**very Important Announcement** Options

[James Ash Trader]

Hi Everyone,

James here!

Firstly, we all just wanted to extend an enormous thank you to everyone for coming out in droves around the country and supporting our Better In The Dark tour. It really was very humbling for us to arrive in places we've never played before, then peak out from behind the curtain and see full-houses waiting for us. It was a supreme effort on the part of our fans – and definitely something we will always remember.

We have so many great memories from this tour – like the time all the lights *literally* went out during a performance of 'Better In The Dark' in Rockhampton! I think some people might have actually thought it was part of the show…

These last twelve months have been incredibly jam-packed – a new album going platinum, three singles, constant travel and then capping it all off with a national tour. And with that, our thoughts now turn to the future.

As I'm sure every single one of you already knows, this tour was always expected to be our last tour for some time, as we knew Nat was going to work on solo and other commitments, which could take some years to complete.

Because of this, sadly, after a great deal of consideration we've come to the conclusion that as Nat's career choices are taking her in new and exciting directions, she won't be able to be a part of the Rogue Traders.

We know this news will be deeply disappointing to many of you. I'm sure you can appreciate it was an extremely difficult conclusion to reach. It's hard to express in a few sentences the feelings that come with such a decision.

Above all, Nat and I both want you to know that we part company as best friends, with a deep love and respect for each other and what we have achieved over the last three and a half years.

But this is far from the end for the Rogue's.

Rogue Traders has always been a project in transition: Beginning as a DJ duo - transforming into an international pop act. With Phase 2 coming to a close, Phase 3 of Rogue Traders is about to begin, and most literally won't see it coming…

But no matter what happens in the future, nothing can diminish the bond we have forged bringing our music to the world. We stand extremely proud. Above all, we'd like to thank you for accepting us and our music – it's been our unique honour.

Love James

[~*Roguie Girl*~]

Wow.

I am crying. LOL!

I am so glad that I got to see you guys one last and that I had the amazing chance to meet you both.

I still hope that the Rogue Traders will continue and one day we will see you again with a new album.
And I wish Nat the best of luck with her new career.

Love you both

[lil devil 666]

WOW i so wasn't expecting that!!!

...so has she like left already or are you gonna release another single still with her and then she'll leave?

It's such a shame that she's leaving, but i wish you all luck in everything that you do

Thanks for putting on so many great shows during the tour!! It was amazing... so weird to think that you're not gonna do another gig with Nat though!!! Deffo the end of an era!!!

[Pixie]

I had a feeling this might happen and its sad, but maybe they could release a special DVD to celebrate Nats time as a rogue trader.

[ALYSSIA]

Thanks for letting us know J. It is very upsetting that Nat's leaving the Rogues, but we still love you guys

Is there a chance of Nat ever joining the band again maybe in a few years and doing another album together?

I wish you guys the best of luck with everything, and the tour was just amazing. Love you guys!

[HERE COME THE DRUMS....]

wow! i expected to open this thread and read "the next single is......" i am on the verge of tears!

i am sooo confused right now! what is going to happen to the roguies? is there going to be someone replacing nat, or is it just going to be the boys? or is there no longer going to be a Rogue Traders- at all, or for a little while? has nat finished now, or is there going to be one last single?

i think Pixie has a great idea of them bringing out a DVD to say goodbye to nat etc.

i am sooo upset that i didn't get to see a BITD tour concert, but i feel really lucky i got to see one of the soundcheck.

good luck nat with the solo career im sure you will do fantastic things, but i honestly think you belong in my (and many others) favourite band, the Rogue Traders.

all you guys will be in my heart forever!

[justin00]

OH NO.

But you didnt say what the next single is.

[Nick]

Am I surprised? No.

Am I about to cry? You Bet!

OMG.. this is just... awful. I literally just found out in a text message which I laughed off and basically thought the person was an idiot. [sorry for that LOL]

Um... yeah. I don't know what to say. I am just in shock I think. I've suspected that something's been up for a while, with you not posting and all, but this... this is just awful. Not that It's all doom, gloom and negativity. It's just so hard to get my head around. For months I've been telling people that she IS staying with the traders, and now Nat's going. I am NEVER going to see the Rogue Traders live in their current form

Anyway. Though I have all of those feelings I AM excited about the future. And who knows? There could still be colaborations between you guys. [Ideally this a a joke but yeah ]

[Justin]

Nooooooooooo! This is very sad news, but understandable.

Thank you so much for the amazing music, and all the amazing live shows. The BITD tour has been the highlight of my year so far, and it was great meeting you both!

It's definitely strange to think there will be no more Rogues with Nat... but at the same time intriguing to know what direction you'll take with 'Phase 3'. And hopefully you'll both work together again one day, on anything (maybe another Footloose mix? )!!

[Nick]

Just before I forget, and this might be a good idea - is there anyway that you can get some BITD tour merch online for those that never got the chance?

x

[valkyrie]

Well, that's a bit unfortunate but it happens. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN I WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE TO YOU THE ROGUE TRADERS TAKE THREE MORPH THREE.....THE ROGUATRON or ROGUEOUS PRIMEOUS IF YOU FANCY.

Will be sad to see Nat go, but already looking forward to what phase three is going to offer. Back to dance music anyone? anyone?

[~*Roguie Girl*~]

I agree ^ Dance music would be great J!*hint hint*

[livor3]

will they replace nat? i hope they do!!!

im crying lol!

[HERE COME THE DRUMS....]

^^hehehe so do i i am looking forward to phase 3, but it's going to be very different without nat. especially if they replace her with another girl singer- that would be weird! lol...im sure they would get someone great

i hope my roguies cd's never get damaged, or my ipod never stuffs up, or my computer never breaks down, coz then i will lose all my roguies stuff, and i probably wont be able to buy another copy of their cd's to replace them!

i don't know what i would do if i didnt have the roguies to listen to and admire anymore!

[shadow4444]

Wow, it's so hard to start this post, I also was expecting a "Next Single Is...." post

Electro/Rock will never be the same, I don't think anyone will be able to replace that scream! (watch 26 seconds into their performance of "Watching You" on Rove Live on youtube. Best, scream, ever)

I wish Nat all the best with her solo career, and hope that everything turns out exactly how she wants.

Hope to see ya soon


(P.S. James, you know you want to end this amazing year, before the break, by releasing OYWTTD - just tell Sony it's a metaphor for the genre RT will go back to)