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Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra concert cancelled at last minute due to ‘illness'
Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) cancelled their concert in Manchester at the last minute on Thursday (10 July). Fans were told that the gig, held at the Co Op Live arena, would not be going ahead due to 'illness' moments before the support act were supposed to take to the stage. The gig, part of the 'Over and Out' tour, marked the band's second-to-last performance, and they are set to play their last show ever on Sunday at BST Hyde Park. In a statement released on X, Jeff Lynne's ELO said: 'Unfortunately due to illness tonight's schedule performance of Jeff Lynne's ELO at the Co-Op Live will not be going ahead. 'Jeff is devastated that he cannot perform this evening.' — Jeff Lynne's ELO (@JeffLynnesELO) July 10, 2025 Fans who attended Lynne's ELO's first performance in Manchester on Wednesday, claimed that the star looked unwell. While on stage, Lynne, 77, said that he had recently injured his hand in an incident involving a taxi, meaning he could not perform with a guitar. One fan even claimed on Facebook that Lynne 'had to be helped onto the stage' and was 'missing his cues'. Speaking ahead of the band's final gig, Lynne said in October 2024: '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!'' Best known for 'Mr Blue Sky' and 'Evil Woman', ELO was formed in 1970 by Lynne, Roy Wood and Bev Bevan. Between 1970-1986, Lynne and Bevan, the band's drummer, were the only consistent members of the band. In 1986, Lynne disbanded ELO, before re-establishing it with the late keyboardist Richard Tandy in 2014 as Jeff Lynne's ELO. Following the band's breakup in 1986, Lynne went on to form the Traveling Wilburys with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty. While active, ELO sold over 50 million records and accumulated 27 Top 40 songs in the UK Single Chart.
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Jeff Lynne's ELO at Utilita Arena Birmingham - tickets, support act, how to get there and rules
While the eyes of the heavy metal world may fall on Birmingham for Black Sabbath's final gig at Villa Park this weekend, another Birmingham band will be returning home for their final ever city shows in another of our huge performance spaces. Jeff Lynne's ELO will be playing two nights on the bounce at the Utilita Arena Birmingham, filling our largest gig venue outside of Villa Park with fans on Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6. The beloved Birmingham hitmakers, fronted by Erdington-born and Shard End-raised Jeff Lynne, will be bringing The Over and Out Tour to town for two special nights celebrating the classics. Read more: Black Sabbath at Villa Park - line-up, times, set list, tickets and how to get there Read more: All the Birmingham places heavy metal fans need to visit during Black Sabbath weekend The band has sold more than 50 million records since they were formed back in 1970 and their crossover over rock, pop and classical music make them one of Birmingham's most beloved artists. Tickets to the Saturday night date of the show are sold out though passes for the Sunday night are still available. They're priced from £123 with many blocks sold out. Passes for Block A, right in front of the stage, are still open to purchase at the time of writing and are priced from £550. On both nights, Jeff Lynne's ELO will be supported by Dhani Harrison. The songwriter and artist has a very famous musical father - he's the only son of Beatles legend George Harrison. If you are going to the gig on either night, it's worth keeping in mind that there's a strict bag policy at the Utilita Arena. All bags will be searched so they recommend you don't take one at all, to get everyone into the arena swiftly. If you do need to take one, it cannot be bigger than A4 in size (that's 21cm x 30cm x 19cm) and must have two or fewer compartments. Nothing over two will be allowed in. Rucksacks are not permitted at all, so don't get caught out if you're travelling to the show. Utilita Arena Birmingham is known by many locals as "the NIA", right on the canalside. As such, it's very simple to get to from Birmingham New Street train station, by bus or taxi. There's parking on site if you must drive in, but keep in mind that it's best to pre-book and to pay attention to the inner city clean air zone charge that you'll incur if your vehicle isn't exempt.
