28/10/2024
Rag’n’Bone Man announces Forest Live headline show at Forestry England High Lodge, Thetford for 2025
Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, has announced that Rag’n’Bone Man as the latest headliner for its 2025 edition.
The renowned British soul-pop artist will perform a headline show amongst the stunning surrounds of Forestry England High Lodge, Thetford on 18 June 2025.
Rory Graham, best known as Rag’n’Bone Man, rose to prominence in 2016 with his unique blend of hip-hop, traditional blues and his powerfully deep baritone singing style. He scooped two BRIT Awards the following year, before cementing his success with the record-breaking release of his four-time Platinum, UK #1 album ‘Human’.
With a dedicated international fan base, Rag’n’Bone Man has continued to sell out tours and headline festivals across the globe and has collaborated with the likes of Gorillaz, Logic, Calvin Harris and P!nk. His third studio album ‘What Do You Believe In?’ was released earlier this month and proved an instant hit with fans, entering the top 3 in the UK Album Chart.
At Forestry England High Lodge, Thetford this summer, fans can expect to hear hits like “Human”, “Giant” and “Lovers In A Past Life” set against a stunning woodland backdrop.
Rag’n’Bone Man will be supported by inspirational and award-winning smokey-voiced songwriter Elles Bailey. Having powered her way to the forefront of the British Americana and roots scene over recent years, the artist has previously opened for the likes of Jools Holland, Van Morrison and Walter Trout, and has performed at Glastonbury.
Elles’ fourth studio album ‘Beneath The Neon Glow’ was released via Cooking Vinyl earlier this year, and hit number #12 in the Official Album Charts, #1 in the UK Official Blues Charts, #2 in the UK Official Americana Charts, and #3 in the UK Official Independent Charts.
Merging stellar performances from world-class acts with beautiful outdoor locations to create an atmosphere like no other, Forest Live 2025 will take place at four forest venues: Forestry England Cannock Chase, Delamere, High Lodge, Thetford and Westonbirt Arboretum.
Rag’n’Bone Man joins a selection of renowned global artists announced to perform at the event’s 2025 edition, including Sting (Cannock Chase and Westonbirt Arboretum), The Script (Westonbirt Arboretum and High Lodge, Thetford), Elbow (Westonbirt Arboretum) and Blossoms (Delamere).
Forestry England manage and care for the nation’s 1,500 woods and forests. 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 285 million visits in 2023/24. Everyone in England lives within a one-hour drive of one of the nation’s forests. Over two million people have enjoyed the Forest Live gigs over the last 23 years.
This year sees Forestry England present the concert series in partnership with Live Nation’s Cuffe & Taylor for the second year running.
Rag’n’Bone Man with support from Elles Bailey
Wednesday 18 June 2025: Forestry England High Lodge, Thetford
Tickets will go on sale at 9am on Friday 1 November 2025.
Fans can sign up for information, announcements, and exclusive pre-sale access at forestlive.com.
Notes to Editors
About Forestry England
Forestry England manages and cares for the nation’s 1,500 woods and forests and welcomed 285 million visits in 2023/24. They are creating amazing places and experiences for people to enjoy, providing vital homes for wildlife, making our air cleaner to breathe and producing sustainable timber.
Forestry England is growing the future and by 2026 they will:
· create at least 6,000 more hectares where we integrate wilding activities in our productive forests.
· increase the diversity of visitors to the nation’s forests and have one million hours of high-quality volunteer time given to the nation’s forests.
· plant at least 2,000 hectares of new, high quality, predominantly broadleaf woodlands
About Cuffe & Taylor
Cuffe & Taylor is one of the UK’s top live music, theatre and event promoters. Established for more than 10 years and part of the Live Nation family, they present breath-taking tours, festivals and shows across the UK filling football stadiums, arenas, theatres and major historical sites.
Cuffe & Taylor’s roster of artists is extensive and varied including Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Britney Spears, Rod Stewart, Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, Lewis Capaldi, Sir Tom Jones, Bryan Adams, Kylie, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Stereophonics, George Ezra, The Strokes, Sam Fender and Def Leppard. They also operate a hugely successful theatre touring department across the UK and internationally programming thousands of nights of entertainment ranging from live podcasts, screen-to-stage TV adaptations and musical theatre. In 2023 they were recipients of an Olivier Award, for Best Family Show, for their original production of ‘Hey Duggee - The Live Theatre Show’.
About Live Nation
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com
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