We look forward to welcoming you to the Forum theatre in Billingham, a warm and intimate venue in the heart of the North East. This page is designed to provide you with all the information you on our promotional asset requirements and show marketing options.
With so many artists coming through our doors each year, we can only achieve the best results for you if shows and promoters works with us to ensure our collective efforts are as impactful as possible.
Advertising within the season brochure is the most effective way to promote your shows. All artwork and copy must be submitted before our deadlines.
Spring/Summer brochure deadline 1st September. Autumn/Winter brochure deadline is 1st April.
Digital Screens displayed within the theatre.
1080 x 1920px (portrait)
1920 x 1080px (banner for desktop) <1mb required for website. 1080 x 1080px (square for mobile) <1mb required for website. We will also use these elements for email (where applicable).
YouTube link - this will be displayed on the website show page and used on social media.
We can only accept A5 portrait leaflets (x300 for one night shows, x1,000 for longer runs). Our delivery address is Forum Theatre, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2LJ
A0 x1 (We can print - £40 per sheet)
A2 x3 (We can print - £20 per sheet)
A3 x4 (We can print - £4 per sheet)
A4 x6 (We can print - £2 per sheet)
Pop up banner x1
For shows longer than one night please add x1 to the above.
www.forumtheatrebillingham.co.uk
Box Office: 01642 552663
If you are mentioning specific ticket prices on any publicity material, the words ‘Booking Fees Apply’ must be included to comply with ASA regulations. This should be in a smaller font than other elements.
Please use the links below to download a suitable version of our logo. Please do not distort or modify our logo in any way.
Once your show goes on general sale, we will announce it on our social media platforms and post further content in the run-up to the show.
We can run paid Facebook and Instagram ads through our Meta account. Please use the contact request form below.
Please note that we do not run competitions on our social media channels.
We can create a solus email for £100 sent to our database of over 40,000 subscribers. Please use the contact request form below. Your show may also feature in a shared email free of charge.
Access a network of large advertising screens strategically positioned in high footfall locations within several busy leisure venues (+2 million visits each year). Please email [email protected] to request more info.
Our venue team will exit leaflet shows of similar genre/audience so you do not need to request this. If you would like to carry out local leaflet distribution we recommend using Famous Flyers Leaflet distribution - [email protected]
Teesside is home to a thriving live music and entertainment scene and our media outlets are keen to share information about upcoming shows, including ticket giveaways and cast interviews. Below you will find some of our industry contacts – please feel free to reach out to them.
BBC Tees David Llewellyn - [email protected]
BBC Tees Donna Haynes - [email protected]
Gazette Live (Reach PLC) - [email protected]
Hartlepool / Stockton & Billingham Life - [email protected] / [email protected]
Northern Echo (Newsquest Media) - [email protected]
ITV - [email protected]
BBC - [email protected]
If you would like additional marketing support for your show please complete the form below. We will send you proofs for sign off and a member of the team will be in contact with any queries.
We want every show to perform as best as it possibly can so if you would like to discuss any ideas that are not listed below, please just let us know and we can arrange a call.
