Will Young fires up the crowds in Staffordshire

Rain failed to dampen the spirits as pop star Will Young took to the stage in Staffordshire.

The singer performed the second of two Cannock Chase concerts, following on from rapper Plan B on Friday night.

Thousands of fans turned out to watch the former Pop Idol winner strut his stuff on stage in the beautiful forest surroundings of Birches Valley.

Wearing black trousers and a bright salmon-pink shirt with a turqouise trim, the 33-year-old did not disappoint, belting out hits such as Changes, Light My Fire and Jealousy.

Organisers said the rain had not spoiled the event and said around 5,250 people attended the sell-out concert.

Andy Coggins, visitor services manager for the Forestry Commission, said: "It has been another sell-out event which is great to see. The purpose of these gigs are to show people of all ages that we are here and they can come and visit us 365 days a year in the beautiful surroundings."

Young shot to fame in 2002 after winning the TV show Pop Idol and recently released his third UK number one album Echoes.

More than 5,000 fans had also flocked to see Plan B at Cannock Chase on Friday night, in another sell-out event.

Previous summer concerts on the Chase have included performances by Simply Red, Keane and Paul Weller.

Last year's performances featured 1980s pop-synth legends Erasure and support act Sophie Ellis-Bextor on the Friday evening and Scottish rock royalty Simple Minds on the Saturday.