We are deeply saddened to hear about  the most untimely departure of Charlie Haddon of Ou Est Le Swimming Pool over this weekend.

an official band statement:

“We are all so deeply saddened to confirm that our friend Charlie Haddon passed away yesterday, Friday 20th August. The singer had just performed with his band, Ou Est Le Swimming Pool, at the Pukkelpop festival in Belgium. He was 22 years old.

Charles Alexander Haddon R.I.P.

Thanks for all your messages of support. x”

you can see the band at a recent Oxegen 2fm performance here,

we had so much fun with them doing promo on the day, we are just so terribly sad to hear this news.

what a true gentleman and a talented soul.

Rest in peace Charlie. Linda & gang