Forestry Commission Live Music takes place every summer at Westonbirt Arboretum providing valuable revenue that is reinvested in a variety of Forestry Commission environmental and social projects.
Three concerts will take place in the spectacular woodland location in July.
One of the most influential contemporary pop artists, Bryan Ferry, is among a handful of performers that have enjoyed a highly successful career as a solo artist dovetailed with that as part of a band, being the singer, lyricist and principal composer for Roxy Music.
A visionary musician, his contribution to a pioneering sound has generated a catalogue of chart hits including: Love Is The Drug, Let's Stick Together, Slave To Love, Avalon, Jealous Guy, I Put A Spell On You and Don't Stop The Dance.
Described by Ferry as "a labour of love" last year saw the release of his 13th solo album, the critically acclaimed Olympia.
Commenting on the concert Bryan Ferry said: "I am really looking forward to my forest dates this summer. It is a real pleasure for an artist to perform in these wonderful locations."
Bryan Ferry will be performing on Friday, July 15 and tickets cost £36.50.
During their 12 years at the top of pop's hierarchy, Westlife have sold over 43 million records around the world.
In the UK alone they have scored 10 multi-platinum albums and 14 No.1 hits, making them the top-selling group of the past decade.
This prolific chart domination is attributed to hits like Swear It Again, Flying Without Wings, What Makes A Man, Uptown Girl, Queen Of My Heart, World Of Our Own, Unbreakable, You Raise Me Up and The Rose.
Critical acclaim for the group has come via numerous awards including two BRITS, an MTV Europe Music Award and being the only artists to win the prestigious Record of the Year an incredible four times.
Westlife will be performing on Saturday, July 16 and tickets cost £37.50.
Since taking their name from the movie, Paris Texas, the band became mainstays of the UK charts with a string of hits including I Don't Want A Lover, Say What You Want, Black Eyed Boy, In Our Lifetime, In Demand, Inner Smile, Getaway, Halo, Carnival Girl and Summer Son. Classic albums like Southside, White On Blonde and The Hush have ensured their presence among the multi-million-selling album elite while the song-writing duo of singer Sharleen Spiteri and bassist Johnny McElhone have won a prestigious Ivor Novello Award for their back catalogue.
Commenting on the show, Sharleen Spiteri said: "I love forests, they are a national treasure. We can't wait to perform all our hits at Westonbirt Arboretum this summer."
Texas play Westonbirt on Sunday, July 17 and tickets cost £33.50.
For tickets and further information about Forestry Commission Live Music visit www.forestry.gov.uk/music.
The Guide has teamed up with the Forestry Commission Live Music to offer readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the concerts.
Just answer the following question, put your answer on a postcard and send it with your name, address and telephone number to Send your answers to: Westonbirt Competition, Dan Biggane, The Guide, Westpoint, James Street West, Bath BA1 2DA.
The first correct answer out of the hat on Monday morning will get the tickets.
The question is: who is the lead singer of Texas?
Please remember to include your preferred choice of concert.
Source: thisissomerset.co.uk
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