Forest Live- Skunk Anansie

Forest Live is a major live music series held in our nation’s forests. Join us among the trees to hear the best live music, connect with nature and discover unique locations across the country.  This is the ideal concert experience taking place in beautiful natural woodland arenas every summer, with a relaxed atmosphere and an incredible soundtrack. Buying tickets from Forestry England helps to grow and protect our nation’s forests for generations to come.

Formed in London in 1994, Skunk Anansie are known for their powerful fusion of hard rock, punk, and funk influences. Fronted by the charismatic and dynamic Skin, whose distinctive voice and commanding stage presence have become the band’s signature, Skunk Anansie broke through with explosive hits like “Weak,” “Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good)”, and “Charity.” Their music often tackles political and social issues, addressing themes of race, gender, and power with raw emotion and unapologetic energy. The band’s diverse sound—ranging from aggressive riffs to soulful ballads—helped define the alternative rock landscape of the 1990s. After a hiatus in the early 2000s, Skunk Anansie reunited in 2009, continuing to tour and release new material that reaffirms their reputation as one of the most electrifying and thought-provoking bands in British rock.