BST Hyde Park has cancelled the final night at the London venue after headliner Jeff Lynne pulled out due to a “medical” issue.
The festival shared the news that tomorrow night’s ELO concert was cancelled in a statement. It read: “Following the news that Jeff Lynne’s ELO will not be able to perform at BST Hyde Park due to medical reasons, Sunday 13 July’s event will sadly be cancelled.
“Ticket holders will be refunded and contacted directly by their ticket agent with further details. Please refer to this webpage for information on refunds: www.bst-hydepark.com/update-sunday-13-july.
“Tonight’s performance marks the final night of an incredible edition of BST Hyde Park and we look forward to seeing everyone next year.”
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The 77-year-old music legend’s team had previously disclosed that he was unwell. A statement released on Saturday confirmed the unfortunate news, stating: “Jeff Lynne is heartbroken to report that he will not be able to perform at tomorrow’s BST Hyde Park show.
“Jeff has been battling a systemic infection and is currently in the care of a team of doctors who have advised him that performing is simply not possible at this time nor will he be able to reschedule.
“The legacy of the band and his longtime fans are foremost in Jeff’s mind today – and while he is so sorry that he cannot perform, he knows that he must focus on his health and rehabilitation at this time.”
A spokesperson had previously assured that the concert would proceed as planned for this Sunday, asserting there were “no concerns”. The sold-out headline slot at the London music festival on Sunday had been billed by the organisers as their final “goodbye”.
This development follows the band’s cancellation of their Thursday night performance at Manchester’s Co-Op Live due to “illness”.
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A fan who attended the ELO gig a day before the cancellation told the Mirror: “At the start of the set he came on and couldn’t play the guitar because he has injured his hand. He sounded shaky to begin with but his singing and energy picked up and was great until the last 10 minutes of the show”.
ELO’s lead singer Jeff Lynne sparked concerns about his health during a concert in Glasgow, as he was forced to sit down to perform the final songs of the set.
A source in attendance revealed: “A chair was brought onto the stage and he had to sit down to sing the last few songs, he appeared to be unsteady on his feet at the end and was helped off the stage by staff. He really wasn’t well, it was obvious to fans at the gig he wasn’t himself and it is sad to see.”
ELO, which was formed in Birmingham in the 1970s by Jeff and keyboardist Roy Wood, has undergone changes over the years, including Roy’s departure and replacement by Richard Tandy, who sadly passed away last year at the age of 76. The band, known for their unique blend of classical music, Beatles-inspired pop, and futuristic rock visuals, disbanded in 1986.
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