Laryngitis and vocal cord tears are forcing the singer “to go on medication and full vocal rest for at least two weeks”
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Slayyyter is calling off the last shows of her ongoing UK and European tour on doctor's orders. In an Instagram story viewed by Pitchfork, the pop singer wrote, “I am heartbroken to share after multiple doctor visits i have laryngitis and vocal cord tears,” adding, “Because of this, i am forced to cancel the remaining UK/EU dates to avoid permanent damage to my voice.” Among the scrapped Wor$t Girl in America tour stops are Copenhagen, Hamburg, Warsaw, Prague, Berlin, Antwerp, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Brighton, and London. Slayyyter has promised full refunds to fans and is “already working on rebooking shows for next year.” You can read her full note below.
Speaking of next year, Slayyyter is still slated to play dates in 2027 across Australia, New Zealand, and South America. Before that, she’ll debut her Wor$t Girl companion album, Wor$t Man in America, on December 4.
Slayyyter:
hey guys, i am heartbroken to share after multiple doctor visits i have laryngitis and vocal cord tears and have been ordered to go on medication and full vocal rest for at least two weeks. Because of this, i am forced to cancel the remaining UK/EU dates to avoid permanent damage to my voice. full refunds will be available at point of sale.
my team and i are already working on rebooking shows for next year and i hope to have news to share very soon to make it up to you. I know how much time and effort is spent to come out to a show. some of you have traveled, some of you have made costumes, and i am completely devastated to not be able to give you the shows you were planning for. we are working hard to figure out a time to return so i can deliver an even bigger and better show for you all. i hope you know i will make this up to you . lots of love to you all. thank you for making this tour so spcial.”
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