Jeff Lynne’s Electrical Gentle Orchestra’s London live performance seems to be set to go forward on Sunday (13.07.25).
The group are at present on their Over and Out farewell tour however a present at Manchester’s Co Op Dwell was axed on Thursday (10.07.25) simply minutes earlier than ELO had been because of take to the stage, prompting followers to precise considerations concerning the destiny of their closing gig at BST Hyde Park this weekend.
Nonetheless, when followers requested for an replace on X, the occasion’s social media group confirmed the efficiency is at present nonetheless set to happen.
An replace from the official BST account wrote: “As reported. Jeff Lynne was unwell and unable to carry out on Thursday tenth July. We’re suggested that there are at present no considerations as regards to Sunday’s efficiency.”
Followers had already taken their seats for Thursday’s live performance after they had been knowledgeable the efficiency would now not be going down because of sickness.
An announcement on the band’s social media accounts confirmed: “Sadly, because of sickness, tonight’s scheduled efficiency of Jeff Lynne’s ELO on the Co-Op Dwell is not going to be going forward.
“Jeff is devastated he can’t carry out this night. Extra data will develop into obtainable as quickly as potential. For refunds, please go to your level of buy.”
The 77-year-old singer beforehand spoke of how performing ELO’s closing present on the London competition was an acceptable finish to touring as a result of it was the identical venue the group performed in 2014, their first live performance in 25 years.
He stated: “My return to touring started at Hyde Park in 2014.
“It looks as if the proper place to do our closing 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!’”
Jim King, CEO of European Festivals at AEG Presents added: “Jeff Lynne’s ELO are cherished the world over. The stay exhibits are nothing wanting extraordinary and a testomony to the unimaginable catalogue of hits we have loved for over 50 years. Internet hosting their closing efficiency at BST Hyde Park is a real honour, particularly 30 years after their first competition present in the identical park. We’re excited to be a part of this particular second in music historical past.”
ELO was shaped in 1970 by Jeff, Roy Wooden of Wizzard and Bev Bevan and featured keyboardist Richard Tandy from 1972 till his demise final Might aged 76.
