19 Mar 2014

Stones postpone Auckland concert

8:49 am on 19 March 2014

The Rolling Stones have postponed their Auckland concert next month because of the death of Mick Jagger's girlfriend L'Wren Scott.

Six concerts in Australia have also been postponed.

The Rolling Stones in concert in Singapore March 15.

The Rolling Stones in concert in Singapore March 15. Photo: AFP

The announcement has been made on the group's website.

The band say they wish to thank all of their fans for their support at this difficult time and hope they will fully understand the reason for the announcement.

It's planned to reschedule the postponed shows and fans are asked to hold onto their tickets until further notice.

The Auckland concert was to have been at Mount Smart stadium on 5 April.