AS the days darken and winter draws near, a cultural group presents an evening of music inspired by tales from times past.

Track Darlington will be hosting HARK! The Sound of Stories at Crown Street library on Friday, November 22.

The evening will feature live performances such as The Shining Levels - music inspired by the award winning novel The Gallows Pole by Ben Myers.

Also being performed on the night is Storm Chorus featuring ballads about murder, enduring love and unbearable heartbreak.

Nel Unlit will feature their concept album which celebrates storytelling followed by ‘Wake for the Dreaming’, based on the graphic novel ‘World’s End’ by Neil Gaiman

There will be readings from local authors where each set will be preceded by extracts which relate to the music audiences are about to hear, read by Bob Fischer, author of Wiffle Lever To Full!, and Tracey Iceton, author of The Celtic Colours Trilogy and multi-award-winning short story writer.

Compered and co-curated by writer and musician Francoise Harvey, there will also be a pop-up bar provided by Saints Row Brewing Co. The event has been supported by Creative Darlington.

Hark! The Sound of stories takes place on Friday 22 November, doors open at 7pm. Tickets cost £7 on the door or £6 plus booking fee when bought in advance online at skiddle.com/whats-on/Darlington/Darlington-Library/Hark/13660024/ and