Leonard Cohen moves Hop Farm gigs to Wembley

 
24 August 2012
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Leonard Cohen has moved his two UK concerts 75 miles without explaining why to disappointed fans.

The 77-year-old singer was due to play Hop Farm in Kent on September 8 and 9 but due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’ is instead going to Wembley Arena.

A spokesman for Hop Farm has said that they are ‘disappointed’ and did not know why the switch had occurred.

Hop Farm organisers only learned about the change through a press release from Cohen’s agent.

The spokesman said: "Unfortunately we haven't been given any information as to why," the spokesman told the BBC.

"We are really disappointed. We were very much looking forward to welcoming Leonard to Kent."

The statement on the star's website said: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, Leonard Cohen's two shows at Hop Farm, Kent, on 8 and 9 September will no longer be taking place at that venue. However, Cohen will now be performing at a new London venue on the same dates.

"Cohen will still bring his much-anticipated Old Ideas World tour to the UK, with the scheduled shows now taking place in the fully-seated and historic Wembley Arena on 8 and 9 September."

Ticket-holders for the Hop Farm concerts were advised to contact their seller for a refund or a new ticket.

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