Richard Ashcroft at Dalby Forest

About Richard Ashcroft

Richard Ashcroft is a two-time Ivor Novello winner (Songwriter of the Year in 1998 and Outstanding Contribution to British Music in 2019) who has released five Top 5 solo albums, including the #1 debut 'Alone With Everybody'.

He first came to the public’s attention with The Verve, with whom he released one of the biggest albums of the era: 'Urban Hymns' (the UK's 18th biggest selling album of all time), as well as a succession of anthems which remain staples of his live set today, including 'The Drugs Don't Work', 'Bittersweet Symphony', 'Lucky Man' and 'Sonnet'. His most recent album, ‘Acoustic Hymns’, was released in 2022 and reached No.2 in the UK Album chart.

Support, Apollo Junction will also perform on the night.

Tickets go on general sale from Friday 2 February at 9am.

Forest Live at Dalby Forest

At Dalby Forest our concert arena is in the heart of the forest, so you truly get the sense of being immersed in nature. Home to over 8,500 acres of breath-taking views, endless walking, running and cycle trails, Dalby Forest is the perfect place for escape and adventure in the North York Moors National Park.

Richard Ashcroft joins Nile Rodgers & CHIC and Bryan Adams at Forest Live 2024 in Dalby Forest.

About Forest Live

Forest Live is a major live music series held in our nation’s forests. Join us among the trees to hear the best live music, connect with nature and discover unique locations across the country. 

This is the ideal concert experience taking place in beautiful natural woodland arenas every summer, with a relaxed atmosphere and an incredible soundtrack.

Buying tickets from Forestry England helps to grow and protect our nation’s forests for generations to come.