Veronika Fischer says goodbye: health problems stop concerts!

Veronika Fischer says goodbye: health problems stop concerts!

The singer Veronika Fischer, legendary in the GDR, announced today, September 2, 2025, that she is canceling all planned concerts for health reasons. This also includes the eagerly awaited performance on Friday, September 5th, in the Neubrandenburg Concert Church. This is perceived as a real break in the region's cultural scene, as Fischer is an icon of her genre and many fans who she has supported over the years are now left disappointed. nordkurier.de reports on this sad announcement.

The singer, who is 74 years old and was born in Thuringia, assured her fans in an emotional statement that she did not want to resort to playback and always wanted to present her songs live. This attitude has influenced her in the past far beyond her music career and shows her tireless commitment to real music.

A farewell without catch-up dates

As the Neubrandenburg Event Center (VZNB) confirms, not only are the performances in Neubrandenburg canceled, but also planned concerts in cities such as Bautzen, Freiberg, Dresden, Berlin, Potsdam and Aue. A catch-up date is not planned, which makes the situation even more difficult for fans.

Veronika Fischer's career is remarkable. She began studying singing at the Dresden University of Music in 1968 and performed with several bands, including the Stern Combo Meißen and Panta Rhei. In 1974 she founded her own band and achieved great fame with hits such as “Auf der Wiese” and “Dass ich ein Schneeflake wär”. Wikipedia explains that she became the most successful artist in the GDR and her records sold over 1.5 million times.

An eventful career

Although the transition to the Federal Republic of Germany was not easy for her at first and she was unable to build on her previous successes, she celebrated a comeback after reunification, especially in eastern Germany. Her most recent works include the album “Where Where” and the biography of the same name, which were published in 2018. This creative phase shows the change and stability of an artist who always wanted to remain authentic, even if the challenges along the way were significant.

The farewell to the big stage leaves a void in cultural life that will not be easy to fill. Many fans remember the performances and the music with nostalgia, which led to many unforgettable moments. The latest message on the event's Facebook page highlights how important these concerts were to the many supporters and followers who have always remained loyal to Fischer. Facebook

Fischer's decision to retire from the stage is a farewell that many will view not only with sadness, but also with gratitude for the decades full of music and emotions. Her unique voice and her artistic work will remain unforgotten.