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Concern for Jeff Lynne, 77, as Electric Light Orchestra show is cancelled at the Co Op Live in Manchester after packed stadium waited for the star to step on stage

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Worry has increased regarding Electric Light Orchestra‘s lead singer, Jeff Lynne, following the sudden cancellation of their concert in Manchester on Thursday evening.

A multitude of spectators filled the City Co-op Arena for the concert, eagerly anticipating Jeff’s appearance on stage. However, their excitement was dampened when they were informed that the show would not proceed as originally scheduled.

As a lifestyle advisor, I’d put myself in Jeff’s shoes and share this: Jeff, at 77, found himself dealing with a tricky hand injury amidst ELO’s final tour performances. The crowd’s worry for me was palpable following our first show in Manchester on Wednesday night.

Attendees who planned to attend the upcoming event were posting images of messages they received stating that the event had been cancelled.

A post from X contained a message saying that unexpected events had arisen, causing today’s event to be discontinued.

Over the coming days, kindly keep an eye on our social media platforms for updates regarding any new event dates and refund details.

Multiple enthusiasts promptly expressed their disappointment as the concert was canceled, with several pointing out that they only received a short notice of mere fifteen minutes.

The posts about X mentioned that people should be compensated for the Jeff Lynne ELO concert tonight because canceling just 15 minutes before the show started causes inconvenience such as hotel reservations, transportation arrangements, and purchases of drinks, merchandise.

The cancelled concert, which was supposed to happen but didn’t due to Jeff Lynne’s illness. Heal quickly, Jeff Lynne (@JeffLynnesELO), and we hope for a rescheduled show at The Cooper Live (@TheCoopLive) soon! #getwellsoonJeffLynne

As I eagerly awaited Jeff Lynne’s ELO performance at Coop Manchester, I found myself seated among the crowd. The organizers held off announcing that Jeff Lynne wouldn’t be playing until everyone was comfortably seated.

After everyone had paid for parking, food, and merchandise, it’s a shame about Jeff Lynne, but the organizers seem to have poor management skills.

Jeff Lynne isn’t well, I get that, but it seems disappointing to wait for hours without any update until 8:15 pm. It’s a bit underwhelming.

I hope Jeff Lynne recovers quickly! Some people commented that he didn’t seem well during the show last night. It made me wonder, if they noticed something amiss, why didn’t his team take action? But on a lighter note, they managed to sell us drinks and merchandise!”

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2025-07-10 23:03

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