Rumer to join Rick Astley for his six Forest Live gigs

By Scott Williams | Published: Mon 14th Nov 2016

Rick Astley in the Forests 2017

Friday 16th June to Saturday 8th July 2017
six forests around the UK, England
£36.50 (plus £4.15 booking fee)

Rick Astley has announced Rumer will be his special guest for his 2017 Forest Live concert dates promoted by the Forestry Commission.

Rumer's debut album, 'Seasons Of My Soul' sold over a million copies and her latest album release, 'This Girl's In Love: a Bacharach & David Songbook', is due out on Friday 25th November, and will feature some of Burt Bacharach and Hal David's most memorable co-compositions..

The dates are as follows:-

Friday 16 June: Bedgebury Pinetum, near Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Saturday 17 June: Westonbirt Arboretum, near Tetbury, Glos
Friday 23 June: Dalby Forest, near Pickering, North Yorks
Saturday 1 July: Thetford Forest, near Brandon, Suffolk
Sunday 2 July: Delamere Forest, near Northwich, Cheshire
Saturday 8 July: Cannock Chase Forest, near Rugeley, Staffs

Following on from a run of sold out indoor spring '17 tour dates, at the Forest Live gigs fans can look forward to seeing Rick perform a set of songs from his latest album and greatest hits.

Income generated from ticket sales is spent on protecting, improving and expanding England's forests and woodlands and increasing their value to people and wildlife. Over Forest Live's 14 year history, money raised has contributed to a wide range of projects, from wildlife conservation to making improvements for visitors.

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Tickets are priced at £36.50 (plus £4.15 booking fee).

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