Forest Live has announced global music icon Billy Ocean as the latest headliner for its 2026 shows.

Billy will be bringing his legendary songs to Forestry England Cannock Chase on 24 June. Support for the night comes from chart-topping vocalist Marti Pellow. 

One of Britain’s most enduring and successful artists, Billy Ocean has sold more than 30 million records worldwide, earning a place among the most recognisable voices in British music history. With a career spanning more than five decades, his distinctive blend of pop and soul has brought him a wealth of Gold and Platinum albums, chart-topping singles across the globe, and an extraordinary collection of awards.

Billy Ocean will also be joined in the Midlands by very special guest Marti Pellow, the unmistakable voice of Wet Wet Wet and solo star in his own right. With more than 15 million albums sold, multiple Number 1 singles, and iconic hits like Sweet Little Mystery, Goodnight Girl, Love Is All Around, and Angel Eyes, Pellow is one of the UK’s most enduring and versatile vocalists. 

Forestry England manage and care for the nation’s 1,500 woods and forests. They use the money Forest Live raises to maintain these beautiful natural areas for everyone to enjoy, run important conservation projects and keep growing trees.

Billy Ocean and special guest Marti Pellow will perform at Forest Live at Cannock Chase Forest on Wednesday 24 June 2026. General tickets will go on sale on Friday 14 November at 10am Find out more at forestlive.com. ​