19 FEBRUARY 2007

NEWS RELEASE No: 9294

JAMES MORRISON TO PLAY FOREST TOUR British Male Solo Artist winner at the Brit Awards 2007, James Morrison, has announced he will be appearing at 5 stunning forest locations this summer as part of the Forestry Commission’s annual ‘Forest Tour’. James was the biggest selling male solo artist of 2006. His fantastic vocal talent and song-writing skills produced a No 1 debut album last year in ‘Undiscovered’, an album that finished as one of the top sellers of 2006, yet it was only released in August. Singles like ‘You Give Me Something’, Wonderful World’ and ‘Pieces Don’t Fit Anymore’ have become playlist priority for radio stations across the UK. James’ shows will be supporting the Forestry Commission’s valuable social and environmental programmes. James new single ‘Undiscovered’ will be released on March 12th Tickets are £23.50 (subject to booking fee) for all shows and go on general sale from 9.00am on Thursday 22nd February. Dates/Sites Thursday 7th June High Lodge, Thetford Forest, Santon Downham, Suffolk Saturday 9th June Bedgebury Pinetum and Forest, Nr Goudhurst, Kent Friday 22nd June Dalby Forest, Nr Thornton Le Dale, North York Moors Friday 29th June Sherwood Pines Forest Park, Edwinstowe, Nr Mansfield, Notts Sunday 1st July National Arboretum, Westonbirt, Nr Tetbury, Glos Ticket Hotline: 01842 814612 Or buy on line: www.ticketmaster.co.uk / www.gigsandtours.com / www.ticketline.co.uk Commenting on the booking for the Forestry Commission, Concert Manager Mike Taylor said “Following on from his recent success at the Brits we are delighted James Morrison has confirmed he will be appearing as part of Forest Tour 2007.” End. Release: 11.00am Mon 19th February 2007 Info: www.forestry.gov.uk/music / www.jamesmorrisonmusic.com / www.myspace.com/jamesmorrisonmusic Media contact: Rebecca Britton, Forestry Commission England Press Office, Tel: 01223 346 027, e-mail: rebecca.britton@forestry.gsi.gov.uk