André Hazes will not appear on stage at Holland zingt Hazes because of voice problems, De Telegraaf reports. The singer is following advice to recover through rest, according to the outlet.
The decision extends beyond the current run of shows. De Telegraaf reports that Hazes has also stepped back from performing in 2027, with every date removed from his calendar. NU and AD.nl both carried the same news, with AD.nl stating that all performances have been taken out of his agenda. Mediacourant.nl framed the move as the younger Hazes cancelling all of his 2027 shows.
Holland zingt Hazes continues without him. De Telegraaf reports that Robert van Hemert will make his debut at the event, filling part of the gap left by Hazes' absence.
No further medical details were given in the reports, and no timeline for a possible return to the stage was provided. The statements attributed to the outlets describe rest as the current course of action rather than a specific treatment or recovery period.
Hazes is the son of the late Dutch singer André Hazes, whose repertoire the Holland zingt Hazes concerts are built around. The event draws on that catalog, which is why his participation has been a fixture of the lineup.
What to watch next: whether Hazes or his representatives issue a fuller statement on his condition and whether any 2027 dates are rescheduled.
