5SOS drummer Ashton Irwin cancels events as he recovers from appendicitis surgery Boy band super fans 2:02 A string of music stars will walk the Aria Awards red carpet tonight, but for the hordes of fans who camped outside the Star Casino last night, only two boy bands matter: One Direction and 5 Seconds of Summer 5 SECONDS Of Summer drummer Ashton Irwin has pulled out of today's fan events as he continues to recover from his recent surgery for appendicitis. Calum Hood broke the bad news to fans on Twitter this morning, saying Irwin had been forced to rest up for a few days. Popular ... Ashton Irwin takes a selfie with fans at this week's ARIA Awards. Picture: Getty Images Hi it's cal:) can't wait to see u all at channel v today, ash isn't feeling too well so he's resting up for a couple days.. 5 Seconds of Summer (@5SOS) November 28, 2014 Make sure to send the groovemaster some love !!:) The band are doing a day of promo and fan Q and As for Channel V and Shazam Top 20. SIA STUNG: Singer hits back at ARIA `no show" criticism OUCH: Abigail Breslin's thinly veiled song about 5SOS Michael Clifford Tough week ... Ashton Irwin (left) has been struggling since his recent surgery. Irwin was struck down with appendicitis in October, forcing them to cancel shows. He is expected to rejoin the band next week. Originally published as 5SOS drummer Ashton struck down