If you go down in the woods - Forest Live 2014

If you go down to the woods…

Forest Live takes place June - July every Summer. An eclectic mix of acts perform in seven spectacular forest locations around the country as part of the annual concert series arranged by the Forestry Commission. 

Credit: Paul Cox

Woodland clearings are temporarily transformed into a concert arena creating a safe and relaxed atmosphere for gig-goers. 

Forest Live is an independent programme organised by the Forestry Commission bringing music to new audiences without commercial branding or sponsorship. Forest Live in the Yorkshire takes place in Dalby Forest near Pickering and this year’s acts are: 
James Blunt with support: Gavin James, & opener, Rupert Stroud - 26 June; 
Paul Weller with support: The Rails & opener The Merrylees - 27 June; 
Deacon Blue with support: Roddy Hart & The Lonesome Fire & opener Galia Arad - 28 June. 

Income generated from ticket sales is spent on improving the forests for both people and wildlife. Further info from: www.forestry.gov.uk/music and tel 03000 680400.