BST Hyde Park have revealed tomorrow’s occasion has been cancelled (Sunday, July 13). The stunning information comes hours after ELO was compelled to drag out of the music pageant as a consequence of Jeff Lynne’s sickness.

In a press release, organisers revealed: “Following the information that Jeff Lynne’s ELO won’t be able to carry out at BST Hyde Park as a consequence of medical causes, Sunday 13 July’s occasion will sadly be cancelled.” It comes after a press release earlier at the moment reported that Jeff had been left “heartbroken” by the realisation he couldn’t proceed. It confirmed: “Jeff has been battling a systemic an infection and is at present within the care of a crew of medical doctors who’ve suggested him that performing is just not potential right now nor will he be capable of reschedule.”

It concluded: “The legacy of the band and his longtime followers are foremost in Jeff’s thoughts at the moment – and whereas he’s so sorry that he can not carry out, he is aware of that he should deal with his well being and rehabilitation right now.”

The primary trace that the Hyde Park present wouldn’t be going forward got here on Thursday July 10, when the ELO live performance at Manchester’s Co-op Reside was additionally pulled, simply minutes earlier than it was as a consequence of start.

Followers reported feeling “sick” with shock, particularly after studying Jeff can not fulfil the ultimate gig on the Over and Out farewell tour.

The 77-year’s previous welfare has been a reason behind concern in the course of the tour, with him beforehand revealing he’d been battling a damaged hand too.

Sunday’s gig was to be the final in a collection of summer time exhibits from BST Hyde Park, with penultimate act Stevie Surprise nonetheless anticipated to take to the stage tonight (Saturday July 12).

The occasion will mark Stevie’s remaining present on his 2025 Love Gentle & Track UK tour – and now will probably be Hyde Park’s finale too.

The eagerly awaited collection had kicked off on June 27 with a efficiency by Olivia Rodrigo, and had additionally included a two-night efficiency by Sabrina Carpenter and Friday July 11’s Neil Younger and The Chrome Hearts present.

The lack of Jeff’s present has left followers “gutted”, with the veteran performer’s profession highlights thus far together with a star on the Hollywood Stroll of Fame.