Pop star Will Young has become the latest act to announce a gig at Bedgebury Pinetum and Forest, near Tunbridge Wells.

The Pop Idol winner and 'Leave Right Now' singer will perform as part of the Forestry Commission's Live Music 2012 programme on June 23.

He will play a day after rapper Plan B performs at the same venue.

Will, 32, said: "The forest gigs have a great reputation for their atmosphere so I'm really looking forward to performing my songs in such a unique setting."

All income from the gigs goes towards improving the forests for visitors and wildlife.

The forest tour – which takes in Sherwood Forest, Thetford Forest, Westonbirth Arboretum, Dalby Forest, Cannock Chase Forest and Delamere Forest, as well as Bedgebury – was launched in 2001.

Since then, the concerts have attracted acts ranging from Jools Holland, UB40 and Van Morrison to McFly, Westlife and KT Tunstall.