insideKENT Magazine Issue 35 - February 2015 | Page 19

ARTS+ENTERTAINMENT

Tom Odell
ANNOUNCES FORESTRY
COMMISSION GIGS

Tom Odell has announced a very
special tour of the nation’s forests
for 2015. The exceptionally talented
artist is the first act to announce
multiple dates as part of Forestry
Commission’s Forest Live, which will
see him perform in seven spectacular
woodland venues across England.

Released in June 2013, T Odell’s
om
debut album Long Way Down shot
straight to number one. He heard
the news whilst performing on the
John Peel Stage at Glastonbury
that year. Described by The
Telegraph as “utterly compelling”,
singles from the album including
"Can’t Pretend", "Hold Me" and the
gargantuan, "Another Love",
illustrate a song-writing maturity
beyond his years. This has resulted
in his achieving the ultimate industry
accolade of Songwriter of the Year
at the 2014 Ivor Novello Awards,
as well as previously winning Critics’
Choice at The Brit Awards in 2013.
Following a succession of sold out
headline tours and with album, Long
Way Down, certified gold, a packed
summer of festival appearances in
2014 included V Festival, Isle of
Wight, and a show supporting one
of his idols, Neil Young, at Hyde
Park. Chosen to perform the
soundtrack to this year’ John Lewis
s
Christmas advert, the 24-year-old
has added his spine-tingling vocals
to a cover of John Lennon’s classic

"Real Love", generating millions of
YouTube views. Tom is currently in
the studio recording his new album.

TOM ODELL PLUS GUESTS:
Friday 19 June: Bedgebury Pinetum, near Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Saturday 20 June: Westonbirt Arboretum, near Tetbury, Glos
Thursday 25 June: Dalby Forest, near Pickering, N Yorks
Friday 26 June: Sherwood Pines Forest, Edwinstowe, near Mansfield, Notts
Saturday 4 July: Delamere Forest, Delamere, Cheshire
Sunday 5 July: Thetford Forest, near Brandon, Suffolk
Sunday 12 July: Cannock Chase Forest, near Rugeley, Staffs

Forest Live is an independent
programme organised by the
Forestry Commission to bring
forests to new audiences.
Income generated from ticket sales
is spent on protecting, improving,
and expanding England’s forests
and woodlands and increasing their
value to people and wildlife. Over
Forest Live’s 14-year history, money
raised has contributed to a wide
range of projects, from wildlife
conservation to making
improvements for visitors.

Tickets cost £34.50 (plus £3.45 booking fee) and are on sale now. To
book yours, call the Box Office on 03000 680400 or buy online at
www.forestry.gov.uk/music.

www.tomodell.com
www.forestry.gov.uk/music

With everything required for a great
night out, including full catering and
bar facilities, the gigs are renowned
for their relaxed atmosphere.
Commenting on his forest gigs, Tom
Odell said: “This will be a whole
new experience for me. I can’t wait
to bring my live show to the woods,
and I hope to see you there.”

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