Third pop star cancels concerts in matter of days to avoid causing 'further damage' to voice

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22 Oct 2026 • 11:16 PM MYT
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Third pop star cancels concerts in matter of days to avoid causing 'further damage' to voice

Slayyyter has pulled two dates from her “WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD TOUR” to avoid causing "further damage" after losing her voice.

Doctors advised the 30-year-old singer to cancel upcoming shows at Vega in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Thursday and Fabrik in Hamburg, Germany, on Friday, leaving her "devastated".

In an Instagram Stories post on Wednesday, the “DANCE...” musician wrote: "Hey guys - I fully lost my voice and doctors are recommending that I cancel Copenhagen and Hamburg shows to protect further damage.

"I’m devastated and wanted to play for you but I just can’t deliver a proper show."

Slayyyter, whose real name is Catherine Garner, hopes to "regain" her voice before resuming her tour schedule at Klub Palladium in Warsaw, Poland, on Saturday (24.10.26).

The decision follows performances by the artist at Le Trianon in Paris on October 18, Paradiso in Amsterdam on October 19, and Die Kantine in Cologne on October 20.

She added on Instagram: "I’m so sorry and hope to make it up to you soon. I love you guys so much."

She noted that ticket refunds "will be available to the point of purchase".

Slayyyter apologised to fans admitting she has fully lost her voice (Getty)

Slayyyter is not the only artist who has recently had to cancel live performances because of illness.

Brat icon Charli xcx, 34, called off her Music, Fashion, Film Tour show at Glendale’s Desert Diamond Arena in Arizona on Wednesday at short notice after losing her voice.

Addressing her audience on Instagram Stories the day before, she wrote: "Arizona angels. I am so so sorry to say we have to cancel tomorrow’s music fashion film show.

"I have been fighting sickness throughout this run of shows and have now completely lost my voice.

"I put absolutely everything I have into my performances, both physically and emotionally, and it breaks me that I can’t be with you tomorrow. (sic)"

Charli confirmed her show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Friday (23.10.26) will go ahead as planned.

Meanwhile, Smile singer Lily Allen, 41, cancelled her West End Girl tour date at Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand, on Tuesday (20.10.26) hours before showtime due to a "viral infection".

Writing on Instagram Stories, she said: "To my West End Girls in Auckland, I am so sorry to have to tell you that I have come down with a viral infection and am unable to perform tonight.

"I was really looking forward to seeing you all and am absolutely gutted to be letting you down.

"For those who have traveled all the way here, please accept my apology."

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