SUNDAY JAZZ
Come along and enjoy the fabulous sounds of the Big Band Era performed, in an open session, by Alan Owens and The Forum Big Band. It's just £4 to get in and the bar is open.-
Music Performed at the Forum Big Band Session Sunday 3rd April 2022 Ukraine Fundraiser:
‘It Don’t Mean a Thing’ the Mike Lewis arrangement of the Duke Ellington classic with solos from Steve Clifford on Tenor Sax and Andrea Rhodes on Piano.
‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ the Fats Waller hit arranged by Bob Lowden with solo from Nathan Campling on Baritone Sax.
‘Get Happy’ our first vocal of the day superbly performed by Henrietta.
‘Georgia on my Mind’ the Hoagy Carmichael classic arranged by Sammy Nestico and featuring our Lead Alto Sax Ralph Alder.
‘Beyond the Sea’ our second vocal featured John Haigh singing the Bobby Darin classic.
‘Sing, Sing, Sing’ the Louis Prima hit arranged by Mike Lewis featuring our Drummer Paul Walker.
‘Come Together’ the John Lennon/Tom Jones hit fantastically performed by vocalist Laura Walker.
‘Hot Toddy’ Dave Tanner’s arrangement of the Ted Heath hit with solos from Nathan Campling on Baritone Sax and James McPherson on Trumpet.
‘That’s Life’ the Frank Sinatra classic superbly performed by vocalist John Haigh.
‘Everytime We Say Goodbye’ the Cole Porter classic effortlessly performed by Henrietta.
‘Satin Doll’ Sammy Nestico’s arrangement of the Billy Strayhorn/Duke Ellington classic with solos from Andrea Rhodes on Piano, Kevin Eland on Flugal Horn and Steve Clifford on Tenor Sax.
And many more!
THE ABSOLUTE ELVIS SHOW
World renowned Johnny Lee Memphis, the JLM band, the Memphis Belles, come together to produce this explosive and dynamic interpretation of Elvis live in concert. The Absolute Elvis Show.
Elvis was Johnny’s very first inspiration. As a small boy Johnny would passionately watch all of Elvis’s movies and listen to his songs. Through the motivation and love of Elvis his aunt Helen started Johnny Singing along and dancing the moves. All for family entertainment at the tender age of only 3. Johnny’s home grown musical talent has since taken him far and wide.
Paying homage to the king since 2004, he is absolutely one of the best Elvis Tribute Artists in the business. His craft has led him to work in countries such as Canada, USA, China, Australia, Spain, Norway, Sweden, Italy, Germany, and of course the Mecca for all Elvis Tribute Artists as he has performed directly across from Graceland in Memphis Tennessee USA.
His career has also led him to meet and work with people who knew Elvis personally. To quote two of Johnny’s favorite critiques about his performance.
“Johnny is doing Elvis proud, when you meet him it’s like you’ve met your new best friend just like it was with Elvis” Charles Stones (elvis tour manager)
“Boy, you sure brought back a lot of great memories for me with what you just done on that stage”
Sam Thompson (Elvis’ bodyguard & close friend)
Johnny has received many awards and accolades for his very accurate and sincere performances. In 2019 he was inducted into the ‘International Elvis Presley Tribute Artist hall of fame’ (a very prestigious award indeed). Prior to this Johnny took first place at the 2015 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Preliminaries in Penticton BC Canada. This Qualification saw Johnny go on to become the only Scotsman to have made the top ten final at the Ultimate Elvis Contest in Memphis. All this on the same stage Elvis performed on all those years ago. Before that in 2014 Johnny won the European Elvis Presley Tribute Artist championships in Birmingham England.
He says that although he has had great success in contests and events all around the world, his greatest honour as an Elvis Tribute Artist, was when he was invited to perform as part of the queens jubilee celebrations held in front of thousands of people on George Square Glasgow Scotland. This event was held in in the summer of 2012. The only Elvis Tribute Artist ever to do this with a live 10 piece band.
OUR WAY- AN EVENING OF SWING
The incredible Crash Bang Wallop singers return this year accompanied by the Forum Stage Band under the direction of Alan Owens with a Swing Themed Concert featuring the music made famous by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Michael Bublé, Ella Fitzgerald, Bobby Darin and many more, bringing to life an era of entertainment that was unmistakable in both style and energy.
Run time to be confirmed
TAYLOR FEVER: Eras Experience Tour
PINK FLOYDIAN
Pink Floydian return for 2024 with a new show.
Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey as Pink Floydian, the premier Pink Floyd tribute band, prepares to captivate audiences with their mesmerizing live performance.
Known for their uncanny ability to recreate the iconic sound and spirit of Pink Floyd, this band promises an immersive experience that will transport fans back to the golden era of progressive rock.
THANK ABBA FOR THE MUSIC
JOE MCELDERRY - THE CLASSIC COLLECTION LIVE IN CONCERT 2024
Coming to you in 2024. Joe McElderry brings a unique classic show, taking the audience through the beautiful classic crossover repertoire of his Popstar to Opera journey, from dipping his toes in the operatic pool to winning the show.
‘The Classic Collection’ show will also include many timeless songs from musical theatre, allowing you to sit back, relax and enjoy.
WOMEN IN ROCK - A celebration of the greatest female anthems
You think you know rock?! GIRL now you do…Because The Night Belongs To Us!! Join us for a night of unforgettable and outrageous female rock on the 8th November!
The critically acclaimed Women in Rock UK tour is coming to The Forum Northallerton for one night only, and this is a concert you don’t wanna miss!
Celebrating the sensationally strong female leaders of rock, including Blondie, Suzi Q, Janis Joplin, Heart, Joan Jett, Pink, Kiki Dee, Bonnie Tyler, Cher and so many more! Hell yeah if we Could Turn Back Time we’d go see them all in one night too - you go girls. ;)
With a cast of world-class musicians and vocalists that deliver a blistering 2-hour performance, you’ll be singing, dancing and rocking out from the off with hit after hit. Don’t worry boys, there’s something here for everyone, it’s a bring-the-whole-family affair!
A show unlike any other with electric costume changes, soaring vocals, impressive harmonies and audience interaction, you will not be disappointed. Join us for iconic songs such as Piece Of My Heart, Black Velvet, You Oughta Know & Left Outside Alone as we show you just what these women are made of. You’ll be left in awe of the vocal ability of the Women in Rock cast and feeling like you can take on the world!
The reviews speak for themselves… So grab your mic, let your hair down and get your tickets for the best night out ever!
CELINE - MY HEART WILL GO ON
After a sold out tour across the UK and Europe in 2023, Celine- My Heart Will Go On is back for 2024 bigger and better than ever!!! The concert is a stunning celebration of the music and one of one of the greatest singers of our time. Starring Alexandra Darby as seen on ITV -This Morning and an outstanding live band, the audience are taken on a magical ride through four decades of hits that include: The Power Of Love, It's All Coming Back To Me Now, I'm Alive, All By Myself, Because You Loved Me, My Heart Will Go On and many more…
Join us for an unmissable evening as we pay homage to the Queen of power ballads then dance the night away in this glorious concert taking Europe by storm!!
Experience the next best thing to the real artist.
FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE
For our annual Festival of Remembrance this year, Musical Director Alan Owens has once again brought together our Festival Concert Band and Crash Bang Wallop Youth Theatre Singers to bring us hits from Stage & Screen including music by Andrew Lloyd-Webber, John Barry, Glenn Miller and many more, plus tributes to all the Nations Armed Forces Past & Present and the customary Act of Remembrance dedications.
This years supported Charities are once again the Lance Corporal Ben Hyde Memorial Trust and the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
MADE IN TENNESSEE
Country fans are given a taste of Nashville with Soul Street Productions’ sell-out show Made in Tennessee - A Night of Country Music.
With a band made up of some of UK’s finest country musicians, Made in Tennessee takes you through the decades of the nation's fastest growing music genre, from Country’s origin in the Southern States of America to modern day Country heard around the world.
Featuring classics from Johnny, June, Dolly and Hank, legends like Garth Brooks and Carrie Underwood and modern country superstars such as Kacey Musgraves and Chris Stapleton.
Book your tickets now to experience the best show east of Tennessee!
Facebook: @madeintennessee
Instagram: @madeintennesseeshow
Website: https://www.soulstreetproductions.com/made-in-tennessee
THE UPBEAT BEATLES
The Upbeat Beatles are second to none - powerhouse vocals, precision harmonies and tight musicianship.
The guys have an easy, happy rapport with any crowd, giving them a reputation to be envied as the best in the business.
There isn’t a band to touch them - 8 bars of “Twist and Shout” and you will know why! No other band can perform this song like The Upbeat Beatles!
The show takes you through the Fab Four’s long and winding road from the early Cavern days through Beatlemania, America, Sergeant Pepper to Abbey Road, with narrative and full multi-media presentation.
If you love The Beatles you’ll love this show, and if you don’t love The Beatles you’ll love this show!
NMVC CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2024
The Choir will once again be joined by the ever-popular Easington Colliery band. Together they will get everybody's Christmas off to a great start with both traditional and modern music.
TWIST AND SHOUT
An all-star cast from the West End deliver a musical powerhouse of a show that starts with the explosion of Brit Pop in 1962 through to the era of Flower Power and Free Love of the late Sixties.
Music lovers are invited to return to a time when skirts got shorter and hair got longer as an incredible cast revive the hits of The Beatles, Herman’s Hermits, Gerry and the Pacemakers, The Rolling Stones, Cilla Black, Manfred Mann, Dusty Springfield, Lulu, Sandy Shaw and many more.
Superb performances and beautiful, bespoke costumes return us to the sights and sounds of the Swinging Sixties. The non-stop, 40-song music feast includes She Loves You, Glad All Over, You’re My World, Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Something Tells Me I’m Into Something Good, Shout, Ferry Cross The Mersey and so many more.
It’s said that “If you remember the Sixties you really weren’t there”. Twist and Shout affords the opportunity to discover just what you missed!
BOOTLEG EAGLES
The music of the Eagles is etched into our culture. It defines the music of the 1970s. The Bootleg Eagles take their audience on a powerful journey through the band's career, from their country-rock roots to global chart-toppers.
An evening with THE BOOTLEG EAGLES is jam-packed with all of the unforgettable hits and best-loved album tracks audiences love, all performed with the amazing musicianship and stellar harmonies that they deserve. Reproduced with unwavering respect by a quintet of talented professionals, all live, every harmony, every guitar lick and every hook without a safety net.
The five musicians at the heart of THE BOOTLEG EAGLES have previously worked with stars including Mark Knopfler, Ruby Turner, Trevor Horn, Jimmy Nail, Prefab Sprout, Si King (Hairy Bikers), members of Squeeze, Dexy’s Midnight Runners, The Average White Band, and The Crazy World of Arthur Brown!
That's decades of experience, translating into performances packed with energy, sensitivity, soul and breath-taking accuracy, giving audiences a memorable and authentic Eagles experience.
www.bootlegeagles.co.uk
AMERICAN FOUR TOPS
Direct from the USA, Soul Satisfaction’s AMERICAN FOUR TOPS show has been travelling internationally bringing all the sweet soul music and the Motown magic to their audiences.
With powerful vocals, splendid harmonies and the high stepping dance routines, you will be taken on a journey through all the hits of the Four Tops, Reach Out, Baby I Need Your Loving, Walk Away Renee, Same Old Song, Loco in Acalpulco, Standing In the Shadow, Bernadette along with other classic hits from the golden era!
STRONG ENOUGH
STRONG ENOUGH-ULTIMATE TRIBUTE CONCERT TO CHER
Get ready for an unforgettable evening, celebrating the global superstar and great female icon that is Cher.
Featuring all of the classic hits including Turn Back Time, I Found Someone, Believe, Strong Enough, Gypsies Tramps and thieves, her modern Abba remixes and many more.
This is one show-stopping dazzling extravaganza you do not want to miss! This show will take you on a musical journey from the Dark Lady days, to the rocking 80’s perm days and the celebration disco hits as we TURN BACK TIME and celebrate the queen of pop and rock.
‘Strong enough’ features 25 smash hits, six decades of stardom and enough costume changes to cause a sequins shortage… With full live band and dancers, come along and experience the passion, the flair and the glitter!
For more information on STRONG ENOUGH, check out the following website / social media links:
Website - http:www.strongenough.co.uk
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/strongenoughuk
Twitter - https://twitter.com/strongenoughuk
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongenoughuk/
THE HISTORY OF ROCK
THE HISTORY OF ROCK is back and bigger than ever!
Join us as we celebrate a rock line-up like no other headlined by one of the greatest bands of all time!
As always we'll be taking audiences on a thrilling ride through the history of rock – but this time, we're turning the spotlight on Led Zeppelin, as they headline the ultimate rock concert line-up the world has ever seen.
A must see for any fan of ROCK! Experience this iconic music brought back to life by an exceptional band consisting of some of the finest musicians and performers from around the world.
So join us and experience a rock show like no other with THE HISTORY OF ROCK!
Facebook: @TheHistoryOfRockShow
Instagram: @TheHistoryOfRockShow
Website: https://www.soulstreetproductions.com/the-history-of-rock
HEAVEN CAN WAIT - MEATLOAF TRIBUTE SHOW
Carlton Entertainment brings you their brand-new production featuring Meat Loaf’s greatest hits – Heaven Can Wait.
Following a SOLD OUT tour of Spain in 2024, This showstopping concert launches across Europe in 2025.
Featuring the incredible vocals of Lee Brady and an awesome band made up of the UKs most highly skilled and reputable rock musicians and female rock vocalists … this spellbinding concert will take you on a rollercoaster ride of Meatloafs greatest hits of all time including – Anything For Love – Bat Out Of Hell – Paradise By The Dashboard Light – Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth – Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad – Dead Ringer For Love and many, many more.