DJ Martin Garrix has been forced to cancel his upcoming performance at the Festival International Del Globo in Mexico after undergoing emergency surgery for appendicitis. The 29-year-old Dutch DJ shared a photo of himself in a hospital gown on Instagram, expressing his disappointment.
In the post, Garrix wrote: 'Dear Mexico, I’m truly heartbroken to share that due to an unexpected case of appendicitis and the surgery that followed, I’m unable to perform at the Festival International Del Globo this Saturday. My doctors and team have strongly advised me to rest and recover to avoid any post-surgery complications.'
Appendicitis, which causes swelling and inflammation of the appendix, is a medical emergency that requires immediate surgery to prevent life-threatening rupture. Garrix, real name Martijn Garritsen, said the decision to cancel was not made lightly, noting that he has 'some of my favourite memories ever performing in this incredible country'.
The festival, scheduled for 15 November, also featured Dimitri Vegas and Afrojack. Garrix was set to headline the 'Dream Nite' event. The DJ rose to fame after being discovered by Tiësto and released his breakthrough hit 'Animals' in 2013, followed by chart successes like 'Scared To Be Lonely' and 'In The Name of Love'.
Garrix, who was ranked the world's number one DJ by DJ Mag for three consecutive years from 2016 to 2018, performed at Colorado's Red Rocks venue just two weeks prior, with U2's Bono in attendance. He thanked fans for their understanding and support, adding: 'A good reminder for me that I’m human too, and my body needs some extra time to properly heal.'
