Fatboy Slim performed at Cannock Chase on June 25, 2026, as part of Forestry England's Forest Live series, delivering a playful and euphoric night for families in a magical woodland glade.
A Festival Experience Without the Tents
The event, run by Forestry England and Cuffe & Taylor, offered a perfect introduction to festivals for families, allowing attendees to bring picnics and sealed drinks without the need for camping or portaloos. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with children of all ages dancing on shoulders and enjoying the vibe.
Fatboy Slim's Energetic Set
Norman Cook, celebrating 40 years in music under his Fatboy Slim alias, brought his signature playful energy to the stage. The set crossed genres, mixing classics like Tori Amos's 'Professional Widow' and Josh Wink's 'Higher State of Consciousness' with tracks from Nirvana, Radiohead, and the Ramones. Highlights included Underworld's 'Born Slippy' blended with The Killers' 'Mr. Brightside', and a moving rendition of Stevie Wonder's 'As'. The night ended with 'Satisfaction Skank' merged with The Beatles' 'And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make'.
Visual Spectacle and Support Acts
Video screens displayed pop culture icons from Andy Warhol to Christopher Walken, while lasers and smoke filled the glade with colour. Support acts Dylan Walton, Lizzie Curious, and LP Giobbi warmed up the crowd, with Giobbi handing out sunflowers to audience members.
Forestry England's Impact
Money raised from Forest Live events helps Forestry England maintain the nation's 1,500 woods and forests. Last year, they planted 7.4 million trees and welcomed 313 million visits in 2024/25. Over two million people have attended Forest Live gigs in the last 25 years.
This was the final show of a woodland tour that included Delamere Forest, High Lodge, Thetford Forest, and Westonbirt Arboretum.
