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Robbie Williams, the Kaiser Chiefs and Spice Girl Mel C were due to perform during the two day event.

The two day event was due to take place in Temple Newsam over Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18. [Leeds United's touching Thorp Arch tribute to Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-uniteds-touching-thorp-arch-24977210) [Inside Leeds Rhinos' travel plans for play-off trip to Perpignan](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/leeds-rhinos-travel-plans-catalans-24971656) [Live as massive building fire in Leeds city centre shuts Wellington Street](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/leeds-news/live-massive-building-fire-leeds-24977882) [Tributes pour in from across Yorkshire after death of Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/yorkshire-news/tributes-pour-across-yorkshire-after-24970027) [Wonderful day our late Queen Elizabeth II watched explosive Emmerdale episode being filmed](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/gallery/wonderful-day-late-queen-elizabeth-21975248) [died peacefully in Balmoral](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/queen-latest-news-buckingham-palace-24963849) yesterday (September 8). The BBC released the following statement: "Following the very sad news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, as a mark of respect, BBC Radio 2 Live in Leeds will now not take place on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 September. [Full mourning guidance for businesses, shops, sport and major events](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/full-mourning-guidance-businesses-shops-24974619) [the set list](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/best-in-leeds/gigs-clubs/bbc-radio-2-live-leeds-24932247).

In a statement, the BBC said: 'Following the very sad news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, as a mark of respect, BBC Radio 2 Live in Leeds will now not ...

‘We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished sovereign and a much-loved mother. [King Charles, and daughter Princess Anne](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/09/queen-died-with-charles-and-anne-by-side-as-others-dashed-to-balmoral-17332682/) by her side. In a statement, the BBC Proms said: ‘Following the very sad news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, as a mark of respect we will not be going ahead with Prom 71 on Friday 9 September, or the Last Night of the Proms on Saturday 10 September.’ [What happens next following the death of the Queen](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/08/queen-elizabeth-ii-dead-what-happens-next-from-mourning-period-to-funeral-17326775/) [Will there be a bank holiday to mourn the Queen?](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/08/will-there-be-a-bank-holiday-to-mourn-the-queen-17331207/) [Britain officially enters period of mourning after death of Queen](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/09/britain-officially-enters-period-of-mourning-after-death-of-queen-17328512/) [King Charles coronation: When might it be and will it be a bank holiday?](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/09/queen-death-will-we-get-a-bank-holiday-for-king-charles-iiis-coronation-17333828/) [Map shows procession route for Queen lying in state](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/09/procession-route-for-the-queens-state-funeral-confirmed-17333161/) [Sign the book of condolence](https://metro.co.uk/queen-elizabeth-ii-dead-tributes-condolence-book/) [to Her Majesty](https://metro.co.uk/queen-elizabeth-ii-dead-tributes-condolence-book/) In a statement on Thursday, the late monarch’s son King Charles III said: ‘The death of my beloved mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family. In a statement, the BBC said: ‘Following the very sad news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, as a mark of respect, BBC Radio 2 Live in Leeds will now not take place on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th of September.

This year's concert was expected to feature Robbie Williams, Nile Rodgers and Chic, Tears for Fears, Kaiser Chiefs, George Ezra, and more.

May she rest in peace with her beloved husband.” [Follow the latest updates as the world pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/queen-elizabeth-ii-death-funeral-latest-news-b2163456.html) [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) [Peter Andre](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/peter-andre) who shared a post on Instagram which read: “Like many, I feel so so sad about this. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. Our queen, but also a mother, grandmother and wife. Very surreal. It has made me very emotional. A true leader. [including Sir Elton John, Sir Mick Jagger, Sir Paul McCartney and Sting, have shared touching tributes](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/queen-elizabeth-ii-dies-celebs-condolences-helen-mirren-b2163458.html). [updated on all of the news surrounding the Queen’s death here](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/queen-elizabeth-ii-death-funeral-latest-news-b2163456.html). [Robbie Williams](/topic/robbie-williams), [Nile Rodgers](/topic/nile-rodgers) and Chic, [Tears for Fears](/topic/tears-for-fears), [Kaiser Chiefs](/topic/kaiser-chiefs), [George Ezra](/topic/george-ezra), and more.

A Leeds pop festival featuring Robbie Williams, Tears For Fears and Simple Minds has been cancelled.

A spokesman for BBC Radio 2 said: “Following the very sad news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, as a mark of respect, BBC Radio 2 Live in [Queen](/topic/queen) [Elizabeth II](/topic/elizabeth-ii) this week, her funeral is expected to be some time close to the date of the festival. BBC Radio 2 Live had been set to go ahead on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 September on the grounds of Temple Newsam.

The two-day Radio 2 Live festival was due to take place in Leeds on 17 and 18 September. | ITV News Calendar.

A major music festival in Leeds has been cancelled following the death of the Queen. In a statement, BBC Radio 2 said that ticket holders would be issued with refunds via the original ticket provider. Radio 2 Live 2022: Festival at Temple Newsam in Leeds cancelled after death of the Queen

BBC Radio 2 Live in Leeds has been cancelled following the very sad news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, as a mark of respect.

[BBC Radio 2](@BBCRadio2) [September 9, 2022] [BBC Radio 2](http://bbc.co.uk/radio2) Live in Leeds has been cancelled following the very sad news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, as a mark of respect. Some news regarding Radio 2 Live in Leeds.

The music festival was due to take place in Leeds on 17 and 18 September, with Robbie Williams and Kaiser Chiefs among the big acts on the bill. However, it has ...

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BBC Radio 2 have announced that their Live In Leeds concert event has been cancelled following the death of the Queen.

[tributes began pouring in online](https://www.nme.com/news/entertainment-world-reacts-to-the-death-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-3306812) for the long-reigning monarch. She led the country through some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace, decency and a genuine care and warmth.” [Take That](https://www.nme.com/artists/take-that) bandmate Mark Owen was also set to deliver a solo show on the main stage earlier that same day. In his tribute, [Elton John](https://www.nme.com/artists/elton-john) wrote: “Along with the rest of the nation, I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s passing. [took time at his Toronto gig last night to share a further tribute](https://www.nme.com/news/music/elton-john-pays-tribute-to-queen-elizabeth-ii-during-his-toronto-show-3307097), telling the crowd: “Today we had the saddest news about the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. [George Ezra](https://www.nme.com/artists/george-ezra), [Kaiser Chiefs](https://www.nme.com/artists/kaiser-chiefs), [Nile Rodgers & Chic](https://www.nme.com/artists/nile-rodgers-chic) and more.