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  "description": "Forest Live has returned to Cannock Chase Forest this week, bringing five nights of major live music to Staffordshire.",
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  "textContent": "The outdoor concert series opened last night, Wednesday 24 June, with a headline performance from Billy Ocean, joined by special guest Marti Pellow, alongside Katie Owen.\n\nPhoto by Ian Knight / Z70 Photography - Billy Ocean\n\nTonight, Thursday 25 June, the forest turns into a dancefloor as Fatboy Slim takes to the stage. The much-loved DJ and producer, whose real name is Norman Cook, helped bring big beat to the mainstream in the 1990s and remains one of the most recognisable names in British dance music.\n\nHe will be joined at Cannock Chase by LP Giobbi, Lizzie Curious.\n\nThe music continues tomorrow, Friday 26 June, with Becky Hill, she will be supported by Hannah Wants, Emily Makis and Mia Kirkland.\n\nOn Saturday 27 June, reggae fans will be treated to UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, with support from Bitty McLean and Reggae Roast featuring MC Horseman.\n\nThe week will close on Sunday 28 June with McFly, joined by Twin Atlantic and Remember Monday. McFly have become known for their upbeat pop-rock sound, catchy choruses and energetic live performances. They are a brilliant choice to close Forest Live at Cannock Chase, bringing a feel-good finale to a week of huge music in the forest.\n\nForest Live is known for bringing big-name acts to outdoor woodland settings across the country, and Cannock Chase remains one of Staffordshire’s most atmospheric live music venues.\n\nWith Billy Ocean already setting the tone, Staffordshire now has four more nights of music ahead, from dance and pop to reggae and rock.\n\nPhoto by Ian Knight / Z70 Photography - Forest Live Delamere 2026\n\n**Full Cannock Chase Forest Live line-up**\n\n**Wednesday 24 June:** Billy Ocean, with Marti Pellow & Katie Owen.\n**Thursday 25 June:** Fatboy Slim, with LP Giobbi &Lizzie Curious\n**Friday 26 June:** Becky Hill, with Hannah Wants, Emily Makis & Mia Kirkland\n**Saturday 27 June:** UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, with Bitty McLean & Reggae Roast featuring MC Horseman.\n**Sunday 28 June:** McFly, with Twin Atlantic & Remember Monday.\n\n**For last-minute tickets, visit:**\nhttps://www.forestlive.com/cannockchaseforest\n\n### Join The Staffordshire Signal on WhatsApp\n\nNever miss a single breaking update, local news story, community event, or deep dive. See everything happening in Staffordshire first, straight to your phone!\n\n\nGet Instant Updates\n\n\n\n####  Enjoyed this story?\n\nThe Staffordshire Signal is a not-for-profit, community-funded publication. Every tip helps keep local journalism free, independent, and focused on the stories that matter across Staffordshire.\n\nEvery contribution supports reporting, photography, and storytelling across the county.\n\nExplore the heart of our county Use the interactive map above to discover local landmarks, heritage sites, and community-vetted spots. Every interaction helps support **The Staffordshire Signal’s** mission to keep local news free and independent.\n\nSupport independent local journalism by selecting ****The Staffordshire Signal**** as a ‘Preferred Source’ on Google. Help us stay front-and-centre in your news feed.",
  "title": "Forest Live returns to Cannock Chase with five nights of music",
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