Nile Rodgers & Chic to headline forest concert

Music icons Nile Rodgers & Chic will be performing in Staffordshire this summer.

Known for hits including Le Freak and Good Times, they will headline the stage at this year's Forest Live at Cannock Chase on 25 June.

Organisers posted on Facebook Rodgers will be "bringing the party back" this summer. Tickets go on general sale on Friday.

Other acts performing dates as part of the event this year include Sting, Snow Patrol and James - with support from Razorlight and Jamie Webster.

Organisers said presale access was available to people who subscribe before Thursday.

Fans reacted with excitement on social media describing the headline act as "amazing" and a "great addition to the line up this year". One woman wrote it was "one of the best live acts I have ever seen".

The gig is one of several Forest Live events taking place in woodland settings around the country, organised by Forestry England.

Billed as "the ideal concert experience", Forest Live combines live music and a chance to connect to nature.

Forestry England said more than two million people have enjoyed Forest Live events since they began more than 20 years ago.

Money raised goes towards maintaining the forests as well as running conservation projects.

The Forestry Commission website said sales helped "grow and protect our nation's forests for generations to come".

"We plant over seven million trees in England each year and protect trees and wildlife habitats from climate threats," it said.

"Everyone in England lives within a one-hour drive of one of the nation's forests."

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