Sage Gateshead

Sage Gateshead hosted more than 1,000 scientists and clinicians from across Europe at a key medical conference. The 41st annual meeting of the European Thyroid Association attracted 1,050 delegates from 22 countries during the four-day event, which took place at the international music and events centre in September. With support from the NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau…

Musicians from across the North are being inspired by the surroundings of Sage Gateshead as they work on new projects at the music centre this summer, as part of Great Exhibition of the North. Sixteen artists have taken up free residencies at this year’s Summer Studio, which runs from 6 to 26 August, with the…

The first ever Youth Brass in Concert Championship will take place at Sage Gateshead this autumn, and the adjudicators have now been revealed. The competition will form part of the annual Brass in Concert weekend from November 17 to 18, which includes the 42nd Brass in Concert Championship and World of Brass in Concert, featuring…

Members of the choir Rock and Rolled Gold were rehearsing in the venue’s Music Education Centre when Gareth made an appearance. The choir performed for him and received some hints and tips whilst listening to him talk about vocal technique. He also performed one of his own songs. Rock and Rolled Gold is a weekly…

Sage Gateshead won Gold in the Business Tourism category at the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2018 Ceremony. Celebrating excellence across the industry, Sage Gateshead was presented with its award during a ceremony at the Bath Assembly Rooms on 23 April 2018. Commenting on the award, Sally Balcombe, CEO of VisitBritain and VisitEngland said: “The…

From the early 1990s Ken Gibson enjoyed playing the piano. Then, in 2010, he had a stroke following major heart surgery. This, coupled with the fact he had become a full-time carer to his wife Maureen, meant he was unable to continue his hobby, which had brought him so much pleasure. He became very reclusive…

Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, wanting to develop an existing skill or just get back into music after a long break, there’s a whole range of vocal and instrumental classes on offer at Sage Gateshead. The new term starts from Monday 18 September and classes are now on sale. Our new autumn term…