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Welcome to the Forum Basement, our intimate, 50-capacity live music venue in Tunbridge Wells. We showcase a diverse range of talented artists from various genres, from country to punk rock and grunge.
At the Sussex, we have always been dedicated to supporting up-and-coming artists. Our tiny live music venue has had the privilege of hosting renowned acts like Soft Play (previously known as Slaves), Maisie Peters, Yonaka, and The Wytches for their early gigs.
Run in collaboration with the Tunbridge Wells Forum (an independent music venue), the Forum Basement in the Sussex Arms offers a warm and electrifying atmosphere. In addition to hosting gigs, we actively contribute to the live music scene in Tunbridge Wells by participating in events and festivals like Unfest and Local and Live.
Check out our complete gig listing below and book your tickets online today.
Whats On?
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- Admissison: £5
18+Re-live the angst-filled magic of the late 90’s and early ’00’s – Korn, Limp Bizkit, Disturbed, Deftones, Slipknot, System Of A Down, Linkin Park etc
- Admissison: £11
18+HAWXX are a shapeshifting, punk infused alt-metal band.
As a feminist band, we want our music to embody feral sisterhood. To be the thread that binds us together in love and rage, holding women and our queer community at its core. Our shows are the place where this message comes alive, both on stage and within the beautiful community we have built
We write songs about feminist resistance, undoing oppressive beauty standards, violence against women and queer people and the unfolding ecological catastrophe.
- Admissison: £8
18+Giant Walker are a Heavy Progressive Rock band from Newcastle, UK. The Geordie quartet was coincidentally born in the South, bound together by their northern heritage and a shared love for bands such as Karnivool, Soundgarden, Radiohead and Deftones. Their music captures the many lows of loneliness and tips a hat to the music that gets you through hard times.
- Admissison: £10
18+Static Lives, Sheffield’s self-proclaimed ‘dance rock alt band’, is set to unleash their debut single, “Rush” the first vinyl release from new ‘S&M’ record label, an imprint created by Sheffield grassroots live music venue ‘Sidney and Matilda’ Since their formation in January 2024, the band has swiftly captivated the UK, selling out their Sheffield show in just a week and leaving London eagerly anticipating their arrival. The excitement doesn’t end there, as Static Lives has secured a spot at Tramlines Festival, sharing the stage with industry giants like Snow Patrol and Human League. Lori, the band’s charismatic singer, describes “Rush” as the euphoria experienced after a spectacular night out, resonating with the lingering beat of the night’s escapades. Static Lives’ musical fusion draws inspiration from Bloc Party, Paramore, Cassyette, and Death From Above 1979, promising something for every music enthusiast.