Beth Orton cancels London show

Beth Orton has pulled her outdoor summer concert in London.

The star was due to play the first in a series of concerts at Somerset House on July 5, but has pulled out.

Bloc Party, Queens Of The Stone Age and Bright Eyes are among the acts taking part at this year's Somerset House concerts.

The outdoor events which take place in a courtyard by the Thames, have been acclaimed in past years thanks to the unique setting, which also boasts several museums and art collections.

This year's July concert series boasts an eclectic line-up of artists with Super Furry Animals and The Mars Volta also being among the artists playing.

The Somerset House series will feature:

Doves (6 )
Queens Of The Stone Age (7)
Super Furry Animals (8)
Mars Volta (9)
Sigur Ros/Amina (10)
Bright Eyes/The Faint (11)
Bloc Party/The Kills/The Cribs (12)
Los Lobos / Orishas Wednesday (13)

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