The Forum presents:

Forum Studio Showcase

Modessa + Matisse + Kitchen Lover + Mark Rae: New Town Ghosts + Vox Pop Choir + Paul Turvey

The Forum, Royal Tunbridge Wells

Entry Requirements: 16+ (under 16s accompanied by an adult)
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🕖 Venue opens - 7:30pm : 🕥 Event finishes - 12:00am

🪑 Standing show

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The Forum Recording Studios head honcho, Erik Miles, has worked with many amazing artists at the studio including, Baby Dave (Isaac Holmann), Soft Play, Kate Nash, Lady Bird, Hot Wax and many more.

For this special showcase, Erik has curated a night of emerging bands and artists he has recently collaborated with, including a special acoustic set by Mark Rae, Boss of Grand Central records, one half of Rae & Christian and part time DJ/music maker extraordinaire. For this night, Mark presents New Town Ghosts featuring VoxPop choir

Modessa

Hailing from the south coast of England, headliners Modessa have made a name for themselves as an emerging force within Brighton's grassroots scene. Their sound, powered by heavy riffs, distinct vocals, and punchy drumbeats, is infused with blues-rock grooves, pop-style lyricism, and grunge-esque raw energy.

Matisse

Matisse Moretti is an English/French songwriter whose hook-driven earworms and timeless pop sensibilities paired with his ethereal backing band, have earned him a reputation as a captivating performer in the Brighton Indie scene.

Kitchen Lover

The decade was the 1950s; The Chats & Dead Kennedys were in a thriving monogamous relationship and decided it was the right time to birth a child. Said child would then grow up to start the 50’s punk revolution, carving their sound out of raw garage riffs and poppy hooks. Conceived in the kitchen, they thought it was only right to name their child, Kitchen Lover.

Paul Turvey will be delivering a high-energy acoustic set accompanied by guitarist Paul Feesey.

Line Up

Hailing from the south coast of England, headliners Modessa have made a name for themselves as an emerging force within Brighton's grassroots scene. Their sound, powered by heavy riffs, distinct vocals, and punchy drumbeats, is infused with blues-rock grooves, pop-style lyricism, and grunge-esque raw energy

Matisse Moretti is an English/French songwriter whose hook-driven earworms and timeless pop sensibilities paired with his ethereal backing band, have earned him a reputation as a captivating performer in the Brighton Indie scene.

The decade was the 1950s; The Chats & Dead Kennedys were in a thriving monogamous relationship and decided it was the right time to birth a child. Said child would then grow up to start the 50’s punk revolution, carving their sound out of raw garage riffs and poppy hooks. Conceived in the kitchen, they thought it was only right to name their child, Kitchen Lover

Mark is the man behind Grand Central Records and one of the originators of the Fat City shop in Manchester. Mark is also one half of Rae & Christian. Together they have worked with Jay Z, The Pharcyde, Bobby Womack, Jazzy Jeff, Foster The People, Masta Ace and The Congos among many other broad ranging musical luminaries

Looking to the distant sky, local singer/songwriter Paul Turvey brings pop rock hooks and acoustic vibes. Writing songs about love and loss, as well as haunting lyrics involving punch drunk boxers and airmen caught behind enemy lines.