Each year MTV hosts the Video Music Awards to celebrate the biggest achievements in music around the world.

Luckily some of the hottest artists of the moment are slated to take the main stage on Sunday.

However, the New Zealand native recently revealed that she has to cancel her performance (viaPeople).

Lorde posing

Fans expectedLordeto perform a track from her new album “Solar Power.”

However, a “change in production elements” pushed her to pull out last minute.

Lorde began her address by reassuring fans that she is doing well.

Lorde singing with microphone

She explained that she won’t be able to perform because of the COVID-19 safety protocols.

safety protocols that are in place."

The singer added that with these restrictions she couldn’t give the performance she envisioned.

She wrote, “You know I can’t make something less than outstanding for you guys.”

She concluded, “I hope you understand.

There will be many more TV performances, don’t you worry.”