German techno icon Monika Kruse Monika Kruse cancels her upcoming Tanzen im Grünen appearance in Nuremberg, sharing a deeply personal statement about her mental and physical health.
“Dear friends, writing these words is really not easy for me right now,” Kruse began. “Sadly, I have to let you know that I won’t be able to play at Tanzen im Grünen in Nuremberg this Saturday. My anxiety disorder has unfortunately come back with full force.”
She continued: “On top of that, I’m dealing with physical symptoms and a deep exhaustion. I can feel very clearly right now that I simply don’t have the strength to step onto the stage and give you and the music what I truly want to give. Believe me, this decision hurts me incredibly deeply. Especially because I was really looking forward to seeing you, sharing the music and experiencing this afternoon together.”
Notably, Kruse when Monika Kruse cancels she also closes with warmth for both the fans and promoters. “From the bottom of my heart, thank you to the promoters who trusted me again and booked me, and to every single one of you who may have made the journey especially to hear me play. I truly hope you can understand my decision. Take care of yourselves, enjoy the festival, and please dance a little for me.”
Meanwhile, support poured in from across the scene, with peers including Andrea Oliva, Ellen Allien and the Tanzen im Grünen team sending love publicly. Beyond that, the news that Monika Kruse cancels joins a wider 2026 wave of artists prioritising health above touring, including Vintage Culture and Prospa’s Harvey.
Crucially, mental health remains a growing point of focus across dance music. and as Monika Kruse cancels, we wish Monika Kruse a full and gentle recovery. Follow updates via Monika Kruse.
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