CHART-topping singer John Newman has announced a major concert date in his home county of North Yorkshire.

The 25-year-old will perform before about 5,000 people at Dalby Forest as part of the Forestry Commission's summer music series, on Saturday, June 25.

Raised in Settle, North Yorkshire and a student of Leeds College of Music, Newman first came to attention through his work with Rudimental producing the No 1 single Feel The Love.

A No 1 platinum selling debut album Tribute soon followed which included singles Cheating, Losing Sleep and the hit Love Me Again.

A further collaboration with Calvin Harris last year generated the hit single Blame.

Newman’s latest album Revolve includes lead single Come and Get It and coincides with the release of ‘Revolve: The Book’, which documents the creative process behind the album and past hits.

Forest Live is an independent programme organised by the Forestry Commission to bring forests to new audiences. Income generated from ticket sales is spent on protecting, improving and expanding England’s forests and woodlands and increasing their value to people and wildlife.

Over Forest Live’s 15-year history, money raised has contributed to a wide range of projects, from wildlife conservation to making improvements for visitors.

Newman said: “I have heard a lot about the famous Dalby Forest gigs and I am extremely pleased to be playing there as it will be a home county gig for me."

Tickets, costing £35.50, plus £4.05 booking fee, go on sale at 9am on Friday (December 18). Call 03000-680400 or visit forestry.gov.uk/music