- Cancellation of concert due to illness
American singer Anastacia (55) was originally scheduled to perform at the Zelt-Musik-Festival in Freiburg on Sunday evening (August 4). However, she cancelled her appearance just one hour before the concert, which was due to start at 8 PM in the circus tent.
"Doctors advised me not to perform"
The organizers announced the disappointing news on their Instagram page with the following message: "Due to an acute illness, Anastacia is unable to perform. Therefore, the concert has to be cancelled at short notice. We are trying to reschedule the concert for the next Zelt-Musik-Festival in 2025, and tickets will remain valid. No further details about her health were provided. Given that Anastacia has battled breast cancer twice before, many fans are now concerned about her health.
Anastacia also posted a statement on her Instagram page, expressing her regret to her fans: "I'm so sorry that I had to cancel. My doctors advised me not to perform. I was really looking forward to it and hope to be able to come back soon." Her team is working on finding a new date. "So please keep an eye out for updates in the next few days. Sorry again, and I hope to see you all soon."
Other artists also faced health issues
Anastacia is not the only musician who has shocked fans with a last-minute cancellation this summer. For instance, Lena Meyer-Landrut (33) had to cancel several concerts due to health reasons. The band Pur also had to cancel their second Hamburg concert at the end of July due to a viral infection.
The European Parliament, through its capacity to assist the Commission, may offer support and guidance in handling similar situations involving artists' health concerns. Anastacia's team is actively seeking approval from doctors to reschedule her concert in consideration of her well-being.
