ELBOW is the latest act to announce they will perform at Westonbirt Arboretum this June as part of the Forestry Commission's Forest Live concert series.

The four piece alternative rock band will play at Westonbirt Arboretum near Tetbury on Thursday, June 15.

Since debut album, 2001’s ‘Asleep At The Back’ their stature has grown with subsequent releases such as ‘Cast of Thousands’, ‘Leaders Of The Free World’, ‘The Seldom Seen Kid’, ‘Build A Rocket Boys’ and 2014’s ‘The Take Off And Landing Of Everything’ that debuted at the top of the UK charts.

Front man Guy Garvey’s story-telling lyrics have honed their unique identity and sound to establish the band a passionate fan base and critical acclaim including two Ivor Novellos and a BRIT award for Best British Band.

Renowned for the intimacy of their live shows, stand-out gigs include Glastonbury Festival’s sunset slot with a trio of sets on the Pyramid Stage, taking part in the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games performing their classic track ‘One Day Like This’ and recreating their Mercury Prize winning album, ‘The Seldom Seen Kid’, with the BBC Concert Orchestra from the world famous Abbey Road Studio One.

Elbow’s seventh studio album ‘Little Fictions’ will be released on 3rd February.

Two other acts have already been announced to play at Westonbirt - Olly Murs and Rick Astley.

  •  Elbow will play Westonbirt Arboretum on Thursday, June 15. Tickets £41.50 (plus £4.65 booking fee) available from 9am Friday, January 20 from the Forestry Commission box office 03000 680400, or buy online at forestry.gov.uk/music