BST Hyde Park Cancels Final Day After ELO Withdraws Due to Jeff Lynne's Health Issues
On Saturday (July 12), organizers announced that Lynne — whose performance was set to be his final live show — would not appear as planned.
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'Jeff Lynne is heartbroken to report that he will not be able to perform at tomorrow's BST Hyde Park show,' read a statement posted on the festival's website. '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.'
Organizers added, '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.'
Later that day, organizers updated the announcement to confirm that the entire July 13 program would be canceled following Lynne's withdrawal. The lineup was set to include special guests The Doobie Brothers, Steve Winwood and Dhani Harrison. Full refunds will be issued to ticket holders.
'Tonight's performance marks the final night of an incredible edition of BST Hyde Park and we look forward to seeing everyone next year,' the updated statement said.
Saturday's lineup featured performances by Stevie Wonder, Ezra Collective, Thee Sacred Souls, Elmiene, Corinne Bailey Rae, and others.
Jeff Lynne's ELO concert at BST Hyde Park was announced in October 2024 and billed as the group's final performance following their Over and Out farewell tour in North America and a run of dates in the U.K. On Thursday (July 10), the act's second-to-last concert at Manchester's Co-op Live was canceled at the last minute, with audience members already seated in the venue.
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