The McKinleys, The Ettes, Strawberry Switchblade, Sophisticated Boom Boom, Sunset Gun… Heard of them?

Ignored by the industry and deprived of the global success afforded to the male-dominated bands of the day, Since Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scotland’s Girl Bands is a celebration of the women and the music of yesteryear, and a rallying cry to the female talent of tomorrow.

A colourful mixtape of unheard demos, lost archive and rare performances that celebrate the Game Changers, Trailblazers, Popstars, Post Punks and Pioneers who never compromised, and subsequently got lost in time.

We are back with our 2nd annual FOSCARS, an evening of community celebration and cinema.

This year we have teamed up with our friends at Stage Fright, Gateway into the Community, Hexham Priory and We Can Enable. Each group has worked hard to produce a short film to share with us on the big screen before a special singalong screening of Matilda the Musical.

The night will end with an awards ceremony where members of the group will be awarded for their creativity with our very special, Forum Oscars.

The event is open to all members of the public, and we encourage smart dress and a celebratory attitude.

(Public booking will open September 20th to allow priority booking to the community groups)

6pm - Doors open / non-alcoholic fizz reception

6:30pm - Community short films

- Short interval -

7:15pm - Matilda the Musical (singalong)

- Awards ceremony -

Please note this screening is relaxed with slightly lower sound volume and raised lighting. This is to make the event accessible to all.