Remembering Lars Vogt
Remembering Lars Vogt On Monday 5 September, we received the sad news that Lars Vogt, our much-loved Music Director from 2015-2020 has died after a battle with cancer. He passed at home and with loved ones. Lars’ commitment, compassion and sheer musical brilliance as Music Director of Royal Northern Sinfonia won him friends and admirers…
BBC RADIO 3 ANNOUNCES AFTER DARK FESTIVAL: A DUSK TILL DAWN LIVE MUSIC EVENT IN THE NORTH EAST
BBC Radio 3 and Sage Gateshead are inviting audiences to spend dusk till dawn immersed in the hypnotic world of alternative music in a major new live music festival featuring some of the biggest names in contemporary and classical music. As part of BBC Radio 3’s continued commitment to connecting listeners to music performed from…
Sage Gateshead welcomes investment in the North East and new era for our charity
As you might have noticed if you’ve been to visit us recently, work has started on the new arena and conference centre on the site between Sage Gateshead and Baltic. Sage Group, a friend to our charity who have supported us from the start, will be the naming partner for this new development, which will…
The People's Requiem
Marking a return to large-scale music making, and in memory of those who have lost their lives during the pandemic, The People’s Requiem featured a massed orchestra and choir, comprised of Royal Northern Sinfonia, Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia, and over 200 musicians from the North East community. Following several months of rehearsals – both…
How audiences see the future of live music in the North East
We’re delighted to share some findings from our conversations with audiences, which have been taking place over the past nine months. With live music on pause throughout the pandemic, we wanted to campaign for its return when safe, and have conversations with people about what that return should involve. First base was finding a way…
Here for live music. Here for making music. Here for you!
We can’t wait to welcome everyone to Sage Gateshead for a new season of live music and making music starting from September. The safety of our audiences, artists and staff is our top priority and we have measures in place to ensure everyone is safe. It’s going to take time for us to get everything…
Royal Northern Sinfonia appoints new Leader, Maria Włoszczowska
Royal Northern Sinfonia is delighted today to announce the violinist Maria Włoszczowska as its next Leader. Her first concert in the role will be the season opening concert on Saturday 18 September at Sage Gateshead. Maria has performed several times previously with RNS including recently stepping for Jennifer Pike at short notice for a performance…
SAGE GATESHEAD APPEALS FOR VOTES TO WIN A SHARE OF VITAL FUNDS
Sage Gateshead is asking people to get behind it and vote to help the charity win a share of Persimmon Homes’ Building Futures £1 million fund, supporting children and young people under the age of 18. The international music centre, which engages with more than 30,000 children and young people every year, has been shortlisted…
SAGE GATESHEAD LAUNCHES THREE YEAR FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
A Future for Live Music in the North East- Crisis, Recovery and Renaissance Today (June 2, 2020) Sage Gateshead launches an ambitious three-year ‘Crisis, Recovery and Renaissance’ fundraising campaign, with the intention of raising £3 million to help it survive and prosper in the face of COVID-19. Abigail Pogson, Managing Director, said: “Our aim is…
APPOINTMENT OF TIMOTHY BURKE AS RNS CHORUS DIRECTOR
Sage Gateshead has announced the appointment of Conductor Timothy Burke as the new Chorus Director, Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia. Timothy Burke takes over from Hugh Brunt and has already started working with the Chorus, preparing rehearsal videos to keep the Chorus singing during the lockdown months, until a time that they can be united…
Abigail's Blog: New Horizons
Last week there was stark data that in cases of Covid-19 per 100,000 population, Gateshead, Sunderland, South Tyneside and Middlesbrough are top of the leader board. As a nation we collectively toyed with the idea that Covid-19 was a great leveller and then came to our senses, as the irrefutable evidence about the profile of…
SAGE GATESHEAD REACHES OUT FOR NEW ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
Ruth Patterson’s debut single ‘Sink or Swim’ marks the launch of her solo career which has come to fruition during her time as Sage Gateshead’s Artist in Residence. The single is due out on the 26th June, the same weekend Ruth should have been performing at Sage Gateshead. The concert has had to be postponed…
Music has helped to rebuild my life.
Music has helped to rebuild Paul Emery’s life. Previously he had been hospitalised with pneumonia and renal failure as a result of his alcohol addiction. After being discharged he found himself homeless and isolated. Paul always had a love of music and, through the help of various charities, he found and joined Sage Gateshead’s Silver…
Sage Gateshead double gold success at North East England Tourism Awards
Sage Gateshead scooped two Golds at the North East England Tourism Awards at a virtual event this week (THURS 23 APRIL). The quality and diversity of the tourism industry were celebrated as the region came together to support the industry in these challenging times. During the online event, judges for each category outlined the strengths…