London Grammar Cancel Splendour In The Grass

Splendour In The Grass headliners London Grammar have pulled out of next week's festival, blaming illness.

In a statement the British band said that they would not be making the trip to Australia, despite being one of the world renowned event's biggest attractions.

"We do not feel that we can currently deliver the level of performance that you all deserve from us."

"This is an incredibly sad situation for us as our last visit was one of the most memorable of our careers, but we do not feel that we can currently deliver the level of performance that you all deserve from us.

"Our fans in Australia have been hugely supportive of our music since the very beginning, and it pains us to have to disappoint any of you. We are going to do everything we can to make sure we are back down under as soon as possible and will reschedule our Sydney & Melbourne shows and give you more details very shortly."

Fellow British Splendour headliners Two Door Cinema Club pulled out earlier this month, with City & Colour promoted to a headline spot and Foals added to the bill.

Splendour have addresses their second headliner withdrawal with the following statement.

"London Grammar have cancelled their Australian tour and Splendour In The Grass appearance due to illness. We will have new headline dates for London Grammar and a Splendour replacement confirmed in a few hours. Please sit tight, we'll update you as soon as we can!"

Fans have taken to social media to express their disappointment and frustration, with some requesting refunds.

"Any more people want to pull out splendour???," wrote one. "May as well let everyone bring whatever the fuck they want i to the campsite now to make up for stuffups."

Another wrote, "Two massive acts pulled out? Does that mean we get some sort of refund as you guys won't be paying them?? Seems to be a growing trend with Aussie festivals."

UPDATE: London Grammar's sideshows have been rescheduled to March 2015 and refund details released.