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Jeff Lynne's ELO announce last-ever concert

Jeff Lynne's ELO will perform their final show at BST Hyde Park in London next year.

The frontman will return to the place where he and bandmate Richard Tandy reformed the band under the name Jeff Lynne's ELO at BBC Radio 2's Festival in a Day in 2014.

"My return to touring began at Hyde Park in 2014. It seems like the perfect place to do our final show," Lynne, 76, said in a statement. "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!'"

The 1970s band, originally known as Electric Light Orchestra, will take to the Great Oak Stage on Sunday 13 July.

The Mr. Blue Sky hitmakers are currently on a farewell tour in America. The trek, named Over and Out, began in August and will conclude at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California on Friday 26 October.

The tour was announced before the death of Tandy, who passed away on 1 May at the age of 76. Announcing his passing on social media, Lynne described his longtime bandmate as a "remarkable musician" and "dear friend".

The Birmingham band will be supported by special opening acts for their "historic final show" and these will be announced in due course.

Jim King, CEO of European Festivals at AEG Presents, said: "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. We're excited to be part of this special moment in music history."

Tickets for the concert will go on sale on Friday.

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