Johan Verminnen - Farewell to a singer

Johan Verminnen - Afscheid van een zanger In the autumn of 2025, Johan Verminnen was ready to kick off his farewell tour, "The Last Round." After a career spanning more than fifty years, he chose one final musical lap through the places where he experienced so many beautiful moments. Driven by gratitude and the desire to say goodbye to his audience, he wanted to perform his beloved songs one more time with heart and soul. Unfortunately, health reasons forced him to cancel his farewell tour. Today, in the spring of 2026, the farewell is getting a sequel after all. After careful consideration, Johan has decided to plan a new tour. This way, he can still meet his audience one more time and conclude his career in beauty. Regained strength, an unflagging zeal, and zest for life drive him forward. Taking matters into his own hands is something he has always done. Is Of Johan Verminnen cured now? No, but things are slowly but surely getting better. As he puts it himself: “It’s like the weather: one ray of sunshine and we think differently and want more. Of course, every journey ends, mine too! Yet I want to feel those boards and smell that audience one more time. How glad I am that I always followed my dream and walked this difficult but interesting path. At the many crossroads of life, I may have met you; I consider that a blessing and regret nothing. Even now, music will heal me; something it has always done. Of course, one song will eventually be the last, I am at peace with that! Yes, I have made halls fill up and empty out. Yes, I have always sung with heart and soul. It was a privilege to meet colleagues and to comfort and entertain the audience. Of course, it is a singer's job to connect, and I have tried to do that. I have given all that I had and have received more than I gave! This was my life, dear audience, I am so happy now that I see you all. I will remain a singer forever, nothing more, although I prefer to live in idleness.” Johan is accompanied live on stage by five musicians. Together, they will travel through the theaters one last time for a final meeting with the audience.