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Free Summer Residency Continues to Support Musicians
A mix of musicians from all over the UK will take part in Sage Gateshead’s flagship artist development programme Summer Studios next month to work on new material, learn from industry experts and develop their practice with the world-class concert hall. Artists including Cat Myers, Sara Colman & Rebecca Nash, Jay Moussa-Mann, Sarah Heneghan, Balter,…

SAGE GATESHEAD ANNOUNCES NEW ONLINE CLASSES
Sage Gateshead has announced a series of free virtual classes, starting from Monday 29 June, as part of their Silver Programme, for people over the age of 50. Singing leader Eleanor Mooney will run two weekly Virtual Sing classes via Zoom for six weeks. Eleanor said: “Classes will be relaxed, fun and suitable for everyone,…

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…

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…

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…

Students from Northumbria University Present Jazz in a New Way
A new art exhibition will be on display at this year’s Gateshead Jazz festival at Sage Gateshead between 20 – 22 March. Students from Northumbria University welcomed the opportunity to work with international music venue Sage Gateshead and the award winning full-service marketing agency Narrative, in a competition which would see students consider the design…

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…

The Sage Gateshead Interviews: Zoe Gilby
An unmissable family friendly show, Zoe Gilby’s Family Jazz All Stars is ideal for children to grandparents. It showcases the stunning vocals of Zoe Gilby. In this 50 minute jazz-tastic performance, Zoe lends her captivating style to this fun-filled tribute to jazz singers past and present, sharing the stage with a line-up of highly accomplished…

The Sage Gateshead Interviews: Paul Edis (of Triptych)
As featured on BBC Radio 3 Jazz Lineup – Paul Edis (piano/clarinet/flute) Rob Walker (drums/percussion) and Paul Susans (electric and double bass) AKA Triptych bring a diverse repertoire and extensive experience to create original music that embraces a wealth of influences and different approaches. In 2019 the trio worked alongside artist Lisa Delarny to perform an 80 minute set…

The Future is now, the Future is Gateshead Jazz
At a time when Jazz is having a huge populist revival, particularly amongst young audiences, Sage Gateshead’s rebooted festival, Gateshead Jazz, taking place at the world renowned venue between 20 and 22 March, is set to respond in grand style with programming and content that reflects the genre’s growing popularity with the next generation of…