Anneke van Giersbergen

Concert For Chile has been canceled

Dear friends,

I deeply regret having to inform you that the forthcoming Concert For Chile has been canceled. These last two weeks we've been working around the clock to make this happen. We had some of Holland's biggest names in popular music supporting this benefit. Nevertheless, ticket pre-sales weren't even close to what one would expect from a line-up like this. Today we had to throw in the towel, despite the massive support of the Melkweg venue and all artists & crews. I received an overwhelming amount of moving messages of Chilean people: thank you all.
I can't begin to tell you how sad I am at the moment. All profits of my new single will still be going to Chile. Thank you for understanding, stay safe and I hope to see you all soon.

With massive love,
Anneke X

Queridos Amigos,

Con profundo pesar les informamos que el próximo Concierto por Chile ha sido cancelado. Estas dos ultimas semanas estuvimos trabajando a contra reloj para hacer esto posible. Teníamos algunos de los nombres mas populares en la música de Holanda apoyando este concierto a beneficio. Sin embargo la preventa de entradas no fue siquiera cercana a lo que esperábamos para el concierto.
Hoy tuvimos que tirar la toalla; a pesar del masivo apoyo de la gente de Melkweg y todos los artistas y el equipo. Recibí una impresionante cantidad de mensajes conmovedores de la gente Chilena: Gracias a todos.
No se pueden imaginar lo triste que estoy en este momento. Todos los beneficios de mi nuevo simple igualmente van a ser destinados a ayudar a Chile. Gracias por comprender, cuídense y espero verlos pronto.

Con mucho amor,
Anneke X

25 comments

"Thanks Anyway Anneke, you are an angel, chilean people loves you :*"

adriankyu (Chile) Monday, March 22nd 2010 at 23:03

"It's a pity, I don't doubt that would have been a great show. So, thanks anyway Annie, we'll never forget this gesture part of you. All the love, your chilean fans."

christel_borgna (Chile) Monday, March 22nd 2010 at 23:42

"Don't worry Annie...these things happen. We know that you and the other guys did everything as possible for this concert, and with that we're more than grateful! Thank you so much! We love you!"

FixXxeR (Chile) Monday, March 22nd 2010 at 23:44

":( Damn! Snap het niet!!! Toch lief dat je zo met chili meeleeft! Tot snel !XX"

Dani (Netherlands) Monday, March 22nd 2010 at 23:47

":-( This is very sad indeed, I feel so sotty for the poor people in Chile. Had been looking forward to an amazing evening with al those great artists performing, can't believe it's not going to happen. "

invisiblekid (Netherlands) Tuesday, March 23rd 2010 at 00:02

"Do not worry, it was a great gesture on your part and shows that are very close to Chile, would be great to have you back playing in Chile, but not in Santiago ... jaja .. .. in VALPARAISO.. my city ... there yours many fans here, would be a total success ... .. a big hug"

jabz (Chile) Tuesday, March 23rd 2010 at 00:17

"this is really sad, thank you for your good intentions Anneke and we'll see you when you are back in Chile"

m2jako (Chile) Tuesday, March 23rd 2010 at 00:17

"Hey Annie! Please don't be sad! It's out of your hands! I'm sure you worked a lot to make this possible. Your intention to help was huge and wonderful and I think that was the most beautiful thing of all this. We all are really grateful. Can't wait to see you here in Chile again! Come back soon!!!!! We love you, hugs!"

Silvana (Chile) Tuesday, March 23rd 2010 at 01:08

"Sorry to hear that...thank you a lot anyways, the intention is what it counts, really. thank you. Our hearts are with you!!!! What if you do the show here?? sure it would work, you have so many fans here, and Sharon and Simone too!! Thank you again"

Kake_RT (Chile) Tuesday, March 23rd 2010 at 01:23

"Do not worry Annie, with all the love you have for us, prove you're a true angel! Thank you very much! A big big hug! :)"

Alex (Chile) Tuesday, March 23rd 2010 at 02:52

"annie oh sad, I was very happy that this concert would have, but do not be sad ^ _ ^ as Chilean'm proud of her good intentions do not matter if it was possible, greetings."

Mortensangel (Chile) Tuesday, March 23rd 2010 at 03:24

"tranquila! esperamos a ada que vuelva a Chile! cariños! y gracias!"

Monita_2086 (Chile) Tuesday, March 23rd 2010 at 05:03

"Hoi Anneke, Erg jammer! Heb kunnen volgen hoe veel energie je erin hebt gestoken en hoe zeer je betrokken was. Het was een pracht idee en het siert je! Hoop je snel weer te mogen zien on stage :-)"

vossdagmar (Netherlands) Tuesday, March 23rd 2010 at 09:11

"Lieve Anneke, wat sneu, dit is niet leuk voor jullie, voor iedereen. Echt jammer.. Ik kan me verder aansluiten bij de lieve reacties. sterkte. x"

meneerstein (Netherlands) Tuesday, March 23rd 2010 at 09:38

"Hoi Anneke, echt vreselijk jammer, ik had me echt verheugd op zo'n lineup En de gelegenheid om jullie weer eens te horen. En natuurlijk erg sneu voor de mensen in Chili. Is er nog een kans dat het op een ander moment misschien gaat plaats vinden? Gr. Cor"

Cor68 (Netherlands) Tuesday, March 23rd 2010 at 15:59

"My Dear Anneke, I so feel and understand your disappointment and sadness...you put so much work on this; and all of your heart in it.. :( But (as I already told you on facebook) please don't be sad anymore...look at what you have already done!!!All of us(not only our brothers and sisters from chile) have received your Powerful Love and this is a chain that Does Not Cut Loose, no matter if money comes out of it or not...This energy (yours and all of other musicians and kind people involved) is Stronger than any material outcome, because it's TRUE... Plese don't be so upset now...Chile is getting your help, wether we can see it or not...-I belive in this, not just saying cause I love you and want to make you feel better- We Are All So Very Grateful :) And, well, none of us ever really know (at the time) why unexpected things happen (like earthquake and show cancellation...) but, since they do, we can only try and keep on doing our best, with Endless Hope and Faith... And belive me, Annie Beautiful, with people like YOU shining their light all over-We Are a Blessed and Fortunate Planet, cause we have the Certainty that Love Is True and It Lays In Our Hands-THANK YOU ANNEKE-AND ADA AND ALL OF OTHER PEOPLE WHO GAVE THEIR LOVE AND WORK!!!!!!! :) :) :) :) WE LOVE YOU ALL!!!!! (all this love you create, my friends, goes DIRECTLY to Chile and The Whole World*No Doubt About That*). Blessings For ALL Of Us"

andromeda (Mexico) Tuesday, March 23rd 2010 at 18:51

"Oww dont feel Sad! I am sure the whole world knows that you did your best ! all Chileans will have at least a big big happyness when they see you playing in Chile again ;) "

Amity (Argentina) Tuesday, March 23rd 2010 at 19:00

"don't worry Annie! we're still deeply grateful :) you've been one of the first artist who was worried about Chile.. and I'm sure that you did everything to make this concert posible.. so, please don't be sad.. Love you! can't wait to see you in Chile again! take care, hugs!"

paula_retamal (Chile) Tuesday, March 23rd 2010 at 21:36

"Do not be sad, we are very grateful for your intention to organize the event, thank you very much for everything, come to chile soon anneke please, please"

piojo03 (Chile) Tuesday, March 23rd 2010 at 22:45

"Oh Jammer! ƸӜƷ ƸӜƷ ƸӜƷ ƸӜƷ Dank je wel en dank aan iedereen, voor die energie en goede bedoelingen, is het belangrijker dan alles. (\(\ ( -.-) ((') (') ... "

Lore (Chile) Wednesday, March 24th 2010 at 00:13

"Hello Dear Anneke ..suhas here from india..ohh what a shame that this show couldn't happen..i anyway wouldn't have been able to make it..but for the efforts you initiated and for the chilean people it would have been soo nice had this show happened..anyway i can feel the pain in your message which is again only a true reflection of what a wonderful human you are besides the gifted singer and musician..i hope all works out well in the future...anyway you are a wonderful human and i am sure you will find a way out and do your best to help the people out there in chile who have always been such dear fans of yours..lots of love..god bless...keep giving us all your wonderful music..your voice and singing is soulful immaculate and life embracing .. :-)"

suhas79 (India) Thursday, March 25th 2010 at 07:55

"i'm so sad for this, i know that you put all enforce, love and passion to help to chileans.i hope and i have blind faith in you that can make it in a future no so far away,you know that we are always with you SWEET ANNIE."

cristian_j (Argentina) Friday, March 26th 2010 at 15:15

"Annie, :( A Chilean writer whom I greatly admire, made a comment that I think is very successful: "In Chile there are many people who cry when they see images of the earthquake on TV, but do nothing ..." throw in the towel? No! I don´t think so.. I think you did much more than anyone else could do ... I just hope to meet you in person sometime Annie ... you are a great soul .. From Chile, and very happy for your effort ... Hope to see you soon, especially in southern Chile. My house is your house."

jmardones (Chile) Friday, March 26th 2010 at 15:46

"Dear Anneke, cancellation of the concert to Chile is a shame. But Chileans have your support (and support of all Europeans). You have done much for them, you think of them, you give them a great friendship. All this is essential to restore the courage and hope during difficult times. This cancellation is not really a failure, the work done before the concert is proof of your love. I think that Chile will be happy and proud to see you next time. The important thing is to keep his zest for life. A très bientôt, en concernt !"

Mimi (France) Monday, March 29th 2010 at 19:48

"That is indeed very sad, but I'm sure people from Chile will understand. You did your best and you tried, but sometimes shit happens, life's like that (sometimes). Your intention is what really matters, and I'm sure that your fans from Chile still loving you, more than ever before. But of course that here in Argentina we love you as well, and I'm impatient to see you on concert with David (still saving money for that, though... XD). Keep being super cute and take care honey, we (your fans) love you."

80XxbelialxX08 (Argentina) Wednesday, March 31st 2010 at 23:45

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