The Toolbox

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The Toolbox An Alternative Music Night We try to mix new and old, forgotten and untried. This is the chance to gather and listen to some good sounds with good people.

The Toolbox began as an idea, an idea to get back playing fresh music across the board, any genre, any style, any artist and in any order. The Toolbox team from the days of The Bostonian and then The Bay Horse (with one stop at Christians along the way.....what a night that was!) are back. Same name, same two blokes playing the records, same philosophy - New records and old records, just in a new venue, The Kings Head. Alternative, dance, indie, soul, funk, reggae, hip hop, blues, punk, the weird and the wonderful. Follow a little Toolbox history via facebook in the lead up to the night as we post some of our favourite toolbox music. Feel free to post your own favourites too, new or old. See you at the bar!

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17/10/2026

TODAY

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🔥Northern Soul Night returns to the Stute TOMORROW! 🕺💃🎵

The wait is FINALLY over! After a whole year away, we are bringing the floorfillers, the stompers, and the unbeatable vibes back tomorrow evening!

Bishop Auckland DJs Peter McCormick & Stephen Wales are lining up the anthems, and the dancefloor is calling your name! 🔊✨

🚨 TOP TIP: ARRIVE EARLY 🚨
Doors open at 7:00 PM and we're expecting a strong turnout—get down early, get your drinks in, and catch every single beat from the very first drop!

📍 Shildon Railway Institute - 78 Redworth Rd, DL4 2JJ)
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 11:15 PM
🎟️ Entry: £4 cash on the door
🍺 Bar: Draught from £2.60

Dust off those dancing shoes, stretch out those legs, and let's make this homecoming one to remember! 👠✨

Who’s coming with you? Tag your tribe below and let’s get the floor packed early! 👇

Another date for your musical diary. Blokes from Bishop playing across the soul spectrum for a free entry day event.
20/09/2026

Another date for your musical diary. Blokes from Bishop playing across the soul spectrum for a free entry day event.

Toolbox returns 3 weeks today The Smokey music people!SATURDAY MAY 30th at 6pm till lateToolbox is the only DJ night in...
09/05/2026

Toolbox returns 3 weeks today The Smokey music people!

SATURDAY MAY 30th at 6pm till late

Toolbox is the only DJ night in Bishop Auckland that plays Alternative music.

Expect to hear bands and artists like……
Geese, AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, Wolf Alice, IDLES, The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, Young Fathers, The Specials, The Chemical Brothers, Aretha Franklin, Wet Leg, Fontaines D.C., Shame, Jurassic 5, Beastie Boys, Candi Staton, Yard Act, Royal Blood, The Vaccines, Florence + The Machine, Jon Hopkins, The Stone Roses, Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder, The Prodigy, Queens of the Stone Age, De La Soul, The Black Keys, The White Stripes, Allah-Las, Loyle Carner, Run The Jewels, Sleaford Mods, Nadine Shah, Sonic Youth, Little Simz, Primal Scream,PJ Harvey, Khruangbin, She drew the gun, The Coral, T***s and the Maytals, The Clash, Underworld, Talking Heads, Booker T & M.G’s, Grace Jones, Jungle, Foals, Foo Fighters…….And the beat goes on ✌🏻✌🏾

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The Smokey, 27 Chester Street
Bishop Auckland
DL147LP

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