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Katy Perry reacts after canceled Werchter Boutique performance: 'They gave me no choice'

From VRT NWS · () Dutch

Translated from Dutch, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Katy Perry's performance at Werchter Boutique festival was canceled due to predicted severe weather and safety concerns.
  • The singer expressed disappointment on Instagram, stating she was in the middle of hair and makeup when informed of the cancellation.
  • Perry emphasized that safety for the 55,000 attendees was the top priority, despite her own eagerness to perform after 17 years.

Pop star Katy Perry expressed her frustration after her scheduled performance at the Werchter Boutique festival was abruptly canceled due to impending severe weather. Perry was already backstage, undergoing hair and makeup preparations, when she received the news that the show could not go on.

I was backstage at Werchter Boutique, getting my hair and makeup done, when the news came. They gave me no choice.

— Katy PerryDescribing the moment she learned about the cancellation of her performance.

"I was backstage at Werchter Boutique, getting my hair and makeup done, when the news came. They gave me no choice," Perry wrote on Instagram to her fans. She explained that the cancellation was mandated by authorities due to the forecast of bad weather and concerns for public safety.

Perry conveyed her deep disappointment, stating, "I'm as bummed as you are. Unfortunately, this is beyond my control, but the safety of all 55,000 attendees always comes first." She apologized for not being able to change the weather and for the fans not being able to see her perform.

I'm as bummed as you are. Unfortunately, this is beyond my control, but the safety of all 55,000 attendees always comes first.

— Katy PerryExplaining the reason for the cancellation and prioritizing audience safety.

The singer shared that she had been looking forward to returning to the festival after 17 years and had even planned to wear an outfit from her 2009 show. She concluded her message with expressions of love for her fans and urged them to get home safely. The post was accompanied by a striking photo of Perry smoking a cigarette on a concrete block, seemingly interrupted mid-preparation for her performance.

I'm sorry I can't change the weather, and I'm even sorrier that we can't be together tonight. I was looking forward to being back after 17 years, I was even going to wear an outfit from my 2009 show. I love you all, please get home safe.

— Katy PerryExpressing regret and anticipation for her return to the festival.
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Originally published by VRT NWS in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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