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Dame Sarah Connolly to perform in exciting collaborations with Royal Northern Sinfonia as The Glasshouse Artist in Focus
One of Britain’s greatest living vocalists Dame Sarah Connolly has been announced as one of two Artists in Focus for Royal Northern Sinfonia’s 2022-23 season, alongside pianist Benjamin Grosvenor.
The People's Requiem
Marking a return to large-scale music making, and in memory of those who have lost their lives during the pandemic, The People’s Requiem featured a massed orchestra and choir, comprised of Royal Northern Sinfonia, Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia, and over 200 musicians from the North East community. Following several months of rehearsals – both…
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…
SAGE GATESHEAD APPEALS FOR VOTES TO WIN A SHARE OF VITAL FUNDS
Sage Gateshead is asking people to get behind it and vote to help the charity win a share of Persimmon Homes’ Building Futures £1 million fund, supporting children and young people under the age of 18. The international music centre, which engages with more than 30,000 children and young people every year, has been shortlisted…
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…
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…