Opening night of Lytham Festival cancelled after injury to headliner’s lead singer

Wednesday, 28 May 2025 15:25

By Central Radio News

The opening night of the Lytham Festival has been cancelled after it was revealed the lead singer of Kings of Leon has suffered a serious foot injury.

In a statement the band, who were due to headline the opening night of the festival on Wednesday, July 2^nd, said Caleb Followill was recovering from surgery after shattering his heel in an accident while playing with his children, and therefore was unable to travel to the UK.

“Kings of Leon are updating fans that Caleb Followill has recently sustained a serious injury, shattering his heel and requiring a significant emergency surgery, that will prevent him from traveling and performing,’’ said the statement.

‘’The anticipated recovery process is expected to take 8 weeks, under strict guidance of expert orthopaedic specialists.

‘’The band regrets to report that they will need to cancel all upcoming UK and European festival headline shows in June and July of this year.

In a statement, festival organisers Cuffe and Taylor said: ‘’Due to the cancellation of the Kings of Leon dates in June and July, we are sad to announce that they will no longer be performing at Lytham Festival on Wednesday 2nd July.

‘’We wish Caleb a speedy recovery.

‘’Having explored all possibilities for a replacement act, it has not been possible at this late stage and therefore Lytham Festival 2025 will now run for 4 days from the 3rd – 6th July 2025.

‘’Ticket holders will receive an email from their point of purchase with information regarding a full refund of tickets purchased for the 2nd July (including upgrades, transport and car parking).

‘’All 5-Day Passes will now automatically become a 4-Day Pass and the difference in price automatically refunded. This will all be explained in an email from your ticket agent. Please allow up to 5 working days for the email to arrive; there is no need to contact the ticket agency further at this stage.

‘’We are looking forward to welcoming you to Lytham Festival 2025 and thank you for your continued support.’’

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