While backstage at the show on Saturday (6.27), in the middle of hair and makeup, when this news was delivered, Katy Perry confirmed that her set at the Werchter Boutique festival in Belgium had been cancelled.
Taking to Instagram, the superstar songstress said “Sadly, my set @WerchterBoutique tonight can’t happen due to a government-mandated cancellation because of the incoming inclement weather and crowd safety concerns.” “Unfortunately, this is beyond my control. But the safety of all 55,000 of you always comes first and foremost.”
Scheduled to perform in Werchter as part of a lineup that included Pitbull, Mika, Pommelien Thijs, James Arthur, Roxy Dekker and Emmy d’Arc, the 41-year old musician added:
“I am sorry I can’t change the weather, and even sorrier that all of us can’t be together tonight.” “I was looking forward to being back after 17 years. I was even gonna wear the same outfit from that 2009 show again. I love you all, and please get home safe.”
Confirming that her set was cancelled and the festivities would end after Pitbull’s performance, Perry also shared the following statement from the festival:
“Following consultation with the Rock Werchter Safety Committee, it has been decided that the Werchter Boutique will end at 9 pm this evening.” “This decision was taken in response to the weather forecast, which predicts severe thunderstorms from midnight onwards.” “The festival will end after Pitbull’s performance. Katy Perry’s concert will not go ahead. The safety and health of everyone present is always our top priority.”
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Author: Al Dente
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