A goth rock event has managed to find a home in Ulverston's Coronation Hall following the discovery of asbestos at its intended venue. 

Several shows scheduled to take place at The Forum theatre in Barrow have been moved to alternative locations after the substance was found in the theatre space.

The venue will now closed for up to six months to allow its safe removal. 

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South Lakes Rock School delivers lessons in guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and vocals.

Both students and tutors were set to perform goth band The Cure's seminal album Disintegration later in the year.

The event has now been successfully relocated.

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Speaking on The Forum Theatre's Facebook page yesterday (September 12), a spokesperson said: "Good news for Goth rock fans! We have been able to move the South Lakes Rock School performance of The Cure's classic Disintegration album up the road to the Coro in Ulverston on Sunday 27 October at 4pm and 7pm."

The event will now take place on Sunday, October 27 from 7.30pm.