Pop Star Kim Petras Cancels Summer Festival Appearances due to Health Concerns, Encourages Therapy for Self-Care in the Music Industry

On Wednesday, pop star Kim Petras announced that she will be canceling her upcoming festival appearances this summer due to unspecified health concerns. She shared the news on social media, expressing her devastation and informing fans that she is facing health issues that require her to follow medical advice.

Petras had been set to perform at several festivals this summer, including LadyLand Music Fest, Primavera Sound in Barcelona, Mighty Hoopla, and Capitol Hill Block Party. However, due to her health issues, she had to make the difficult decision to step back from these events. In response to her announcement, festival organizers expressed sadness about her absence and wished her a speedy recovery.

After the success of her collaboration with Sam Smith on the song “Unholy,” which reached Number One in the U.S., Petras shared that she sought therapy. She explained that the increased attention and pressure she faced as a result of the hit song led her to prioritize her mental health. Petras emphasized the importance of therapy in managing the demands of the music industry and recommended it to others as a valuable tool for self-care and well-being.