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About The Forum Cinema
The Forum Cinema is a grassroots music venue in Town Centre, Hexham with a standing capacity of approximately 200. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
The Forum Cinema books Folk, Indie, Jazz, Film, Comedy acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Hexham venue directory.
The Forum Cinema is a restored 1930s cinema on Market Place in Hexham that doubles as a grassroots live venue with a standing capacity of around 200. Alongside its film programme it hosts folk, indie, jazz and comedy acts, live-accompanied screenings for the town's annual Bluegrass and Americana festival, and one-off events such as the Cosmic Frequencies science-and-funk night. A PA system is provided for performers. Located at Market Place, Hexham NE46 3NX.
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Market Place, Town Centre, Hexham, NE46 1XF
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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Hexham venue directory.
The Forum Cinema books Folk, Indie, Jazz, Film, Comedy. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Forum Cinema has a standing capacity of approximately 200, classed as a medium venue. See all Hexham venues for size comparisons.
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Market Place, Town Centre, Hexham, NE46 1XF. See the map below for directions. Browse more Hexham venues nearby.
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