Bryan Ferry announces forest tour shows

As part of the forestry commission's Forest Tour, Bryan Ferry have announced two special woodland gigs in DWestonbirt Arboretum, in Gloucestershire and Thetford Forest, in Suffolk in July.

Bryan Ferry is among a handful of performers that have enjoyed a highly successful career as a solo artist dovetailed with that as part of a band, being the singer, lyricist and principal composer for Roxy Music.

A visionary musician, his contribution to a pioneering sound has generated a catalogue of chart hits including, 'Love Is The Drug', 'Let's Stick Together', 'Slave To Love', 'Avalon', 'Jealous Guy', 'I Put A Spell On You' and 'Don't Stop The Dance'. Described by Ferry as "a labour of love" last year saw the release of his 13th solo album 'Olympia'.

Commenting on the concerts Bryan Ferry said, "I am really looking forward to my forest dates this summer. It is a real pleasure for an artist to perform in these wonderful locations.

"Money generated by Forestry Commission Live Music ticket sales is spent directly on the nation’s woodlands, benefiting everything from butterflies to walkers."

Bryan Ferry will be performing on Friday 15th July at Westonbirt Arboretum, nr Tetbury, in Gloucestershire, and on Saturday 16th July at Thetford Forest, nr Brandon, in Suffolk.

Tickets will be priced at £36.50 and go on sale at 9am this Friday, 4th March, and eFestivals will have links for you to buy them then.

The Forestry Commission is committed to taking woodlands to new audiences, and making them relevant to people in new ways. The forest tour is self-sustaining, paying for itself, and providing valuable revenue to plough back into the woodland in a variety of environmental and social projects.

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