Leonard Cohen’s only two UK gigs this year have been moved from Hop Farm festival to Wembley Arena.

Organisers of the event, due to take place in Kent on September 8 and 9 said they were “disappointed” at the decision, apparently made by Cohen’s agent and promoter. 

While Cohen’s website says the dates – a part of the Old Ideas world tour – have been moved “due to unforeseen circumstances”, a Hop Farm spokesperson said, "We were informed this morning ...