Ed Sheeran announces Thetford Forest Concert

Ed Sheeran has announced a special gig in his home county of Suffolk next summer where he will perform amongst the trees at Thetford Forest, in Suffolk on Thursday 12th July as part of The Forestry Commission's 2012 Forest Tours where acts perform in spectacular woodland locations around the country.

The rising teen star Ed Sheeran will be performing his number one debut album '‘+’' which includes the hit singles '‘The A Team'’, '‘Lego House'’, and '‘You Need Me, I Don’t Need You’' to the woods next summer.

Commenting on the date, Ed Sheeran said, "I am delighted to confirm this gig as my only East Anglian show in 2012. It will be a forest first for me and I can’t wait to get on stage amongst the trees and perform in such a unique place."

Tickets will be priced at £24, and will go on sale at 9am on Friday 13th January, and eFestivals will have links to buy them then.

A woodland glade in Thetford Forest will be temporarily transformed into a concert venue. With full catering and bar facilities, and income generated from ticket sales is spent on improving the local forest for both people and wildlife.

Forestry Commission Live Music introduces some music fans to a woodland environment for the first time. Many of them come back to enjoy the beautiful surroundings for healthy and fun outdoor recreation including walking, mountain biking and watching wildlife.

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