Singer-songwriter Tom Grennan kicked off Forest Live in style as he brought the party atmosphere and even invited audience members on stage.

As Grennan explained during the set, Thursday night was like "Christmas Eve" for him as his third album What Ifs & Maybes came out today (June 16). 

Despite admitting that he had probably had "about eight hours sleep in five days" amid album promo, Soccer Aid and Capital's Summertime Ball, he was a ball of energy throughout.

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The 28-year-old has a rich and soulful tone well beyond his years and his voice echoed around High Lodge at Thetford Forest in spectacular style.

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He took fans on a trip down memory lane with plenty of his hits, including By Your Side and Little Bit of Love. 

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His backing vocalists also shone as they accompanied him on his duets such as Let's Go Home Together, which he recorded with Ella Henderson.

He has become the king of collaborations over the years with his distinctive raspy voice and he also performed Not Over Yet and Lionheart, released with rapper KSI and DJ Joel Corry respectively, which got the party started after sunset.

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He also treated fans to songs from his new album, including Crown Your Love which had the crowd clapping in We Will Rock You fashion.

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But perhaps the biggest highlight of the night came when three members of the audience were invited on stage to sing Remind Me with him.

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Among the trio was talented singer-songwriter Macauley Elvin, who lives in Claydon on the outskirts of Ipswich, and he was there on his birthday.

He wowed the crowd with his pitch-perfect vocals and said on social media that his "wish has come true."

The gig was part of Forestry England’s Forest Live concert series running in Thetford Forest until June 18.