After six years away from touring, the legendary Jamiroquai have announced a 14-date arena tour for November and December 2025. The tour will bring their unmistakable grooves to some of the largest venues across the UK and Europe.
Jamiroquai need no introduction, having dominated the global music scene for over 30 years with 15 Brit Award nominations, two Guinness World Records, a Grammy and more than 1.7 billion Spotify streams.
Led by the pioneer of future funk, Jay Kay, Jamiroquai is ready to continue their legacy—bringing back fan favourites and debuting fresh new sounds. This tour promises to be the next evolution of one of music’s greats.
“One Man’s mission, for 30 years and counting, to put groove music into YOUR LIFE.
Will you join us in the fight to Let The Disco Stay The Same – to conquer all your inner fears and boogie like NEVER before? DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES to heal the world through MUSIC?
DO YOU HAVE….
THE HEELS OF STEEL!”
It’s time to dust off those dancing shoes and get down with Jamiroquai as they start the disco balls spinning and the dancefloors overheating one more time.
General tickets go on sale Friday 22nd November at 9am local, for full dates/more information please visit: www.jamiroquai.com
2025 UK & EUROPEAN DATES
Wed 06 November Barcelona Palau Sant Jordi
Sat 08 November Lyon LDLC Arena
Tue 11 November Zurich Hallenstadion
Thu 13 November Milan Unipol Forum
Sat 15 November Vienna Wiener Stadthalle
Wed 19 November Berlin Uber Arena
Sat 22 November Cologne Lanxess Arena
Tue 25 November Amsterdam Ziggo Dome
Thu 27 November Paris Accor Arena
Sat 29 November Brussels ING Arena
Wed 03 December Glasgow OVO Hydro
Sat 06 December Manchester Co-op Live
Tue 09 December London The O2
Fri 12 December Birmingham Utilita Arena
Download Festival returns for its 22nd edition, reborn and recharged in 2025 as DLXXII. Announced are three first-time headliners—Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn—alongside over 90 more colossal names spanning the full spectrum of rock, metal, punk, emo, hardcore, alternative and classic rock. This year’s festival will take place on 13-15 June 2025 at the spiritual home of rock in Donington Park, Leicestershire. General tickets are onsale at 9pm on Thursday 14 November at www.downloadfestival.co.uk.
For the first time in Download Festival’s history, next year’s edition will showcase a trio of headliners who are entirely new to topping the main stage. This exciting milestone underscores Download’s unwavering commitment to delivering a fresh, groundbreaking lineup year after year, giving fans even more reasons to be part of this unmissable experience.
Also announced today are UK and international heavyweights Weezer, Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter, Jimmy Eat World, Within Temptation, Eagles Of Death Metal, The Darkness, Poppy, Loathe, Spiritbox, Meshuggah, Steel Panther, Lorna Shore, Airbourne, Jerry Cantrell, Cradle Of Filth, Alien Ant Farm, CKY, McFly, Don Broco, Mallory Knox, The Ghost Inside, Turbonegro, Sylosis, Whitechapel, Fit For An Autopsy, Lorna Shore, Kittie, Jinjer and so many more.
Punk-rock royalty Green Day are set to make their long-awaited debut at Download Festival, headlining for the first time in their 37-year career. Known for their high-energy performances and a career that’s shaped the landscape of rock, Green Day has built a legacy of unforgettable live shows that will electrify the crowd on Friday night. The band are fresh off celebrating two major milestones—the 30th anniversary of their trailblazing album Dookie and the 20th anniversary of the culture-shaping American Idiot—Green Day continues to prove why they’re one of the most iconic and influential bands in the world.
The mysterious Sleep Token have skyrocketed since their inception in 2016, and the anonymous masked collective have gone from strength to strength, headlining arenas this month and now about to embark on their very first Download headline set. Clocking up millions of monthly listeners, the alternative rock outfit are set to play the performance of their life at the hallowed grounds of Donington on Saturday.
The festival’s grand finale will come at the hands of nu-metal legends Korn, who will also be headlining Download for the very first time. The Californian five-piece formed in 1993 but have never been more relevant, and their recent shows have caused a huge buzz in the rock community. Having inspired the likes of Slipknot, Limp Bizkit, Machine Head and Sepultura during their 31 years of being a band, Korn are well and truly ready to finally headline Download.
Download Festival’s Andy Copping says: “Following on from last year’s sold out 21st edition, Download’s legacy not only includes the incredible artists who have performed at the hallowed grounds over the years, but also our unrivalled community, safe and warm atmosphere, and fantastic afterhours entertainment at District X, with something for truly everyone.”
The DLXXII line up was announced at a very special Metal Gala launch event at One Marylebone this evening, where the rock and metal elite gathered under one roof. The one and only Paddy Considine (House Of The Dragon, Peaky Blinders), who will be playing at this year’s Download with his band Riding The Low, stars in this year’s announcement video, alongside other Humans Of Download. Like he says in the short film titled ‘Est Momentum’, Download is “a place where legends are born. This is where you belong.”
This is only the beginning for DLXXII, with many more acts and surprises yet to be announced. Book your tickets now: www.downloadfestival.co.uk.
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All Points East returns for summer 2025 and they have unveiled their next headliner… RAYE will make her big return to All Points East on Saturday 23 August and this time, she’s running the show.
RAYE says, “London…we are headlining All Points East festival on Saturday 23 August 2025. We are going to be bringing you a beautiful show full of passion and incredible musicians to Victoria Park. I’m going to work hard to make it the most beautiful show we are capable of. Tickets available on Friday at 10am – I cannot wait to see you there!”
British singer-songwriter RAYE shines as one of the brightest stars in music today, boasting eight Top 20 UK singles, 5 Billion global Spotify streams, and a track record of writing for the industry’s biggest names. Since her debut in 2014, RAYE has undergone a remarkable journey to stardom. Her long-awaited independent debut album, My 21st Century Blues, made an immediate impact reaching No. 2 on the UK Official Albums Chart. As a welcome result of her self-fulfilling work, RAYE unknowingly created the song that became synonymous with 2023, ‘Escapism.’
This announcement follows the news last week that RAYE had been nominated in three Grammys categories – best new artist; songwriter, non-classical; engineered album, non-classical.
She recently made history by clinching an unprecedented six BRIT Awards this year – the record for the most wins of any artist in a single year – marking a groundbreaking achievement for the independent singer-songwriter at Britain’s biggest night in music. In addition to becoming the first female to ever win Songwriter of the Year, she also took home accolades, including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best New Artist, and Best R&B Act. RAYE gave a career-defining performance at the ceremony, performing a medley of songs off her critically acclaimed debut album.
RAYE won the award for Best Female Act at the 2024 MOBO Awards, and picked up the prestigious Songwriter of the Year at the Ivor Novello Awards 2024 and three awards at this year’s The Global Awards, including Best Pop and Best British Act, while her collaboration with Cassö and D-Block Europe on ‘PRADA’ won Best Song. This spring also saw RAYE make her lauded debut at Coachella, attend her first MET Gala wearing custom Fendi, be named on TIME Magazine’s “Next Generation Leaders” list, and earn a Best International Act nomination at the upcoming BET Awards 2024. Additionally, RAYE gave a breakthrough rendition of ‘Genesis’ on Saturday Night Live, which saw My 21st Century Blues skyrocket into the Top 10 of US iTunes.
‘Escapism.’ not only became the largest selling single by a female British artist in 2023, but it also earned RAYE her first UK No.1 and entry on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US where it’s since been certified Double Platinum. Following support tours with Lewis Capaldi, Kali Uchis, and SZA, RAYE performed 130 headline shows including a rousing set at Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage. Her career-defining turn at Royal Albert Hall – accompanied by a 50-person orchestra and gospel choir – received a televised BBC special for the ages with critics heralding RAYE as “the most talented artist since Adele and Amy Winehouse” (The Telegraph). This year, RAYE again performed her ‘My 21st Century Symphony’ to a sold-out crowd of 20,000 at The O2 Arena. After playing and owning the pop game, RAYE bet on herself and won.
In September, RAYE delivered a standout performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, a show that both the festival and RAYE herself found so inspiring that she decided to commemorate it with a special digital and 12″ vinyl album release.
Now she’s back at All Points East for the first time since she performed on the same billing as Erykah Badu and Jungle in 2023. We cannot wait to see what she’s got in store for her headline performance.
RAYE joins All Points East 2025 headliners Barry Can’t Swim, who tops the bill on Friday 22 August, and The Maccabees, who are headlining their first show in eight years on Sunday 24 August 2025. More All Points East headliners are to be announced!
For 2024, All Points East welcomed another round of huge headliners Kaytranada, Loyle Carner, Mitski, LCD Soundsystem, APE presents Field Day and The Postal Service & Death Cab For Cutie and carefully curated guest lineups for each day. Between the weekends, In The Neighbourhood returned for four days of activities and free entry in Victoria Park.
Tickets on sale:
Amex Presale Begins at 10am, Tuesday 12 November
General On Sale at 10am, Friday 15 November
Day tickets, Multi day tickets, Group tickets available.
The UK’s fastest growing family festival, Wychwood, has revealed James as the first headliner for 2025 today.
James have captivated their dedicated fan base around the world with impressive storytelling and undeniable live performances, delivering shows packed with hits like “Sit Down”, “Laid” and “Come Home”. Riding high off the back of recent arena dates, they continue to innovate and inspire at every turn, and are now set to headline Wychwood’s main stage on Saturday 31st May.
The legendary nine-piece indie rock band from Manchester draw from three decades and 18 albums worth of material, including their uplifting new album Yummy which saw the band achieve their first ever official UK number 1 album in April, a testament to their enduring popularity. With Wychwood offering the chance to witness such an iconic British band in their creative element, everyone will be up out of their seats for next summer’s festival headline show!
Wychwood Festival is renowned for presenting diverse musical lineups, alongside a perfect combination of comedy, arts, 100s of family-friendly activities, and sensational food and drink. Drawing growing audiences of all ages from around the UK and following a fantastic show this year headlined by Sister Sledge, Texas and Ocean Colour Scene, anticipation runs high for the 2025 edition at the lush grounds of Cheltenham Racecourse from 30th May – 1st June.
Iain Game, Festival Director of Wychwood Festival, said: “We’re so excited to welcome James back to the racecourse next summer, now armed with incredible new music to add to the classics we all know and love. With so much more to be announced for 2025, we’re definitely in for an unforgettable weekend together in the fields!”
Wychwood is leading the way for the future of boutique festival experiences, as it promises another standout summer weekend for families and avid music lovers alike.
Wychwood Festival takes place between 30th May – 1st June 2025 at Cheltenham Racecourse. Day and Weekend Tickets are on sale now: https://wychwoodfestival.com/
Having performed in front of millions of fans around the world and selling out headline shows, Bradley Simpson is now channelling that star power into his debut solo album, ‘The Panic Years’. Set to be released on Feb 28th 2024, the record is destined to establish him as one of the UK’s most exciting new global artists.
As we’ve heard from the singles ‘Cry At The Moon’, ‘Picasso’, ‘Daisies’ and ‘Always Like This’, the album achieves a rare blend of qualities. On ‘The Panic Years’, Bradley’s new songs take in touches of indie-rock, Americana, ‘80s synth and psychedelia but they also sparkle with pop addictiveness. Just as importantly, the songs go far deeper into his personal experiences: life, love, lust and learning – a diaristic collection of rite-of-passage moments that fans will instantly connect to.
Bradley says, “I hope these songs and stories can help them navigate those experiences. They can become the soundtrack to their lives, whether they’re dancing, crying, going out or whatever it is. It really feels like an opportunity to let them into a side of my life that I haven’t shared before.”
Despite possessing the inspiration of an artist who is just starting out, the record’s consistent accomplishment means that there’s no mistaking Bradley for a brand new artist on this record. The album’s new single ‘Holy Grail’ demonstrates his maturity, both in the songwriting and his assured vocal delivery. Sonically, it sounds timeless, a slowburner that evolves from quiet intimacy into a richer tapestry of sound. Lyrically, it celebrates the future he has with a loved one, and how he can’t wait to go through the good times and the bad, as long as it’s with them.
The song was written at Wendy House Studios in London with Ina Wroldsen (Calvin Harris) and finished in the legendary Flux Studios in New York with the two-time Grammy nominee BOOTS (Beyoncé, Run the Jewels).
Bradley adds, “‘Holy Grail’ is a song about realising that going through ups and downs with someone you love makes it worth it. I spoke about that with my friend Ina, who is an incredible songwriter, and then wrote it around an electric guitar before I recorded anything. Later, BOOTS and I tracked live drums, and I wrote the outro in the studio. It was one of the harder ones on the album to finish because it felt quite delicate and anything we added really needed to earn its place in the production.”
Authenticity is a big part of what makes ‘The Panic Years’ such an evolution of sound. The majority of its songs started in his modest home studio, and that DIY vibe didn’t really shift even as they were developed with a host of top tier collaborators. Primarily working in New York’s Flux Studios (where The Strokes’ classic ‘Is This It’ was made), Bradely would enthuse over shared influences such as Queens of the Stone Age and The Raconteurs with BOOTS, Andrew Wells (Phoebe Bridgers) and Anthony Rossomando (Liam Gallagher).
Today also brings news of Bradley’s biggest headline tour to date – a run of shows which once again scales up after his forthcoming UK and Ireland November tour sold out in just one day. He has also received rapturous reactions at this year’s summer festivals including Reading, Leeds, Latitude and the Isle of Wight.
Fans who pre-order ‘The Panic Years’ HERE before 3pm on Tuesday Nov 12th will receive access to a pre-sale for tickets. General on sale begins at 10am on Friday Nov 15th. Bradley’s official store offers a signed vinyl and CD, as well as a randomly coloured recycled vinyl and a CD with alternative artwork. Retailer exclusives include Amazon’s signed CD, a poster booklet CD from hmv, and a recycled red vinyl from select indie stores.
His newly announced 2025 tour dates are listed below, please see HERE for a list of his remaining shows this year.
MAY 2025
7th – Dublin, The Academy
10th – Newcastle, University
11th – Glasgow, SWG3 Galvanizers
13th – Sheffield, Leadmill
14th – Leeds, Beckett Student Union
16th – Manchester, O2 Ritz
17th – Birmingham, O2 Institute
19th – Cardiff, Tramshed
20th – Bristol, SWX
22nd – Southampton, Engine Rooms
23rd – London, O2 Forum Kentish Town
American Express presents BST Hyde Park announces its latest 2025 headliner, with 3X Grammy Award-winning singer songwriter Olivia Rodrigo gracing the famous Great Oak Stage on Friday 27 June. She will be joined by special guests The Last Dinner Party and girl in red, with more names still to come. Tickets go on general sale at 9am GMT on Friday 15 November.
Less than four years since Olivia Rodrigo emerged to critical acclaim as a solo artist with the single ‘drivers license’, she has since become one of the most successful recording artists in the world. Amassing over 3.8 billion streams with her debut hit, tracks ‘good 4 u’ and ‘vampire’ followed suit – those three Billboard Number One singles made Rodrigo the youngest artist in history to debut three No.1 hits in Hot 100 history.
In 2023 she followed up the 4x platinum-selling debut album SOUR (2021) with GUTS, produced by and co-written with Daniel Nigro, showcasing a “sincere songwriter who captures the viewpoint of a teen outsider to perfection” (The Guardian). The Grammy-nominated record was praised as an “instant classic” by Rolling Stone and debuted at No 1 on the Billboard 200. GUTS topped the album charts in more than 13 countries, including the UK.
Beyond the record, the massively successful GUTS World Tour saw Rodrigo fill London’s O2 across four nights. The show was fêted by the press for its authenticity and for a punkier edge – “Quite possibly 2024’s most fun tour,” said NME, while Rolling Stone said, “Rodrigo cemented her position in pop culture as a generation-defining artist. As a rockstar.” Variety noted, “It’s a rock ‘n’ roll show, by the way — maybe the best rock tour we’ll get all year…”
In 2022, Rodrigo played the Other Stage at Glastonbury, but her headline slot at BST Hyde Park 2025 promises to send her live reputation sky high with her biggest UK show to date.
Joining Rodrigo at London’s favourite festival are special guests The Last Dinner Party. BRIT Rising Star and BBC Sound of 2024 winners, The Last Dinner Party took the music industry by storm with debut single ‘Nothing Matters’ before their debut album, Prelude to Ecstasy, hit No.1 in the UK Charts in February 2024.
The Last Dinner Party
Plus, girl in red, the indie pop music project of Norwegian singer-songwriter and record producer Marie Ulven Ringheim. Cited a ‘queer icon’ by Paper magazine, girl in red gained popularity with tracks ‘we fell in love in october’ and ‘bad idea’, with her eagerly anticipated sophomore album I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY! released in April of this year.
Girl In Red
BST Hyde Park again brought a hugely diverse range of superstars to the Royal Park in 2024 across three weekends – SZA to Kings of Leon, Morgan Wallen, Andrea Bocelli, Robbie Williams, Shania Twain, Stevie Nicks, Kylie Minogue and Stray Kids.
Olivia Rodrigo joins previously announced headliners for 2025, Jeff Lynne’s ELO, Zach Bryan, Hugh Jackman, and Noah Kahan. Expect more incredible announcements soon, for the 2025 edition of the UK’s most anticipated summer event.
www.bst-hydepark.com | @bsthydepark
Tickets:
Amex Presale begins 9am GMT on Monday 11 November, ends 8am GMT Friday 15 November
General On Sale begins 9am GMT on Friday 15 November
Tyla performs on stage during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2024 held at Co-op Live on November 10, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shirlaine Forrest/Getty Images for Viacom International)
Global superstar Tyla made her debut appearance at the MTV Europe Music Awards last night, performing her sizzling new single ‘Push 2 Start’ with a dash of her signature Grammy-winning international hit ‘Water’. Watch below.
The eye-catching performance, live from Manchester last night, marks Tyla’s first ever televised performance in the UK. The spectacle saw Tyla bring to life on stage the sizzling visuals from her ‘Push 2 Start’ music video with a troupe of female dancers.
Tyla scooped her first EMA wins in three categories last night – ‘Best African Act’, ‘Best Afrobeats’ and ‘Best R&B’ – after landing four nominations for the first time this year.
Tyla poses in the winners room during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2024 held at Co-op Live on November 10, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Handout/Getty Images for Viacom International)
Taken from her recently released deluxe edition of her record-setting debut album, titled “TYLA +”, ‘Push 2 Start’ helps to punctuate what’s been a historic breakout year for the South African star. She released the Aerin Morano-directed music video last week which racked over 1.5 million views within days.
She performed the new record for millions of viewers at the Victoria Secret Fashion Show and still has landmarks to hit before 2025 rolls in. Following a February Grammy victory and a record-setting run on the Billboard charts in the spring, when she became the highest-charting African female soloist on the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 with ‘Water’ and “TYLA” respectively, Tyla has enjoyed a triumphant victory lap.
She also performed at this year’s LVMH Prelude to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and continued to dominate the awards circuit, including victories at the MTV VMAs and BET Awards and South African Music Awards.
In December, the South African star will return home for a ‘homecoming’ pair of sold-out live concerts, her first performances in the region since ‘Water’ exploded in Summer ‘23. In addition to her highlight Victoria Secret Fashion Show performance, Tyla has remained a force in the fashion world, earning an ELLE cover and headlines from outlets like WWD and Vogue for her scene-stealing moments at this year’s Met Gala and CFDA Awards.
Tyla’s music videos have continued to uphold the singer’s creative standard, employing storytelling and choreography techniques that have woven an exhilarating visual narrative to accompany the star’s award-winning music. Fans have supported the work to the tune of well over 100 million views just in 2024, and ‘Push 2 Start’ serves as the latest addition to the story.
Cast will open at all nineteen shows - credit Jim Mitcham
After Richard Ashcroft proved to be an immensely popular choice as the special guest for the UK and Ireland leg of the Oasis Live ‘25 tour, the line-up is now completed with the news that Cast will open at all nineteen instantly sold-out shows.
Cast firmly have the Oasis seal-of-approval with Noel Gallagher previously describing frontman John Power as being “as cosmic as the day is long.” Liam is also a big fan and chose Cast to join his ‘Definitely Maybe’ arena tour this past summer.
You only need to scratch the surface of Cast’s vast discography to see why the Gallaghers are such fans. Early, high-energy hits like ‘Alright’ and ‘Finetime’ are sure to fire up audiences from the outset, while anthemic slowburners such as ‘Sandstorm’ and ‘Walkaway’ are built for the biggest of stages. What’s more, their recent album ‘Love Is The Call’ more than matches the standard of their original era with highlights such as the title track, ‘Tomorrow Call My Name’ and ‘Faraway’.
John Power says, “I’m blown away at the reunion. Oasis are the voice of a generation and the songs that they wrote and sung were and still are the soundtrack to many people’s dreams. They are the people’s band.
I’ve known Noel and Liam all through the years, we go way back. It’s been some ride, some journey. I’ve felt and known their music personally, as a fan. It inspired me as songwriter, it blew the whole scene open like nothing before and it reached way beyond the stratosphere. Everything changed. We were all part of that and we will all be part of this. I’m especially looking forward to revisiting my family’s Irish roots when the tour hits Dublin. Let the opening chords shimmer and shine next July.”
The adventures between Oasis and Cast have always been innately intertwined. Even before forming the band, Liam had been a huge fan of John’s previous group The La’s and rated them as equal to The Stone Roses. John and the Gallaghers were soon acquaintances, and their shared trail caught fire as ‘Supersonic’ sent Oasis stratospheric. It was around this time that Oasis offered Cast a support slot after admiring John’s demos which became their debut album ‘All Change’. That show was where Cast were spotted and then promptly signed by Polydor. Cast went on to play at numerous legendary Oasis gig highlights, from Paris to Irving Beach, Loch Lomond to Knebworth – and now that Oasis have reformed, it feels like Cast are the perfect choice to play such a momentous occasion.
Still featuring fellow founder members Liam ‘Skin’ Tyson (guitar) and Keith O’Neill (drums), Cast were one of the biggest bands of their era with three Top 10 albums which all reached Platinum or Silver certification, as well as seven Top 10 singles. This year’s ‘Love Is The Call’ achieved their strongest chart positions (#22 Official Albums, #3 Independent Albums, #5 Album Sales) and critical acclaim in 25 years, with MOJO praising its “Brit Invasion melodies, thrusting rockabilly guitars, and lyrics that find hope in seaport-based fantasy and the power of connection.”
Oasis’s UK and Ireland shows – their only European shows in 2025 – are listed below. Please see HERE for details of all other international gigs spanning the USA, Canada, Mexico and Australia.
Snow Patrol at Y Not Festival - Photo by: Bethan Miller
DJ Fatboy Slim and Snow Patrol will join Sting as headliners for Latitude Festival 2025!
Legendary DJ Fatboy Slim is poised to make a triumphant return to Latitude, where he last captivated a packed audience on the Second Stage in 2017. This time, he will grace the Obelisk Arena to celebrate 30 years of his iconic brand.
With timeless hits such as “Praise You,” “Right Here, Right Now,” “Weapon of Choice,” and “The Rockafeller Skank,” Fatboy Slim has been a dominant force in the global dance music scene since his breakthrough in the early ’90s acid house movement. As a true pioneer of big beat, his live performances are celebrated for their electrifying energy, stunning visuals, and exceptional curation.
Fatboy Slim expressed his excitement, saying, “I’m honoured that Latitude has invited me back, this time to headline the main stage. It’s a big tick on my bucket list. I can’t wait to be at the helm of the collective euphoria that the great people of Suffolk and I can create.”
Beloved British band Snow Patrol, known for their emotive melodies and anthemic hits, is set to return as headliners for Latitude. Having graced the festival’s very first edition in 2006, they are poised to close the 2025 event with yet another unforgettable performance.
The band last headlined in 2022, where they were joined by Ed Sheeran for a memorable rendition of “Bad Habits” before concluding with their hit “Just Say Yes.” With classics like “Chasing Cars,” “Take Back the City,” and “Crack the Shutters,” their return is eagerly anticipated by fans.
“We are delighted to play Latitude again! We’ve created so many amazing memories there in the past. We performed at the very first festival, and we’re excited to return for our third time. See you all there!”
Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, has announced 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.
Blossoms join a selection of renowned global artists as confirmed headliners for 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.
