Media Room

How audiences see the future of live music in the North East
We’re delighted to share some findings from our conversations with audiences, which have been taking place over the past nine months. With live music on pause throughout the pandemic, we wanted to campaign for its return when safe, and have conversations with people about what that return should involve. First base was finding a way…

Here for live music. Here for making music. Here for you!
We can’t wait to welcome everyone to Sage Gateshead for a new season of live music and making music starting from September. The safety of our audiences, artists and staff is our top priority and we have measures in place to ensure everyone is safe. It’s going to take time for us to get everything…

Royal Northern Sinfonia shares first glimpse of autumn concerts - Six Sage Classics
18 September – 18 November 18 September marks the return to live audiences and new directors and direction for the orchestra Dinis Sousa takes up his role as Principal Conductor RNS welcomes Maria Włoszczowska as its new Leader Sir Roger Norrington conducts a celebration of Haydn Legendary pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja makes rare North East appearance…

Royal Northern Sinfonia appoints new Leader, Maria Włoszczowska
Royal Northern Sinfonia is delighted today to announce the violinist Maria Włoszczowska as its next Leader. Her first concert in the role will be the season opening concert on Saturday 18 September at Sage Gateshead. Maria has performed several times previously with RNS including recently stepping for Jennifer Pike at short notice for a performance…