The Vines have been forced to cancel their upcoming local and international festival dates due to illness.

The Sydney band have cancelled their performances at this year’s Homebake, Pyramid Rock and next year’s Big Day Out festival.

They have also cancelled their Japanese tour scheduled for later this month.

“Craig Nicholls’ [Vines singer] mental condition has deteriorated extremely rapidly over the past month to the point where he requires immediate help over an extended period of time,” a statement from the band’s management said.

Adding further comment, Vines drummer Hamish Rosser said: “On behalf of The Vines we would like to extend our sincerest apologies to those of you who have bought tickets to see us perform and will not get to do so.”

“We are all absolutely devastated that we’ve been forced to cancel all upcoming shows as there’s nothing we love more than playing on stage before an enthusiastic audience. We ask for your understanding in this situation.”

The band and Craig’s family have called for sensitivity to be shown at this difficult time.

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