Review: Will Young, Bedgebury Pinetum, Goudhurst, Saturday, June 23

by Lynn Cox

If you've not seen Will Young at a concert, then you really need to go out and buy a ticket.

The singer, who was pitch perfect throughout his set, is a great entertainer, witty and very funny too.

The unique setting of Bedgebury Pinetum, was the perfect place to see him and despite a short shower just as he began his set, it didn't matter.

Supporting act, Welsh singer-songwriter Jodie Marie got the crowds in the mood with her own happy but bluesy-style songs and the crowd liked her style, especially when she sang a few classic tracks.

Will didn't keep us waiting for long. As soon as he got on stage the crowd went wild every time he started one of his hits like Jealousy, Who Am I, Leave Right Now, and his first single Evergreen, as well as performing tracks from his latest platinum-selling album

I was hoping he'd perform my favourite track The Doors' classic, Light My Fire, and he didn't let me down.

In fact, it was like Will was singing it just to me and there was no one else there - that's how magical his show was - he makes you feel you are his special guest.

There is absolutely nothing negative to say about the gig, the beautiful venue, which was superbly managed and organised, is perfect for a performer like Will.

Bedgebury Pinetum caters well for disabled fans too, and my concert buddy, who has a disability, was able to use the dedicated disabled entrance and car park which was just yards from the entrance.

The atmosphere was electric - the trickery and lighting on stage was fantastic - the whole gig and evening was just magical.