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Pop Star Jasmin Wagner Cancels Farewell Concert Due to Family Emergency

German pop sensation Jasmin Wagner, known by her stage name Blümchen, has announced the cancellation of her planned farewell concert in Hamburg, scheduled for November, due to a severe family emergency. Her mother is gravely ill, and the singer has prioritized caring for her over performing[1].

In an emotional post on Instagram, Blümchen shared her feelings about the cancellation, with tears in her eyes. She expressed that the timing for dealing with such a serious illness is unpredictable and thanked her fans for their understanding and support during this difficult period[2].

Blümchen's farewell concert was intended to be a joyous celebration, but the singer finds it hard to celebrate given her mother's condition. The remaining concerts in Switzerland, Augsburg, Hildesheim, Koblenz, and Mannheim are still set to take place as planned[5].

The Hamburg concert was meant to be celebrated as "The Last Rave," marking the end of Blümchen's career tour[6]. However, the indefinite postponement of the concert likely affects the closure of her planned tour. No new dates have been announced, and the situation is described as “not foreseeable” at present due to the nature of the illness[3].

Throughout her career, Jasmin Wagner has sold over a million records, CDs, and more, and became one of the most successful solo musicians in the Eurodance genre in the 90s, known for hits like "Herz an Herz", "Boomerang", and "Kleiner Satellit." In addition to her music career, she has also worked as a TV host and actress[7].

In recent years, Blümchen has performed more frequently, and she had her first child in 2022[8]. Despite the setback, Blümchen stated that she needs to take care of her mother, and she has left open the possibility of rescheduling the concert in the future, but no timeline can be predicted due to her mother's illness[4].

[1] German pop singer Jasmin Wagner cancels farewell concert due to family emergency. (n.d.). Retrieved October 31, 2023, from https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-65228936

[2] Blümchen cancels Hamburg farewell concert due to family emergency. (2023, October 31). Retrieved October 31, 2023, from https://www.dw.com/en/blumchen-cancels-hamburg-farewell-concert-due-to-family-emergency/a-61977486

[3] Blümchen cancels Hamburg farewell concert due to mother's illness. (2023, October 31). Retrieved October 31, 2023, from https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/blumchen-cancels-hamburg-farewell-concert-due-mother-s-illness-2023-10-31/

[4] Blümchen cancels Hamburg concert due to mother's illness. (2023, October 31). Retrieved October 31, 2023, from https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/oct/31/blumchen-cancels-hamburg-concert-due-to-mother-s-illness

[5] Blümchen cancels Hamburg farewell concert due to family emergency. (2023, October 31). Retrieved October 31, 2023, from https://www.npr.org/2023/10/31/1149190845/blumchen-cancels-hamburg-farewell-concert-due-to-family-emergency

[6] Blümchen cancels Hamburg farewell concert due to mother's illness. (2023, October 31). Retrieved October 31, 2023, from https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/blumchen-cancels-hamburg-farewell-concert-due-to-mother-s-illness-b2232723.html

[7] Blümchen cancels Hamburg farewell concert due to mother's illness. (2023, October 31). Retrieved October 31, 2023, from https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/celebrity/blumchen-cancels-hamburg-farewell-concert-due-to-mother-s-illness/ar-AA18c9K

[8] Blümchen cancels Hamburg farewell concert due to mother's illness. (2023, October 31). Retrieved October 31, 2023, from https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/31/entertainment/blumchen-cancels-hamburg-concert-due-to-mother-s-illness/index.html