Events

LTH Listening Panel / Lyric Lab

Sonic Futures is bringing together BBC Introducing, Spark Sunderland and CVFM for an informal listening panel exploring how emerging artists can engage with local radio and BBC Introducing. Led by Shakk from BBC Introducing in the North East, the panel will feature Jenny Dean from Spark Sunderland’s The New Music Show and Baker Lillivick ... More

Last Train Home Music & Comedy Festival 2026

Tracks Darlington Presents: All aboard for another all-out all dayer. pulling into town on Saturday September 5th. Join us for six stages of amazing independent music & comedy. Taking over The Forum Music Centre, The Hullbaloo Theatre and even Darlington Hippodrome’s beautiful auditorium, we’re bringing over 40 of the finest in ... More

SONIC FUTURES: PRS Foundation Drop-In

PRS Foundation Funding Advice Session Wednesday 15th April | 6:30–8:30pm The Forum, Darlington Hosted by: SONIC FUTURES Join us for an informal evening with PRS Foundation, led by John Hendrickse and Lloyd Francis, to explore funding opportunities available through the PPL Momentum Music Fund and PPL Momentum Accelerator Tees ... More

Millie Manders & The Shut Up: Back to the Futour

We excited to welcome back MILLIE MANDERS & THE SHUTUP who will be joining us as part of their 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 BBC Introducing and Radio X, ... More

Sonic Futures: Into The Industry

Friday 13th June A day of music industry talks and networking - whether you're just starting out or are already making waves in the industry, make sure to come along. 11.00 - 11.50 | The Forum Unsigned Music/Engaging With Radio Discover how emerging artists can capture the attention of radio stations and audiences alike. This ... More

Independent Venue Week

This week is Independent Venue Week - a 7-day celebration of independent music & arts venues and the people that own, run and work in them Tuesday 28th January As part of the week, we have teamed up with Tracks for a night of live music from local artists. Dossers - a raw, unapologetic force in the grungy punk ... More

What’s On Gig Guide for January 2023

A Happy New Year from all of us at The Forum Check out our latest What's On Gig Guide at The Forum for January 2023. For even more events be sure the Check out our All Events Page More

Help For Zoey: The Skapones Fundraiser

Zoey Williams, the daughter of Darlington band The Skapones front man Paul Willo found out four weeks ago, in August 2022, that his daughter Zoey, aged 31 was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cervical Cancer and their lives were turned upside down. Tests went on to show that it was not only inoperable, her condition was terminal. Things have ... More

Noisy Daughters: Live Sound Workshop for Women

Tracks Darlington Presents: Noisy Daughters: Live Sound Workshop for Women, girls and people of minority genders. Date: Saturday 24th September Time: 1pm - 3pm We've linked up with the brilliant Yorkshire Sound Women network to bring practitioner Jo Kennedy to Darlington to deliver the workshop. Jo works as a freelance artist ... More

BBC Introducing x IVW presents | Luke Royalty, ZELA, Sarah Johnsone | Sat 14th May 2022

BBC Introducing & IVW presents… Luke Royalty Influenced by the likes of Mike Skinner, Mac Miller and Frank Ocean, Luke got drawn into the culture of turning his words to music. Luke’s first single ‘I Could Get Used To This’ was supported by Jack Saunders on Radio 1, his second single ‘I Do’ was made BBC Introducing track ... More