Huge music festival cancelled at last minute after headline act pulls out
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BST Hyde Park festival has been cancelled tomorrow night after after Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) pulled out of the headline slot.
Jeff, 77 , who was due to headline on Sunday, pulled out on the advice of doctors following a "systemic infection" - and the decision was made to axe the whole event.
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ELO have been forced to cancel due to Jeff falling ill
A statement from organisers said: "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."
It added: "Tonight's performance marks the final night of an incredible edition of BST Hyde Park and we look forward to seeing everyone next year."
Earlier today a statement was released regarding Jeff's health.
It said: "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."
It comes after the rock band, best known for their hit song Mr Blue Sky, pulled out of a performance at Manchester's Co-Op Live, due to take place on July 10.
Thousands of fans waited for the group to take to the stage before they received written notes and were told that the legendary band cancelled their show at the last minute and would not take to the stage.
The group embarked on a huge farewell tour earlier this year that was first announced in October 2024.
The tour was meant to culminated at BST tomorrow night.
The star had previously battled with a broken hand whilst performing with the group on his farewell concerts.
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