SPANDUA Ballet are set to perform at Westonbirt Arboretum this summer as part of the Forestry Commission’s Forest Live music series.

Spandau Ballet is one of Britain’s most iconic bands having sold over 25 million records and scored numerous multi-platinum albums across the globe.

The group will play along with special guest James Walsh on Saturday, July 11

The New Romantic revolutionaries established themselves as one of the super-groups of the 80s with a collection of classic hits such as: ‘To Cut A Long Story Short’, ‘Chant No. 1 (I Don’t Need This Pressure On)’, ‘Lifeline’, ‘Gold’, ‘Only When You Leave’, ‘I’ll Fly For You’, ‘Through The Barricades’ and ‘True’.

After two decades apart, the band reformed in 2009, embarking on a sold-out tour.

Last year saw the critically acclaimed release of the movie Soul Boys of The Western World, the first time their story has been documented on film.

Forest Live is an independent programme organised by the Forestry Commission to bring woods and forests to new audiences. Income generated from ticket sales is spent on managing this internationally important tree collection.

Over Forest Live’s 14 year history, money raised has contributed to a wide range of projects, from wildlife conservation to making improvements for visitors.

Tickets are priced at £46.50 (plus £4.65 booking fee) and go on sale Friday, March 27 from the Forestry Commission Box Office on 03000 680400 or online at forestry.gov.uk/music.