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JACK-AUSTIN DESPY is a rising star in the UK blues-rock scene. With electrifying guitar work, soulful vocals, and raw energy, he has been hailed as the future of modern blues. […]

Experience the timeless magic of CCR as talented musicians 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 return to The Forum to honor the iconic band's greatest hits. From '𝗕𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴' 𝘁𝗼 '𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 […]

"𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗮: 𝗔 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸" are back ! ...Paying a heartfelt homage to the iconic rock band that has left an indelible mark on the music industry. Taking their […]

For fans of Kate Bush and Tori Amos, Darlington-based Robyn Errico follows in the footsteps of artists who have pushed the boundaries of pop, blending cinematic and progressive elements with […]

Wellbeing for the mind through music with Hayley McKay Join us for our free monthly sessions. Open to people of all ages and musical abilities, Music Mind is a new […]

Wellbeing for the mind through music with Hayley McKay Join us for our free monthly sessions. Open to people of all ages and musical abilities, Music Mind is a new […]

Film screening and discussion, part of the Reimagining Regional Policy Through Creative Engagement exhibition Find Out More The Land Remembers (2025) Directed by Azadeh Fatehrad Produced by Northern Heartlands In the […]

Live and Local is a monthly gig night showcasing and celebrating North East artists and bands of all ages.  Corduroy Boy: Corduroy Boy are a female-fronted DIY 5-piece, taking inspiration […]

The Bryan Adams Experience delivers a high‑energy, authentic tribute to one of rock’s most iconic performers. Recognised as Europe’s number one Bryan Adams tribute act, the band has been performing […]

Like their Legendary forerunners The Eastside Torpedoes, the “Mighty” Smokin’ Spitfires deliver good-time, hard driving Soul and R’n’B Music. Whether it’s their Soul set of Sax/Atlantic covers with just a […]

Our monthly comedy night from Hilarity Bites Comedy Club with live standup comedians David Hadingham, Mike Milligan, and host Lee Kyle ▪️ David Hadingham Like a mad Phil Daniels, Dave […]

Gary Cain is a Canadian-born, UK-based guitarist, singer, and songwriter with one foot planted firmly in the blues, and the other foot planted in seemingly everything else. He’s been called […]

The UK's fastest rising Foo Fighters tribute lands at The Forum in Darlington to bring you an incredible evening of massive Foos hits! Expect explosive guitars and powerhouse vocals with […]

Cross-genre punk rock is increasingly hard to ignore. With main stage appearances at notable festivals such as Slam Dunk, Beautiful Days and Rebellion, and extensive support from the likes of […]

Definitely Oasis deliver the swagger, sound, and attitude of Manchester’s finest with uncanny precision. From soaring anthems to raw, gritty classics, they recreate the full Oasis experience with stadium‑level energy […]

Gasto Promotions Presents: T-Rox are a superb authentic live tribute to the Glam Rock Era.  The music was originally predominantly a tribute to Marc Bolan and T.Rex, but gradually they […]

Blackout the Arcade signifies the uprising of a new revelation within the Indie and Alternative music scene in the North-East of England; introducing a fusion of “no-nonsense” reverberant rock with […]

Wellbeing for the mind through music with Hayley McKay Join us for our free monthly sessions. Open to people of all ages and musical abilities, Music Mind is a new […]

Wellbeing for the mind through music with Hayley McKay Join us for our free monthly sessions. Open to people of all ages and musical abilities, Music Mind is a new […]

Live and Local is a monthly gig night showcasing and celebrating North East artists and bands of all ages.  Detonata: Coming together in March 2025 and hailing from Billingham in […]

The Petty Heartbreakers is a celebration of the great Tom Petty, with and without The Heartbreakers and also Mudcrutch. From the first album in 1976 to 2017, covering the big […]

Formed in Birmingham in 2014 by acclaimed guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Jonathan Earp, Big Wolf Band have become one of the UK’s most respected and dynamic blues rock acts. Joined […]

Get ready for a night of pure Welsh Rock as Stereosonics are back to take over The Forum once again! This brilliant band are the UK’s leading tribute to the […]

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club presents  Elaine Robertson: Delulu Elaine is famous. Elaine is the worst person in the world. Elaine saw Bootsy Collins on a child’s bike outside a Dominoes […]

The story of Smoove & Turrell began in the post millennium North East of England with a group of working class lads and a shared passion for soul. Their first […]

La Villa Strangiato is a originally Italian project born as a tribute to Rush, mainly to revive their music from the 70s and 80s, formed by Gabriele Ferrari in 2010. […]

1984 return to the Forum with their electrifying electro pop show featuring massive synthesizer sounds, captivating visuals, and the amazingly versatile voice of Ed Blaney. Ed is joined by Ultimate […]

Gasto Promotions Presents: The Alchemy Pink Floyd Show Pink Floyd are one of the most influential bands on the planet, with popular hits such as Another Brick In The Wall, […]

Danny Bryant has been described by Planet Rock Radio as a "British Blues Legend" and by Blues patriarch Walter Trout as, “One of the best ever”, Danny has spent the […]

For more than two decades, THE SMYTHS have been hailed as the world's most acclaimed live legacy band  to The Smiths. Endorsed by each of The Smiths and their producer Stephen Street, […]

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club presents  Rachel Fairburn & Chris Cantrill: Work In Progress ▪️ Rachel Fairburn As seen on Live at the Apollo (BBC) Now based in London, and star […]

North Riding are a North East England based Americana/folk band, featuring international award winning singer songwriter Hayley McKay and multi instrumentalist/ producer David Neil Crabtree. They are known for blending […]

The Polis are Scotland's No.1 Police tribute act. Performing an energetic and dynamic live set with all the urgency and angst of The Police at their very best. Join them […]

Stockton based music artist Andrew Johnson has put together his first ever full band shows of original solo songs.  Hardly a slacker in the output department he has written, recorded […]

We are delighted to welcome back to The Forum the fantastic NE STREET BAND with their full on Springsteen show! Expect a certain song about The US of A along […]

INXS UK – The INXS Tribute Show are the leading 6-piece British tribute to Australia’s finest musical export. After their first live shows in 2022, the band have thrived & […]

We are happy to welcome back this powerhouse tribute to a woman who became the definitive voice of raw, alternative rock, the amazing, Alanis Morissette. alanis:Jagged Little Pill honour the […]

An evening of extreme North East music: Old Corpse Road: Old Corpse Road have carved their name into the UK black metal scene by producing classic, yet unique British black […]

Now into their 17th year together The Southmartins return to The Forum, one of the first places they played early on, with their unique take on the hits and bits […]