BST Hyde Park Cancels Final Day After Jeff Lynne Withdraws Due to Illness

Breaking News update July 14, 2025

BST Hyde Park Cancels Final Day After Jeff Lynne Withdraws Due to Illness

Meta Description:
BST Hyde Park 2025 has canceled its final day after ELO frontman Jeff Lynne pulled out of the headline performance due to a serious health condition. Fans will be refunded as announced by organizers.

Jeff Lynne’s Health Forces Last-Minute Cancellation of BST Hyde Park Finale

Fans of Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) were met with disappointment as BST Hyde Park officially canceled the final day of its 2025 music festival. The cancellation followed the withdrawal of legendary frontman Jeff Lynne, who was set to headline the Sunday show but stepped back due to serious health issues.

According to a statement from the band, Lynne, 77, is being treated for a systemic infection, and his doctors have strongly advised against performing.

Jeff Lynne ‘Heartbroken’ Over Missing What Could Have Been ELO’s Final Show

This performance was particularly significant, as Lynne had previously hinted that BST Hyde Park might serve as ELO’s final live appearance, calling it the “perfect place” for a farewell.

The band released a heartfelt message expressing Lynne’s regret:

“Jeff is heartbroken not to perform. But his health must come first. He is currently under the care of a team of doctors and cannot reschedule.”

Ticket Refunds Confirmed for BST Hyde Park Attendees

BST organizers confirmed that all ticket holders for the canceled final day will receive full refunds. Attendees will be contacted directly by their respective ticketing agencies for refund instructions.

Recent Health Scares and Show Cancellations for Jeff Lynne and ELO

The news follows a string of recent health-related issues for the iconic musician. Earlier this month, Lynne performed at Birmingham's Utilita Arena despite injuries sustained in a taxi accident. However, the band had to cancel their Manchester Co-Op Live show on July 10, also citing illness.

A Look Back at Jeff Lynne’s Legacy and ELO’s Musical Journey

Jeff Lynne, a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer, co-founded Electric Light Orchestra in Birmingham in 1970 alongside Roy Wood and Bev Bevan. Known for blending rock, pop, and classical music, ELO produced timeless hits such as:

Mr. Blue Sky
Livin’ Thing
Telephone Line
Evil Woman

ELO initially disbanded in 1986 but made a comeback in 2014 with a spectacular performance at BST Hyde Park in collaboration with the BBC Concert Orchestra. Lynne revived the group under the name Jeff Lynne's ELO.