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Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fans 'gutted' as final day of BST Hyde Park axed as Jeff Lynne's ELO pulls out
Fans have been left "gutted" after the final day of BST Hyde Park has been cancelled following Jeff Lynne's ELO pulling out. The band was due to perform as the headline act for what was supposed to be the "final goodbye" from ELO following a farewell tour in the US. However, Lynne was forced to withdraw due to medical reasons, which came just days after a withdrawal from a show in Manchester. Statements have been issued on behalf of ELO and BST Hyde Park, with the final day of the London event being cancelled. A statement from the band's social media read: "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 just a few days after the band also pulled out of a gig at Manchester's Co-Op Live arena for a similar reason. — Jeff Lynne's ELO (@JeffLynnesELO) July 12, 2025 BST Hyde Park later confirmed that following the news, the event on Sunday (July 13) would be cancelled. "Tonight's performance marks the final night of an incredible edition to BST Hyde Park and we look forward to seeing everyone next year," a statement said. Those who were due to attend will be issued with refunds, with more information available on the event website. ELO fans rushed to send their wishes to Lynne after the news, with many sad that the event was cancelled. One said: "Tragic news. Was lucky enough to see them in Birmingham last Saturday. Get well soon Jeff Lynne." Recommended reading: How to watch Live Aid 1985 in full as iconic event marks its 40th anniversary Oasis return home to hero's welcome in first night at Heaton Park A second fan said: "Absolutely gutted. Was flying in from Jersey, had a hotel booked and would have been my first concert. What an adventure. "Unlikely will ever get the chance to see them perform live again. But I wish Jeff a speedy recovery. I'm sure he's just as devastated." A third well-wisher added: "So disappointing as we have been looking forward to this for so long. But the main thing is to wish Jeff a full and speedy recovery."
The Guardian
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Jeff Lynne cancels final live show over health concerns
Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) frontman Jeff Lynne has cancelled what had been billed as his final ever performance, owing to ill health. Lynne was due to appear at the BST Hyde Park festival series on Sunday night, closing what had been the band's farewell 'Over and Out' tour, 55 years since the band formed. A spokesperson for the concerts said he had a 'systemic infection'. They added Lynne would not be able to reschedule. BST said the whole concert, which was to have performances by Steve Winwood and the Doobie Brothers as well as Lynne, would be cancelled. It said ticket holders would be refunded. The decision comes days after the 77-year-old axed a concert in Manchester shortly before he was scheduled to come out on stage. He had appeared on stage in Birmingham in a home town send-off a week ago, but was unable to play his trademark guitar owing to a broken wrist, suffered during a taxi crash in London. A statement from BST Hyde Park 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.' Lynne had previously described the Hyde Park gig as a fitting way to end his career. He had begun his return to touring with a concert at the park in central London in 2014. Lynne had said: '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.' If he does not play in front of live audiences again, it would bring an end to a career that took in No 1 albums with ELO, which he founded with the drummer Bev Bevan and the vocalist Roy Wood in 1970. The band split in 1986, with Lynne saying he had lost interest. Bevan forming his own band, ELO Part II. Apart from a brief comeback in 2001, Lynne did not play with ELO until 2014, with the band rebranded as Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra along with longtime band member, the pianist Richard Tandy. Tandy died in 2024 and Lynne carried on as the final original member of the band still a part of the group.
Daily Mail
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Hyde Park festival fans told tomorrow's entire event is CANCELLED after health update about legendary ELO headliner Jeff Lynne
BST Hyde Park festival has cancelled its music event on July 13 after Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) pulled out of the headline slot. Musician Lynne, 77, who was billed to play on Sunday alongside his band, decided against performing on the advice of doctors following a 'systemic infection'. 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.' An earlier statement from BST 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.' BST Hyde Park festival announced on social media that it has cancelled the concert after Jeff Lynne was forced to pulled out on medical grounds The musician, best known for hit Mr Blue Sky, revealed on X that he was battling a 'systemic infection' and said that doctors 'have advised him that performing is simply not possible at this time' The band were due to be joined at BST Hyde Park by Californian rockers The Doobie Brothers, English songwriter Steve Winwood, Dhani Harrison - song of Beatles star George Harrison. Other acts on the bill included W.H. Lung, Cats in Space, High Fade, Neckbreakers, Bobbie Dazzle and Bec O'Malley. ELO's latest cancellation 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 on July 10 at the last minute. The band cancelled less than an hour before they were due to take to the stage, with thousands of fans already seated in the vemue. They were told that the performance would not go ahead as planned due to 'illness.' The band posted on social media: 'Unfortunately due to illness tonight's (Thursday 10th July 2025) scheduled performance of Jeff Lynne's ELO at the Co-Op Live will not going ahead. 'Jeff is devastated he cannot perform this evening. The band was formed in Birmingham in 1970 by Lynne, multi-instrumentalist Roy Wood and drummer Bev Bevan, and first split in 1986. They are known for fusing classical music, Beatles-style pop and futuristic rock visuals, and were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2017. ELO are best known for their 1970's hits Livin' Thing, Mr Blue Sky, Telephone Line and Evil Woman. Singer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer Lynne resurrected the band in 2014. On September 14 that year, he teamed up with the BBC Concert Orchestra to play some of the band's greatest hits at a comeback concert at BST Hyde Park. The band released the album From Out Of Nowhere in 2019 and it soared to number one on the UK albums charts, joining Discovery (1979), Time (1981) and their compilation album, All Over the World: The Very Best Of Electric Light Orchestra (2005). ELO also had a number of top 10 songs in the UK singles charts, including Don't Bring Me Down, Hold On Tight and Shine A Little Love. Lynne was made an OBE in the 2020 Queen's Birthday Honours list for services to music, and received a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in 2015. The BST Hyde Park concert series runs throughout June and July and attracts some of the biggest acts in the industry. The BST Hyde Park concert series has attracted some huge names this summer, including Olivia Rodrigo, who headlined on June 27 and belted out her biggest hits in a jaw-dropping custom 3.1 Phillip Lim crystal fringe embellished bodysuit Shows in recent weeks have included Olivia Rodrigo, Zach Bryan, Noah Kahan and Neil Young. Pop superstar Sabrina Carpenter delighted British fans with two back-to-back shows last weekend. The 26–year–old singer took to the Great Oak Stage at the London music festival on June 5 and 6. Sabrina dazzled a crowd of 65,000 people with her tongue–in–cheek lyrics, choreography, and glitzy costumes, as she belted through her hit songs. On the Sunday the audience was given a special treat as she brought out legendary pop rockers Duran Duran's lead singer, Simon Le Bon, and bass guitarist John Taylor to sing Hungry Like The Wolf. Tonight's headliner is US soul piano legend Stevie Wonder, who is supported by acts including Ezra Collective, Thee Sacred Souls and Corinne Bailey Rae.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jeff Lynne's ELO cancel farewell gig as singer recovers from ‘systemic infection'
Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) have cancelled their planned farewell performance on Sunday (13 July) at BST Hyde Park, the band have confirmed. The rock band, best known for their hit song 'Mr Blue Sky', was due to perform on Thursday night (10 July) at Manchester's Co-Op Live but cancelled at the last minute due to 'illness'. Although the festival organisers had expected the band to play, they have now confirmed that the performance will not be going ahead. In a statement released on social media, the group explained: '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.' Fans are encouraged to visit the BST Hyde Park website to seek a refund. A spokesperson for the festival organisers had previously vowed that the concert was going ahead and said: '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 were told that the gig in Manchester would not be going ahead due to 'illness' moments before the support act was supposed to take to the stage. The gig, part of the 'Over and Out' tour, marked the band's second-to-last performance. In a statement released on X/Twitter, Jeff Lynne's ELO said: '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 that he cannot perform this evening.' Fans who attended Lynne's ELO's first performance in Manchester on Wednesday (9 July) 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. The band was founded in Birmingham in 1970 by frontman Lynne and keyboardist Roy Wood. Wood later left the group and was replaced by Richard Tandy, who had been the bassist but became the keyboardist until he died last year at the age of 76. The group, which split in 1986, is known for fusing classical music, Beatles-style pop and futuristic rock visuals, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017. They are behind the '70s and '80s hits 'Livin' Thing', 'Mr Blue Sky', 'Telephone Line' and 'Evil Woman'. Singer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer Lynne reformed the band in 2014 and they released the album From Out Of Nowhere in 2019. The album reached number one on the UK albums charts, joining their albums Discovery (1979), Time (1981) and their compilation album, All Over the World: The Very Best Of Electric Light Orchestra (2005). ELO also had a number of top 10 songs in the UK singles charts, including 'Don't Bring Me Down', 'Hold On Tight' and 'Shine A Little Love'. Lynne was made an OBE in the 2020 Queen's Birthday Honours list for services to music, and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2015. ELO are expected to perform this Sunday at BST Hyde Park. Additional reporting by PA.
The Guardian
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Jeff Lynne cancels final live show over health concerns
Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) frontman Jeff Lynne has cancelled what had been billed as his final ever performance owing to ill health. Lynne was due to appear at the BST Hyde Park festival series on Sunday night, closing what had been the band's farewell 'Over and Out' tour, 55 years since the band formed. A spokesperson for the concerts said he had a 'systemic infection'. They added Lynne would not be able to reschedule. The decision comes days after the 77-year-old axed a concert in Manchester shortly before he was scheduled to come out on stage. He had appeared on stage in Birmingham in a home town send-off a week ago, but was unable to play his trademark guitar owing to a broken wrist, suffered during a taxi crash in London. A statement from BST Hyde Park 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.' Lynne had previously described the Hyde Park gig, where he would be performing alongside fellow Brummie Steve Winwood and US rock group the Doobie Brothers, as a fitting way to end his career. He had begun his return to touring with a concert at the park in central London in 2014. Lynne had said: '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.' If he does not play in front of live audiences again, it would bring an end to a career that took in No 1 albums with ELO, which he founded with the drummer Bev Bevan and the vocalist Roy Wood in 1970. The band split in 1986, with Lynne saying he had lost interest. Bevan forming his own band, ELO Part II. Apart from a brief comeback in 2001, Lynne did not play with ELO until 2014, with the band rebranded as Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra along with longtime band member, the pianist Richard Tandy. Tandy died in 2024 and Lynne carried on as the final original member of the band still a part of the group.
