Sarah Geronimo performs a few minutes before the launch of iPhone 14 at the Power Mac Center in Makati on October 13, 2022. George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News/File
MANILA -- Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo will not be able to perform at the Aurora Music Festival 2026 on Saturday over health concerns, her management announced.
Geronimo was among the headliners of Day 1 of the event set at the Clark Global City in Pampanga.
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Hours before the show, however, Geronimo was advised to rest by her physician.
"Earlier today, after rehearsals, Sarah was examined by her physician and has been advised to take a full rest. With her health as our foremost priority, she will unfortunately not be able to perform at the festival," Viva Artists Agency and G Productions said in a joint statement.
"We sincerely apologize to the organizers of the Aurora Music Festival. This situation was entirely unforeseen, and we recognize the significant impact this last-minute withdrawal places on the event and everything that has gone into it," they added.
"We are truly grateful for the understanding and professionalism of the organizing team."
Geronimo's management also apologized to the audience, acknowledging that many had been looking forward to seeing the Popstar Royalty in the festival.
"This was not an easy decision," they said, "But it was necessary to ensure she can recover properly."
This is the fifth edition of the Aurora Music Festival, with SB19 and IV of Spades headlining both days at the Clark Global City.