A popular Teesside karaoke venue is set to unveil a 'significant' expansion.
Black Market, an independent late-night hotspot in Stockton, is launching a new lounge space on Friday, November 28, 2025.
The venue, which has attracted thousands of visitors since opening in December 2023, offers a mix of live music, "real" drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Operated by the team behind Stockton's KU nightclub, The Social Room, and the founders of The Gathering Sounds music festival, the venue's expansion includes booth seating, a small cocktail bar, and a compact stage for intimate events.
The venue's new manager, Shane Headlam, said: "The new room is really exciting.
"It’s given us the opportunity to add some comforts that we just didn’t have the room for previously.
"The goal, they say, i

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