General News

Our Capital Investment Plans

We're excited to share our capital investment plans! Head over to our micro site for full details: Link: https://theforumonline.co.uk/future/ We are also hosting a series of drop-in events where you can find out more about our plans and also about how to become a owner of The Forum through our community shares offer, the dates of ... More

The Forum Music Studios in Darlington awarded major capital investment

The Forum Music Studios has been awarded capital investment of £404,000 to extend, renew and repair its music facility situated on Borough Road in Darlington. Founder, Director and CEO Allison Mckay, with support from the board of Directors and the team at The Forum, have been working on the building development plans for some years, ... More

Young Blood: Music Creators, Promoters and Live Gigs

Young people have an important role to play in the creative and cultural development of music. Their evolving tastes contribute to the constant evolution of the music industry pushing artists and labels to explore new sounds and styles. The Forum Music Studios has designed this ground-breaking three-part, interconnected programme ... More

Band Rehearsal Rooms at The Forum

The Forum Music Centre, Darlington has 4 fully equipped band rehearsal rooms to hire in the North East. All the rooms have all the equipment you need for bands to rehearse. We pride ourselves in keeping all our equipment in good working order ready to use straight away. Everything in the room is included in the price so no hidden ... More

What’s On Gig Guide for May 2024

Check out our latest What's On Gig Guide at The Forum for May 2024. For even more events be sure the Check out our All Events Page More

Forum Music School welcomes Dave Neil Crabtree

The Forum Music School is welcoming Dave Neil Crabtree who will be starting as a Guitar and Digital Music Production Tutor. Dave is an established singer-songwriter having played in many bands over the year and has established himself as solo artist releasing his debut album last year. Dave can teach at any leave from complete beginner to ... More

Music Mind Social Hub Resumes Tuesday 30th April

We're delighted to announce that The Music Mind Social Hub will be back on Tuesday 30th April. Music Mind Social Hub has been award grant funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to run for 2 years. Music Mind originally ran for 1 year and when it ended the members continued on the sessions on their own and during one of these ... More

The Forum Music Studios Community Feedback

Hello everyone, The Forum is developing an ambitious investment plan that will enhance and extend our building, products and services.   We would be super grateful if you please could take the time to answer a few short questions.   Thank you for your time and support.   (Links to our Google Forms Survey) More

Christmas Opening Hours

December Friday 22nd - 9.30am - Midnight - Xmas Bogger Night 2 Saturday 23rd - 9.30am - Midnight - Stereosonics Christmas Eve - Closed Christmas Day - Closed Tuesday 26th - Closed Wednesday 27th - Closed Thursday 28th - Closed Friday 29th - 5.30pm - Midnight - Dire Straits Saturday 30th - Closed New Years ... More

WITCH FEVER – The National Lottery’s ‘United By Music Tour’

Join us for The National Lottery's 'United By Music Tour' In association with The Music Venues Trust. We've been selected to host WITCH FEVER! Concocting a potent sonic assault that recalls the foreboding darkness of Black Sabbath, Savages’ monochrome post-punk and the dirty breathlessness of Bleach-era Nirvana, the Manchester ... More