid for the new date. Refunds are available to those who can't make it.