Sting has been revealed as the first act for a major outdoor concert series next year.

Forest Live, presented by Forestry England, has announced that Sting will perform at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on Saturday, June 22 2024. 

His 'My Songs' concert will feature his most beloved songs from his illustrious career with The Police and as a solo artist.

He will be accompanied by an electric rock ensemble and the hits will include 'Englishman In New York', 'Every Breath You Take', 'Roxanne', 'Message In A Bottle' and many more. 

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Forest Live concerts will take place at six forests in England in 2024 – Delamere, Dalby, Sherwood Pines, High Lodge Thetford, Westonbirt Arboretum and Cannock Chase. 

This year, they present the concerts in partnership with Live Nation’s Cuffe & Taylor for the first time.

Forestry England uses the money Forest Live raises to run important conservation projects and to keep growing trees.

Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday, November 3 at forestlive.com