Bright Eyes have cancelled their performances at this weekend’s V Festival (August 18-19), to be held in Staffordshire and Chelmsford.

The folk-rock troupe, led by songwriter Conor Oberst, have also pulled out of a series of UK dates due to start tonight.

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It seems illness is the cause of the cancellations, although no specifics have been given.

A statement from the band said: “Bright Eyes would like to express their utmost thanks to all their fans and supporters and sincerely apologise for this unfortunate occurrence.”

The dates affected are:

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Bristol Carling Academy (August 15)

Liverpool Carling Academy (16)

Nottingham Royal Concert Hall (17)

V Festival, Chelmsford (18)

V Festival, Staffordshire (19)