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.

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Music Performed in the Sunday 4th May 2025 Session: 

Star Wars Medley 

Jumpin' at the Woodside

Accentuate the Positive

Polkadots & Moonbeams

Sam's Boogie

City of Stars

At the Sign of the Swinging Cymbals 

Night Train

If My Friends Could See Me Now

Straight No Chaser

Marry the Man Today

Tall Cotton

Gonna Fly Now

Tequila

All That Jazz

Satin Doll

Moon River

Maybe This Time

Cherokee

American Patrol

Don't Rain on My Parade

Tico Tico

Muskrat Love

Sir Duke

JOE MCELDERRY LIVE 2025

Fifteen years in the music industry, five studio albums, thirteen single releases, twelve stage roles, ten tours, one man – Joe McElderry.

Joe’s recent releases include upbeat positivity filled country-pop hit ‘Baby Had Your Fun’, ‘I Am An Army’ and high energy pop anthem ‘LOVE!’. Joe hit the streaming platforms by storm in 2024, when he released his debut podcast ‘That’s Ridiculous’ with the iconic Grandma Hilda, of which they are hosting a second live episode in October this year!

2025 is Joe’s busiest year yet! He is treading the boards once again, playing ‘Pharaoh’ in Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’ nationwide tour. On 10th May he his debuting his production ‘Something in the Water’, a live celebration of North East talent, with house band ‘Groovetrain’, raising funds for the Theatre Royal Trust. Joe is taking his signature style back on the road this Autumn, including 4 dates in his hometown South Shields, with his ‘Live 2025’ tour, intertwining operatic classics and modern-day masterpieces. Joe is back by popular demand 1st December at City Hall Newcastle, for the third annual ‘Festive Party’. Ending 2025 in panto land, Joe is starring as ‘The Spirit of the Ring’ in Newcastle Theatre Royal’s Aladdin.

Joe is taking his signature style back on the road this Autumn with his ‘Live 2025’ tour, intertwining operatic nuances and modern-day masterpieces. Dive into a live musical experience exploring an eclectic mix of self-penned high energy hits and timeless classics.

TAYLOR FEVER

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 music from the British Isles 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.

BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA - THE LIVE P!NK TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE

International award-winning P!nk impersonator,

Stacy Green, is joined live on stage, with the phenomenal

Vertigo Band, to recreate the excitement and majesty that makes P!nk the modern legend and inspiration she has come to be known as.

Experience the energy and fun as P!nk’s biggest hits are replicated with a full dedicated light show, authentic replica costumes, props and motion backdrops and a full production to ‘Get The Party Started’

Sing and dance as all the hits are covered from Just Like A Pill and So What through to the most recent hits such as What About Us? and Beautiful Trauma.

If you are a P!nk fan then you will not want to miss this show!

NMVC CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2025

Northallerton Male Voice Choir will be holding their very popular Christmas Concerts on Saturday 13th December at 3pm matinee and 7:30pm evening. They will be singing a varied selection of Christmas themed songs, there will be something for everyone.

Their guests once again will be the Easington Colliery Band

BITTER SWEET: SABRINA AND OLIVIA

From the creators of the smash-hit Theatre & Arena show Taylor Fever comes BITTER SWEET, the incredible tribute concert to pop mega-stars Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo!

Carpenters and Livvies alike will rejoice in a spectacular show packed with pop smash-hits, heartbreak anthems, and the undeniable thrill of friendly rivalry. Bitter Sweet is set to captivate audiences of all ages with a high-energy concert experience that brings together unforgettable hits like Drivers License and Vampire alongside Carpenter favourites like Espresso and Nonsense.

Don’t miss the dazzling lighting effects that make this the ultimate duel-concert event for pop fans everywhere on January 9th 2026.

Gather your friends and family for an epic evening you’ll never forget!

THE COUNTERFEIT 70s SHOW

Having toured extensively with The Counterfeit Sixties show they now bring you their unique Seventies show from a decade of glam rock through to new wave music, and everything in between. Featuring the music of Slade, Sweet, T.Rex, The Bay City Rollers and many, many more, they will take you through a rollercoaster ride of the biggest 70’s hits.

The four piece band have toured worldwide in their individual rights, and have worked with some of the biggest names of that decade. Coupled with a stunning light show, costumes from the period and video footage of the bands and events from that era, makes this one show you don’t want to miss.

So whether you want to sit back and take a trip down memory lane, or get your glad rags on and boogie on down, this uplifting show will take you on a nostalgic trip back to the 70's!! www.counterfeit70s .com

NEARLY ELTON

Nearly Elton - The Ultimate Tribute Show to Elton John

Experience the ultimate Elton John tribute Concert . Nearly Elton is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest showmen of our time. Starring Lee Brady as Elton and an outstanding full live band.

This phenomenal production is an exciting, heartfelt concert that has been described as “a powerhouse performance that delivers on every level…”

Taking audiences on a magical ride through five decades of hits that include: Rocketman, Your Song, I'm Still Standing, Candle In The Wind, Sacrifice, I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues and many more…

For More Information:

www.nearlyelton.co.uk

www.facebook.com/nearlyelton

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

ONE VOICE - BARRY MANILOW TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE

ONE VOICE

Prepare to be mesmerized celebrating the music that ‘Made the whole world sing’.

Experience this spectacular live tribute to music legend Barry Manilow - A live concert, featuring a full band, dazzling showgirls, and an electrifying celebration of Manilow’s iconic music and career. Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening as you journey through a collection of timeless hits, including Copacabana, Mandy, I Write the Songs, Can't Smile Without You, I Made It Through the Rain, Could It Be Magic, and many more.

Join us for a night of nostalgia, passion, and pure musical brilliance as we pay tribute to one of the greatest entertainers of all time. This is more than just a concert—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience you won’t want to miss!

MATTHEW FORD, ALAN OWENS & THE FORUM BIG BAND

Finally after an 8 year wait, Alan is very pleased to announce that Matt Ford will be back at the Forum to perform with the Forum Big Band in a night of outstanding Swing Era Music.

Matt is the UK’s most experienced and in-demand Swing Era vocalist. A veteran of over 2000 Big Band concerts, with the likes of The Syd Lawrence Orchestra, BBC Big Band, Len Philips Swing Orchestra and John Wilson Orchestra, Matt’s career spans four decades, and shows no sign of slowing down.

Matt has featured in four BBC Proms concerts (2011, 2013, 2016 & 2019), with live broadcasts of these on BBC Two, BBC Four and BBC Radio 3.  Other TV and radio credits include; Friday Night is Music Night (tributes to Irving Berlin, The Gershwins, Alan J Lerner & Gene Kelly), BBC Big Band Special (30th Anniversary Special), SKY Arts 1 & 2 (Cole Porter in Hollywood & 100 Years of Big Bands), BBC Four (The Sound of Song), BBC One (The One Show), ITV (Titchmarsh) and BBC Radio 3 (In Tune).

As a recording artist, 2022 saw Matt release ‘From Abbey Road’, a live Big Band album recorded at the iconic London venue’s Studio 2.  The single release from the album, ‘I Wanna Be Like You’, not only reached #1 in the iTunes Jazz Chart, but placed in the Official UK Singles Chart Top 40.

In 2024 Matt launched his new, intimate, Cole Porter Songbook show, (performing in theatres and Arts Centres throughout the UK), appeared once again with the Halle and RTE CO (Movies & Musicals), revisited the US (Broadway Sings! with the OPAS Symphony Orchestra) and became a regular performer at Annabel’s in Mayfair.  

THE UPBEAT BEATLES

This is a quote from the back of the Beatles 4th album  “When, in a generation or so, a radio-active, cigar-smoking child, picnicking on Saturn, asks you what the Beatle affair was all about – ‘Did you actually know them?’ – don’t try to explain all about the long hair and the screams! Just play their music.”

With sheer joy and energy Upbeat Beatles will take you on a journey through the earth-shattering sounds of the FAB 4!

Throw away all your inhibitions!

No band does it better than the Upbeat Beatles.

FLEETING RUMOURS

Fleeting Rumours are the North’s premier Tribute band to Fleetwood Mac. Getting that special blend of vocals, guitars, keyboards and drums to an exceptional level of authenticity.

Every member of the six piece band are seasoned musicians and singers renowned in their own field.

Fleeting Rumours cover all decades of Fleetwood Mac’s back catalogue. Including the early years with Peter Green performing songs like “Black Magic woman” and “Oh Well”.

The performance is based around the songs from the album Rumours but the band also play hits from Stevie Nicks solo career, before moving on to songs like “Sweet Little Lies” and “Everywhere" from Tango in the night.

Fleetwood Mac are one of the biggest bands in the world and the Rumours album selling over 100 Million copies worldwide. Fleeting Rumours focus on bringing the history of the hits to the performance and show “Big Love” and authenticity to Fleetwood Mac.

THE DOLLY SHOW

As seen on BBC ONE, ITV This Morning, The Last Leg, Lorraine, Channel 5, Sky, ITV London; featured in The Times, The Daily Mail and the Metro, and voted the U.K’s BEST Dolly Parton Impersonator, West End star - Kelly O’Brien is country legend Dolly Parton. Endorsed by The Parton family,

Australian-born Kelly is a world-class entertainer with stunning vocal and flawless comic timing. She brilliantly captures the voice, verve and voluptuousness of the little lady from Tennessee.

From the 22-inch waist to the 32G bust, she captivates audiences around the world with Dolly's famous mountain soprano. It’s like Dolly is right there in the room with you.

Accompanied by some of the UK’s finest musicians, Kelly and her band play songs like 9 to 5, Jolene, Islands in the Stream, I Will Always Love You and many more. . .

Regarded as the BEST Dolly impersonator in the world. You don’t want to miss this show!

“Looks, sounds and speaks like Dolly….treat yourself to this seriously fun night out.”

Time Out

“I thought it was Dolly”

Jonathan Ross, The Last Leg

“She looks just like her”

Alan Carr

“UK’s number one Dolly Parton tribute”

Daily Mirror

“One of the world’s best tributes”

 BBC ONE

HEAVEN CAN WAIT - MEATLOAF TRIBUTE SHOW

Heaven Can Wait

A Tribute to the Music of Meat Loaf

Carlton Entertainment brings you their brand-new production featuring Meat Loaf’s greatest hits.

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 UK’s most highly-skilled and reputable rock musicians and female rock vocalists. . . this spellbinding concert will take you on a rollercoaster ride of Meat Loaf’s 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.

Facebook: facebook.com/heavencanwaittribute

Instagram: Instagram.com/heavencanwaittribute

Website: CarltonEntertainment.co.uk/HeavenCanWait

CELINE - MY HEART WILL GO ON

Step into the world of Celine Dion like never before with My Heart Will Go On, a breathtaking concert experience that brings the legendary singer’s iconic hits to life. This electrifying production has been wowing audiences across Europe for four years, earning critical acclaim and rave reviews for its powerhouse performances and unforgettable musical journey.

Featuring a sensational live band, My Heart Will Go On takes concertgoers on a thrilling ride through four decades of Celine Dion’s greatest songs. From timeless classics like The Power of Love and It's All Coming Back to Me Now to the soulful All By Myself and the unforgettable ballad My Heart Will Go On, each performance captures the magic and heart of Celine’s unparalleled career.

A must-see for fans and music lovers alike, this celebration of Celine Dion's music promises to leave you inspired, moved, and filled with the energy of her extraordinary legacy. Don’t miss your chance to experience the music that has touched hearts around the world.