It has been confirmed that 22 year-old Charles Haddon, frontman of UK act Ou Est Le Swimming Pool, fell to his death following the band’s set at Pukkelpop festival in Belgium.
A statement on the band’s MySpace site confirmed the tragic events, saying: "We are all so deeply saddened to confirm that our friend Charlie Haddon passed away yesterday, Friday 20 Aug".
Haddon reportedly jumped from a satellite communications mast situated in the artists parking area following the band’s afternoon performance.
London based electronic act Ou Est Le Swimming Pool released their debut single ‘Dance the way I feel’ in September 2009, going on to support La Roux on a national UK tour.
The band also performed at this year’s Evolution festival in NewcastleGateshead.
The organisers of Pukkelpop issued a statement on their website saying: "After performing with his band Ou Est Le Swimming Pool, singer Charles Haddon decided to take his own life. Our thoughts and sympathies go out to his family and friends".
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