News for Category: Sage Gateshead News
RUTH PATTERSON VIRTUAL CONCERT AND LIVE Q&A
Sage Gateshead is delighted to announce that Ruth Patterson will hold a virtual concert and live Q&A on Thursday 25 June. The concert, which will be streamed on Facebook and You Tube, marks the launch of her solo career which has come to fruition during her time as Sage Gateshead’s Artist in Residence and her…
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…
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…
Coronavirus support for organisations outside of the National Portfolio and individuals
We know the challenge that Coronavirus poses to the creative community. We know, because we feel it too. Along with fellow arts and culture centres in NewcastleGateshead, we have pledged to share our knowledge and skills with other organisations and individuals to help them access the support available from Arts Council England. We are also…
Sage Gateshead launches one to one advice sessions for emerging artists and musicians
Sage Gateshead is hosting a series of new online one-to-one advice sessions to support emerging artists, musicians and music leaders from April. As part of its ongoing commitment to artist development, Sage Gateshead’s artistic team will offer free advice to musicians on their career in the music industry. It will happen through a one-to-one session…
Jamie Cullum postponement
Announcement from Jamie Cullum (due to perform here on Friday 20th March as part of Gateshead Jazz): “I’m sorry to have to announce that due to the rising incidence of Covid 19 and directives from the World Health Organisation I have made the decision to postpone the rest of the UK Taller 2020 tour. I’m…
WORLD FAMOUS BRASS IN CONCERT FESTIVAL 2020 ON SALE AT SAGE GATESHEAD
This year’s Brass in Concert Championship, held at Sage Gateshead, has gone on sale, and fans are already securing their seats ahead of the much-anticipated Festival, which takes place in November. Janet Thompson from Chester-le-Street was first in the queue at Sage Gateshead’s box office. She has been attending the championship, which is thought to…
Free summer residency at Sage Gateshead on offer to musicians
Musician Holly Clarke is urging musicians to apply for a free summer residency at Sage Gateshead after her own career was propelled by the experience. The traditional singer and guitarist from Coniston in the Lake District found her way into Summer Studios last year and has gone on to support Billy Bragg, star in Sage…
BIG BEETHOVEN WEEKEND: FIVE ORCHESTRAS, NINE SYMPHONIES, ONE WEEKEND
Across the weekend of Saturday 22 – Sunday 23 February, Sage Gateshead will present all nine Beethoven symphonies, performed by five leading UK orchestras, in the first of two Big Beethoven Weekends celebrating 250 years since the great composer’s birth. Following huge success at London’s Barbican in early February, the Big Beethoven Weekend is heading…
NORTH EAST APPRENTICES COOK UP A STORM FOR NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK
Apprentices from across the North East had to rise to the occasion during a ‘bake off’ style competition at Sage Gateshead to celebrate the start of National Apprenticeship Week (NAW). In teams of two, 16 apprentices and four ambassadors from the North East Apprenticeship Ambassador Network took on the challenge of creating two themed bakes…
Transformation of Sage Gateshead
Work is well under way on Sage Gateshead’s iconic concourse, transforming the ‘town square’ of the venue into an even more welcoming and enjoyable space for visitors. The Box Office, bars, Brasserie and café will be refurbished, and a new private dining area will be created as well as pop up retail stands. It is…
New Year's Day Concert: An Interview With Jessica Cottis
Ahead of Royal Northern Sinfonia’s New Year’s Day Concert, we caught up with conductor Jessica Cottis to find out more about her role, what she’s looking forward to about the concert, and her resolutions for the year ahead. How has 2019 been for you? It’s been quite an extraordinary year, actually. It’s been super…