Locals from across the region basked in sunshine as the annual festival kicked off on Thursday night. Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Music fans flocked to Cannock Chase for Forest Live as the nature-highlighting music festival began, featuring performances from some the UK's most popular music artists. In with the performances, an all new stage and VIP area featured at Birches Valley, readied to welcome the first headline act, multi platinum pop star Anne Marie , who topped the bill for day one of the three-day extravaganza.
Hundreds of fans - of all ages - can be seen in exclusive images filling the area either lounging with drinks and food, or perched as close to stage as possible to enjoy the music on offer. As well Anne Marie, support performances from ADT and solo artists Georgia also kept guests entertained, in an opening evening made better by warm weather and sunshine. And what's ever better, is the whole festival is for a good cause - to protect the regions most beautiful natural areas and help maintain them for future generations to enjoy.
Forestry England uses the money Forest Live raises to maintain beautiful natural areas for everyone to enjoy, run important conservation projects and keep growing trees. Last year they planted some 7.4 million trees, caring for the nation’s 1,500 woods and forests sustainably and welcoming 291 million visits in 2022-23.
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