Forum to open live gig series with rock trio Doves

September 22nd, 2009

The Forum, the University of Hertfordshire’s newly developed, state of the art £38 million live gig/club venue, is launching its series of live entertainments on 9 October. 

Following on from a sold out performance on our opening weekend by 2009 Britain’s Got Talent winners, Diversity, The Forum is thrilled to announce Manchester rock trio Doves as our opening live act on 9 October.  Fresh from performances at Glastonbury and the Latitude Festival, and about to perform at the BBC Electric Proms, Doves released their fourth album, Kingdom of Rust, in early 2009, at which time it was declared by NME to be “one of the most important albums of 2009.”

Twice nominated for the prestigious Mercury Music Prize, Doves entered the album charts with Kingdom of Rust at Number Two – missing the Number One spot by a mere four copies against Lady Gaga’s debut album.

Marketing and PR Manager for the University of Hertfordshire Students’ Union, Rebecca Hobbs, said “The Forum is ecstatic to welcome Doves to open our series of live gigs and we are anticipating a sell-out performance.”

Other acts performing at the Forum in September/October include:

Hadouken! - 29 September – special live preview night!
Hadouken! is a London-based quintet influenced by acts such as Nine Inch Nails, Prodigy and Pendulum.  Their distinct sound combines a futuristic collision of Japanese techno and computerised FX. 

FORUM LIVE GIG LAUNCH:
Doves – 9 October
Special Live Gig Launch Night! 

The Maccabees – 12 October
Having stormed the summer festival circuit and having just sold out Brixton Academy within days, Radio 1 faves The Maccabees are joining us on 12 October to perform songs from their albums Colour It In and Wall of Arms. 

Funeral for a Friend – 15 October
Quintet Funeral for a Friend visit Hertfordshire as part of their multi-city UK tour in support of the September 2009 release of their new best-of album, Your History Is Mine: 2002-2009

Kid British – 18 October
Manchester four-piece Kid British released their debut single ‘Our House is Dadless’, which earned them the distinction of Single of the Week on both Radio 1 and XFM, in 2009.

Chase and Status – 19 October
Chase & Status are a drum and bass/electronic/dubstep production duo from London consisting of Saul Milton and Will Kennard. They have had three number ones on the UK Dance Chart.

Bonk – featuring N-Dubz – 21 October
MOBO award winners N-Dubz perform at the Forum before they embark on their UK tour.

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Notes to Editor/s

Contact
Rebecca Hobbs
Marketing and PR Manager, University of Hertfordshire Students’ Union
r.hobbs2@herts.ac.uk, +44 (0)1707 285002

About the Forum
The highly anticipated Forum, located at the University of Hertfordshire’s College Lane campus, Hatfield, will offer some of the best live entertainment facilities in the county.  It is a sophisticated venue with restaurants, cafes and bars – all featuring the latest equipment and contemporary interior design. The 8,000 square metre building is a joint venture between the University of Hertfordshire and the UH Students’ Union and aims to provide entertainment and facilities for students and the wider community.  See www.forumhertfordshire.co.uk for further information.

About University of Hertfordshire Students’ Union
Representing a student population of over 24,000, The University of Hertfordshire Students’ Union (UHSU) exists to represent and support all University of Hertfordshire students at all levels by promoting and defending their rights and providing services, activities and an environment responsive to their needs.  UHSU is jointly governed by a team of five democratically elected Sabbatical Officers, an elected Student Council of more than 30 students, and a Trustee Board comprised of the five Sabbaticals, three elected Student Trustees and three Independent Trustees.  Services to students include: an advice and support centre, a student job centre and lettings office, free skills training, retail shops and a series of live music events, club nights and other entertainments.  See www.uhsu.co.uk for further information.

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