HARK! feat. Barry Hyde
Doors 7.30pm, 3 October 2025
Darlington Library, Crown Street
FREE TO ATTEND - tickets must be booked
HARK! The Sound of Stories is back for Autumn awakening!
Presenting music inspired by poetry and stories, HARK! introduces artists with readings from the words behind the pieces.
This time we bring history to life, exploring the industrial history, and beyond, of the North East, particularly Sunderland and Durham. Both artists played sold-out shows this year for Durham Brass Festival, incorporating brass bands into their music. We are proud to bring them to Darlington.
Held in the beautiful surrounds of Darlington Library, Hark! is a special night that always captivates audiences - and thanks to our funders, this show is free to attend! Book your seat, BYOB, and settle in for an amazing evening.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
BARRY HYDE
Barry Hyde (The Futureheads) will perform songs from his solo album Miners' Ballads. Rooted in history, yet deeply personal, Miners’ Ballads is an unforgettable musical journey through the stories, struggles, and resilience of the North East’s mining communities, weaving classical influences into the raw, storytelling tradition of folk music, and we are very excited to have Barry performing in Darlington.
This set will be introduced by a reading from Just One Man by Jim Moreland and Keith Gregson - a songbook of songs inspired by Moreland's life as a miner, published in 1980.
FAITHFUL JOHANNES
Hyde is support by Faithful Johannes - named 'the unofficial poet laureate of Durham' by BBC radio's Tom Robinson. Alt-rap artist Faithful Johannes will explore Durham's history through a wide range of viewpoints and stories, from the tightrope walker who fell to their death from a rope between Durham Cathedral’s towers in 1237, to the woodworm at the bottom of St Cuthbert's coffin and many more - unheard tales combined with hooks and catchy choruses.
This will be introduced by a reading from Mrs Elsie Crouch, Her Diaries, 1941 - 1942, edited by Bill Crouch
Doors at 7.30pm, show begins 8pm.
FREE TO ATTEND - but seating is limited, so please book a ticket to assure your place!
With thanks to Darlington Libraries, Bishop Line Community Fund and Cross Country Rail.