Rag’n’Bone Man – Thetford Forest Live 2025

Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, has announced Rag’n’Bone Man as the latest headliner for its 2025 edition.

The renowned British soul-pop artist will perform a headline show amongst the stunning surrounds of Forestry England High Lodge, Thetford on 18 June 2025.

Rory Graham, best known as Rag’n’Bone Man, rose to prominence in 2016 with his unique blend of hip-hop, traditional blues and his powerfully deep baritone singing style. He scooped two BRIT Awards the following year, before cementing his success with the record-breaking release of his four-time Platinum, UK #1 album ‘Human’.

With a dedicated international fan base, Rag’n’Bone Man has continued to sell out tours and headline festivals across the globe and has collaborated with the likes of Gorillaz, Logic, Calvin Harris and P!nk. His third studio album ‘What Do You Believe In?’ was released earlier this month and proved an instant hit with fans, entering the top 3 in the UK Album Chart.

At Forestry England High Lodge, Thetford this summer, fans can expect to hear hits like “Human”, “Giant” and “Lovers In A Past Life” set against a stunning woodland backdrop.

Rag’n’Bone Man will be supported by inspirational and award-winning smokey-voiced songwriter Elles Bailey. Having powered her way to the forefront of the British Americana and roots scene over recent years, the artist has previously opened for the likes of Jools Holland, Van Morrison and Walter Trout, and has performed at Glastonbury.

Elles’ fourth studio album ‘Beneath The Neon Glow’ was released via Cooking Vinyl earlier this year, and hit number #12 in the Official Album Charts, #1 in the UK Official Blues Charts, #2 in the UK Official Americana Charts, and #3 in the UK Official Independent Charts.

Merging stellar performances from world-class acts with beautiful outdoor locations to create an atmosphere like no other, Forest Live 2025 will take place at four forest venues: Forestry England Cannock Chase, Delamere, High Lodge, Thetford and Westonbirt Arboretum.

Rag’n’Bone Man joins a selection of renowned global artists announced to perform at the event’s 2025 edition, including Sting (Cannock Chase and Westonbirt Arboretum), The Script (Westonbirt Arboretum and High Lodge, Thetford), Elbow (Westonbirt Arboretum) and Blossoms (Delamere).

Forestry England manage and care for the nation’s 1,500 woods and forests. They use the money Forest Live raises to maintain these beautiful natural areas for everyone to enjoy, run important conservation projects and keep growing trees.

Last year they planted some 7.4 million trees and welcomed 285 million visits in 2023/24. Everyone in England lives within a one-hour drive of one of the nation’s forests. Over two million people have enjoyed the Forest Live gigs over the last 23 years.

This year sees Forestry England present the concert series in partnership with Live Nation’s Cuffe & Taylor for the second year running.

Rag’n’Bone Man with support from Elles Bailey

Wednesday 18 June 2025: Forestry England High Lodge, Thetford

Tickets will go on sale at 9am on Friday 1 November 2025.

Fans can sign up for information, announcements, and exclusive pre-sale access at forestlive.com.

Picture credit: Harriet T K Bols