Paul Weller has announced three dates as part of Forest Live 2023, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England.
Weller has enjoyed an incredible 50 years making music, and is a Forest Live stalwart.
From his era-defining breakthrough with The Jam, his reinvention via The Style Council, and formidable career as a solo artist, he has scored a string of number 1 albums and singles.
Constantly creating forward-thinking music, the ever-changing Weller has connected with fans across the generations and is regarded as a cultural icon of British music.
He has made a record-breaking 25 appearances as part of the Forest Live concert series since his debut in 2004.
This is the most by any artist, and all to sold-out crowds.
Commenting on the dates, Paul Weller said: “I am very happy to be playing the Forest Live gigs again as they are always such great shows with such a great audience!
See you there!”
Forest Live
Forest Live is a major outdoor music series that introduces forests to new audiences in unique, natural woodland arenas around the country.
Over 2 million people have attended a Forest Live gig over the last twenty-two years, enjoying great music and supporting the nation’s forests through ticket purchases.
Attending the concerts helps Forestry England run conservation projects and grow more trees.
Last year they planted nearly 7 million trees.
Forestry England
Forestry England manages and cares for the nation’s 1,500 woods and forests, shaping landscapes as England’s largest land manager.
They received a total of 363 million visits last year – and more than half the landscapes they manage are covered by a statutory designation – such as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) and National Parks – making them some of the most valuable habitats for nature.
Forestry England manages the biggest and most diverse area of land in England, with sites ranging from forest to heathland, mountains to moors and farmland to urban green space.
Paul Weller dates
Thursday 8th June: Westonbirt Arboretum, near Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Friday 9th June: Cannock Chase Forest, near Rugeley, Staffordshire
Saturday 17th June: Thetford Forest, near Brandon, Suffolk