Elton John's headlining concert during Dreamforce is canceled
Sir Elton John performs on The Pyramid Stage at Day 5 of Glastonbury Festival 2023 on June 25, 2023 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Harry Durrant/Getty Images)
Elton John's headlining performance during September's Dreamfest benefit concert has been canceled.
A statement on the Dreamfest website says, "Due to unforeseen circumstances Elton John is no longer able to perform at Dreamfest." The page does not elaborate on the announcement or reason behind it.
Elton John, 77, concluded his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour in 2023. In an interview with "Extra," he said he's working on two new musicals and enjoying the time off from traveling.
Foo Fighters ignite Dreamforce crowd on Day 1
Salesforce's Dreamforce typically transforms San Francisco's South of Market area for its annual convention. This year is no exception, but due to COVID, it's a much smaller affair. That was no problem for those who took in a Foo Fighters performance during day 1.
Replacing the legendary singer as headliners are singer and songwriter "P!nk" and the pop band, Imagine Dragons.
The festival, scheduled for September 18, 2024 at Oracle Park in San Francisco, is a major fundraiser for UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals. This year, organizers hoped to raise $120 million in donations for the hospitals.
Dreamfest is a fixture of the annual Dreamforce conference organized by San Francisco-based Salesforce. The event is one of the largest technology conferences in the world.
This year's conference is scheduled for Sept. 17-19.