News : Anette Olzon parts with Nightwish. Floor Jensen to fill in for the remaining ‘Imaginarium’ world tour.

Don’t despair! The upcoming Australia and New Zealand tour will not be canceled. Read the official press release below for the full story.

Press release:

Another chapter of the Nightwish story has ended today. Nightwish and Anette Olzon have decided to part company, in mutual understanding, for the good of all parties involved.

In recent times it has become increasingly obvious that the direction and the needs of the band were in conflict, and this has led to a division from which we cannot recover.

Nightwish has no intention of cancelling any upcoming shows, and as a result we have decided to bring in a substitute vocalist starting in Seattle 1.10.2012. Her name is Floor Jansen from The Netherlands (ex-After Forever, ReVamp), and she has graciously stepped in to help us complete the Imaginaerum world tour.

We are all strongly committed to this journey, this vehicle of spirit, and we are sure that this will lead to a brighter future for everyone.

We forever remain excited about the adventures to come, and we are extremely proud of the two beautiful albums and the wonderful shows we shared together.

Tickets for the upcoming Nightwish Australia and New Zealand tour with special guests, Sabaton are available and selling fast via respected ticketing outlets.

NIGHTWISH 2013 AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND TOUR

Friday 4^th January – The Arena, BRISBANE (18+)

Tickets from www.metalmassacre.com.au / www.oztix.com.au

w/ Eyefear & Black Majesty

Tuesday 8^th January – The Studio, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (All Ages)

Tickets from www.chaosnz.com / Real Groovy Record store

w/ Eyefear

Friday 11^th January – The Enmore Theatre, SYDNEY (All Ages)

Tickets from www.metalmassacre.com.au / www.ticketek.com.au

w/ Sabaton (Sweden) & Darker Half

Monday 14^th January – The Palace Theatre, MELBOURNE (18+)

Tickets from www.metalmassacre.com.au / www.ticketek.com.au

w/ Sabaton (Sweden), Eyefear & Black Majesty

Friday 18^th January – HQ Complex, ADELAIDE (18+)

Tickets from www.metalmassacre.com.au / www.venuetix.com.au

w/ Eyefear & Black Majesty

Sunday 20^th January – The Metropolis, FREMANTLE (18+)

Tickets from www.metalmassacre.com.au / www.oztix.com.au 

w/ Eyefear & Black Majesty