Beady Eye announced today that they are cancelling their performance at V Festival and their remaining scheduled shows and promotional commitments in August due to guitarist Gem Archer suffering severe head trauma after an accident on August 1st.

The band apologise to fans but under the circumstances feel they can not perform without Gem and want to focus on supporting him throughout his recovery.

Gem was released from hospital yesterday evening and is recovering at home though remains under observation.

Steve Angello will noe headline the 4Music Stage at both Chelmsford & Stafford

V Festival takes place from 17 to 18th Aug
Hylands Park Chelmsford see full line up here     
Tickets available here

Weston Park Stafford see full line up here
Tickets available here