The festive concert is set to take place on Sunday November 21st 2021 at the magnificent London Palladium. Sande and Arthur will be joining the previously confirmed acts Will Young, Rag’n’Bone Man, Mica Paris and Jazz legend Jamie Cullum. The event will be presented by Harriet Scott and former Boyzone member Ronan Keating, the “Life Is A Rollercoaster” singer will also be joining the musical acts on stage. Scott and Keating announced the event’s new additions on Monday 8th November 2021 via an appearance on the ‘Magic Radio Breakfast Show’.

The radio station took to Twitter to post a hint at the radio show’s announcement

This morning on Magic Breakfast:

Tell us it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, without telling us it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas pic.twitter.com/nDajJZEe9Q

— Magic Radio (@magicfm) November 8, 2021

In other news, next week will see a possible return to the charts for Keating. The Irish singer’s new album Songs From Home is set to be released on 12th November 2021. The 44-year-old pop veteran has carefully chosen a dozen tracks that celebrate and honour his heritage. The release consists of the chosen twelve songs as well as one original recording. The album will be released via Deca Records, the British record label which has become an institution within the music industry after nearly a century in the business.

A press release for the album has given the following statement, “The album toasts Ronan Keating’s love for Irish music, as well as its continued significance in his life. Celebrating traditional poetry and folklore alongside contemporary pieces, ‘Songs From Home’ forms the ultimate soundtrack to Ronan’s personal story. Masterfully, Ronan weaves between unheard tales of his youth to artists embedded in Ronan, and Ireland’s, substantial musical heritage.”

The Dublin born singer’s new album features collaborations with many celebrated artists. On the track “No Frontiers”, Keating duets with Irish singer Mary Black. Black started her career in 1975 and has become a key figure and icon within the folk music genre. Within the album, Keating also pays homage to late American Irish singer Mic Christopher on the late singer’s track “Heyday”. Christopher is known for his solo work as well as the founding member of the band The Mary Janes, the group disbanded in 1999 after 9 years together.

The singer became a solo artist and his first solo EP Heyday was released after a motorcycle accident. In support of the new release, Christopher joined The Waterboys on tour in 2001. After a performance on tour, Christopher was found unconscious after he accidentally fell and struck his head on a step. The 32-year-old singer was taken to hospital but tragically lost his life after lapsing into a coma due to swelling in the brain. The album also features the track ”Summer In Dublin” which sees Keating reflect on the summer of 1990, an era which the singer remembers fondly, as it was just before Boyzone catapulted into fame.

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Young is not only a successful Musician of 19 years but he is also an activist, author, radio presenter, DJ and has also acted on stage, in film and TV productions. The musician has also released, seven Studio album’s to date and is now set to release his eighth Studio album “Crying on The Bathroom Floor” on 6th August.

I’m thrilled to share some big news with you all: my new album #CryingOnTheBathroomFloor is released on Aug 6th and I will be performing a series of intimate acoustic shows (performing new tracks plus some of your older faves) with Q&As this September https://t.co/5CbVBOSbAH pic.twitter.com/VhqdDw8rGk

— Will Young (@willyoung) April 26, 2021

Young explains that his new album features songs that he has reimagined previously sang by female Artists. The musician expressed that he admires female Artists such as Solange, Robyn, Lykke and Cam. Their songs also feature on his new album.

Young describes his first single release “Daniel” released on the 26th April as a classic take on the 2009 song by Bat for Lashes and stated that “In today’s times it’s so much easier and accepted to occupy other genders, ideas and explore new avenues”

The musician further stated that “I wanted to understand what it might be like to sing their lyrics; a song about a boy called Daniel; crying on the bathroom floor, feeling like Elizabeth Taylor”

Richard X is the Producer of “Crying on The Bathroom Floor” and this is his third time as a Producer of Young’s albums (Richard X also Co-Produced Will Young’s Albums “Echoes” and “Lexicon“)

The musician has also announced intimate acoustic shows to promote his new album.

Will Young Tour Dates:

01/09/21 Glee Club- Cardiff
02/09 St Luke’s- Glasgow
05/09 City Varieties- Leeds
06/09 Earth- London
07/09 Earth- London
08/09 Glee Club- Birmingham

The organisers of the festival released a statement to apologise for the cancellation and the disappoint they have caused for those who looked forward to. Read the full statement below.

We are sorry to have to inform you that we have cancelled all Forest Live 2020 events to keep everyone safe in line with current government guidance on the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.

You can read the full statement on our website: https://t.co/sVwAqq5VjI pic.twitter.com/dlv0wV3Sdr

— Forest Live – Forestry England (@fcforestlive) April 3, 2020

“We are sorry to disappoint the Forest Live fans who were hoping to see bands in the nation’s forests this summer but we have cancelled Forest Live 2020 to keep everyone safe in line with recent government guidance on the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.

“We really hope that everyone’s support to fight COVID-19 means the situation will have improved by the summer however, as well as our valued customers, we work with a large number of volunteers, artists and contractors, to make these concerts happen and have taken this decision in the interest of safety for everyone involved.

“Unfortunately, it is not possible for us to reschedule our concerts. Ticket holders will be contacted by their point of purchase and will be automatically refunded. We ask for your patience and understanding at this busy time.”

Forest Live 2020 was scheduled to take place in Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, Kent for three days from June 12 to 14. Former Oasis member Noel Gallagher was booked to bring his band High Flying Birds to perform. Among the line-up also appear Jack Savoretti, Keane, Kaiser Chiefs, James Morrison, Will Young, Madness, and Rag’n’Bone Man. English pianist Jools Holland was also planned to perform at the gig along with Blues Orchestra.