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Mix Wave (IVW Special)

Mix Wave is back and ready to celebrate IVW bigger and better than before with 5 incredible acts. Headliners, The Harbours, hit the stage fresh off the back of a […]

£15.00
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31 Jan Saturday

Open Mic Night – On The Main Stage

Open Mic Night at The Forum on the Main Stage, Hosted by Ed Turnbull and Petra Hladíková aka The Lost Chihuahuas Turn up, plug in and play at the Forum’s […]

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04 Feb Wednesday

The Jam’d | SOLD OUT

The Jam’d are the UK’s leading tribute to punk/mod legends The Jam.  Renowned for their high-energy performances,  and authentic sound, they capture the raw power and passion of Paul Weller, […]

£14.00
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06 Feb Friday

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club: Eddy Brimson, Jon Pearson, Mike Carter & host Danny Deegan

Our monthly comedy night from Hilarity Bites Comedy Club with live standup comedians Eddy Brimson, Jon Pearson, Mike Carter and host Danny Deegan. ▪️Eddy Brimson Since turning to comedy in […]

£12.00
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07 Feb Saturday

The Forum Open Jam with Ria Robinson

Welcome to the Forum Open Jam, hosted by Ria Robinson.  With over 12 years of experience playing live in bands, Ria has performed in many different settings: Worked in school […]

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11 Feb Wednesday

An Evening With Ken Scott: Abbey Road to Ziggy Stardust

Turn on any classic rock station and you'll soon hear a song that Ken Scott worked on. As one of the preeminent recording engineers and producers of the 20th century, […]

£10.00
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12 Feb Thursday

RnB Club | Burning Rope

Darlington RnB Club welcome Burning Rope  to The Forum. A new band formed by former Catfish members Paul Long and Adam Pyke, with Alex Voysey on guitar and Mitch Weaving […]

£16.00
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13 Feb Friday

Ska Night – CoLLaBoRaToR-SaLVaTioN Album Launch

CoLLaBoRaToR-SaLVaTioN Album Launch The album is a mixture of Ska and reggae songs, All the lyrics are written by Phil Todhunter aka SLeePiNG RuDe BoY, some of the tunes are […]

£10.00
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14 Feb Saturday

3 Peaks 3 Pots (Documentary Screening)

From the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan to the windswept peaks of Britain’s highest mountains, Darlington's  John Beamson has never shied away from a challenge. Now, in '3 Peaks 3 […]

£10.00
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19 Feb Thursday

Punk Night | Boilermaker | Monkeys Blood | Jonny Robson Acoustic

We have a great  PuNk - Night planned for 20th Feb with our local Street Punks  Boilermaker, performing their brilliant melodic, raw working class anthems. Supporting is  are a North […]

£12.00
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20 Feb Friday

Black Ice | AC/DC

Black Ice is a powerhouse AC/DC tribute band from the North East of England, delivering the raw energy and iconic riffs of both the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson eras. […]

£13.00
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21 Feb Saturday

Wellbeing For The Mind Through Music (Tuesday)

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 […]

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24 Feb Tuesday

AC & The Krew w/ support from The Racketeers

AC & The Krew: AC & THE KREW present a powerful nine piece band sound: For fans of Rock, Blues Rock and  Ballads with tight harmonies. Expect an impressive stage […]

£7.00
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24 Feb Tuesday

Wellbeing For The Mind Through Music (Wednesday)

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 […]

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25 Feb Wednesday

Live and Local feat. The Heralds | Memoria | The Asatines

Live and Local is a monthly gig night showcasing and celebrating North East artists and bands of all ages.  The Heralds: The Heralds are a mod/indie rock band based in […]

£4.00
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26 Feb Thursday

Gasto: Rebecca Downes

Gasto Promotions  in association with Mr John Tate presents Rebecca Downes,  a very talented award-winning English blues rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter from Wolverhampton, known for her powerful voice and […]

£15.00
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27 Feb Friday

The Sensational Alex Harvey Experience

A welcome return to Darlington for The Sensational Alex Harvey Experience. Since forming 10 years ago as a ‘Sensational’ tribute to Scotland’s finest, one-of-a-kind rock sons and his band, the […]

£13.50
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28 Feb Saturday

Open Mic Night – On The Main Stage

Open Mic Night at The Forum on the Main Stage, Hosted by Ed Turnbull and Petra Hladíková aka The Lost Chihuahuas Turn up, plug in and play at the Forum’s […]

Free
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04 Mar Wednesday

Band of Confusion | Genesis

Band Of Confusion are a dynamic Genesis tribute band hailing from the North East, delivering an electrifying live experience that spans the band’s mainly Phil Collins chart-topping era, but with […]

£15.00
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06 Mar Friday

The Forum Open Jam with Ria Robinson

Welcome to the Forum Open Jam, hosted by Ria Robinson.  With over 12 years of experience playing live in bands, Ria has performed in many different settings: Worked in school […]

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11 Mar Wednesday

RnB: Jack Austin Despy Blues Band

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. […]

£15.00
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13 Mar Friday

Creedence Clearwater Revival Revival

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 […]

£12.00
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14 Mar Saturday

Meteora | The Linkin Park Tribute Show

"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 […]

£15.00
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20 Mar Friday

Robyn Errico (EP Launch) w/ support

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 […]

£12.00
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21 Mar Saturday

Wellbeing For The Mind Through Music (Tuesday)

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 […]

Free
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24 Mar Tuesday

Wellbeing For The Mind Through Music (Wednesday)

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 […]

Free
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25 Mar Wednesday

The Bryan Adams Experience

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 […]

£13.00
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27 Mar Friday

Gasto Promotions: The Mighty Smokin’ Spitfires

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 […]

£12.00
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28 Mar Saturday

Millie Manders & The Shut Up: Back to the Futour

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 […]

£17.50
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16 Apr Thursday

Definitely Oasis

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 […]

£17.00
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17 Apr Friday

Smoove & Turrell

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 […]

£22.00
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16 May Saturday

Old Corpse Road | Fateweaver | Chumpwrecker

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 […]

£7.00
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24 Sep Thursday

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