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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 […]
RnB: Gary Cain Band
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 […]
Best of Foo | Tribute to The Foo Fighters
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
T-ROX | A Tribute to Glam Rock
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 | Indie/Alt
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 […]
Live and Local feat. Detonata | Artemis | Slow Filter
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
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 […]
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 […]
RnB: Big Wolf Band
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 […]
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 […]
Gasto Promotions: La Villa Strangiato
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. […]
Ed Blaney’s 1984 | Electro Pop
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 […]
The Alchemy Pink Floyd Show
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, […]
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 […]
RnB: Danny Bryant Band
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 […]
The Smyths: (The Queen is Dead 40)
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, […]
North Riding (Full band + support)
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 | A Tribute to The Police
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 […]
Andrew Johnson (Full band) + Anna Karila & Izzy Neish
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 […]
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 […]
NE Street Band | Bruce Springteen
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
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 & […]
alanis: Jagged Little Pill
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 […]
Gasto Promotions: Rock Femmes Fatales
Rock Femmes Fatales celebrates the brilliance of female rock artists through the ages! The band features powerhouse vocalists and musicians with decades of extensive live and recording experience in club, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Southmartins | SOLD OUT
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 […]
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 […]
The Hanging Stars w/ Sunstack Jones
London’s The Hanging Stars return with their sixth album, Just A Day – a dazzling collection of four-part harmonies, shimmering twelve-string guitars and chiming songs, touching on themes of longing, […]
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 […]