**All reserved seating is along the balcony ledge and is first come first serve for reserved seating tickets within each section. Padded stools with backs are used. Sections A and K are alongside the ceiling PA system and has a semi-obstructed view. GA ticket holders will be standing directly behind this seating, with no barrier separating reserved and GA. Reserved standing is on an elevated riser behind seating, and view obstruction is possible depending on personal height**
- No smoking of any kind is allowed inside the building, this will result in immediate ejection with no refunds
- A valid form of Federal or State ID is required as proof of age, NO TICKETS
- Fake ID’s will be confiscated and you will be escorted out with NO REFUNDS
- Anyone under 18 years of age must adhere to local curfew laws or be accompanied by someone 18+
- Ear plugs are suggested for all concerts
- No weapons, backpacks, umbrellas, strollers or outside food / beverages
- No crowd surfing
- No In and Outs, all re-entries will need a new ticket purchase
- No Photography or Video
- Hats MUST BE WORN straight forward or straight back
- No Excessively Baggy Clothing
- EVERYONE that enters is required to wear a wristband if designated by security
- No fighting or aggressive behavior will be tolerated
- The Forge has the right to refuse entry to anyone who cannot provide a valid ID, is intoxicated or appears to be under the influence.
- Please be respectful of your surroundings and of others around you at all times.
- The Forge offers ADA accessible seating on the floor level, up front and to the left of the stage. ADA Guests can purchase a GA ticket and request to be escorted to this section at the ticket booth upon arrival.
- There is no minimum age requirement for ALL AGES shows. Please check out the details for the specific show that you’re interested in attending to find out the most accurate age information about the night. Parents please consider each child’s personality, tolerance for crowds, attention span, and ability to handle loud environments. The Forge encourages proper ear-plugs and protection for all patrons, but especially young children. Each attendee requires a ticket, regardless of age.
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By Entering The Forge You Agree To Having Read These Rules And To Abide By Them
Any other questions, please contact [email protected]
Artists
Sonata Arctica
Born in 1996, the band, which included vocalist Tony Kakko, guitarist Jani Liimatainen, drummer Tommy Portimo, keyboardist Mikko Harkin, and bassist Janne Kivilahti, recorded a handful of demos before releasing their first single, "UnOpened," on Spinefarm Records in July of 1999. Sonata Arctica's full-length debut, Ecliptica, was released in 2000 by Spinefarm and Century Media Records. Following a successful tour with Rhapsody and Stratovarius, the group put out a six-song EP, Successor, which featured live tracks, a pair of covers, and other previously unreleased material. Sonata Arctica were rewarded with various awards and honors around this time: Hard N' Heavy magazine voted them Newcomer of the Year, as did Emma, the Finnish Music Awards. Kivilahti quit the band in late 2000 and was replaced by Marko Paasikoski before work began on the band's second full-length album. With producer Ahti Kortelainen behind the boards, Sonata Arctica recorded Silence at Tico-Tico studios in time for a 2001 release.