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The Sage Gateshead Interviews: Rodrigo y Gabriela
We caught up with Rodrigo y Gabriela ahead of their Sage One appearance in September to find out more about this hugely in-demand live act, recognised by their fans and critics alike as being one of the top live touring acts in the world. What was the first record you bought? Rodrigo – I…
Blog: Sage Gateshead’s Turn Up the Quiet: Young Women’s Music-Making
When thirteen-year-old Elena McHugh joined one of Sage Gateshead’s Turn Up the Quiet workshops she saw it as a hobby, and having completed the first few, Elena now wants to explore the career options within the music industry. Turn Up the Quiet – is a series of free workshops, which have been designed for those…
Sage Gateshead Hosting Free Music Sessions as part of the Nationwide Festival of Learning
Sage Gateshead are offering free taster sessions in singing, ukulele or clog dancing as part of the nationwide Festival of Learning’s Have a Go Month on Saturday 7th September. Festival of Learning is the biggest celebration of lifelong learning in England. During their Have a Go Month, hundreds of organisations, including Sage Gateshead will hold…
Music sparks Graeme's career
Graeme has been part of the Sage Gateshead family for 10 years. He has additional needs and has suffered with depression. While at college he showed a great passion for music. So Northern Counties College recommended he go along to Sage Gateshead where he joined Music Spark… Music Spark is a programme of training and…
Try On The Tyne - Road Closures (Saturday 10 August)
Try on the Tyne’s first ever event includes duathlon run-bike-run races; as well as 5k, 10k and junior runs on Newcastle and Gateshead’s quaysides this Saturday 10 August. Races will start at Baltic Square and will be finishing on Newcastle Quayside. Up to 1000 competitors are expected to take part in the races. As a…
Young Musicians take to the stage in Summer Festival
This summer has already seen some brilliant performances as part of Sage Gateshead’s Young People’s Summer Festival, which took place between 23rd June and 14th July involving over 3000 young people. Together with partners from across the region, Sage Gateshead works with children and young people throughout the year and the festival was an outstanding…
Music stars get behind new Sage Gateshead development
New era for Sage Gateshead announced ahead of this weekend’s 14th SummerTyne Americana Festival “I’m delighted to hear that Sage Gateshead has been successful in this bid. Sage One is a special room to play and I have some wonderful memories performing there. This new project should provide an even more dynamic live experience for…
Summer Folk
Folk musicians of all ages and abilities from across the region and beyond are being encouraged to sign up to Sage Gateshead’s popular Folkworks Summer Schools. The traditional Junior, Youth and Adult, offer an opportunity for everyone with an interest in folk music. The Folkworks Summer Schools managed by Sage Gateshead are held in Durham…
Ahead of SummerTyne Americana Festival, Eve Selis opens up about how tragedy has shaped her music
Last time award-winning Americana singer Eve Selis performed at Sage Gateshead was in 2016. But when a series of tragedies struck not long after her return home, she became incapable of listening to music never mind singing. Thankfully, with determination and positivity, Eve will be joining a special line-up at this year’s SummerTyne Americana Festival…
Inspiration Choir Celebrates 10 Years
A Newcastle choir that now performs at Sage Gateshead and around the world is celebrating its 10th birthday. Inspiration Choir was set up in 2009 by Gary Griffiths with a firm belief that singing in a large group is life-affirming and fulfilling. It is open to anyone that wants to sing and the choir, which…
Road Closures: Simplyhealth Great North 10K
The Simplyhealth Great North 10K will take place in Gateshead on Sunday 7th July with a start time of 10am. To create a safe and enjoyable race course, The Great Run Company has worked closely with Gateshead Council to minimise the impact of the race on the area, however it is likely that there will…