Sherwood Pines had been one of the regular venues for Forestry England’s nationwide series of summer concerts, called Forest Live, over the last 20 years.
Planned 2020 shows – including Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Jools Holland and co-headliners Will Young and James Morrison – were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, and it was announced that live shows would not be performed at Sherwood Pines in 2021.
Sherwood Pines remained ‘silent’ in 2022 and 2023 due to postponements following challenges from the pandemic.
Police frontman Sting, Nile Rodgers & Chic, and Anne-Marie have been announced as headliners for Forest Live 2024.
Here are 10 of the artists who have previously performed at the Nottinghamshire venue over the last 20 years...
5. UB40
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, Astro and Mickey Virtue performed at Sherwood Pines. The headliners performed a set of classic hits that a generation of fans grew up with, such as Food For Thought, One in Ten, Red Red Wine, Please Don’t Make Me Cry and Kingston Town. The band is best known for its reggae sound. Photo: UB40 /Archive
6. Keane
In 2010, Keane were the headline act at the venue. The English alternative rock band formed in 1995, and perhaps is best known for songs such as Somewhere Only We Know, Everybody's Changing, Bedshaped and Is It Any Wonder? Their music dominated the charts in the noughties. Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images
7. Elbow
Elbow performed in 2017 and threw the curtains wide with decades of music for fans. One Day Like This had the crowd roaring. It was an 'amazing' outdoor experience. Photo: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty
8. Jessie J
Jessie J performed at Sherwood Pines on Friday, June 13 in 2014. She was a hit with crowds as she sang Price Tag, Domino, and Do It Like a Dude. Photo: Jane Coltman