The Zutons - Forest Tours
The Zutons, who are currently recording their new album in LA, the follow-up to the multi platinum selling albums Who Killed The Zutons? and Tired Of Hanging Around, have announced their first UK tour in two years at seven unique forest locations across the UK.
Special guests - Mercury Prize nominee Fionn Regan and support from one of Britain's hottest bands Noah and The Whale with their harmonies of folk and blue grass they are set to become the next big thing
The concert on Cannock Chase will be the last of the seven in this years tour where you will get to see one of Britain's hottest new bands performing in the most fabulous setting where the natural acoustics will resonate their music around the forest and create the most magical experience for everyone there.
The Forestry Commission is committed to taking woodlands to new audiences, and making them relevant to people in new ways. The forest tour is self-sustaining, paying for itself, and providing valuable revenue to plough back into the woodland in a variety of environmental and social projects.
How to get there:
Birches Valley Forest Centre
Cannock Forest
Staffordshire
England
OS Grid Reference: SK 018 171
How to get there:
From Rugeley head towards Penkridge along Hagley Road. The road changes into Penkridge Bank Road as it enters Cannock Chase AONB. The forest centre is signposted on your left.
From Stafford head towards Cannock on the A34. Follow the signs for Pye Green or Rugeley. Once on Cannock Chase continue to head for Rugeley until signs for the centre on your left.
| Type of Event: |
| arts |
| Date: |
Saturday June 28 2008
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| Time: |
| 18.00 - 23.00 (Car parks open at 17:00) |
| Cost of Event: |
| £26.00 per ticket - Please be aware glass, cans and metal cutlery etc. are strictly forbidden. Please see full terms and conditions before booking. |
| Easy Access: |
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| Meeting Place: |
| Birches Valley Forest Centre |
| Clothing Required: |
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| Booking Required: |
| Tickets can be purchase from Birches Valley Forest Centre Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm. No booking fee charged when you paying by cash or cheques at Birches Valley Office. Alternatively you can buy your tickets via the hotline 01842 814612 or online at www.forestry.gov.uk/music |
| Dogs Allowed: |
| No |
Contact:
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Chris Mansell Community Ranger 01889 586593 e-mail: chris.mansell@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |