Jeff Lynne has cancelled the Electrical Gentle Orchestra’s (ELO) last present at BST Hyde Park resulting from a “systemic an infection”.
Jeff Lynne’s ELO have been pressured to cancel their farewell gig at BST Hyde Park
The Mr. Blue Sky band had been scheduled to play the final gig on their Over and Out farewell tour in London on Sunday (13.07.25) night time however medical doctors have suggested the 77-year-old musician that he will be unable to take to the stage.
A press release issued on Saturday (12.07.25) learn: “Jeff Lynne is heartbroken to report that he will be unable to carry out at tomorrow’s BST Hyde Park present.
“Jeff has been battling a systemic an infection and is at the moment within the care of a staff of medical doctors who’ve suggested him that performing is solely not attainable presently nor will he have the ability to reschedule.”
It went on: “The legacy of the band and his longtime followers are foremost in Jeff’s thoughts as we speak – and whereas he’s so sorry that he can’t carry out, he is aware of that he should deal with his well being and rehabilitation presently.”
ELO had been pressured to cancel their gig at Manchester’s Co-Op Stay on Thursday (10.07.25) simply minutes earlier than taking to the stage, which had sparked fears that the Hyde Park farewell may not happen.
A press release on the band’s social media accounts confirmed: “Sadly, resulting from sickness, tonight’s scheduled efficiency of Jeff Lynne’s ELO on the Co-Op Stay is not going to be going forward.
“Jeff is devastated he can’t carry out this night. Extra info will develop into obtainable as quickly as attainable. For refunds, please go to your level of buy.”
The singer had beforehand mentioned the way it was becoming to be performing ELO’s last present at Hyde Park, because it was the place the Evil Lady band returned to the stage after a 25-year absence in 2014.
Jeff mentioned: “My return to touring started at Hyde Park in 2014.
“It looks as if the right place to do our last present. We couldn’t be extra excited to share this particular night time in London with our UK followers.
“Because the music goes, ‘We’re gonna do it One Extra Time!’”
