Following the death of Mick Jagger's partner of 13 years, L'Wren Scott, the Rolling Stones have postponed all of their Australian and New Zealand '14 on Fire' shows, including the arena spectacular that was to officially open the new Adelaide Oval this Saturday.

The band were set to play to a sold out stadium of just under 50,000 fans.

On behalf of the band, Frontier Touring announced this morning the band wished to thank their fans for their support during the difficult time and hoped they would understand the decision.

The Rolling Stones call off their tour of Australia & New Zealand http://t.co/v7Lgl4h7Br— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) March 18, 2014

Ticket holders were asked to hold on to tickets until rescheduled dates are announced.

Mick Jagger posted the following announcement on his personal website:

"I am still struggling to understand how my lover and best friend could end her life in this tragic way.

We spent many wonderful years together and had made a great life for ourselves.

She had great presence and her talent was much admired, not least by me.

I have been touched by the tributes that people have paid to her, and also the personal messages of support that I have received.

I will never forget her,

Mick"

Organisers will face difficulties rescheduling the concert at the new Adelaide Oval, as the venue becomes the home of Adelaide and Port Adelaide home AFL games for the 2014 season from next weekend, with a short break before the oval then hosts cricket matches.

Oval management have said the earliest available window is in October.

The South Australian government contributed $450,000 towards the bands expenses to attract them to the one off performance and help pay for costs of transporting their 35 semi trailer load London stadium set to Adelaide.

Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Tom Koutsantonis, told 891 Breakfast the funds were provided to the Stadium Management Association to then pass on to the promoters.

"The arrangement was with the SMA that we would have a concert for the opening of Adelaide Oval and if the Rolling Stones don't play, we get our money back."

Stadium Management Association cheif executive Andrew Daniels said the funds were covered by 'several insurance policies'.

"The government will obviously be receiving its money back because the event is not planned to proceed this weekend."

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