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21st Jun 2016

WATCH: Idris Elba explains why he pulled out of performing at Glastonbury

JOE

Some festival goers might be disappointed.

The massive english festival Glastonbury is kicking off on Wednesday with acts like Foals, Jess Glynn and The Lumineers playing the first day of the 5 day festival.

Luther actor Idris Elba was also due to DJ at the annual festival, for the second time.

However, in a tweet sent on Tuesday, Idris posted a video apologising for cancelling his appearance on the Silver Hayes stage at the festival.

The actor explains that he had to cancel his gig due to scheduling conflicts. He is currently filming scenes for Dark Tower, an adaption of Stephen King’s book.

“It’s not my fault. I tell you it’s my film schedule, it changed at the last minute and I had to cancel.” He said.

 

Idris finishes the video with a message about voting the upcoming EU referendum.

“Don’t forget, vote. EU referendum, massively important.” He explains.

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