More acts added to line-up of popular outdoor concert at Staffordshire forest venue
The next wave of support acts to appear on stage at a popular outdoor concert series in Cannock have been announced.
Taking place over five days between Wednesday, June 24 and Sunday, June 28, Forest Live at Cannock Chase will see thousands of people descend upon Birches Valley for an evening of open-air music.
While the headliners for each day have already been announced, more support acts have just been announced as part of the evening of entertainment.
Renowned house producer Lizzie Curious and part-time jazz pianist, part-time DJ, LP Giobbi will share the stage with party legend Fatboy Slim on June 25, while Katie Owen will open with a DJ set for global music icon Billy Ocean on the first date of the series.
They join the likes of former Wet Wet Wet singer Marti Pellow, Bitty McLean and Remember Monday in supporting headliners Billy Ocean, Fatboy Slim, Becky Hill, UB40 ft. Ali Campbell and McFly at the 25th anniversary celebrations of Forest Live, which is organised by Forestry England.
A spokesman for Forestry England said: "Tickets for the series are selling fast with UB40 feat. Ali Campbell already sold out at Cannock Chase Forest, so booking early is advised.
"Merging stellar performances from world-class acts with beautiful outdoor locations to create an atmosphere like no other, Forest Live will celebrate its 25th Anniversary in 2026 with stunning shows in four forest venues in Cannock Chase, Delamere Forest, High Lodge Thetford Forest and Westonbirt Arboretum.
"Forestry England manage and care for the nation’s 1,500 woods and forests and they use the money Forest Live raises to maintain these beautiful natural areas for everyone to enjoy, run important conservation projects and keep growing trees.
"Last year they planted some 7.4 million trees and welcomed 313 million visits in 2024/25. Everyone in England lives within a one-hour drive of one of the nation’s forests.
"More than two million people have enjoyed the Forest Live gigs over the last 25 years.
"Following a hugely successful run of shows over the past 25 years, this year sees Forestry England present the concert series in partnership with Live Nation’s Cuffe & Taylor for the third year running."
