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17 FEBRUARY 2010 NEWS RELEASE No: 13212

Brit Award winners JLS forest concert for the summer

Brit Award winners, JLS, the most successful new group of 2009, will be playing a special forest concert this summer, at Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucestershire, as part of Forestry Commission Live Music.

JLS have had a phenomenal 12 months. Their first two singles ‘Beat Again’ and ‘Everybody In Love’ debuted at No 1. Their debut self-titled album released in November 2009 entered the charts at No 1 and has sold well over a million copies and their new single ‘One Shot’ which is out February 22nd through Epic Records, is currently proving another hit with radio stations across the UK.

As well as outstanding record sales, JLS have been picking up awards along the way including two MOBOs for Best Newcomer and Best Song for ‘Beat Again’ and two 2010 Brit Awards for British Breakthrough Act and British Single for ‘Beat Again.’

Commenting on the booking, Simon Hough, Events Manager for Westonbirt Arboretum said:

“I am delighted we have secured a date with the hottest pop act of the moment. This is a welcome addition to our 2010 line-up of acts and will no doubt be attracting a younger audience to the arboretum.”

Forestry Commission Live Music introduces some music fans to a woodland environment for the first time. Many of them come back to enjoy the beautiful surroundings for healthy and fun outdoor recreation including walking, mountain biking and watching wildlife.

JLS will be performing at:

  • Westonbirt Arboretum, Nr Tetbury, Gloucestershire, Friday 16th July.

Tickets £26.50 (subject to booking fee) go on sale at 9.00am Monday 22nd February from the Forestry Commission Box Office tel 01842 814612 or buy online at www.forestry.gov.uk/music

Info:
www.jlsofficial.com
www.forestry.gov.uk/music

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NOTES TO EDITOR

  1. Forestry Commission Live Music takes place each summer in seven forests locations around the country. Woodland clearings are temporarily transformed into a concert arena creating a safe and relaxed atmosphere for gig-goers.

  2. 19% of the country's woods and forests are managed by the Forestry Commission. In England, more than 50% of the population live within 10km of a Forestry Commission managed wood or forest.

  3. Media contact: Stuart Burgess, stuart.burgess@forestry.gov.uk, 01223 346027, 07785 748351