Hugh Jackman “deeply disappointed” to cancel huge London BST Hyde Park 2025 show

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Hugh Jackman has cancelled his massive London BST Hyde Park show, saying that he is “deeply disappointed” by the decision.

The Wolverine star’s UK-exclusive headline slot with a capacity of 65,000 people was set to take place on Sunday July 6. Titled ‘From London with Love’, the show would have seen him perform songs from various musicians such as The Boy From Oz, The Greatest Showman, Les Miserables, and The Music Man, alongside other surprises.

Today (February 3) the actor and singer shared a statement explaining why he will no longer be able to perform at the show later this summer. “Due to an unforeseen conflict in my schedule, I am deeply disappointed to announce I will be unable to perform in Hyde Park this July 6,” began his statement.

He continued: “This was a stage I truly was looking forward to being on, no less in a city that I love so much. Thank you to all people who’ve purchased tickets,” he said before adding that for ticket refunds, those who purchased can visit here for more information. He concluded his message with: “London, I’ll see you soon!”

Team BST also shared that “Ticketholders for Hugh Jackman will automatically be refunded in full for tickets purchased through official agents.”

Elsewhere, Jeff Lynne’s ELO will be performing a farewell show at Hyde Park this summer and will play the Great Oak Stage on Sunday July 13. US country star Zach Bryan has also been announced as a headliner and is set to take to the Great Oak Stage on June 28 and 29, the latter being an extra show added due to “phenomenal demand”.

Olivia RodrigoNoah Kahan and Sabrina Carpenter will also be performing at Hyde Park this summer on June 27, July 4 and July 5 respectively.

In other Hugh Jackman news, Ryan Reynolds recently surprised Jackman at the opening night of his run of shows at New York’s Radio City Music Hall.

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Tony Hadley thinks Sam Fender has key Frank Sinatra quality

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Tony Hadley has compared Sam Fender to Frank Sinatra and Boy George.

The former Spandau Ballet frontman is a huge fan of the 'Seventeen Going Under' hitmaker, and insisted like many iconic singers, his "voice is instantly recognisable".

Asked which current artists could have Spandau's longevity, he told the Metro newspaper's 60 Seconds column: "I'm always thinking about voices.

"Whether it's Sinatra or Boy George - when you put their records on, you know exactly who it is, It's about character.

"Sam Fender's voice is instantly recognisable. I love his music and the [Bruce] Springsteen influences."

Tony - who discovered Sam while presenting BBC Music Introducing on BBC Three Counties - also had some praised for rising star Piers Nolan.

He added: "I'm championing an artist called Piers Nolan. Instantly recognisable, incredible range and a great songwriter.

"We've got an album. The thing is what do you do with new artists now?

"Forget TikTok and all that rubbish - Piers needs to tour like Sam did."

Tony is returning later this year with a 2025 Big Band Tour, and he has recalled actually getting to meet Sinatra himself during his teenage years.

He said: "I met Sinatra when I was 17 at the Royal Albert Hall and he was really sweet. Years later, when I was doing my first solo album, I thought it would be great to get him in the video.

"I phoned his office and left a message saying, 'Hi, this is Tony Hadley. You probably won't know who I am.'

"'I'm the guy who sang True and I met Frank when I was 17. I'm gonna make a video and I'd love it if he could be in it.'"

The 64-year-old star revealed Sinatra's team phoned back to apologise that the timings wouldn't work because the 'My Way' crooner was heading on tour.

Tony added: "I could have swung from a chandelier - Frank Sinatra's office phoned Big Tone!"

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