Latest big name to be added to Forest Concert Series in Cannock Chase announced
One of the big names of the 1990s funk and jazz scene has been named as the latest act to play at Cannock Chase Forest in the summer.
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BRIT Award nominees and acid jazz pioneers The Brand New Heavies have been named as support for Nile Rodgers & CHIC on the first night of Forest Live on Wednesday, June 25.
The group have been known for turning their love of sophisticated ‘70s funk grooves into an ever-evolving sound that has ignited dancefloors and inspired fans since they debuted in 1990 and will join the likes of Snow Patrol, Sting, James, Razorlight and Jamie Webster in playing the natural bowl of Cannock Chase Forest.
A spokesman for Forestry England said: "Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, are delighted to confirm BRIT Award nominees and acid jazz pioneers The Brand New Heavies as the latest act for the event’s 2025 edition.
"Heading to Forestry England Cannock Chase on Wednesday, June 25, The Brand New Heavies will kickstart the party as support to legendary disco icons Nile Rodgers & CHIC.
"Since debuting in 1990, The Brand New Heavies have translated their love of sophisticated ‘70s funk grooves into an ever-evolving sound that has ignited dancefloors and inspired fans for over 30 years.
"Their third album ‘Brother Sister’ changed everything for the band, propelling them to huge success with a #4 chart position, over a million record sales and a BRIT Award nomination.
"1997’s ‘Shelter’ saw the group tuck another Top 5 Platinum certification under their belts, with hits like “Sometimes”, “You Are The Universe” and their unique take on “You’ve Got A Friend” cementing their status and pioneers of their genre.
"The Brand New Heavies’ legacy has continued to grow, with 2023 seeing the band enter a new era marked by the release of ‘Never Stop... The Best Of’. The band also recently completed a sold-out ‘Never Stop... The Greatest Hits’ tour, which saw them accompanied by the London Concert Orchestra."
The band will support Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame inductee and multiple GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter and guitarist Nile Rodgers on the woodland stage at Forestry England Cannock Chase in June.
To find out more and to sign up for information, announcements and tickets, go to forestlive.com.
