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Darlington cancer survivor  Brian Alderson's 6th Punk & OI! Festival in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support,  featuring a fantastic line up of Punk, OI! & Ska Bands such as local Punk Rock band Boilermaker and Jonny Robson of Gimp Fist who is performing an acoustic set, to headliners Section 5 traveling from Stoke - On - Trent,  plus many many more showing their support for this great cause. + DJ KingBoy D We will also have hot food for sale…

In the last year of his life, Jon Hiseman formed JCM, a trio with the Colosseum members Clem Clempson, on guitar, and Mark Clarke, on bass. The group made an album, “Heroes,” that contained music written by former collaborators Hiseman had outlived, among them Jack Bruce, Allan Holdsworth, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Graham Bond and Ollie Halsall. Ironically, the album will become a tribute to Hiseman himself. JCM began a tour in April 2018, but cancelled it as the brain tumour advanced.…

Celebrating the launch of her debut album, 'Golden Hour', Jodie Nicholson Music will be playing at The Forum Music Centre on Thursday 26th September (a day before the album's official release). 'Golden Hour' captures songs written over the past 5 years, including 'Oceans', 'The Rain' and her debut single 'In Spring'. Each song will be played like never before with the help of some very special guests, bringing you as close to the album's sound as possible. 'Golden Hour' will…

Piano Man - A tribute to the songs and music of Billy Joel, is a 2 and a half hour celebration of one of Rock n Roll and Pop musics finest musicians. All the hits are here, including My Life, Allentown, Just the way you are, Uptown Girl, We didn't start the fire, Movin' out, An innocent man and many more.

Hosted by David Brittle & Bradley Thompson Open Mic Night at The Forum on the main stage. Turn up, plug in and play at the Forum's monthly Open Mic Night on our main stage. All abilities welcome, no sign up required. Youth Spot: 7.30pm - 8.30pm Regular Spot 8.30pm - Late Due to increased demand we can only accommodate singers who are singing to backing tracks during the Youth Spot and a maximum of 2 songs for singers in the youth…

The nine piece band returns for a 3rd to pay homage to the late.. great ' PRINCE' . Comprising of  amazing musicians who all have one thing in common – they are HUGE fans of the legends music,  This love is clear for all to see and hear when the band take to the stage, not to be missed for any Prince fan.  

Celebrating 40 years of Ska & 2 Tone Featuring: - The Specials guitarist Roddy Radiation & The Skabilly Rebels - Rising Darlington ska stars The Skapones fresh from supporting The Specials on their 40th anniversary tour - Darlington's The Wax Offs bringing their unique punk take on all your favorite punk anthems. - Beyond Madness paying tribute to the Nutty Boys. - DJ support from REVIVAL.

Charity Gig event supporting Family Help Darlington CIO and The Darlington Womens Refuge. Featuring the very popular covers band Fizzy Fish who cover an eclectic mix of all of your favorite Rock, Pop, Punk & Indie hits. The band have been very supportive of many charities and raised substantial funds, and a brilliant band that keep their audience up dancing all night! So come down and support a really good cause and have a fab night along the way !!!