For one weekend in February 2016, Thorn took over Durham. It was three beautiful days of live music, poetry, art and a performance of Jean-Paul Sartre's 'Huis Clos'. 

// 26.02.16 //
TURNING TIDES

An exhibition of art with performances of live music and poetry

// 27.02.16 //
​EQUINOX

Thorn are back to take over the Empty Shop with an evening of music and spoken word

// 28 - 29.02.26 //
HUIS CLOS

Enter Sartrian Hell in Thorn's first dramatic production, 'Huis Clos'

MEET THE ARTISTS

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Photo credit: Max Guy Openshaw
Soham De: Thorn are delighted to announce our headline for the 26th, Soham De. Soham wrote his first song at 10 years old; now 18, Soham plays at a multitude of venues and festival across the UK, and in September 2015 independently released his debut album 'Ghost'.
Lacuna: Our headliner for the 27th is a new band with some familiar faces; Lacuna's atmospheric sound has grown from their own genius influenced by the likes of Robert Glasper, Snarky Puppy and Jamal Hartwell. Laura Paul (of the Invitations) fronts this jazzy lineup; we can't wait to let them blow you away.
Olivia Howcroft: "I have aimed for a sense of serenity in my art, taking the theme of water in the title of the exhibition ‘Turning Tides’ and portraying this in ripples."
Victoria Tann: "I like to paint word-pictures from the dents in the pavement, the smell of hour-old rain and last winter’s leaves dissolving amongst the buds of spring. Flames are exciting and so is water because they blur everything. A black and white filter can make anything look professional. I’m also a dog person."
CV: a four piece synth rock band with an electric, energetic show with plenty of new original tracks
Jelly Cleaver: a singer-songwriter with an eclectic mix of influences including Jeff Buckley, Beyonce and Led Zeppelin, her style ranges from jazzy and soulful to folky and ethereal. 
The Follies: an all-female five-piece with styles range from full on rock to cool and jazzy
Grace Ifere: "My style of art is inspired by modern artists such as Andrew Salgado, Carlos Don Juan and Olga Rykova. I love bold pieces of art with vibrant colours that give off a unique energy and intensity."