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World renowned choir bring global phenomenon 'Lagrime' to Sage Gateshead
One of the largest professional choirs in the world has teamed up with ground-breaking director Peter Sellars to bring a masterpiece to life. And it is coming to Sage Gateshead – the only venue outside London where you can see the show – on May 25. ‘Lagrime di San Pietro’ (The Tears of St Peter)…
Take Up Residency at Sage Gateshead This Summer
Sage Gateshead are offering free, week-long residencies throughout August for musicians and singers of all genres, to be able to create new work, develop their practice or prepare for a performance. This year’s Summer Studio will take place from 5 August – 18 August 2019, offering rehearsal studio and facilities, as well as one-to-one sessions…
Apprentices On Top Of The World
Creative apprentices in the North East are experiencing all aspects of working at cultural venues, including walking on the roof of one of the country’s most iconic buildings – Sage Gateshead. The brave feat took place to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week (Monday 4 – Friday 8 March). The Creative Apprenticeship programme is delivered by Sage…
Singer-songwriter and activist named as headline act for Folk on the Tyne Festival 2019
Sage Gateshead has announced legendary singer-songwriter and political activist Billy Bragg as the headline act at this year’s Folk on the Tyne Festival on Saturday 27 July. The annual festival, which brings some of the best folk acts from around the world to the south bank of the Tyne, has previously welcomed The Young ‘Uns,…
Trailblazer named as headline act for SummerTyne Americana Festival 2019
Americana trailblazer k.d. lang is announced today as the first headliner at this year’s SummerTyne Americana Festival at Sage Gateshead in July. The 14th annual festival promises a line-up including an eclectic mix of legendary Americana heavyweights, cross-over artists and breakthrough talent from both sides of the Atlantic. This first announcement of country royalty sets…
TUSK Festival
TUSK Festival returns for its 9th edition this October (11 – 13th), once again bringing its uniquely diverse programme of adventurous international music to the North East of England. Continuing its partnership with Sage Gateshead, TUSK again makes full use of the landmark building, its flexible public spaces and truly high-end production values to showcase…
Removing Barriers for Young Musicians
Peter Qiang is 16 and has a hearing impairment. He moved to England from China a few years ago and was already a proficient piano player. He was shy and couldn’t speak much English and was keen to continue his musical development. Then he found out about Sage Gateshead’s Young Musicians Programme… The programme’s staff…
“Young Sinfonia Changed My Life"
A composer who began her career with Sage Gateshead’s Young Sinfonia is encouraging other young musicians to join Sage Gateshead’s Young Musicians Programme, reflecting on how it helped to give her the step on to the ladder she needed. Sage Gateshead’s Young Musicians Programme (YMP) is for aspiring young musicians aged 4-19 who are passionate…
RNS at 60 Welcomes Oslo Philharmonic at 100
Royal Northern Sinfonia welcomes Oslo Philharmonic to its home of Sage Gateshead in March as both orchestras celebrate milestone anniversaries. The Norwegian orchestra under chief conductor Vasily Petrenko, will perform at the North East music venue on Sunday March 10 at 3pm as part of its centenary tour. Royal Northern Sinfonia is currently celebrating its 60th anniversary season. The critically acclaimed…
FANS OF ROYAL NORTHERN SINFONIA FEATURE IN SPECIAL EXHIBITION
Fans of Royal Northern Sinfonia are being celebrated in a special photography exhibition at Sage Gateshead during the orchestra’s 60th anniversary season. Music lovers of all ages and walks of life have sat for their photograph to be taken by Newcastle-based photographer Michael Olatunji, who captured their emotions whilst they listened to their favourite piece…
RNS at 60 Welcomes Oslo Philharmonic at 100
Royal Northern Sinfonia welcomes Oslo Philharmonic to its home of Sage Gateshead in March as both orchestras celebrate milestone anniversaries. The Norwegian orchestra under chief conductor Vasily Petrenko, will perform at the North East music venue on Sunday March 10 at 3pm as part of its centenary tour. Royal Northern Sinfonia is currently celebrating its…
Young Musicians Shine at Winter Festival
More than 200 children and young people filled the Sage Gateshead with free, live music throughout the weekend. The Young Musicians Programme Winter Festival showcased musicians of all ages and backgrounds. We heard from the youth ensembles Quay Voices, Folkestra, Jambone and Young Sinfonia as well as their training ensembles Folkworks Saturdays, Jazz Attack, Stringendo…
Angels of the North Sing at Sage Gateshead
Over 400 young children from North East school choirs and Bommel Musical Theatre came together to perform in a breathtaking concert at Sage Gateshead this week, in the tenth Angels of the North concert. Stephane Bommel, Event Producer / Conductor said: “Over the years, this concert has enabled nearly 5,000 children to experience the opportunity…
New Spring Season of Jazz Announced at Sage Gateshead
A Spring season of top acts and emerging artists from the jazz, soul and funk world has been announced by Sage Gateshead today. The Comet is Coming, Booker T. Jones and Ronnie Scott’s All Stars are among the highlights for Spring 2019. Sage Gateshead’s New Year New Artist Festival in January will showcase some exciting,…
Sarah Fisher returns to Sage Gateshead after whirlwind year
Sarah Fisher, a multi-instrumental musician with a disability, became well-known in the North East last year when her amazing story captured the media’s attention. She has cerebral palsy and whilst studying for her music degree at Sage Gateshead she developed an aggressive involuntary movement in her arm. Playing the piano and percussion helped to control…