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Kylie and Jason reunion washed out

Kylie Minogue has said she feels "so sorry" that a major outdoor show celebrating the music of Pete Waterman has had to be cancelled because of the recent bad weather.

The Hit Factory concert, also starring Jason Donovan and Steps, was due to be staged in London's Hyde Park tomorrow.

Promoters spent hours trying to get the site into a fit state for the show after the ground was churned up by heavy rainfall and visitors to last weekend's Wireless concerts.

But they have now pulled the plug on the show after their efforts failed to get the royal park into shape and the site was declared "unfit" this morning.

"The potential risk to staff and music fans was too great for the event to go ahead," organisers said.

The Hit Factory show - featuring many of the acts producer Pete had catapulted to fame - was due to reunite Kylie and Jason, performing their chart-topping hit Especially For You.

Kylie said she felt for the fans who were disappointed by the cancellation. In a message on her website, she said: "I am so sorry to hear that the concert tomorrow had to be cancelled. I feel for all the fans who had bought tickets to this special event.

"Jason and I were rehearsed and excited to share this moment with everyone."

Along with his production team of Mike Stock and Matt Aitken, Waterman and his PWL record label were responsible for launching dozens of careers.

Promoter Live Nation and The Royal Parks, which operates the site, said they "sincerely regret the disappointment caused by this cancellation". Fans are being advised to seek refunds from the place they bought tickets, although those who purchased through Ticketmaster and See Tickets are being promised automatic refunds.

Source: music.uk.msn.com
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