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Katy Perry's Belgium Show Cancelled Due to Weather Fears
28 Jun
Summary
- Katy Perry's festival performance in Belgium was canceled by authorities.
- Inclement weather and crowd safety concerns were cited for the cancellation.
- The safety of 55,000 attendees was prioritized over the show proceeding.
Katy Perry's scheduled performance at the Werchter Boutique festival in Belgium was canceled on Saturday, just as she was backstage preparing. The cancellation was mandated by government authorities due to forecasted inclement weather and concerns for crowd safety.
Perry shared the news via Instagram, emphasizing that the safety of the 55,000 attendees was paramount. She expressed her disappointment at being unable to perform, noting her eagerness to return after a 17-year hiatus and her intention to wear a costume from her 2009 show.
The festival organizers confirmed the cancellation, stating the event would conclude after Pitbull's performance at 9 pm. This decision was made in consultation with the Rock Werchter Safety Committee following a review of weather forecasts predicting severe thunderstorms.
