Herbert Grönemeyer and parts of his crew have been infected with the corona virus. His “Mensch” anniversary concerts have now been cancelled.

Shock for all fans of Herbert Grönemeyer (66): The musician, whose album “Mensch” celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, has been infected with the corona virus. The planned anniversary concerts are therefore canceled without replacement, as stated in a statement by the artist management on Instagram. Employees and band members were also infected “despite all precautionary measures”.

“Everyone here is deeply disappointed that we sadly have to cancel this tour and cannot play the concerts. We are very, very sorry, especially for all the people who wanted to come and for all the circumstances that it causes.” it further. The first concert of the tour should have taken place on Thursday (May 26) in Hanover. Further shows were planned in Gelsenkirchen (May 28), Berlin (May 31, June 2, June 3), Leipzig (June 4), Hamburg (June 6) and Munich (June 8).

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The cancellation of the concerts is “extremely bitter and devastating after more than two years of strict isolation and endurance tests during rehearsals,” the artist management continues. “Herbert and the others are feeling weird according to the situation, a mixture of sadness, anger and virus.” Purchased tickets can be returned at the respective pre-sale points.

But fans don’t have to give up their anticipation completely: The dates for Herbert Grönemeyer’s next tour have already been set. Next year he will go on his “Herbert Grönemeyer – Live 2023” tour through eleven cities in Germany, Austria and Switzerland starting in May.