Forest Live 2018: Stage construction begins ahead of Cannock Chase concerts this weekend - with pictures

Large cranes and workers have been seen constructing the festival's large stage ahead of the three-day event at the Staffordshire beauty spot this weekend.

This year the festival will see sold-out performances from Hackney-born pop icon Paloma Faith on Friday, The Beautiful South stars Jacqui Abbott and Paul Heaton on Saturday, and Hertford singer/songwriter George Ezra on Sunday.

The shows are part of a UK-wide summer concert series which raises funds for the Forestry Commission.

Since then, the concerts have played host to some of the biggest names in rock and pop, shows from stars including Paul Weller, Robert Plant, Blondie, Keane, Simply Red and Jessie J.

Last year indie rock favourites Elbow, 80s pop star Rick Astley and Welsh music icon icon Sir Tom Jones performed shows as part of Forest Live at Cannock Chase.

For more information on the shows, click here.