Download - Events Diary: March - May 2013
EvENTS DIAry: MArCh-MAy 2013
A what’s on guide to everything we do including: Gateshead International Jazz Festival, Fiddles on Fire, Hexham Gathering, Beth Nielsen Chapman concert and masterclasses and more
www.thesagegateshead.org T ickets: 0191 443 4661
Anthony Sargent
General Director
Welcome to our Spring diary – a feast of every conceivable kind of music anchored around five major festivals. This year’s Gateshead International Jazz Festival is our ninth, again offering jazz-lovers a richly varied, packed weekend menu; Fiddles on Fire (our biennial violin feast) fills another vivid May weekend; we’re delighted to welcome back the warm-hearted Northern Chords festival; Everyone Deserves Music is a hugely varied week of Community Music; and at the end of May once again we take over Hexham and its environs with England’s only folk festival created for young people – the Hexham Gathering.
As ever, our whole programme celebrates young talent - in this diary welcoming back our partners the National Youth Orchestra in a great Europe/New York/Hollywood programme; Europe’s emerging artists in the ECHO Rising Stars series, another teeming Young Musicians Programme Presents day, tomorrow’s folk stars showcased in Future Traditions, Gateshead schools’ Dance Festival and many other celebrations of young talent, while our own regional Quay Voices choirs visit Tees Valley to sing in the magnificent Wynyard Hall.
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musicians like Richard Thompson and Gretchen Peters, Loudon Wainwright III and Beth Nielsen Chapman (doing a songwriting masterclass as well as her concert), and Northern Sinfonia’s hugely varied three months ranges from eighteenth century wind music to contemporary Americana taking in projects with the excitingly eclectic Australian composer Brett Dean, the peerless Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt, the emerging Latvian conductor Ainars Rubikis and returning friends Thierry Fischer and Nicholas Collon – plus further projects picking up this quarter’s American theme.
These three months are also rich in special events, from audio-visual pioneers The Light Surgeons to the latest leg in our wonderful collaboration between master guitarist Martin Simpson and the Pakistani singer and guitarist Arieb Azhar. Our expanding programming in Gateshead’s fine Old Town Hall includes workshops ranging from vocal improvisation to jazz guitar and samba drumming, also offering Needles & Notes (for lovers of knitting and singing!); another Folkworks Absolute Beginners Day, and Zumba Live (fitness classes), with much more to come in the months ahead. And finally, our much loved Shop has now entered the online world – choose from an even wider range of gifts now from the comfort of your kitchen!
Whatever in this cornucopia of treats and discoveries brings you to The Sage Gateshead, I hope you have an enjoyable and rewarding visit.
AMERICANA Sunday 3rd Mar Gretchen Peters plus support Ben Glover 16
Saturday 16th Mar Hear My Song with Beth Nielsen Chapman plus very special guests 23
Tuesday 16th Apr Johnny Winter plus support Mitch Laddie 34
Sunday 19th May The Handsome Family plus support 9
BRASS Sunday 21st Apr Massed Brass Bands: A Night at the Opera 38
POPULAR AND CONTEMPORARY Friday 1st Mar Sad Café plus support 14
Friday 1st Mar Rumours of Fleetwood Mac: 35th Anniversary ‘Rumours’ Tour 14
Tuesday 5th Mar Beth Hart plus support Pete Molinari 16
Thursday 7th Mar Amy Macdonald plus special guests 17
Friday 8th Mar Tommy Emmanuel with Special Guest Martin Taylor 18
Saturday 9th Mar Anton and Erin ‘Go to Hollywood’ 18
Saturday 9th Mar Willy Mason 9
Tuesday 12th Mar Light Surgeons: SuperEverything 9
Wednesday 13th Mar Duke Special plus support Lisa O’Neill 21
Friday 15th Mar The Solid Silver 60s Show 22
Sunday 17th Mar Heather Peace 24
Monday 18th Mar Gabrielle Aplin plus support 24
Saturday 23rd Mar The Hollies 26
Friday 29th Mar Classic Clapton 28
Friday 12th Apr The Lindsay Tin EP launch plus The Union Choir 32
Monday 15th Apr Pere Ubu: Lady from Shanghai Tour 2013 plus support Variety Lights 34
Monday 22nd Apr The Feeling 38
Tuesday 23rd Apr Ricky Ross - Untold Stories 39
Friday 26th Apr Low plus support 39
Sunday 28th Apr 10cc’s Graham Gouldman with Rick Fenn, Mick Wilson and Mike Stevens 40 presents Heart Full of Songs
Monday 29th Apr Robben Ford 41
Thursday 2nd May Tom Paxton 43
Wednesday 8th May Loudon Wainwright III plus support 43
Friday 10th May Electronic Voice Phenomena 45
Wednesday 15th May Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisited II (no support) 46
Friday 17th May The Zombies 47
Sunday 19th May Fish 48
Sunday 19th May Curtis Stigers: Up Close and Personal 48
Friday 24th May Bonobo 48
Front cover: Johanna Juhola - SUNDAY 21ST APRIL
“Humour, surprises, sensitivity, originality... Johanna’s music is golden-rimmed and sunny.” Trad Mag
WORLD Sunday 24th Mar Amaan Ali Khan 27
Friday 19th Apr Arieb Azhar and Martin Simpson 37
Sunday 21st Apr Making Tracks: Johanna Juhola 38
CLASSICAL Sunday 3rd Mar Young Classical Artists Trust: Bartosz Woroch 15
Thursday 7th Mar Northern Sinfonia: ‘Harmoniemusik’ 17
Sunday 10th Mar John Wilson and Northern Sinfonia: Can’t Help Singing 19
Monday 11th Mar Jill Crossland Piano Recital 20
Thursday 14th Mar Northern Sinfonia: Fischer’s Beethoven 21
Sunday 17th Mar Inspiration Presents ‘And The Winner Is...’ 24
Wednesday 20th Mar Newcastle International Chamber Music Series: The Fine Arts Quartet 25
Saturday 23rd Mar Sing Together: Fauré’s Requiem (Performance) 26
Sunday 24th Mar BBC Sunday Morning: Jennifer Johnston 26
Sunday 24th Mar Serious Cabaret: Leaving Berlin 27
Friday 29th Mar Northern Sinfonia: Distant Light 28
Saturday 30th Mar Northern Sinfonia: Petite Symphonie 28
Sunday 31st Mar ECHO Rising Stars: Daniela Koch 29
Thursday 4th Apr Northern Sinfonia: Grieg Piano Concerto 29
Thursday 11th Apr National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain: Europeans in New York and Hollywood 31
Thursday 11th Apr British Red Cross presents Janina Fialkowska 32
Friday 12th Apr Northern Sinfonia: Contemporary America 32
Sunday 14th Apr ECHO Rising Stars: Igor Levit 33
Sunday 14th Apr Young Musicians Programme presents: NYOS Junior Orchestra and Stringendo 33
Wednesday 17th Apr Samling Masterclass 36
Wednesday 17th Apr Newcastle International Chamber Music Series: The Atrium Quartet 35
Wednesday 17th Apr Ludovico Einaudi 35
Friday 19th Apr Northern Sinfonia: Angela Hewitt 37
Saturday 20th Apr Samling Concert 36
Saturday 20th Apr Newcastle upon Tyne Bach Choir, Newcastle University and Samling Scholars 36
Saturday 27th Apr Cobweb Orchestra Intermediate Orchestra Day 39
Sunday 28th Apr ECHO Rising Stars: Isabelle Druett 40
Friday 3rd May Northern Sinfonia: Fiddle Fantasia 43
Thursday 9th May Northern Sinfonia: Dean’s Beethoven 45
Sunday 12th May Northern Sinfonia: Epitaphs 45
Friday 17th May Northern Sinfonia: Seven Last Words 46
Saturday 18th May Prom Praise North East Concert 47
Sunday 19th May Ensemble 7Bridges Presents ‘Channel Hopping’ 47
From Monday 20th May Northern Chords Festival 49
Sunday 26th May Northern Sinfonia: ‘Two of Us’: The Lennon and McCartney Songbook 50
Thursday 30th May Northern Sinfonia: Danses Concertantes 51
jazz and blues Monday 11th Mar Robert Cray band 19
From Friday 22nd Mar jazz Café 26
From Friday 5th apr Gateshead International jazz Festival 2013 30
saturday 27th apr Quercus: Iain ballamy, Huw Warren & june Tabor 39
sunday 28th apr The j Word presents: Trilok Gurtu/Paulo Fresu/Omar sosa 40 Fraser Fifield and Graeme stephen
FOlk and TRadITIOnal sunday 3rd Mar Richard Thompson: The electric Tour plus support 16
sunday 10th Mar Marry Waterson & Oliver knight 19
Wednesday 13th Mar Clannad 21
Thursday 14th Mar Megson 22
Friday 15th Mar Folk Rising: lizzie nunnery, Melissa Whitehead & andy Watt and Maia 22
saturday 16th Mar Robb johnson 23
Thursday 28th Mar The Furnace: Morris Offspring & Faustus 27
sunday 14th apr Mike Harding: Me, a Guitar and some More daft stuff 34
Thursday 18th apr lau 35
Tuesday 30th apr Future Traditions 41
Wednesday 1st May Chris Wood 43
From Friday 3rd May Fiddles on Fire 42
From Thursday 23rd May Hexham Gathering 50
From Tuesday 28th May Future Traditions: Folk degree Final Recitals 50
Tuesday 28th May alasdair Roberts & lady Maisery 51
Wednesday 29th May allan Taylor and Rab noakes 51
Friday 31st May Future Traditions: Final Year Celebration Concert 51
YOuTH and COMMunITY Friday 8th Mar nu: Talent 2013 17
saturday 9th Mar students @ The sage Gateshead: experience durham 18
Tuesday 12th Mar Gateshead schools dance Festival 20
Friday 15th Mar shiney Row Rocks! 22
sunday 17th Mar Quay Choirs 24
Friday 22nd Mar barnardo’s Young supporters’ Concert 25
Tuesday 2nd apr & students @ The sage Gateshead: jazz, Popular and Commercial Music 29 Wednesday 3rd apr
Friday 5th apr Quay Voices in barnard Castle 31
sunday 14th apr Young Musicians Programme Presents: sinfonic Winds 33
sunday 14th apr Young Musicians Programme 33
From sunday 21st apr Young Musicians Programme Presents: Weekend school live 37
Monday 29th apr durham Music service showcase - extravaganza 41
From saturday 11th May everyone deserves Music: a festival of Community Music 44
nOn-MusICal/sPOken WORd From Tuesday 5th Mar exploring Music: a weekly series of Introduction to Music talks 12-13
From Wed 6th Mar barographic - a Mechanical Composition Installation by ed Carter 16
From Thursday 7th Mar Introduction to jazz 17
Tuesday 12th Mar The litPop book Club: a book club for music lovers - 20 ‘Telegraph avenue’ by Michael Chabon
From Monday 18th Mar Quiz night at The sage Gateshead 25
Tuesday 9th apr The litPop book Club: a book club for music lovers – 31 ‘Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the brain’ by Oliver sacks
Tuesday 14th May The litPop book Club: a book club for music lovers – 46 ‘I’ll never Get out of this World alive’ by steve earle
FaMIlY From saturday 2nd Mar under 5s Music-Making (0-4 year olds) 10
From saturday 2nd Mar Planet Music (5-7 years) 10
From sunday 3rd Mar sunday lunchtime Performances 14
From Monday 4th Mar babies babble, Play and Move (0-12 months) 10
Thursday 14th Mar Megson: ‘When I was a lad’ Family Concert 11
Thursday 21st Mar Things That Go bump In The night 11
From saturday 30th Mar Family Fun days 11
saturday 6th apr big Family jazz bash 11
From Thursday 18th apr Musical bumps 10
saturday 25th May songs before You Were born 11
PaRTICIPaTIOn Contact us for dates live Recording experience 7
saturday 2nd Mar Vocal development day 15
sunday 3rd Mar Feel the spirit 15
Friday 15th Mar beth nielsen Chapman songwriting lecture/Workshop 23
Friday 15th Mar beth nielsen Chapman - songwriting Masterclass (Invite Only) 23
saturday 6th apr an Introduction to Vocal Improvisation 8
saturday 6th apr an Introduction to jazz Guitar 8
saturday 13th apr Folkworks spring absolute beginners day 8
From Monday 15th apr Folkworks Mondays: absolute beginners (various instruments) 8
From Monday 15th apr Themed ukuleles 8
From Wed 17th apr zumba live 8
From Wed 17th apr needles & notes 9
From Wed 17th apr Project: singing 9
From Thursday 18th apr samba drumming 9
saturday 18th May Come and Try (various instruments and songwriting) 9
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Concession prices available buses run from Hexham (via Corbridge) and alnwick (via Felton, Morpeth and Gosforth). On sunday 10th March (northern sinfonia concert), buses also run from Carlisle. see page 49.
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GATESHEAD OLD TOWN HALL: We are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with Gateshead Council to bring new life to the historic and much loved Gateshead Old Town Hall. In the coming months we will develop a vibrant and broad-based programme of music-making, learning and performance, welcoming people of all ages.
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An Introduction to Vocal Improvisation GaTesHead Old TOWn Hall, G1, MIllennIuM Hall, 11aM
In this two hour workshop we explore ways into vocal improvisation - from ‘scat’ singing around american songbook standards to wordless musical expression. Think bobby McFerrin meets louis armstrong!
Tickets: £10
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An Introduction to Jazz GuitarGaTesHead Old TOWn Hall, G26, COunCIl CHaMbeRs, 11aM
an introduction to jazz harmony and improvisation for guitarists who have established a reasonable level of facility (i.e. understanding of basic chord progressions, major and minor scales and arpeggios).
Tickets: £10
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Folkworks Spring Absolute Beginners DayGaTesHead Old TOWn Hall, VaRIOus sPaCes, 10aM-4.30PM
Choose from fiddle, tin whistle, folk guitar or northumbrian pipes in a friendly and fun taster day. Pipes will be provided but for all other instruments please bring your own.
Tickets: £35
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Folkworks Mondays: Absolute Beginners Northumbrian Pipes, Penny Whistle, Fiddle, Folk GuitarGaTesHead Old TOWn Hall, VaRIOus sPaCes, 7PM
learn from scratch in this 11 week course. Choose from fiddle, tin whistle, folk guitar or northumbrian pipes. Pipes are available for hire but for other instruments please bring your own.
Tickets: £66 for the full course
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Themed UkulelesGaTesHead Old TOWn Hall, G26, COunCIl CHaMbeRs 6.30PM
For ukulele players who are keen to try something new. This term we will be looking at bluegrass.
Tickets: £66 for the course
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Zumba LiveGaTesHead Old TOWn Hall
G1, MIllennIuM Hall, 6PM
This ten week course of fitness classes will end on a high with music from a live samba band.
Tickets: £35 for the ten week course
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Needles & NotesGaTesHead Old TOWn Hall, G24, 6.30PM
If you love knitting and enjoy singing then this is the group for you. bring your own knitting!
Tickets: £66 for the course
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Project: SingingGaTesHead Old TOWn Hall, G26, COunCIl CHaMbeRs, 6.30PM
an a cappella ensemble focusing on a particular classical composer or theme each term - see website for full details. To book your voice test, please email: [email protected].
Tickets: £66 for the course
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Samba DrummingGaTesHead Old TOWn Hall, G1, MIllennIuM Hall, 6.30PM
delve into the world of samba percussion with this new addition to our adult learning offer - a great way to let off steam.
Tickets: £66 for the course
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Come and Try: Guitar, Ukulele or Gamelan GaTesHead Old TOWn Hall, VaRIOus sPaCes, 11aM & 2PM
Choose to learn either the Gamelan (provided), ukulele (can be provided) or guitar (you’ll need to bring your own) in these taster sessions for adult beginners. Part of adult learners Week.
Tickets: £5 per workshop
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Come and Try: SongwritingGaTesHead Old TOWn Hall, G24, 11aM
songwriting workshop for all abilities. Work from a blank sheet with creative support to create an exciting piece of original music. Part of adult learners Week.
Tickets: £10
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Willy MasonGaTesHead Old TOWn Hall, G1, MIllennIuM Hall, 8.30PM
elements of dub and reggae infuse themselves seamlessly with guitar, low strings, and Mason’s inimitable gravel deep vocal.
Presented by Portions For Foxes.
Tickets: £12.50
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Light Surgeons: SuperEverythingGaTesHead Old TOWn Hall, G1, MIllennIuM Hall, 8PM
a live, cinematic performance created by the uk’s leading audio-visual artists. This is a kaleidoscopic portrait of the diverse cultural landscape of Malaysia.
Tickets: £16
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The Handsome Family plus supportGaTesHead Old TOWn Hall, G1, MIllennIuM Hall, 8PM
One of america’s finest songwriting partnerships - hailed by Greil Marcus as “the beatles of the folk world” – this dark twisted brand of americana has cult status.
Tickets: £16
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Musical BumpsTHe GReGGs CHIldRen’s ROOM, 6PM
sing to your bump, learn lullabies to help soothe the baby when it arrives, and enjoy gentle exercise with an ‘active birth’ focus in this six week course of two-hour classes for pregnant women.
subsidised by Gateshead adult learning.
Tickets: £21.60 for the course.
Babies Babble, Play and Move (0-12 months)THe GReGGs CHIldRen’s ROOM, 1.30PM (sessions do not run on bank Holidays)
start a musical journey with your baby in these magical interactive music-making sessions. The activities support your baby’s development through music and movement, and can easily be used at home.
Tickets: £3 per person (second child half price). special deals for whole term bookings.
Under 5s Music-Making (0-4 year olds)THe GReGGs CHIldRen’s ROOM, MOndaYs-saTuRdaYs: 9.45 and 11aM; TuesdaYs and WednesdaYs addITIOnal sessIOns: 1.30PM (sessions do not run on bank Holidays)
Fun singing, movement and music-making, designed to support your child develop musical and social skills. Plus lots of new ideas for songs to sing and games to play at home.
Tickets: £3 per person (second child half price). special deals for whole term bookings. Please note sessions will not run on bank Holidays. Come and join in with our free Concourse activities instead!
Planet Music (5-7 years)THe GReGGs CHIldRen’s ROOM, 1PM
blast off on an exciting adventure of musical discovery! These classes promote the development of musical skills such as singing, pitch awareness, rhythm and movement in an engaging, fun and playful way.
Tickets: £3 per person (second child half price).
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Megson: ‘When I was a Lad’ Family ConcertHall TWO, 1.30PM
award winning folk duo Megson bend their infectious mix of heavenly vocals and lush harmonies into a gentle, entertaining concert for pre-school children and their parents and carers.
Tickets: £3.50 per person (Family layout)
Things That Go Bump In The Night Hall One, 7PM
join northern sinfonia, Quay lads (our regional youth choir for boys) and children from local primary schools as they embrace their inner monsters to present this fun and ghoulish family performance.
Tickets: £5.50 per person
GaTesHead InTeRnaTIOnal jazz FesTIVal Big Family Jazz BashTHe baRbOuR ROOM, 11aM & 1.30PM
a large helping of fun, song and movement for the whole family! Including improvisation and moves especially chosen for families to get involved, plus some jazz classics. suitable for ages 2-7.
Tickets: £2.50 per person
Songs Before You Were BornHall TWO, 2PM
saturday night disco – family style! jam-packed with hits from the 60s-90s, dance routines and singalongs, this interactive concert will delight all the family and introduce children to great music from the past.
Tickets: £5.50 per person. (Family layout) suitable for under 7s.
Family Fun DaysCOnCOuRse, 10aM-4PM
Free, fun bank holiday family activities! Come along and get creative with arts and crafts, have your face painted or listen to the storytelling. Over the easter bank Holidays you can also try easter bonnet making or explore the building on an egg-citing easter egg Trail. suitable for ages 3-8.
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Exploring Musica weekly series of Introduction to Music talks covering a wide range of musical themes.
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World of MusicFrom the sounds of the Indian sitar to the african drums of war, discover a world of music with nanette de jong, lecturer in music at newcastle university.
Four Seasons - Introduction to Spring Musicdenis McCaldin, conductor and former Professor of Music at lancaster university, explores composers including Haydn, Vivaldi, Respighi and stravinsky who celebrate spring in their music.
Who was Bartók?join retired Performance Programme director at The sage Gateshead, simon Clugston, to explore the life and music of béla bartók, regarded as one of Hungary’s (and the 20th century’s) most influential composers.
Introduction to the Piano ConcertoFrom the early concertos of Mozart and beethoven to the emotional spectrum of works by Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky and Grieg, the piano concerto is an inspiring genre of music. Classical pianist stephen Waller explores.
Music and NationalismMany composers reflect national identity in their music, through the use of folk tunes, harmonies and historical events. sean McMenamin of newcastle university examines the close bond between the composer and their country.
The Fiddle and Dance as Sexual Symbols in Traditional Songas we gear up for Fiddles on Fire (see page 42), retired director of newcastle university’s Folk degree, Vic Gammon, explores traditional songs featuring explicit symbols in a musically illustrated session. age: 14+ only.
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Introduction to Religious MusicTo mark easter, join jeremy dibble, Professor of Music at durham university, as he introduces the spiritual relationship between music and religion.
Jazz - Sounds of the 20th Centurybefore the Gateshead International jazz Festival kicks off (see page 30), jazz musician and lecturer james birkett explores the exciting and vibrant world of jazz, from its african origins to free jazz.
Young Prodigiesahead of the national Youth Orchestra’s appearance at The sage Gateshead (see page 31), Chorus Master of northern sinfonia, alan Fearon, introduces some other young prodigies: Mozart, Paganini, britten and Yehudi Menuhin.
Who was Beethoven?discover beethoven, the composer whose music transcended both the classical and romantic periods, with classical music enthusiast stephen Waller.
The Music of Shostakovichsimon Clugston, retired Performance Programme director at The sage Gateshead, introduces the Russian composer who lived his life and wrote his music under the ever watchful eye of the soviet government.
Who was Stravinsky?Chorus Master of northern sinfonia, alan Fearon, explores the life and music of Igor stravinsky on the 100th anniversary of the infamous premiere of ‘The Rite Of spring’.
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TickeTs for each exploring Music session: £7 www.thesagegateshead.org/exploring-musicc f s b
each talk is held in the squires seminar Room at 7pm and led by a specialist in the chosen area. using audio and visual examples, they guide audiences through the history of the subject, its connections with today’s culture and influence on other art forms.
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Sad Café plus supportHall TWO, 8PM
Manchester pop-rock band sad Café, originally led by Paul Young, had a run of chart success in the 70s and 80s with hits like ‘everyday Hurts’, and ‘strange little Girl’. This is their first major tour in 27 years.
Presented with Venues all.
Tickets: £17-£20
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac: 35th Anniversary ‘Rumours’ TourHall One, 7.30PM
Perfectly replicating the power, hypnotic subtlety and blissful emotion of Fleetwood Mac at their best.
Presented with CMP.
Tickets: £22.50
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Sunday Lunchtime PerformancesCOnCOuRse, VaRIOus TIMes
Come and listen to a range of music on our Concourse for free! Full line up and timings will be announced on our website: www.thesagegateshead.org/concourse
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Inspirational Michael Harper Weekend With roots in the african-american tradition, Michael is a concert and opera singer and choral director. He has worked with sing up and Youth Music as a consultant and trainer and is a leading light of the natural Voice network.
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Vocal Development DayTHe baRbOuR ROOM, 10.30aM-4.30PM
a great opportunity for all singers who wish to improve their understanding of the voice and singing technique. This fun and exciting day will include physical and vocal warm-ups to connect the breath to the voice then to singing and expression with uplifting songs to learn.
Feel the SpiritTHe baRbOuR ROOM, 10.30aM-4.30PM
In a day reflecting his southern roots in Virginia, Michael leads this workshop of traditional spirituals and gospel with great gusto. With accompaniment at the keyboard from versatile native new Yorker abraham Hampton, you are assured of a truly unforgettable experience. Open to all singers.
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Tickets £28. book for both days: £50
Presented by 20,000 Voices in partnership with The sage Gateshead
Young Classical Artists Trust at The Sage Gateshead Hall TWO, 11aM
bartosz Woroch: Violin simone Van der Giessen: Viola Philip Higham: Cello Robert Thompson: Piano
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Schubert Quintet in a, ‘The Trout’
several of YCaT’s rising stars join forces in this second concert of the series.
Tickets: £16
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Barographic - A Mechanical Composition Installation by Ed CarterCOnCOuRse, all daY duRInG buIldInG OPenInG HOuRs
see the barograph installation chart changes in atmospheric pressure within The sage Gateshead during the transition from Winter to spring. These will be used as graphic scores for a brand new piece of music, to be performed live in june as part of Festival of the north east.
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Beth Hart plus support Pete MolinariHall One, dOORs 7PM
songs from the depths of the soul, sung with one of the most evocative, authentic american voices of our time. Hits include ‘l.a. song’ and ‘leave the light On’.
Presented by dHP Concerts.
Tickets: £18.50-£22.50 (standing available)
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Gretchen Peters plus support Ben GloverHall TWO, 8PM
Hailed by many as one of nashville’s best contemporary songwriter, GRaMMY-nominated Gretchen Peters performs from her acclaimed latest album, ‘Hello Cruel World’.
Tickets: £17.50 & £15
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Richard Thompson: The Electric Tour plus supportHall One, 7.30PM
One of our greatest songwriters and most distinctive guitar virtuosos, capable of breathtaking drama and sublime delicacy. “A perennial dark-horse contender for the title of greatest living rock guitarist”. Rolling stone
Presented with serious and asgard.
Tickets: £25-£29
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Northern Sinfonia: ‘Harmoniemusik’Hall TWO, 9PM
northern sinfonia perform one of Mozart’s most weird and wonderful creations – ‘Harmoniemusik’ from ‘Il seraglio’.
Tickets: £16 (In the Round)
Amy Macdonald plus special guests Hall One, dOORs 7PM
scottish singer-songwriter amy Macdonald is back on tour with her honest songs and rootsy folk-rock where real tales of real lives became stomping singalongs.
Presented by sjM Concerts.
Tickets: £19.50-£29.50. under 14s must be accompanied.
Introduction to JazzsQuIRes seMInaR ROOM, 7PM
Come along to hear tunes from the turn of the 20th century, meet the key musicians and discover how the genre has continued to evolve in this exciting course led by jazz enthusiast james birkett.
Cost: £30 for the four week course
NU: Talent 2013Hall TWO, 6.45PM
showcasing different genres of musical talent; covers and original material from some of the area’s most promising musicians.
Presented by northumbria university.
Tickets: £10
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Anton and Erin ‘Go to Hollywood’Hall One, 3PM & 7.30PM
a salute to the golden years of the MGM musicals. The uk’s favourite dancing duo are back with a dazzling new show featuring superb singing, stunning dancers and a sensational show band.
Tickets £16-£42.50
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Tommy Emmanuel with Special Guest Martin TaylorHall One, 7.30PM
an unmissable show for guitar fans, featuring the legendary australian steel-string virtuoso Tommy emmanuel and uk fingerstyle jazz master Martin Taylor – with solo sets and selections from their new album together.
Tickets: £20
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Experience DurhamHall TWO, 7PM
durham university showcase a selection of their finest music ensembles.
Tickets: £7.50 (Cabaret layout)
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John Wilson and Northern Sinfonia: Can’t Help SingingHall One, 7PM
john Wilson is back, with favourite guest vocalist kim Criswell, to sing the songs of some of Hollywood’s greatest stars. Hear great numbers from ‘Funny Girl’, ‘The sound of Music’, ‘The Music Man’ and many more.
Tickets: £10-£32
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Marry Waterson & Oliver KnightHall TWO, 8PM
The son and daughter of folk legend lal Waterson move decisively into new territory - vivid characters come to life in songs which fly high and far, with forays into ragtime, music hall and traditional folk.
Tickets: £12.50
Robert Cray BandHall One, 7.30PM
For thirty-plus years Robert Cray has laid down track after track of good-time, uptown, low-down blues.
Promoting his new album ‘nothin’ but love’, Robert Cray is one of the most popular artists in blues and soul music.
Presented with CMP entertainment.
Tickets: £29.50-£39.50
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Gateshead Schools Dance FestivalHall One, 10aM, 1.30PM and 6.30PM
Pupils from Gateshead schools will showcase their work in dance, performing routines linked to the theme ‘Musical Theatre and Film’, voted for by pupils and teachers alike earlier in the year.
Presented by Gateshead school sport Partnership.
Tickets: £6
THe lITPOP bOOk Club: a bOOk Club FOR MusIC lOVeRs
‘Telegraph Avenue’ by Michael ChabonMeC, 7PM
The litPop book Club meets on the second Tuesday of every month. Please bring your own copy of the book.
Free but ticketed
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Jill Crossland Piano RecitalHall TWO, 8PM
Bach Toccata in C minor Fantasia in C minor selections from the Well Tempered Clavier book 1 (no.4, 21, 23) selections from the Well Tempered Clavier book 2 (no.1, 2, 6, 24)
Beethoven Piano sonata no.14 in C sharp minor ‘Moonlight’
Chopin Fantasie-Impromptu op.66 nocturnes, op.9 (no.1, 2) nocturnes, op.27 (no.1, 2)
jill Crossland combines the bach interpretations for which she is celebrated, with night-themed Romantic music.
Presented by jill Crossland.
Tickets: £15
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ClannadHall One, 7.30PM
In a career spanning four decades, Clannad have made music that entwines the traditional and the modern. With their haunting songs, mesmerising vocals, and captivating sound the group has sold over 15 million records worldwide.
Tickets: £26.50 & £29.50
Duke Special plus support Lisa O’NeillHall TWO, 8PM
belfast-based Peter Wilson, aka duke special, is a unique performer and songwriter with a knack for beautifully crafted melodic and idiosyncratic pop. He is known for songs such as ‘Freewheel’ and ‘last night I nearly died.’
Tickets: £13-£15
Northern Sinfonia: Fischer’s BeethovenHall One, 7.30PM
Thierry Fischer: Conductor baiba skride: Violin
Bartok Music for strings, Percussion and Celeste
Martin Violin Concerto
Beethoven symphony no.8 in F
Thierry Fischer joins exciting young violinist baiba skride in a performance of Frank Martin’s concerto, following their celebrated recording, before bringing us beethoven’s beautiful eighth symphony.
Tickets: £10-£32
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MegsonHall TWO, 8PM
Husband and wife duo Megson bring their unique brand of folk music to Hall Two. With blissful voices and driving rhythmic guitars and mandolas, they are “A force in the folk revival.” The Observer
Tickets: £12
Shiney Row Rocks!Hall TWO, 7.15PM
Celebrating its fifth anniversary, shiney Row Rocks! promises to be the most ambitious yet. sunderland College music students will deliver an unforgettable night of music with even more special guests and the biggest surprises yet.
Presented by sunderland College.
Tickets: £10
The Solid Silver 60s ShowHall One, 7.30PM
Classic hits from the original hit-makers. starring Mike Pender (the original voice of The searchers), featuring dave berry and Wayne Fontana, backed by new amen Corner. With very special guests The Merseybeats.
Presented with Flying entertainment.
Tickets: £24 & £26.50
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Folk Rising: Lizzie Nunnery, Melissa Whitehead & Andy Watt and MaianORTHeRn ROCk FOundaTIOn Hall, 7.45PM
lizzie nunnery is a singer-songwriter and captivating new voice in british folk. Melissa Whitehead and andy Watt from the scottish highlands are gathering acclaim for their original and traditional tunes. Maia are upbeat and multi-instrumental, making feet tap and heads turn.
Tickets: £8
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Robb JohnsonnORTHeRn ROCk FOundaTIOn Hall, 7.45PM
Full of wit, political fire and well-aimed satire, Robb johnson’s songs have earned him acclaim from diverse quarters and a devoted following.
“One of Britain’s most challenging songwriters.” The daily Telegraph
Tickets: £10
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Beth Nielsen Chapman Songwriting Lecture/WorkshopnORTHeRn ROCk FOundaTIOn Hall, 10aM
beth nielsen Chapman presents an open workshop on unleashing creativity and honing songwriting skills.
Tickets: £10
Beth Nielsen Chapman - Songwriting Masterclass (Invite Only) MusIC eduCaTIOn CenTRe, 1-6PM
singer-songwriters attending the morning workshop can apply to attend a free invitation only masterclass, focused on song critique and performance. Register your interest by 22nd February when purchasing a workshop ticket. see website for more details.
Free
Hear My Song with Beth Nielsen Chapman plus very special guestsHall TWO, 8PM
a unique opportunity to hear the nashville based smash-hit songwriter in an exclusive one-off intimate acoustic concert performing her own material, including new material from ‘The Mighty sky’. beth will also be joined by the massed voices of the emmanuel College Choir.
Tickets: £16.50
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Inspiration Presents ‘And The Winner Is...’Hall One, 6PM
Gary Griffiths: Music director Inspiration Choir northern sinfonia
The massed voices of Inspiration Choir present the first of their year-long journey through the greatest musical theatre hits, featuring songs from award-winning musicals including ‘The lion king’, ‘Cats’, ‘les Misérables’, and ‘south Pacific’.
This performance is sign language interpreted by Cliff lee.
Tickets: £7-£16.50
Heather PeaceHall TWO, 8PM
With her trademark soaring vocals and honest lyrics, Heather returns to the road to support her latest album ‘Fairytales.’ Her stories of relationships, friendships and finding your way are set against jazz soaked piano melodies and pop guitar riffs.
Presented by kaleidoscope Records ltd.
Tickets: £18.50
Quay ChoirsWYnYaRd Hall, Tees ValleY, 7PM
Quay Voices Quay lasses Quay lads
enjoy an evening in the splendour of this country house whilst listening to the wonderful sounds of The sage Gateshead’s regional youth choirs.
Tickets: £9.50 (includes refreshments served in the statue Gallery up to an hour prior to the performance)
Gabrielle Aplin plus supportHall TWO, 8PM
Following her successful number one debut single, the hauntingly beautiful cover of Frankie Goes To Hollywood’s ‘The Power Of love’, used in the Christmas john lewis advert, Gabrielle aplin has announced her seventh uk tour.
Tickets: £10 (Club layout)
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Newcastle International Chamber Music Series: The Fine Arts QuartetHall TWO, 7.30PM
Mozart string Quartet in d, k.575
Shostakovich string Quartet no.1 in C, op.49
Glazounov novellette op.15: Waltz and Orientale
Verdi string Quartet in e minor
This leading american ensemble brings a varied programme of mature Mozart, unusually relaxed shostakovich, exotic Glazounov, and ebullient Verdi, whose only quartet, like his operas, is full of heart-stopping melodies.
Presented by newcastle Chamber Music society.
Tickets: £12-£19
Barnardo’s Young Supporters’ ConcertHall One, 7.30PM
enjoy a celebration of talent as 400 children from local schools sing their hearts out to help raise money for children less advantaged than themselves.
Presented by barnardo’s.
Tickets: £6-£10
Quiz Night at The Sage GatesheadCOnCOuRse, 8PM
Test your mental worth with a mix of music and general knowledge rounds in our monthly Monday Quiz night.
Free
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Sing Together: Fauré’s Requiem (Performance) Hall TWO, 7PM
Conductor: len Young
Our latest sing Together choir perform two exciting and very different choral favourites, Fauré’s Requiem and ‘zadok the Priest’. The first half of the concert features a performance by The sage Gateshead’s new classical choir, Project: singing, which is led by simon Fidler.
Tickets £7
If you are interested in singing in any of our choirs, visit our website.
The HolliesHall One, 7.30PM
all the hits, including ‘The air That I breathe’, ‘look Through any Window’, ‘I’m alive’, ‘stay’, ‘sorry suzanne’, ‘bus stop’, ‘I Can’t let Go’, ‘He ain’t Heavy, He’s My brother’, and many more.
Tickets: £24 & £28.50
BBC Sunday Morning: Jennifer JohnstonHall TWO, 11aM
bbC Radio 3 kicks of its series of ‘new Generation artist’ showcases with the remarkable british mezzo-soprano jennifer johnston. With pianist alisdair Hogarth, jennifer performs a beautiful selection of english ‘songs for a sunday Morning’, including music by elgar, britten, Warlock and Vaughan Williams.
Tickets: £15
Jazz CaféCOnCOuRse, 8PM
enjoy a relaxing evening of jazz with performances on the Concourse on the fourth Friday of the month. Full line up and details will be announced on our website: www.thesagegateshead.org/concourse
Free
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Amaan Ali KhanHall TWO, 8PM
amaan ali khan, son of the maestro amjad ali khan, is one of the foremost modern proponents of the sarod. accompanied by Raj kumar Mishra (tabla).
Presented with Gemarts
Tickets: £15
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The Furnace: Morris Offspring & FaustusHall TWO, 8PM
an explosive mix of rich vocal harmony, cracking tunes, speed, sticks and bounce with the unstoppable machinery of Morris Offspring and the mighty sound of folk powerhouse Faustus. With benji kirkpatrick and Paul sartin (bellowhead) and saul Rose (WarHorse).
Tickets: £13 & £15
Serious Cabaret: Leaving BerlinHall One, 7PM
Mary Carewe: Vocals Philip Mayers: Piano
join highly acclaimed singer Mary Carewe as she journeys into the world of berlin cabaret from the 1930s and beyond. Featuring songs by eisler, Gershwin, Weill, Porter and britten including ‘Mack the knife’, ‘Falling in love again’ and, of course, ‘Cabaret’.
Tickets: £10 & £15
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Northern Sinfonia: Distant LightHall One, 7.30PM
bradley Creswick: director/violin
Bartok Rumanian Folk dances
Peteris Vasks Violin Concerto ‘distant light’
Prokofiev (arr. Barshai) Visions Fugitives
Bartok divertimento
bradley Creswick directs a string programme full of the passion and light of eastern europe. Hang around for a post-concert performance where northern sinfonia join forces with dancers from dance City to bring new interpretation to one of tonight’s works.
Tickets: £10-£32
Classic ClaptonHall TWO, 8PM
a two-hour journey through the music of eric Clapton, performed by after Midnight, including all the hits – ‘Wonderful Tonight’, ‘I shot The sheriff’, ‘lay down sally’, ‘Crossroads’, ‘Tears in Heaven’, ‘layla’ and even an unplugged segment.
Tickets: £12.50
Northern Sinfonia: Petite SymphonieHall TWO, 8PM
Gounod Petite symphonie
Janácek Mládi
Ibert Trois Pieces breve
Enescu dectet
The northern sinfonia wind players take centre stage for a concert of lively wind chamber music from europe.
Tickets: £16
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Daniela KochHall TWO, 11aM
Mozart sonata in G minor for Flute and Piano, k301
Schubert Introduction and Variations in e minor for Flute and Piano
Georges Enesco Cantabile and Presto for Flute and Piano
Paul Taffanel Fantasy on Weber ‘der Freischutz’ for Flute and Piano
daniela koch has already cemented her place as an exciting young flautist. In this recital, we really hear the variety in how composers have used the flute.
Tickets: £16
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Jazz, Popular and Commercial MusicHall TWO, 7PM
a range of inspiring performances across two nights by some of the top student musicians in the region – all studying on the bMus (Hons) jazz, Popular and Commercial Music degree delivered at The sage Gateshead in partnership with university of sunderland.
Tickets: £7.50
special offer: buy a ticket for both concerts for £10
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Northern Sinfonia: Grieg Piano ConcertoHall One, 7.30PM
Rory Macdonald: Conductor denis kozhukhin: Piano
Beethoven Overture to leonora no.3
Grieg Piano Concerto in a minor
Mendelssohn symphony no.4 in a ‘Italian’
The famed vibrant opening, and the romantic poignancy of Grieg’s best known work, sits alongside the southern warmth of Mendelssohn’s ‘Italian’.
Tickets: £10-£26
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Quay Voices in Barnard CastlesT MaRY’s CHuRCH, baRnaRd CasTle, 8PM
Matthew beckingham: Conductor
enjoy our vibrant regional mixed voice youth choir, Quay Voices, in the delightful surroundings of this restored church in barnard Castle.
Tickets: £5
THe lITPOP bOOk Club: a bOOk Club FOR MusIC lOVeRs
‘Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain’ by Oliver SacksMeC, 7PM
The litPop book Club meets on the second Tuesday of every month. Please bring your own copy of the book.
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National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain: Europeans in New York and HollywoodHall One, 7.30PM
simone Young: Conductor navarra string Quartet
Korngold Captain blood
Stravinsky symphony in Three Movements
Schoenberg Concerto for string Quartet and Orchestra (after Handel’s Concerto Grosso, op.6 no.7)
Rachmaninov symphonic dances
Imagine the swashbuckling, derring-do filled world of errol Flynn and you’re in the right vibe for this concert, exploring the music of european composers living in Hollywood and new York in the 30s and 40s.
Tickets: £14-£20. under 25s: £5
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British Red Cross presents Janina FialkowskaHall TWO, 7.30PM
Works by Grieg, schubert and Chopin
Internationally renowned concert pianist Fialkowska has triumphantly performed all over the world since undergoing treatment for a rare cancer in 2002, and hearing the words “You may never play again.”
In aid of the british Red Cross.
Tickets: £20
The Lindsay Tin EP Launch plus The Union ChoirnORTHeRn ROCk FOundaTIOn Hall, 8.15PM
Fast-rising north east band The lindsay Tin launch their new eP alongside titans of the local scene The union Choir. Full line-up announced on our website soon.
Tickets: £6 (advance), £8 (on the door (standing only)
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Northern Sinfonia: Contemporary AmericaHall TWO, 9PM
Steve Reich Violin Phase
Carter Piano Quintet
Cage Fourteen
David Lang These broken Wings
Our Composer-in-association david lang curates this concert, including his own propulsive and playful ‘These broken Wings’ plus music from the provocative to the hypnotic.
Tickets: £16
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Igor LevitHall TWO, 11aM
Igor levit: Piano
Beethoven diabelli Variations
Igor levit is an incredibly versatile musician, working with top orchestras as well as great chamber musicians. In this recital he tackles beethoven’s hugely exciting set of variations on diabelli’s simple waltz.
Tickets: £16
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Sinfonic WindsnORTHeRn ROCk FOundaTIOn Hall, 12nOOn & 1PM 12noon: sinfonic Winds 1pm: stringendo ‘Minors’
Two short lunchtime performances by two of our auditioned regional youth ensembles for outstanding young musicians.
Free but ticketed
Young Musicians ProgrammeCOnCOuRse, 2.30PM
a mix of young musicians from our open access ensembles performing in advance of the national Youth Orchestra concert in Hall One at 4pm.
Free
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National Youth Orchestras of Scotland Junior Orchestra and StringendoHall One, 4PM
Roland kieft: Conductor
Britten soirees Musicales
Arutiunian Trumpet Concerto
Gareth Glyn eGad
Borodin Polovtsian dances (Prince Igor)
The nYOs junior Orchestra joins forces with our own young string players from our regional youth ensemble stringendo and Foundation studio. northern sinfonia’s Principal Trumpeter Richard Martin joins the orchestra.
Tickets: £7.50
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Mike Harding: Me, a Guitar and Some More Daft StuffHall TWO, 8PM
join Mike for an evening of daft stories, silly songs and the odd comic monologue. With a guitar and a back catalogue of more than forty years of material to draw on, Mike is hard to beat if you like laughing.
Tickets: £14.50-£16.50
Johnny Winter plus support Mitch LaddieHall TWO, 7.30PM
The electrified Texas bluesman’s many albums, including collaborations with the likes of Muddy Waters, john lee Hooker, bob dylan and his brother edgar, speak not only of a career, but an entire life singing the blues.
Presented by The Gig Cartel.
Tickets: £22.50 (in advance), £24.50 (on the door) (Club layout)
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Pere Ubu: Lady from Shanghai Tour 2013 plus support Variety LightsHall TWO, 8PM
Pere ubu make a music that is a disorienting mix of mid-western groove rock, ‘found’ sound, analogue synthesizers, falling-apart song structures and careening vocals. It is a mix that has mesmerised critics, musicians and fans for decades.
Tickets: £15
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Ludovico EinaudiHall One, 7.30PM
Italian pianist and neo-classical musician, einaudi’s music has often been described as minimalist, ambient, contemporary and deeply touching - the welcome sound of stillness in a hectic world.
Presented with serious.
Tickets: £20-£32.50
Newcastle International Chamber Music Series: The Atrium QuartetHall TWO, 7.30PM
Britten string Quartet no.1 in d, op.25
Brahms string Quartet no.3 in bb, op.67
Tchaikovsky string Quartet no.1 in d, op.11
Our final concert of three masterpieces promises to be just as thrilling as that given by the atrium here in 2007, one of the most exciting in the society’s history.
Presented by newcastle Chamber Music society.
Tickets: £12-£19
LauHall TWO, 8PM
Inspired arrangements and incredible musicianship from perhaps the most inventive folk band working today. lau take a groundbreaking yet playful approach that transcends the traditional music they hold dear.
Tickets: £13.50-£16.50
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Newcastle upon Tyne Bach Choir, Newcastle University and Samling ScholarsHall One, 7.30PM
eric Cross: Conductor Meeta Raval: soprano Madeleine shaw: Mezzo soprano luis Gomes: Tenor Michel de souza: baritone
Verdi Messa da Requiem
Tonight’s performance of one of the best loved choral works in the repertory renews a partnership between the newcastle bach Choir, talented young singers and instrumentalists from newcastle university, and distinguished samling scholars.
Presented by newcastle upon Tyne bach Choir.
Tickets: £10-£24
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Samling MasterclassHall TWO, 2PM
acclaimed austrian mezzo-soprano angelika kirchschlager and internationally sought-after pianist Helmut deutsch coach eight outstanding young musicians in opera and song on stage. an insight for newcomers to classical music, practising musicians and enthusiasts.
Presented by samling.
Tickets: £10. joint ticket with Concert: £22 (not available online)
Samling ConcertHall TWO, 4PM
Two of the world’s great classical artists, mezzo-soprano angelika kirchschlager and pianist Helmut deutsch, lead exceptional performances of opera arias, ensembles and song in this glittering finale to samling’s prestigious Masterclass week.
Presented by samling.
Tickets: £15. joint ticket with Masterclass: £22 (not available online)
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Northern Sinfonia: Angela Hewitt Hall One, 7.30PM
Bach keyboard Concerto no.7 in G minor
Mozart Piano Concerto no.9 in e flat ‘jeunehomme’
Bach keyboard Concerto no.3 in d
Mozart Piano Concerto no.20 in d minor
Recognised as one of the world’s leading interpreters of bach performed on the modern pianoforte, for this performance Hewitt brings another epic programme of keyboard concerti.
With a free pre-concert talk at 6.30pm.
Tickets: £10-£32
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Arieb Azhar and Martin SimpsonHall TWO, 8PM
a unique collaboration between master guitarist Martin simpson and the Pakistani singer and guitarist arieb azhar. Their spellbinding music explores new territory while echoing the past and drawing on their traditional roots.
This collaboration is a partnership between the british Council and The sage Gateshead.
Tickets: £11.50-£13.50
YOunG MusICIans PROGRaMMe PResenTs:
Weekend School LivenORTHeRn ROCk FOundaTIOn Hall, 1PM
21st april: Weekend school strings
28th april: Weekend school vocalists
19th May: Popular & Contemporary performers
Come and spend your lunchtime listening to the outstanding young musicians from our Weekend school. This is a good opportunity to find out more if you’re interested in joining the Weekend school.
Free but ticketed
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Massed Brass Bands: A Night at the OperaHall One, 2PM
Musical director: Ray Farr Vocal soloist: Rachel Orr Reg Vardy band Fishburn band nasuWT Riverside band
ninety top brass and percussion players plus guest soloist Rachel Orr, perform a thrilling programme of overtures, arias and selections from the most popular operas of the 19th century.
Tickets: £14.50
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Johanna JuholaHall TWO, 8PM
Charismatic and playful Finnish accordionista johanna juhola conjures a unique blend of contemporary tango and inventive electronica, with melancholic nostalgia and uplifting exuberance.
Tickets: £12.50
The FeelingHall TWO, 8PM
With hits including ‘never be lonely’, ‘Fill My little World’ and ‘set My World On Fire’, The Feeling have become one of the most popular brit pop bands in recent years.
Tickets: £18.50 (Club layout)
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Ricky Ross - Untold StoriesHall TWO, 7.30PM
leader and songwriter of Glasgow’s deacon blue, Ricky Ross enjoyed huge success in the 80s and 90s with huge hits like ‘Real Gone kid’, and ‘dignity’. a compelling live performer; this is a perfect opportunity to see one of scotland’s finest artists.
Tickets: £20
Low plus supportHall TWO, 8PM
low’s majestic melancholy is in full bloom. Forthcoming album ‘The Invisible Way’ was produced by Wilco’s jeff Tweedy and sees the duluth trio now inhabiting starker, unadorned soundscapes, with haunting layered harmonies.
Tickets: £19.50
Cobweb Orchestra Intermediate Orchestra DaynORTHeRn ROCk FOundaTIOn Hall, 1.30-7PM
Players who do not consider themselves either beginners or experts can develop their orchestral skills with the open-access Cobweb Orchestra, finishing with an informal performance for family and friends at 6pm.
Players aged under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Visit www.cobweborchestra.co.uk for more information.
Tickets: £26.80
Quercus: Iain Ballamy, Huw Warren and June TaborHall TWO, 8PM
june Tabor’s gripping voice and intense delivery, Iain ballamy’s gloriously mellifluous melodies and Huw Warren’s lyrical off-kilter musicality create a journey through tales of love, loss and bloody battles in timeless and original songs.
Tickets: £15.50 & 17.50
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Isabelle DruetHall TWO, 11aM
Isabelle druet: Mezzo soprano anne le bozec: Piano
With her sumptuous voice, it’s easy to hear why Isabelle druet is quickly becoming an in demand singer. In this recital Isabelle looks to shakespeare as her inspiration, with works from berlioz, saint-saëns, brahms and Ivor Gurney.
Tickets: £16
The J-Word presents Trilok Gurtu/Paolo Fresu/Omar Sosa Fraser Fifield and Graeme StephenHall One, 7.30PM
Three of the most talented and adventurous performers in world jazz unite for a very special trio project. Trilok Gurtu, Paolo Fresu and Omar sosa combine traditional and progressive musical elements from their homelands of India, Italy and Cuba.
Funded by Creative scotland.
Tickets: £17.50
10cc’s Graham Gouldman with Rick Fenn, Mick Wilson and Mike Stevens presents Heart Full of SongsHall TWO, 7.30PM
Featuring 10cc classics such as ‘I’m not In love’ and ‘dreadlock Holiday’ plus songs from Gouldman’s highly acclaimed new solo album ‘love and Work’, as well as some surprises. With support Garron Frith.
Presented by The Gig Cartel.
Tickets: £22.50 (in advance), £24.50 (on the door)
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Robben FordHall TWO, 8PM
With a string of GRaMMY nominations to his name and voted in the top 100 guitarists of the century, Ford is particularly known for his blues playing, but is equally at home in a wide variety of musical contexts.
Presented by The Gig Cartel.
Tickets: £25 (in advance), £27 (on the door)
Durham Music Service Showcase - ExtravaganzaHall One, 7PM COnCOuRse PeRFORManCes 4-7PM
be enthralled by a showcase of exciting performances featuring outstanding musicians taught by durham Music service, including performances by massed wind bands, orchestras, choirs and big bands. numerous ensembles will give a free Concourse performance prior to the evening concert.
Presented by durham Music service.
Tickets: £5 & £9
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Future TraditionsHall TWO, 8PM
a showcase of the work of the newcastle university Folk and Traditional Music degree hosted at The sage Gateshead. Many students go on to become professional musicians – this is a great opportunity to glimpse them before they are famous.
Tickets: £8
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HEADLInERS InCLuDE:
Nordic Fiddlers BlocAlasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas
Duncan ChisholmVamm
Ganesh and KumareshTim Kliphuis
Casey Driessen
Full line up announced on our website soon
thesagegateshead.org
ticket office 0191 443 4661
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The fifth Fiddles on Fire festival will take over The Sage Gateshead again for a
whole weekend as the building fills with fiddle music from a huge variety of styles
and traditions. A sizzling selection of concerts combine with a stimulating mass
of workshops for all abilities, free music on the Concourse and family fun sessions
to make this a weekend not to miss.
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Northern Sinfonia: Fiddle FantasiaHall One, 7.30PM
bradley Creswick: director/violin
Albinoni adagio for strings
Hubay Herje kati, op.32 (arranged for strings only)
Jay ungar The ashokan Farewell
Handel Concerto Grosso, op.6 no.1
Vivaldi The Four seasons
ever versatile and virtuosic, bradley Creswick directs northern sinfonia in this concert of favourites for strings and solo violin, from the stately beauty of albinoni’s adagio, to the unpredictable excitement of Vivaldi’s famed violin showpiece.
Tickets: £10-£26 Part of Fiddles on Fire, see page 42.
Loudon Wainwright III plus supportHall One, 7.30PM
loudon Wainwright III is a true one-off. His songs can be heartwarming, hilarious, intensely personal, life-affirming, and just ingenious – sometimes all at once.
Tickets: £26.50
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Chris WoodHall TWO, 8PM
a perfect offering for May day. Chris Wood sings humble hymns and sweeping statements. From alzheimers to William blake, Wood lovingly takes the pulse of his homeland with woven and intricately crafted songs.
Tickets: £14.50-£16.50
Tom PaxtonHall TWO, 8PM
songwriting legend Tom Paxton wrote some of the best-loved songs of his generation - ‘The last Thing On My Mind’, ‘Ramblin’ boy’, and ‘bottle Of Wine’ being a choice few.
Presented with CMP.
Tickets: £21.50-£24.50
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Everyone Deserves Music: A festival of Community Music
Community Music SymposiumHall TWO, 10aM-4PM
Talk, listen, share ideas, share resources, and hear from leading experts at our two day national Community Music symposium aimed at those working in the field, from individual practitioners to community workers to strategic commissioners. keynote speakers, workshop breakouts and open space networking aimed to inspire and energise.
Cost: £205 for the full two days (£175 early bird rate – book before Friday 22nd February)
Music WorkshopsTHe baRbOuR ROOM, 10aM-4PM
Two days of inspirational music workshops in a range of disciplines to inspire and energise anyone with an enthusiasm for music. The perfect introduction to music leadership and group facilitation techniques, and an ideal opportunity to top-up your skills with some of the uk’s leading practitioners.
Cost: £150 for the full two days
Community Music PerformancesVaRIOus lOCaTIOns aCROss nORTH easT enGland
Third year students from our respected ba (Hons) Community Music course will be creating an eclectic mix of performances throughout the region including some at The sage Gateshead.
Tickets: Various prices
enjoy two evenings of diverse music from a collective of up-and-coming local musicians, from singer-songwriters through to large ensembles, the evening will showcase the talents of students drawn from all levels on the ba (Hons) Community Music degree, based here at The sage Gateshead and delivered in partnership with the university of sunderland.
Tickets: £7.50 for each concert (Cabaret layout)
For more information about all of these events including timings, prices and content please visit www.thesagegateshead.org/edm
In partnership with university of sunderland, sound sense and Youth Music.
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Electronic Voice PhenomenaHall TWO, 8PM
a night of sonic innovation inspired by konstantin Raudive’s 70s experiments into hearing voices in electronic interference. Featuring exclusive commissions from artist and performer Hetain Patel, poets Ross sutherland, Hannah silva and sj Fowler, indie experimenters Outfit and others.
Presented by Mercy and Penned in the Margins, supported and presented by Gemarts.
Tickets: £10
Northern Sinfonia: EpitaphsHall TWO, 8PM
Shostakovich 2 Pieces for string Octet (Prelude & scherzo)
Brett Dean epitaphs
Strauss Capriccio
Mendelssohn Octet
Mendelssohn’s first great masterpiece plus extraordinary works from strauss and shostakovich, and brett dean’s homage to five great figures of our time (including former northern sinfonia Musical director, Richard Hickox) in string quintet form.
Tickets: £16
OMD plus special guestsHall One, dOORs 7PM
The huge soaring melodies and irresistible lyrical hooks from OMd classics such as ‘enola Gay’, ‘souvenir’ and ‘sailing on the seven seas’ seamlessly blended with material from new album ‘english electric’ in a vibrant live show.
Presented by live nation.
Tickets: £32.50
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Northern Sinfonia: Dean’s BeethovenHall One, 7.30PM
brett dean: director
Beethoven (arr. Brett Dean) adagio Molto e Mesto (from the First Razumovsky Quartet)
Brett Dean Testament
Beethoven symphony no.3 in e flat ‘eroica’
as beethoven became more aware of his increasing hearing problems, he created some of his most powerful and defiant music. Here, that music is paired with brett dean’s take on beethoven’s famed ‘Heiligenstadt Testament’.
With a free pre-concert talk at 6.30pm.
Tickets: £10-£32
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Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisited II (no support)Hall One, 7.30PM
legendary guitarist, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and former Genesis band member, steve Hackett recaptures the spirit of this iconic band while showcasing his exciting reinterpretation of Genesis’ widely regarded classics.
Tickets: £24.50 & £26.50
Northern Sinfonia: Seven Last WordsHall One, 7.30PM
nicholas Collon: Conductor northern sinfonia Chorus
James MacMillan seven last Words from the Cross
Mahler (arr. Britten) What the Wild Flowers Tell Me
Shostakovich symphony no.9 in e flat
james MacMillan’s emotional work is coupled, in extreme contrast, with shostakovich’s light and quirky ninth symphony.
With a free pre-concert talk at 6.30pm.
Tickets: £10-£32
THe lITPOP bOOk Club: a bOOk Club FOR MusIC lOVeRs ‘I’ll Never Get out of this World Alive’ by Steve EarleMeC, 7PM
The litPop book Club meets on the second Tuesday of every month. Please bring your own copy of the book.
Free but ticketed
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The ZombiesHall TWO, 8PM
The 60s uk pop-psych-rock band featuring Colin blunstone and Rod argent are back with their big hits and solo material including ‘she’s not There’, ‘Time Of The season’, and ‘Hold Your Head up’.
Presented with Venues all.
Tickets: £17 & £20
Prom Praise North East ConcertHall One, 3PM and 7.30PM
noël Tredinnick: Conductor all souls Orchestra Prom Praise north east Choir Choirs of bede academy and emmanuel College (3pm performance only) archbishop john sentamu: Guest host and speaker
a delightful blend of sacred and concert music and a joyful fusion of performance with worship, combining the spirit of ‘songs of Praise’ with the world famous ‘last night of the Proms’.
Presented by Prom Praise.
Tickets: £8-£19
Ensemble 7Bridges Presents ‘Channel Hopping’nORTHeRn ROCk FOundaTIOn Hall, 7PM
Xenakis anaktoriaw
Bryn Harrison new work
Grisey Périodes
Laurence Crane Come back to the old specimen cabinet
Gérard Pesson nebenstück
Gerald Barry new work
The launch concert for the north east’s brand new contemporary music group and durham university’s new ensemble in residence, featuring excitingly original repertoire and electrifying new work.
Tickets: £10
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Curtis Stigers: Up Close and PersonalHall One, 7.30PM
Platinum-selling singer-songwriter and saxophonist Curtis stigers has one of the most distinctive voices in music and has pushed the boundaries of contemporary jazz with his original take on classics by the likes of Willie nelson, sting and Tom Waits, and recently recorded the title track to hit us television series ‘sons of anarchy’.
Tickets: £24.50
FishHall TWO, 8PM
The former Marillion frontman’s music defies trends and fashion. With a career spanning over 30 years in the entertainment industry, he is notable for his charismatic stage performances and uncompromising lyrics.
Presented by The Gig Cartel.
Tickets: £22.50BonoboHall One, 8PM
bonobo, aka simon Green, is a dj and producer signed to ninja Tune. Referencing jazz, soul, funk and hip hop elements and armed with a rare compositional nuance and command of live instrumentation, he is one of the uk’s most innovative musicians of any genre.
Tickets: £16
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Presented by northern Chords artistic director: jonathan bloxham www.northernchords.com
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Northern Chords Lunchtime ConcertsCOnCOuRse, 12.30PM
a series of FRee lunchtime concerts on the Concourse featuring all the star musicians of northern Chords.
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Opening NightsT MaRY’s CHuRCH, WHICkHaM, 7.30PM
Brahms Clarinet Trio Op.114 Vaughan-Williams On Wenlock edge Bridge Fantasy Piano Trio
Featuring The busch ensemble, ben johnson and Mark simpson.
Tickets: £12
Saint Nicholas at Saint NicholassT nICHOlas CaTHedRal, neWCasTle, 7.30PM
Britten saint nicholas
Celebrating britten’s Centenary, northern Chords presents a performance of this magnificent Cantata featuring ben johnson, Commonwealth Youth Orchestra, Gateshead Youth Orchestra, newcastle Cathedral Choir and youth choirs from around the region. Conducted by jonathan bloxham.
Tickets: £5
Verdi, Wagner and PuccinisT andReW’s CHuRCH, CORbRIdGe, 7.30PM
Wagner Wesendonck lieder Puccini Crisantemi Verdi string Quartet
a celebration of the bicentenaries of Verdi and Wagner through chamber music, songs and popular arias.
Tickets: £12
Northern Chords Gala ConcertHall TWO, 7.30PM
Beethoven Clarinet Trio op.11 Schubert auf dem strom Saint-Saens Rondo Capriccioso op.28 Waley-Cohen World Premiere Mendelssohn Piano Trio no.2 in C minor Chopin Polonaise brilliante Simpson echoes and embers Mahler Rückert lieder
Featuring special guest bbC Young Musician of the Year clarinettist Mark simpson.
With a pre-concert talk at 6.30pm – ‘Travels with Music’ with jonathan bloxham and ben johnson.
In association with the Travel bureau Gosforth.
Tickets: £15 under 16s: FRee
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Folkworks Hexham GatheringThis year’s headline artists include karine Polwart, Tim edey and brendan Power, blair dunlop, The Teacups, kat davidson and ben Church. Folkworks Hexham Gathering takes place over four days in Hexham and the surrounding area. It brings together young performers in what we believe is england’s only folk festival specifically for young people. add some sparking headline artists, and this adds up to a festival that will surprise and delight with concerts, ceilidhs and outdoor music.
Young people who play traditional or acoustic music wishing to take part should contact [email protected]
Folkworks Hexham Gathering is a partnership with Queen’s Hall arts Centre, Hexham.
Tickets for all events are available from Queen’s Hall arts Centre box Office on 01434 652 477 or online at www.queenshall.co.uk
Northern Sinfonia: ‘Two of Us’: The Lennon and McCartney SongbookHall One, 7PM
award-winning singers joe stilgoe, Claire Martin and Mark McGann provide fabulous vocals for all your beatles favourites, including ‘all You need Is love’, ‘Yesterday’, ‘strawberry Fields Forever’ and ‘Penny lane’ accompanied by northern sinfonia.
Tickets: £10-£32
FOlkWORks Future Traditions: Folk Degree Final RecitalsHall TWO, 12nOOn
newcastle university’s Folk and Traditional Music degree hosted at The sage Gateshead is a wellspring of hugely talented musicians, vividly demonstrated in this series of final year recitals.
Tuesday 28th May 12noon: dogan Mehmet (fiddle); 1pm: kari Macleod (fiddle); 2pm: Freya Rae (flute).
Wednesday 29th May 12noon: Melissa Whitehead (fiddle); 1pm: Chloe jones (fiddle); 2pm: Chloe Merriott (voice and cello).
Thursday 30th May 12noon: lewis Powell-Reid (bouzoukis, accordion, guitar); 1pm: ben Fitzgerald (acoustic guitar); 2pm: seth Tinsley (guitar); 3pm: louis bingham (guitar, tenor banjo, tenor guitar).
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Alasdair Roberts & Lady MaiseryHall TWO, 8PM
lady Maisery explore vocal harmony to breathtaking effect. alasdair Roberts has returned to the traditional song of his roots and his own densely worded songwriting to great acclaim. Together these artists present a contemporary take on traditional music.
Tickets: £12.50
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Allan Taylor and Rab NoakesHall TWO, 8PM
Rab noakes’ voice of musical and life experience is unparalleled in scotland’s music community. allan Taylor is one of the most important songwriters of his generation. a powerful combination.
Tickets: £14.50 & £16.50
Northern Sinfonia: Danses ConcertantesHall One, 7.30PM
ainars Rubikis: Conductor lise de la salle: Piano
Prokofiev Classical symphony
Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto no.2 in G minor
Stravinsky danses Concertantes
Mozart symphony no.31 in d ‘Paris’
Mozart’s effervescent ‘Paris’ symphony elegantly performed alongside energetic works by saint-saëns, stravinsky and Prokofiev.
Tickets: £10-£32
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Future Traditions: Final Year Celebration ConcertHall TWO, 8PM
The annual showcase of the talents of the Folk degree programme’s final year students, just before they graduate, in a concert bursting with energy and foot-stomping music.
Tickets: £8
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TICKET OFFICE HOURSTicket Office is open Monday-sunday from 10am-6pm on non-performance days. On performance days it is open for thirty minutes after the start of the last performance. On sundays and bank Holidays phone booking closes at 6pm.
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Where you book a ticket for a show, exhibition, display, event or performance at The sage Gateshead you agree to our terms and conditions. booking fees apply - see website for details or ask at Ticket Office.
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The information in this events diary is correct at the time of printing but is subject to change and it is your responsibility to ascertain whether a performance has been cancelled or rescheduled.
CONCESSIONSConcessions for under 16s, students, people over 60 and unemployed are available for many of our performances: ask Ticket Office for details.
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Thanks to the generosity of Nexus, you can travel on the Metro to and from Gateshead free if you are attending a performance at The Sage Gateshead: simply retain your ticket for inspection on the Metro.
Buses
For selected concerts, we also run concert buses from Hexham (via Corbridge) and Alnwick (via Felton, Morpeth and Gosforth). On Sunday 10th March (Northern Sinfonia concert), there is an additional bus service running from Carlisle. Book through our Ticket Office. The QuayLink bus service runs both north and south of the Tyne to St Mary’s Square outside the west door of The Sage Gateshead. The Sage Gateshead is on route Q1. Check www.nexus.org.uk/bus/guide-buses/quaylink.
PArkING
There is a drop off and pick up point at our west door. We have our own car park with lift access directly behind the building. If you enter and exit within thirty minutes, there is no charge. With entry between 6am to
5pm, charges are per hour with payment made at our ticket machines prior to returning to your vehicle. For entry after 5pm, a fixed charge applies. Full details of our charges are available on our website.
Blue BAdGe Holders
There are a number of priority spaces for blue badge holders immediately to the rear of the building and by the lifts in our car park. If you park in The Sage Gateshead’s car park, please take your car park ticket to the Coats Desk, with your car registration number, for an exit ticket.
The Sage Gateshead is designed to be as accessible as possible to people with all kinds of disabilities. Please ring 0191 443 4666 for access information or download it from the visitor information section of our website. Please inform Ticket Office of your special requirements. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome.
TrAvEl AND GENErAl INFo
Tours ANd GrouP BookINGs
Private tours can be arranged for groups of any size to learn more about the building and our organisation. For many of our own promotions, you can book ten full price tickets and claim an eleventh ticket free. We welcome coach parties.
Please call 0191 443 4705.
BuIldING oPeNING Hours ANd Closures
The Sage Gateshead is open for an average of fourteen hours every day, seven days a week:
9am-11pm performance days.
9am-10pm non-performance days during term time.
9am-9pm non-performance days during school holidays.
The Sage Gateshead reserves the right to fully or partially close the building for conferencing or maintenance purposes.
The building will be closed from Monday 8th April to Wednesday 10th April.
Ticket Office will open for telephone and online bookings only on these days.
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Higher education at The sage GatesheadWe deliver the following higher education courses here: BMus (Hons) Jazz, Popular and Commercial Music, BA (Hons) in Community Music and Community Music Higher Education Access Programme in partnership with the University of Sunderland and Gateshead College. We also host a Folk and Traditional Music BMus (Hons) in partnership with Newcastle University.See www.thesagegateshead.org for more details.
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You can select your own seat for most Hall One and Hall Two concerts when you book online at www.thesagegateshead.org
HAll oNeThe price of the seats in the A*, A/B area of the front stalls varies from concert to concert: for concerts with ‘Standing available’ the floor is lowered for a standing/dancing area. Tickets must be purchased specifically for this area. The areas behind the stage are not always on sale. Please ask Ticket Office. A* tickets: Seats closest to the stage are offered on selected shows. Occasionally these tickets may have ‘added value’ extras (these will be detailed on our website, www.thesagegateshead.org).
HAll TwoHall Two is a flexible, ten-sided space, and is set up for each concert according to what will provide the best experience for the audience: there are three levels, and levels 2 and 3 are gallery-style spaces. The main options are:
THeATre lAyouT (default): the stage is across one end of the hall: there are rows of seats on the flat floor and some raised seating towards the rear. Seated tickets are numbered, standing tickets are not.
FAmIly lAyouT: like Theatre style, but the stage is lower and there are mats at the front where you can sit with your children. Tickets for Level 1 are not numbered: tickets for Levels 2 and 3 are numbered.
CABAreT lAyouT: like Theatre, but the seats on Level 1 are tables and chairs on a flat floor. Seating around tables is not numbered.
CluB lAyouT: Level 1 is standing, with unnumbered tickets specifying access to the Level. Levels 2 and 3 are numbered seating. Drinks are allowed in on Level 1 only.
IN THe rouNd lAyouT: the stage is in the centre of the hall with seats on every side. All tickets are numbered: areas A (Level 1), B (Level 2) and C (Level 3) are seated; areas D (Level 1) and E (Levels 2 and 3) are standing and not always on sale.
HAlls oNe ANd TwoIn seats on the sides of Levels 2 and 3, you have to lean forwards to obtain a full view of the stage. Please ask our staff for more information.
Join Sage Supportersand support the future of music!Benefits include:• Discounts• Advance notice of concerts
• Special eventsMembership starts from £40 per year
For information visit Ticket office, go to www.thesagegateshead.org/support or email [email protected]
L I S T E NL E A R NL O V E
The Sage Gateshead values its partnerships with individuals, trusts and foundations, and companies, and its core revenue supporters Arts Council England, North East and Gateshead Council. As a registered charity this support is vital to allow us to continue and develop our work.
Thank You
Founding Patrons – Endowment Fund*The Sage Group plcThe Barbour TrustNorthern Rock FoundationThe Garfield Weston FoundationJoan and Margaret Halbert
Endowment DonorsThe Shears FoundationThe David Goldman ProgrammeThe Go-Ahead Group plcNorthern Arts BoardFenwick LtdNorthumbrian WaterBenfield Charitable TrustThe Sir James Knott TrustGreggs plcThe David Boardman TrustRoland Cookson Fund1989 Willan Trust
Public Sector Revenue SupportersArts Council England North EastGateshead Council
Trust and Foundation SupportersBaring FoundationEsmée Fairbairn FoundationNorthern Sinfonia TrustJ Paul Getty JNR Charitable TrustPaul Hamlyn FoundationThe Foyle FoundationThe Garfield Weston FoundationThe Hadrian TrustThe Monument TrustThe PRS for Music FoundationThe Sir James Knott TrustThe Shears FoundationThe Vardy FoundationThe WA Handley Charitable TrustYouth Music
* The Sage Gateshead has two Endowments. The original Endowment is held on The Sage Gateshead’s behalf by the Community Foundation, and a second Endowment launched in 2012 is held by The Sage Gateshead itself.
Join ouR SagE SuPPoRTERSAn annual membership which supports the work of The Sage Gateshead and offers a range of benefits, including generous discounts and invitations to exciting events.
BEcomE a noRThERn SinFonia FRiEnDAn annual membership that supports the work of Northern Sinfonia, benefits include priority booking for our Classical Season and exclusive members’ evenings.
BEcomE a PRinciPal PaRTnERA great way to demonstrate a significant commitment to a favourite ‘chair’ in our orchestra, Northern Sinfonia.
SuPPoRT uS ThRough PaYRoll givingMake a regular donation directly through your employer’s payroll giving scheme. It’s an easy and tax-effective way to support our work.
makE a giFT in YouR WillMaking a Gift in your will is one of the most enduring gifts you can make. As well as tax benefits, you have the satisfaction of knowing your donation will go on supporting our work long into the future.
DonaTE BY TExTText SAGE04 £3 to 70070 to donate £3 to North Music Trust and make a difference today (you can make a donation of any value you wish between £1 and £10).
EvERY giFT iS imPoRTanT To uS anD ThERE aRE manY WaYS You can SuPPoRT uS.
For more information about any of the above ways to support, please visit www.thesagegateshead.org/support Email [email protected] or call us on 0191 443 4562
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Ticket Office: 0191 443 4661
Welcome Desk: 0191 443 4666
Brasserie: 0191 443 4654
We are proud of our environmental awareness: to see our policy, visit the About section of our website.
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North Music Trust is registered in England as a company limited by guarantee, number 4044936 and as a charity, number 1087445.
CORPORATE PARTNERS
Platinum Partners
Gold Partners
Chairman: Lord Falconer of Thoroton
The Sage GatesheadSt Mary’s SquareGateshead Quays
GatesheadNE8 2JR
Bronze Partners
RSM TenonThe Open UniversityBarclaysO’Brien Waste Recycling SolutionsRutherford Wilkinson Ltd
Silver Partners
Corporate Sponsor
Supporting The Sage Gateshead’s Young Musicians Programme