BST Hyde Park share statement on fate of Jeff Lynne's ELO's final show
The group are currently on their Over and Out farewell tour but a show at Manchester's Co Op Live was axed on Thursday (10.07.25) just minutes before ELO were due to take to the stage, prompting fans to express concerns about the fate of their final gig at BST Hyde Park this weekend.
However, when fans asked for an update on X, the event's social media team confirmed the performance is currently still set to take place.
An update from the official BST account wrote: 'As reported. Jeff Lynne was unwell and unable to perform on Thursday 10th July. We are advised that there are currently no concerns with regards to Sunday's performance.'
Fans had already taken their seats for Thursday's concert when they were informed the performance would no longer be taking place due to illness.
A statement on the band's social media accounts confirmed: "Unfortunately, due to illness, tonight's scheduled performance of Jeff Lynne's ELO at the Co-Op Live will not be going ahead.
'Jeff is devastated he cannot perform this evening. More information will become available as soon as possible. For refunds, please go to your point of purchase.'
The 77-year-old singer previously spoke of how performing ELO's final show at the London festival was an appropriate end to touring because it was the same venue the group played in 2014, their first concert in 25 years.
He said: 'My return to touring began at Hyde Park in 2014.
"It seems like the perfect place to do our final show. We couldn't be more excited to share this special night in London with our UK fans.
"As the song goes, 'we're gonna do it One More Time!''
Jim King, CEO of European Festivals at AEG Presents added: 'Jeff Lynne's ELO are loved the world over. The live shows are nothing short of extraordinary and a testament to the incredible catalogue of hits we've enjoyed for over 50 years. Hosting their final performance at BST Hyde Park is a true honour, especially 30 years after their first festival show in the same park. We're excited to be part of this special moment in music history.'
ELO was formed in 1970 by Jeff, Roy Wood of Wizzard and Bev Bevan and featured keyboardist Richard Tandy from 1972 until his death last May aged 76.
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