High winds scupper Alanis Morissette festival show

Alanis Morissette's headline show at the Lytham Festival has been cancelled due to 40mph winds being forecast on the Fylde coast, organisers have confirmed.

In a statement, organisers said the decision had been taken because of "adverse weather conditions".

A TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival spokesperson said: "The safety of our customers, staff and artists is our priority and increasing high winds mean it would not be safe to go ahead.

"All customers will receive a full refund for tonight's show. Please wait to hear from your ticket agent for further information."

The four-day music festival at Lytham Green, which runs until Sunday, was headlined on Thursday by legendary singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder.

Rock band Kings of Leon had been due to open the festival, but had to cancel their appearance in May after lead singer Caleb Followill broke a bone in his heel in a "freak" accident.

Canadian singer-songwriter Morissette shot to fame with her 1995 album Jagged Little Pill, which contained hits including Ironic, You Oughta Know, and Hand In My Pocket.

Other acts who were due to play on Friday included Train - best known for their hit single Hey, Soul Sister - Greater Manchester indie band The Lottery Winners, and US singer Liz Phair.

Justin Timberlake is due to headline on Saturday while Sunday's closing night will feature dual headline slots from Simple Minds and Texas.

Other acts booked for the four-day festival - expected to attract more than 100,000 music fans - include Corinne Bailey Rae, Jess Glynne and Cast.

There will also be a special tribute to Welsh musician, songwriter and cancer campaigner Mike Peters of The Alarm.

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