Jeff Lynne’s ELO will play their final concert at American Express presents BST Hyde Park next summer.
The iconic pop rock band – best known for the hits ‘Mr Blue Sky’, ‘Evil Woman’ and ‘Don’t Bring Me Down’ – will bid farewell by headlining the London’s festival’s Great Oak Stage on July 13.
ELO – which was formed in 1970 by Jeff, Roy Wood of Wizzard and Bev Bevan and featured keyboardist Richard Tandy from 1972 until his death this May aged 76 – reunited at BST Hyde Park in summer 2014, for their first concert in 25 years, so it’s a fitting venue for the big send-off.
Jeff, 76, said: “My return to touring began at Hyde Park in 2014.
“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.
“As the song goes, ‘we’re gonna do it One More Time!’”
Jim King, CEO of European Festivals at AEG Presents added: “Jeff Lynne’s ELO are loved the world over. The live shows are nothing short of extraordinary and a testament to the incredible catalogue of hits we’ve enjoyed for over 50 years. Hosting their final performance at BST Hyde Park is a true honour, especially 30 years after their first festival show in the same park. We’re excited to be part of this special moment in music history.”
The group are currently on ‘The Over and Out Tour’ of North America, which is due to wrap at The Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Saturday (26.10.24).
Jeff is famous as the co-founder and member of The Travelling Wilburys together with Bob Dylan and the late Roy Orbison, George Harrison and Tom Petty.
The renowned songwriter and world-class producer – who was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame last year – has also worked with some of the biggest names in music, including The Beatles, Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Ringo Starr, Joe Walsh, and Bryan Adams.
Jeff Lynne’s ELO are the first act confirmed for next year’s BST Hyde Park, following a stellar series this summer, which saw headline performances from SZA, Kings of Leon, Morgan Wallen, Andrea Bocelli, Robbie Williams, Shania Twain, Stevie Nicks, Kylie Minogue, and Stray Kids.
Tickets for Jeff Lynne’s ELO go on general sale at 9am BST this Friday (25.10.24). American Express customers can access a pre-sale from 10am BST today (21.10.24)) until 10am BST on Wednesday (23.10.24).