What's On at Sage Gateshead | January / February 2020

What’s On? January/February 2020

Including: Welcome to the Roaring Twenties Big Beethoven Weekend Hollywood Heroes March Highlights Gateshead Jazz Transatlantic Sessions

Goldfrapp Thursday 26 March

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At a glance

January RNS: New Year’s Day Concert The Glenn Miller Orchestra Baby Sinfonia RNS: Welcome to the Roaring Twenties 1 Livewire AC/DC Yoga Live Judy Collins RNS: Welcome to the Roaring Twenties 2 ECHO Rising Stars NICMS: Leonore Piano Trio with Rachel Roberts Paul Carrack - The 20/20 Tour

Hits Out of Hell: The Meatloaf Songbook

Friday 21

Electric Guitar Masterclass - The Music of Robben Ford Wednesday 1 Sunday 5 Thursday 9 Friday 10 Saturday 11 Sunday 12 Tuesday 14 Friday 17 Saturday 18

Saturday 22

Big Beethoven Weekend 1: The Symphonies

Saturday 22 - Sunday 23

Joe Brown - 60th Anniversary Tour

Wednesday 26

Tango Fire

Thursday 27

Folkworks: Leveret

Thursday 27

RNS: Rachlin’s Brahms

Friday 28

Blazin’ Fiddles

Friday 28

RNS: Hollywood Heroes

Saturday 29

Mike Lovatt with Strictly Smokin’ Big Band

Saturday 29

Wednesday 22 Sunday 26

Turin Brakes Acoustic plus support Kevin Pearce

Thursday 30

Orchestre National de Lille

Thursday 30

March Highlights

Brandy Clark plus guest Ian Noe

Friday 31

Benjamin Francis Leftwich

Wednesday 4

Simply Dylan

Friday 31

Jon Hopkins - Polarity Tour

Thursday 5

Clannad

Saturday 7

February

Folkworks: Martin Hayes Quartet

Sunday 8

Folkworks: Chris Wood

Monday 9

The Lightning Seeds Performing Jollification

Thursday 12

Kacy and Clayton

Saturday 1

Roddy Doyle

Saturday 14

Folkworks: Catrin Finch & Cimarrón

Saturday 1

Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham

Tuesday 17

Yoga Live

Sunday 2

CocoRosie

Wednesday 18

Boyzlife Tour 2020

Sunday 2

Elles Bailey

Wednesday 18

Fairport Convention plus The 4 of Us

Sunday 2

Transatlantic Sessions 2020

Tuesday 4

10cc’s Graham Gouldman - Heart Full of Songs plus Paul Canning

Brundibár Arts Festival Closing Concert

Tuesday 4

Anton & Erin: Dance Those Magical Movies

Sandi Toksvig Live! National Trevor David Wax Museum RNS: Equilbey’s Schubert Classics 4 Kids: Peter and the Wolf The Classic Rock Show

Wednesday 5 Thursday 6 Friday 7 Saturday 8

Thursday 13

The Blues Band

Thursday 13

Beth Hart

Saturday 15

Sasha DiGiulian - Beyond The Comfort Zone Folkworks: Ye Vagabonds

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Thursday 19 Friday 20 - Sunday 22

Goldfrapp

Thursday 26

Amy Wadge

Friday 27

Pete Whittaker - Solo & Free

Monday 30

Tuesday 11

Faith: The George Michael Legacy

Big Fish Little Fish

Gateshead Jazz

Thursday 19

Sunday 16

Key:

Monday 17 Wednesday 19

Box office: 0191 443 4661

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Concessions available Multibuy available Bus service Package discounts available Family ticket available

What’s On?

Sunday 5 January Sage One, 3pm All your Glenn Miller favourites with big band specials including In The Mood, Moonlight Serenade and a tribute to the Dambusters March.

£29.40

Gig Listings

The Glenn Miller Orchestra directed by Ray McVay plus guest artists Swing Time Jivers

Presented with The Glenn Miller Orchestra

Saturday 11 January Sage Two, 8pm A unique six-man tribute to rock music’s greatest band, complete with cannons, a wall of Marshalls’ and over two hours of High Voltage Rock ‘n’ Roll.

£21.80 Livewire AC/DC

Yoga Live

Paul Carrack - The 20/20 Tour

Presented by The Gig Cartel 14+.

Sunday 12 January

Tuesday 14 January

NRFH, 10.30am

Sage Two, 8pm

Grace Johnson returns with Royal Northern Sinfonia violinist, Sophie Appleton who will provide stunning classical improvisation, intertwined with pieces by Handel and Bach, responding to Grace’s instruction throughout your Sunday morning yoga practice. 18+.

Judy Collins has long inspired audiences with sublime vocals, vulnerable song-writing and personal triumphs. This show will highlight some of the new material from Winter Stories featuring critically acclaimed, Norwegian folk artist Jonas Fjeld.

£15 Presented by Sage Gateshead

Judy Collins plus special guest Jonas Fjeld

£27.30 Presented with Glasswerk Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult

Sunday 26 January

Thursday 30 January

Sage One, 7.30pm

Sage Two, 7.30pm

Paul Carrack and his awesome 6-piece band bring you the 20/20 Tour. Over his 50-year career his vocals have graced million selling songs such as How Long by ACE, Tempted by Squeeze and the Grammy Award nominated Living Years by Mike and the Mechanics.

The estimable London 4-piece will be playing a range of songs spanning their 20 year career - which includes seven top 40 singles and 6 top 40 albums with sales over a million worldwide.

£37.60 - £43.10 Presented by Triple A Entertainment

Turin Brakes Acoustic plus support from Kevin Pearce

Box Office: 0191 443 4661

£21.30 - £30 Presented by MJR Group

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Gig Listings

Friday 31 January

Friday 31 January

Sage Two, 7pm

Sage One, 7.30pm

As straightforward as the title suggests: no frills, no gimmicks, no pretense; Simply Dylan is John O’Connell’s personal exploration and celebration of the rich and diverse work of Bob Dylan.

Brandy Clark returns for a rare one-off show for North East fans.

The Grammy winning, Nashville based songwriter has penned hits for Miranda Lambert, Sheryl Crow and LeAnn Rimes and released two critically acclaimed albums 12 Stories and Big Day In a Small Town. She is joined by rising star Ian Noe.

From £24.50 -£30 Simply Dylan

Presented by SJM

Brandy Clark plus guest Ian Noe

From £18.50 Presented by Sage Gateshead

Saturday 1 February

Saturday 1 February

NRFH, 7.45pm

Sage Two, 8pm

Kacy and Clayton showcase the slightly psych-folk sound of Linda Perhacs, Fleet Foxes, and First Aid Kit; rare country blues records and English folk tunes; and 1920s disaster songs and murder ballads.

A rare chance to witness a thrilling global collaboration between Catrin Finch, one of the world’s leading harp players and the 6-piece Grammy-nominated Cimarrón performing joropo dance music.

£14.20 Kacy and Clayton plus Arborist

Presented by Sage Gateshead

Folkworks: Catrin Finch & Cimarrón

£21.80 Presented by Sage Gateshead

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Everytime you buy a guitar this Christmas, we plant a tree! Instruments for kids, plastic free stocking fillers!

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Gig Listings

Yoga Live

Fairport Convention and Smith & Brewer

Sunday 2 February

Sunday 2 February

NRFH, 10.30am

Sage One, 7.30pm

Grace Johnson will deliver a special Sunday morning yoga practice, bringing beats and yoga together. Expect a backdrop of lush, jazz tinged, laid back, phat grooves, presented through deejaying and live loop composition by hip hop MC, Craftmatik. 18+

Two of the world’s biggest bands, Boyzone and Westlife, come together for the very first time with a full band production show. Featuring Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy.

£15 Presented by Sage Gateshead

£34.30 Presented by Ellis Live Limited

Boyzlife Tour 2020

Sunday 2 February

Tuesday 4 February

Sage Two, 8pm

Sage One, 7.30pm

Fairport Convention has been making great music for over 50 years. Credited with originating British folk-rock music, the band has been through many changes, but the current members retain a passion for live performance.

Originating as part of the award-winning Pelicula/ BBC TV series, Transatlantic Sessions continues to revisit shared roots and new common ground between today’s finest Celtic and Americana musicians.

£25.10 - £28.30 Presented by Dotted Line

Transatlantic Sessions 2020

£27.30 - £32.70 Presented by Sage Gateshead

What’s On?

Sandi Toksvig Live!

National Trevor

Wednesday 5 February

Thursday 6 February

Sage One, 7.30pm

Sage Two, 8pm

Sandi realises some people harbour an ambition to be a National Treasure but following a misunderstanding with a friend has decided instead to become a National Trevor.

Expect tall stories, fascinatingly funny facts, really silly jokes, a quick-fire Q&A and a quiz.

Filled with husband-and-wife vocal harmonies, Mexican stringed instruments, melodic hooks, and blasts of brass, David Wax Museum’s albums fly the worldly flag for a brand of Americana that reaches far beyond American borders.

£27.80 - £30 Suitable for ages 14+ Presented with David Mauchline

£13.10 David Wax Museum

Tuesday 11 February

Thursday 13 February

Sage One, 7.30pm

Sage One, 7.30pm

Anthem after anthem, riff after riff, solo after solo, ‘The Classic Rock Show’ brings the original recordings back to life on stage; with a huge sound and light show to match.

A stunning celebration remembering one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time. Bringing 35 years of hits to life from George’s glittering career.

£32.70

£28.90 The Classic Rock Show 2020

Presented by Sage Gateshead

Presented by CMP Entertainment

Presented with Entertainers

Faith: The George Michael Legacy

Gig Listings

Thursday 13 February

Saturday 15 February

Sage Two, 7.45pm

Sage One, 7.30pm

Over 40 years and 16 albums later The Blues Band continue to be as popular as ever.

Beth is riding a creative tidal wave, firing out acclaimed albums, hooking up with the biggest names in music and rocking the house each night with that celebrated burnthoney voice.

£26.70 - £28.90 Presented with Venues All

From £43.60 Beth Hart plus Kris Barras acoustic duo

The Blues Band

Monday 17 February

Wednesday 19 February

Sage Two, 8pm

Sage Two, 8pm

Adidas athlete, Sasha DiGiulian, is one of the world’s best climbers, with multiple first ascents and 28 First Female Ascents to her name, including a route on the North Face of the Eiger.

Ye Vagabonds picked up Best Traditional Track in the 2019 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards for The Foggy Dew. The sibling duo - Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn - were the big winners at the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards scooping up Best Traditional Folk Track, Best Folk Group and Best Folk Album.

£19.10 Sasha DiGiulian - Beyond The Comfort Zone

Presented with Speakers from the Edge

Folkworks: Ye Vagabonds

£15.30 Presented by Sage Gateshead

Friday 21 February

Saturday 22 February

Sage One, 7.30pm

MEC, 10am - 12pm

The world’s premier show in tribute to Meatloaf, featuring the Ultimate ‘Dead Ringer’ to Meatloaf, Craig Halford, as seen on ITV’s Stars In Their Eyes and Channel 4’s The Last Leg.

Jamie Mackay presents a masterclass on the work of Robben Ford. Expect an analysis of Ford’s approach to blues, jazz and folk with reference to records from Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell, Larry Carlton and the Ford Blues Band. 18+

£27.80 Hits Out of Hell: The Meatloaf Songbook

Presented by DHP

Presented by Ellis Live Limited

Electric Guitar Masterclass - The Music of Robben Ford

£15 Presented by Sage Gateshead

Wednesday 26 February Sage One, 7.30pm

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Premier rock ‘n’ roll legend Joe Brown takes to the road to celebrate 60 years in the business.

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£32.20 - £34.30

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Presented with Flying Music

Joe Brown - 60th Anniversary Tour

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What’s On?

Gig Listings

Thursday 27 February

Thursday 27 February

Sage One, 7.30pm

Sage Two, 8pm

Starring internationally renowned Argentinean tango superstars German Cornejo and Gisela Galeassi, this is a fiery and explosive journey through the history of authentic Argentine Tango.

Leveret is a unique collaboration between three of England’s finest folk musicians. Andy Cutting (button accordion), Sam Sweeney (fiddle) and Rob Harbron (concertina) combine consummate musicianship, compelling delivery and captivating spontaneity.

£22.90 - £34.90 Presented with Nova Touring

Tango Fire

Folkworks: Leveret

£16.40 Presented by Sage Gateshead

Friday 28 February

Saturday 29 February

Sage Two, 8pm

Sage Two, 8pm

One of the world’s most prolific fiddle groups, no other band has quite managed to capture the excitement, sensitivity and raw fire of Scottish music all at once.

Recently dubbed “the swinginest band North of Lands End” - and now featuring Mike Lovatt - this is sure to be a firm date in every jazz fan’s diary!

From £17.40 - £19.60

£14.70

Presented by Sage Gateshead

Folkworks: Blazin’ Fiddles

Mike Lovatt with Strictly Smokin’ Big Band

Presented by Sage Gateshead

Looking Ahead

Wednesday 4 March Sage Two, 8pm Benjamin’s melancholic brand of acoustic folk-pop has drawn comparisons to the likes of Jose Gonzalez and Iron & Wine.

£16.40

March Highlights

Presented by Sage Gateshead

Benjamin Francis Leftwich

Thursday 5 March Sage One, 7.30pm

Jon Hopkins - Polarity Tour, plus Hayden Thorpe

Presented by Sage Gateshead

Sunday 8 March

Sage One, 8pm

Sage Two, 8pm

Having sold 15 million records worldwide and with eight Top 10 U.K. albums to their name, multi-award winning Clannad join us on their In a Lifetime farewell world tour.

His unique sound, his mastery of the fiddle, his acknowledgement of the past and his shaping of the future of the music, combine to create an astonishing and formidable artistic intelligence.

Presented by Live Nation

Folkworks: Martin Hayes

Clannad

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£30

Saturday 7 March

£32.70 - £65

Folkworks: Chris Wood

Described as ‘one of the most celebrated electronic musicians of his generation,’ Hopkins is known for live performances that are visceral, generous, charged with a rapt, sensuous beauty.

Playing grand piano for part of the show, he will be joined by a group of consummate musicians and long-term friends.

£15.80 - £19.10 Presented by Sage Gateshead

Monday 9 March

Thursday 12 March

Sage Two, 8pm

Sage One, 7.30pm

Winner of six BBC Folk Awards, Chris Wood’s writing is permeated with love and wry intelligence, uplifting and challenging as he celebrates the sheer one-thing-afteranotherness of life. His fans include Tom Robinson, Chris Difford and The Unthanks.

To celebrate 25 years since the release of Jollification, Ian Broudie and co. perform the album in its entirety live in Sage One.

£17.40 Presented by Sage Gateshead

£31.10 Presented by Sage Gateshead

The Lightning Seeds Performing Jollification in full plus a greatest hits set

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What’s On?

Conversations with Roddy Doyle

Elles Bailey

Anton & Erin: Dance Those Magical Movies

Saturday 14 March

Tuesday 17 March

Sage Two, 8pm

Sage Two, 8pm

Celebrate the career of one of Ireland’s best-loved writers, Roddy Doyle discusses his work in an intimate and entertaining evening of sprawling conversation, not to be missed! Special guest interviewer to be announced.

Having toured together since 1986 to packed concert halls all over the world, the pair have won the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards - Best Duo Award and been nominated in the Scottish Traditional Music Awards for ‘Live Act of the Year’.

£19.60

Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham

Presented with Fane

Presented with Venues All

Wednesday 18 March

Wednesday 18 March

NRFH, 7.45pm

Sage Two, 8pm

Bristol-based singer/ songwriter Elles Bailey broke into the Americana scene in 2017 with her unique talent, an unmistakable voice whose passionate, visceral shows have made her a favourite with devotees and newcomers alike.

CocoRosie is the project of performance artists Sierra and Bianca Casady. Their songs blend a myriad of styles and references, from hip-hop to folk and opera, shaping the most painful of experiences into memorable and evocative pop songs.

£12 Presented by Sage Gateshead

CocoRosie

£19.60 Presented by Sage Gateshead

Thursday 19 March

Thursday 19 March

Sage One, 7.30pm

Sage Two, 8pm

The nation’s favourite ballroom stars return with sensational choreography set to music that made it big on the silver screen. Including musical classics from Singin’ In The Rain, Casablanca, The Wizard Of Oz, The Greatest Showman, Moulin Rouge and many more.

For lovers of perfectly-crafted music performed by the composer, a Heart Full of Songs concert is truly an exquisite experience.

£44.50 - £50 Presented with Raymond Gubbay Ltd.

Goldfrapp plus Special Guests

£19.60 - £21.80

£26.20 - £28.30 Presented by Sage Gateshead

10cc’s Graham Gouldman - Heart Full of Songs plus Paul Canning

Thursday 26 March

Monday 30 March

Sage One, 7pm

Sage Two, 8pm

Felt Mountain: The 20th Year Tour will see Alison Goldfrapp perform tracks from the album for the first time since its original release in a brand new show featuring lush and intimate takes on classics from across their 20 year career.

Driven by the challenge and the suffering, Pete looks to find that mythical point between the possible and impossible, by climbing not just one, but multiple big walls alone in under 24 hours.

£38.20 - £49.10 Presented by Metropolis Music

£17.40 Pete Whittaker - Solo & Free

Box Office: 0191 443 4661

Presented with Speakers from the Edge

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Sage Gateshead’s annual jazz festival returns with a new name and a new look from 20 - 22 March 2020.

Gateshead Jazz is part of a new era of jazz programming at Sage Gateshead which showcases a broad range of jazz, soul and funk from acclaimed and illustrious artists to the hottest rising stars.

Ibibio Sound Machine plus House Gospel Choir

Jamie Cullum

Friday 20 March

Saturday 21 March

Sage One, 7.30pm

Sage One, 7.30pm

With a career spanning over 20 years, Jamie Cullum‘s legendary live shows have seen him perform and work alongside artists as diverse as Herbie Hancock , Pharrell Williams and Kendrick Lamar.

The success of his major label breakthrough, Twentysomething and its follow up Catching Tales saw him nominated for BRIT and Grammy awards. He has also established himself as a multi-awardwinning music broadcaster.

Fronted by Nigerian singer Eno Williams, Ibibio Sound Machine is a clash of African and electronic elements inspired in equal measure by the golden era of West-African funk & disco and modern post-punk & electro. The band’s self-titled debut album was released in 2014 on Soundway Records. The follow-up, Uyai, was released in 2017 on Merge Records.

£37.60 - £53.20, £104 (VIP)

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£21.50

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What’s On?

SEED Ensemble

Theo Croker

Friday 20 March

Friday 20 March

Sage Two, 7pm

Sage Two, 10.15pm

SEED Ensemble is a Mercury Award-nominated ten-piece band led by alto saxophonist and composer Cassie Kinoshi.

Combining jazz with inner-city London, West African and Caribbean influenced groove, SEED explores a blend of genres through original compositions and improvisation.

GoGo Penguin have been hailed as the “Radiohead of British Jazz”, but they draw equally on rock, jazz and minimalist influences, alongside the intricacy of Aphex Twin or Four Tet to create their punchy, experimental, but always beautiful music.

£13.40

Saturday 21 March

Sage Two, 3pm

Sage Two, 7pm

As the grandson of trumpeter Doc Cheatham, and former student of legendary jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd, trumpeter Theo Croker is an artist steeped in jazz tradition. Well-versed in the swing and bop, Theo’s own music reveals a love of funk, soul, and gooey, groove-oriented hip-hop.

Shri Sriram, a BASCA British Composer Award winner was pioneer of the Asian Underground scene with Outcaste Records and ground-breaking electronic/ trip-hop duo Badmarsh & Shri.

He’ll perform tracks from his latest album The Letter with an all-star line-up of jazz accomplices Bugge Wesseltoft, Ben Castle & Asaf Sirkis.

Shri Feat: Bugge Wesseltoft, Ben Castle & Asaf Sirkis

£17.20

Saturday 21 March

Sunday 22 March

Sage Two, 10.15pm

Sage Two, 12pm

A Jazz FM Awards Best Female Vocalist nominee, Judi Jackson possesses all the qualities held by the greats astounding range, immaculate pitch and that indefinable ‘thing’. A protégé of renowned trumpeter and bandleader Wynton Marsalis, her material is influenced by folk, pop, R&B and neosoul as well as jazz.

Award winning pianist and composer, Nikki Iles and her 20 piece Jazz Orchestra embark on a new chapter, gathering together commissions from over the years, new orchestrations of her own small band tunes and new compositions, all played by the remarkable band she has assembled.

£13.60

Nikki Yeoh and Zoe Rahman

£21.50

Saturday 21 March

£17.20

Judi Jackson

GoGo Penguin

Nikki Iles Jazz Orchestra

£16.40

Sunday 22 March

Sunday 22 March

Sage Two, 4pm

Sage Two, 4pm

Recognised as two of the most groundbreaking contemporary jazz composers of their generation, pianists Nikki Yeoh and Zoe Rahman will have you at the edge of your seat as they share their talents across two grand pianos.

Yazz Ahmed is a BritishBahraini trumpet player and composer who seeks to blur the lines between jazz and electronic sound design, bringing together the sounds of her mixed heritage. This is a rare occasion to experience Yazz’s new album, Polyhymnia, performed live in its entirety, by a 12-piece ensemble.

£17.40

Yazz Ahmed Polyhymnia

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£16.40

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What’s On?

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Gateshead Jazz is one of many amazing Sage Gateshead moments that music lovers like you won’t want to miss. But if you love jazz and are not already a Sage Supporter, you’ve just missed a whole of host of member only benefits.

Sage Supporter membership unlocks so many benefits in addition to early gig notifications and dedicated presales. As a Sage Supporter you’ll also get valuable discounts at our bars, café, brasserie and shop.

With memberships starting from as little as £40, you’ll get all this for the same price as a gig ticket.

As a Sage Supporter you would have:

Been the first to know which artists were heading to Gateshead Jazz.

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Music Live Under Five Where our youngest musicians play and learn

Sage Gateshead’s weekly family musicmaking classes support children’s love of music and learning from an early age. The Mini Musicians classes for 0-4 years and Baby Musicians classes for 0-12 months include songs, dances and games which help to gently support development and help you experience just how magical music can be for the whole family.

“The other parents, grandparents and guardians are all lovely too - if your child wants to scream, they can or if they want a quieter session, that’s fine too.

Anything goes. The tutors accept that and work with the child as they are.

Caroline had been attending Early Years classes at Sage Gateshead since her son, Elliot, was three months old. Elliot is now six and Caroline currently comes to the Music Live Under Five class with her three year old daughter, Joss.

“The children have developed a real interest in music and love to sing, dance and play the piano in the house. The songs from the classes creep into our daily life and I’m not afraid to sing the Little Green Frog in public to stop a tantrum!

“Baby groups can be daunting, but here at Sage Gateshead I found the classes to be comfortable, welcoming and non-judgemental”, she said.

Caroline has seen changes in both of her children since they started attending the early years classes.

“The classes are really interactive and the tutors, as musicians themselves, adapt their plans and engage with the children individually. The classes are fun and engaging for both adults and children, putting everyone at ease!

“Sometimes I’d arrive at the class stressed, for whatever reason, but by the time I left, the class and the tutor had helped me to de-stress. The tutors often read the mood and emotions of the parents as well as those of the children.”

Caroline, Elliot and Joss have all made good friends in the classes and have gone on to socialise with them outside of the building.

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“The first time I came I was on my own and feeling self-conscious as a new mum but then I met likeminded people and felt at ease. We often stay in the café afterwards with others from the class and the children can continue to play.

“Both Elliot and Joss have benefitted socially, they have grown in confidence and are happy to interact with adults and other children. Children are listened to during the class and as a result Elliot and Joss both feel comfortable approaching the musician.”

We’ve been to some of the other family events during the school holidays too. One of my favourite moments was during a Baby Sinfonia concert, Joss was mesmerised by the flute player and crawled over to her, so the flautist came and sat on the floor and continued playing whilst Joss sat curiously alongside her. It was very emotional for me!”

Music Live Under Five classes take place Monday - Saturday during term time.

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Family Listings

Saturday 8 February Sage One, 2pm

Family Listings

Bring your youngsters to hear Prokofiev’s all-time family favourite performed live by RNS. With free Concourse activities from 1.15pm onwards. Recommended 5+ but all welcome.

Children £5.50, Adults £11 Classics 4 Kids: Peter and the Wolf

Baby Sinfonia

Children two and under go free sitting on a knee BSL Interpreted

Thursday 9 January

Saturday 15 February

Sage Two, 11am & 1.30pm

11am, 1pm & 2.30pm

Royal Northern Sinfonia

Get your rock on and bring your little ones along for an hour of rock-themed singing, dancing and playing with our friendly and engaging live musicians. Suitable for children aged 0-7.

A real treat for our tiny listeners.

45 minutes of wonderful music played by members of Royal Northern Sinfonia in the intimate, warm surroundings of Sage Two. Bounce, clap, dance, or just relax on one of our comfy beanbags. Suitable for babies up to 18 months and their grown-ups.

£4 per person Big Family Rock Out

(adults are required to purchase a ticket when purchasing a child ticket)

Family & Friends tickets: £12

Children £3.30, Adults £5.50

Sunday 16 February Sage Two & NRFH, 12.30pm & 3pm

Big Fish Little Fish

Join us for this award-winning family fun event for the postrave generation of parents.

Big Fish Little Fish raves are designed to be as much fun for the adults as they are the children, and are social, daft, anarchic and creative spaces for all the family to enjoy.

Adults £9.80, children under 12 £7.60

Various dates and times Greggs Children’s Room

Music Live Under Five

Bring your smallest musicians along to our weekly musicmaking classes for 0-4 year olds. Our songs, dances and games all help to gently support development whilst helping you experience just how magical music can be for the whole family.

Join us for an adventure and find out what happens when Jack cries WOLF! Sage Gateshead | Saturday 4 - Sunday 5 April | Tickets from £6

£3.50

www.sagegateshead.com | 0191 443 4661

(adults are required to purchase a ticket when purchasing a child ticket)

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Classical Listings

Classical Listings

New Year’s Day Concert

Wednesday 1 January Sage One, 3pm Jessica Cottis conductor Nathan Meltzer violin Royal Northern Sinfonia

Baron), and of course those ever-popular waltzes and polkas. What better way to start your new year than with a concert of glorious music!

£16.50 - £40

A traditional Viennese New Year’s Day concert, now a firm favourite with audiences in the North East. Featuring the music of the Strauss family and friends, including pieces from Die Fledermaus, Der Zigeunerbaron (The Gypsy

Welcome to the Roaring Twenties 1

Baby Sinfonia

Thursday 9 January Sage Two, 11am & 1.30pm Royal Northern Sinfonia A real treat for our tiny listeners. 45 minutes of wonderful music played by members of Royal Northern Sinfonia in the intimate, warm surroundings of Sage Two. Bounce, clap, dance, or just relax on one of our comfy beanbags.

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Suitable for babies up to 18 months and their grown-ups.

Children £3.30 Adults £5.50

Friday 10 January Sage Two, 8pm Alasdair Beatson piano Zeb Soanes narrator Royal Northern Sinfonia Korngold Much Ado About Nothing Suite Amy Beach The Water Sprites and Pastorale Gershwin Three Preludes arr. clarinet and piano Martinů La revue de cuisine Walton Façade

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As we launch into the new decade, RNS looks back on the Roaring Twenties. Jazzinfluenced classics from the bright young composers of 1920s Europe and America set the scene for the outrageously entertaining, deliriously daft cocktail of words and music that is Walton’s Façade.

£14.50, £16.50 (cabaret tables)

What’s On?

Welcome to the Roaring Twenties 2 Friday 17 January Sage One, 7.30pm Duncan Ward conductor Lise de la Salle piano Royal Northern Sinfonia Copland Music for the Theatre Barber Serenade for Strings Martinů Jazz Suite Milhaud La création du monde Daniels Deep Forest Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue (1926 version)

ECHO Rising Stars

Leonore Piano Trio with Rachel Roberts (viola)

A journey through the Roaring Twenties, from the Americana of Barber and Copland to the swinging rhythms and vibrant colours of Milhaud and Martinů, before we are plunged into the sounds and energy of 1920s New York with the soaring clarinet and dazzling piano writing of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.

£14 - £38 P B C

Post-concert Spotlight performance

Wednesday 22 January Sage Two, 7.30pm Beethoven Piano Trio in D ‘Ghost’ Judith Weir Piano Quartet (2000) Dvořák Piano Quartet No.2 in E flat The Leonore Trio was formed in 2012, and is joined by Rachel Roberts, whose recordings include two CDs of viola sonatas with

Royal Northern Sinfonia’s Music Director Lars Vogt.

Beethoven’s dramatic piano trio is known as the ‘Ghost’ on account of its mysterious slow movement.

£9 - £21 C Newcastle International Chamber Music Series

Recitals from four of classical music’s Rising Stars, selected by members of the European Concert Hall Organisation (ECHO)

Saturday 18 January // Sage Two, NRFH // 1pm onwards // £13.50 Day ticket includes all four concerts.

Magnus Holmander clarinet David Huang piano

João Barradas accordion NRFH 2.30pm

Sage Two 1pm Brahms Clarinet Sonata in F minor Molly Kien Hydrozoa (ECHO commission) Donizetti Andante sostenuto L Bassi Rigoletto Fantasia

Bach Passacaglia

and Fuga in C minor Yann Robin Enigma (ECHO commission) Piazzolla Las Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas

Simon Höfele trumpet Frank Dupree piano

Noa Wildschut violin Elisabeth Brauss piano

Sage Two 4.30pm

NRFH 6pm

Hindemith Trumpet Sonata Miroslav Srnka Milky Way

Joey Roukens Sarasvati

Antheil Trumpet Sonata

Violin and Piano No.2 in D Tchaikovsky Meditation from Souvenir d’un lieu cher

(ECHO commission)

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(ECHO commission)

Prokofiev Sonata for

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Classical Listings

Brundibár Arts Festival Closing Concert

Orchestre National de Lille

Thursday 30 January Sage One, 7.30pm Alexandre Bloch conductor Eric Lu piano Orchestre National de Lille Debussy Ibéria Beethoven Piano Concerto No.4 Ravel Ma mère l’Oye (Mother Goose Suite) Debussy La mer

A programme of French music at its most sumptuously colourful, including one of the most gorgeous seascapes ever painted by an orchestra in Debussy’s La mer. Plus the chance to hear 2018 Leeds Piano Competition winner Eric Lu in Beethoven’s most poetic concerto.

Sage Two, 8pm

Samuel Quartermaine Smith New Work (Brundibár Arts Festival Special Commission)

Jack Liebeck violin Alexandra Raikhlina violin Philip Dukes viola Liubov Ulybysheva cello Shelly Ezra clarinet Patrick Broderick horn Daniel Grimwood piano

This concert is dedicated to Sir Nicholas George Winton who organised kindertransports, and includes a pre-concert performance by Opera North Youth Choir.

Tuesday 4 February

Beethoven Clarinet Trio Ligeti Horn Trio Dohnányi Sextet in C

£16.50 - £40 P B C

Sage One 7.30pm Laurence Equilbey conductor Ilker Arcayürek tenor Royal Northern Sinfonia Schubert Overture to Rosamunde Schubert Songs, including Erlkönig Schubert Symphony No.4 ‘Tragic’

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Free tickets for under-26s, supported by Cavatina Chamber Music Trust

Classics 4 Kids: Peter and the Wolf

Equilbey’s Schubert

Friday 7 February

£18 C

An evening with one of the greatest songwriters of all time - Franz Schubert.

Programme includes Im Abendrot, Ständchen, and Berlioz’s arrangement of Erlkönig alongside the delightful Rosamunde overture and the high drama of the ‘Tragic’ symphony.

£14 - £38 P B C Post-concert Spotlight performance

Saturday 8 February Sage One, 2pm Karin Hendrickson conductor Eleanor Mooney presenter Paul Whittaker BSL interpreter Royal Northern Sinfonia Prokofiev Peter and the Wolf Bring your youngsters to hear Prokofiev’s all-time family favourite performed live by RNS. With free Concourse activities from 1.15pm onwards.

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Recommended 5+ but all welcome.

Children £5.50 Adults £11 Children two and under go free sitting on a knee.

MOZART

Saturday 4 July 7pm | Sunday 5 July 3pm New production | Fully staged

Tickets £20 - £50 Under-30 tickets available for £10 sagegateshead.com/classical 0191 443 4661 £10 tickets for under 30s supported by The Marchus Trust

Classical Listings

Big Beethoven Weekend 1: The Symphonies

Saturday 22 - Sunday 23 February Sage One John Suchet presenter Nine symphonies… Five orchestras… One weekend…

Join Classic FM’s John Suchet for a weekend like no other. Five world-class orchestras appearing in Sage One over one extraordinary weekend, performing the nine symphonies that changed the course of classical music.

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Saturday 22 February 12 noon Kirill Karabits conductor Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Saturday 22 February 7.30pm

Sunday 23 February 7pm

Vasily Petrenko conductor Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Beethoven Symphony No.1 Beethoven Symphony No.3 ‘Eroica’

Beethoven Symphony No.5 Beethoven Symphony No.6 ‘Pastoral’

Sir Mark Elder conductor Giselle Allen soprano Sarah Castle mezzo soprano Stuart Jackson tenor Neal Davies bass

Saturday 22 February 3.30pm

Sunday 23 February 3pm

Ilan Volkov conductor BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Lars Vogt conductor Royal Northern Sinfonia

Beethoven Symphony No.2 Beethoven Symphony No.4

Beethoven Symphony No.8 Beethoven Symphony No.7

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The Hallé The Hallé Choir Beethoven Symphony No.9 ‘Choral’ Weekend tickets £60 Day tickets £35 Single concert tickets £20 (from 1 January 2020)

What’s On?

Rachlin’s Brahms

Friday 28 February Sage One, 7.30pm Julian Rachlin conductor Alexander Buzlov cello Royal Northern Sinfonia Dvořák Cello Concerto Brahms Symphony No.1 Brahms’s First Symphony opens with the pounding of a broken heart and ends with the kind of melody that comes once in a

lifetime. Paired with Dvořák’s passionate and emotional concerto with the awardwinning Alexander Buzlov.

£14 - £38 P B C Post-concert Spotlight performance

Hollywood Heroes

Saturday 29 February Sage One, 7.30pm Stephen Bell conductor Royal Northern Sinfonia Need a hero? Then join the adventure, in this spectacular salute to the biggest, boldest and baddest heroes of the silver screen. Superman, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter... they’re all here tonight. From the streets of Metropolis to the towers

of Hogwarts, relive their adventures and feel the tingle down your spine as Stephen Bell and RNS give them the High-Res treatment in this real Hollywood blockbuster of a concert!

£16.50 - £40 C

Five minutes with…

John Suchet This February, we’ll be celebrating 250 years since Beethoven’s birth - and what better way to celebrate than by performing all nine symphonies? Our Big Beethoven Weekend will be presented by Classic FM favourite and Beethoven obsessive John Suchet, and we caught up with him to find out more about what makes him tick.

What does Beethoven mean to you?

I cannot imagine life without Beethoven’s music. Every note he wrote sits on my phone in my pocket. Not a day goes by without listening to something he wrote - most often one of the piano sonatas. The 32 piano sonatas are his autobiography.

If you had to listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Jörg Demus, an Austrian pianist, recorded Beethoven’s Op.110 piano sonata on the last piano Beethoven owned. After the recording was made, a protective cover was put over the keyboard. The piano sits today in Beethoven’s birthplace in Bonn. When I bought the CD there, I was told, “This is the last time Beethoven’s voice was heard.”

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Tell us about the first concert you ever went to, and the last.

As a schoolboy aged 16 on a trip to Vienna, we were taken to Vienna State Opera to hear Beethoven’s Fidelio. It took Beethoven eight years, and three versions, to bring this masterpiece to fruition. I slept through the entire thing. My most recent concert was introducing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No.5, the ‘Emperor’. However many times you hear his music, something new and different always leaps out at you.

What song is your guilty pleasure (even though we don’t really believe in guilty pleasures at Sage Gateshead!)?

Frank Sinatra’s I’ve Got You Under My Skin.

There is a fabulous trombone solo in the middle of it. The trombonist improvised it in rehearsal, and Sinatra liked it so much he told the trombonist to do it on the recording. I love it that, just for a few seconds, a fellow trombonist takes the spotlight.

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What are you most excited about during the Beethoven Weekend?

The chance to immerse myself in the music of the greatest composer who ever lived. His music will be listened to for as long as mankind exists.

Many years ago, after my Beethoven talk, an elderly man came up to me and said, “I just want you to know Beethoven saved my life. Twice.” He walked away with no further explanation.

Experience all nine symphonies played by five amazing orchestras at Big Beethoven Weekend 1: The Symphonies, from 22-23 February. Weekend, day and single concert tickets available.

To book, visit sagegateshead.com or call 0191 443 4661.

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Beethoven 2020: The Next Generation

Concerts in Carlisle and Middlesbrough

Join Royal Northern Sinfonia to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth with complete symphony cycles throughout 2020 in Carlisle and Middlesbrough.

Thursday 23 January 7.30pm Middlesbrough Town Hall

Wednesday 3 June 7.30pm St Cuthbert’s Church, Carlisle

Thursday 12 November 7.30pm Middlesbrough Town Hall

Friday 24 January 7.30pm St Cuthbert’s Church, Carlisle

Thursday 4 June 7.30pm Middlesbrough Town Hall

Saturday 14 November 7.30pm The Sands Centre, Carlisle

Dinis Sousa conductor Symphonies Nos.1 & 3 ‘Eroica’

Elena Schwarz conductor Symphonies Nos.4 & 6 ‘Pastoral’

Nuno Coelho conductor Symphony No.9 ‘Choral’

Wednesday 18 March 7.30pm St Cuthbert’s Church, Carlisle

Wednesday 7 October 7.30pm St Cuthbert’s Church, Carlisle

Thursday 19 March 7.30pm Middlesbrough Town Hall

Thursday 8 October 7.30pm Middlesbrough Town Hall

Symphonies Nos.2 & 5

Christian Reif conductor Symphonies Nos.8 & 7

Conducted by five leading young conductors from across Europe, and including new commissions in response to Beethoven selected from our RNS Young Composers’ Competition.

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To book for Carlisle visit sagegateshead.com or call 0191 443 4661 To book for Middlesbrough visit middlesbroughtownhall.co.uk or call 01642 729 729 Prices vary. Subscriptions available. Please see relevant website for full details. Supported sagegateshead.com

by Classical Futures Europe and the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union.

What’s On?

RNS Supporters Get Closer to Royal Northern Sinfonia and support their future!

We think our orchestra is pretty special. As well as performing world-class concerts at Sage Gateshead, they take their music across the region, reaching people who might not otherwise get the chance to hear live, classical music. They have launched RNS Moves (an ensemble that brings together able and disabled musicians), and they inspire young musicians learning here and in schools.

They fly the flag for the North East across the globe. But tickets sales alone are not enough to fund all this great work. We need your help.

From just ÂŁ10 a month you can help Royal Northern Sinfonia inspire and involve more people of all ages and backgrounds through their music. In return you can enjoy special events and experiences such as behind the scenes rehearsals and an annual season party with the players.

To find our more please visit sagegateshead.com/support or call our fundraising team on 0191 443 5038

Sage Gateshead is a registered charity.

Box Office: 0191 443 4661 North Music Trust (Reg. Ch. No. 1087445)

In Harmony Rocks!

Seven year old Brody Flynn dreams of being a rock star. Thanks to the In Harmony programme Brody is mastering the violin and his focus and confidence is growing each day.

Delivered by Sage Gateshead, In Harmony Newcastle Gateshead is a national programme, one of only six in England. School children in disadvantaged communities learn an orchestral instrument, play as part of a group or orchestra and have regular performance opportunities. The programme began at Hawthorn Primary School in the West End of Newcastle in 2012 and expanded into Bridgewater School in 2017.

Brody Flynn attends Bridgewater School in Scotswood and started playing the violin when he was five years old. Now seven, Brody’s enjoyment of playing and interest in music has flourished.

“I picked the violin because I liked listening to higher sounds. I felt really great when I got to play the violin because I got to learn a new instrument.”

At home, Brody plays the guitar and drums as well as the violin.

His mum Leanne said: “I felt happy when he first brought the violin home as it complements his interest in music at home and has now taught him theory which he can now use alongside this. His finger work with his guitar has also improved and I believe he’s transferred this skill from In Harmony.”

Music has become part of day to day life at the school. As well as musical skills, confidence and

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self-esteem, educational attainment and health and well-being are improved through learning and taking part in orchestral music-making.

Leanne added: “Music helps with his focus and attention which are sometimes an issue otherwise in everyday life. It’s something at school which he feels really passionate about. He always comes home happy from In Harmony. When I first saw him perform I felt extremely proud, it was great to see him play with so much confidence on a real stage with an orchestra,” said Leanne.

As his passion for music continues to develop, Leanne is looking forward to seeing how he progresses.

She said: “Brody has a real love for music of all genres but particularly rock music. He dreams of one day becoming a rock star in a rock band.

In Harmony has solidified his interest in music and we have no doubt that this will continue for years to come.”

Brody said: “One day, I’d like to record my own songs and be in a band. Maybe become a rock star like Ozzy Osbourne!”

We want to make sure music is open and inclusive to all and to support young people to reach their potential. As a charity, we rely on the generous support of the public to make that goal a reality.

If you support In Harmony, or our bursary scheme, you’ll be supporting other children and young people like Brody to learn and grow as musicians.

Every gift, no matter the size, helps us to deliver this important work. To donate, or to find out more, please contact inharmony@sagegateshead.com or visit our website.

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DO YOU POSSESS HOSPITALITY SECTOR SKILLS?

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FRESH CHALLENGE IN 2020?

Adkins and Cheurfi Recruitment is a specialist hospitality recruitment agency based in Sunderland. The brainchild of Dean Adkins and Melika Cheurfi, the firm was set up in 2016 with one vision - to halt the outsourcing of skilled hospitality roles to other parts of the country.

Three years on we find them toasting their success.

The company has doubled in size since 2016 and now supports hundreds of businesses with skilled staff. Have you been to a major sporting event in the North East recently? Chances are it was one of their staff who poured your wine. Where is your favourite restaurant? Chances are the chef has worked for Adkins and Cheurfi. Does your child have hot school meals?……well you can see where we’re going with this!

Proud to supply some of the stylish hotels, biggest sporting venues and most charming gastro pubs with staff all year round, Adkins and Cheurfi are the natural choice for businesses who expect quality service at a competitive price. The agency’s area of supply goes from Leeds in Yorkshire all the way up to Berwick, though they have placed staff as far away as the French Alps! They recruit a vast spectrum of hospitality roles, including head chefs, F&B Managers, chef managers and much more.

The sky is the limit for this innovative company, and they are looking forward to expanding in 2020. Adkins and Cheurfi plan to take their unique brand of hospitality expertise on the road with the opening of a new branch in an exciting new location. So watch this space.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.ADKINSCHEURFI.CO.UK OR CALL 0191 5166118

Make Music your New Year’s Resolution at Sage Gateshead

2020 is just around the corner, which means it’s almost time to compile a list of New Year’s resolutions. If you’re looking for one that will last, then why not choose one of our classes and start singing or playing?

Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, wanting to develop an existing skill or just get back into something you haven’t done for a while - whatever the reason - it’s never too late to get into music and fulfil your potential. Most of all, we guarantee it’ll be fun and you’ll make some great friends.

Join us and resolve to get musical in 2020!

Spring Term starts from Monday 6 January.

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What’s On?

Saxophone

Singing Singing is fun, rewarding and makes you feel good.

It has a multitude of health benefits and it’s a great way to meet new people. We run over 30 different singing classes each week for all abilities, from pop to classical and everything in between including soul, jazz and blues, folk, rock and roll, Broadway classics and opera. With so much to choose from there’s bound to be a choir or band that’s just right.

Guitar Do you have a guitar in the house that you don’t know how to play?

We’ll teach you basic chords and strumming techniques using well known songs to help you to progress to our more advanced classes where you’ll learn techniques including riffing, soloing and playing in a band.

Learn how to play those iconic sax solos you’ve loved for years from Baker Street to Careless Whisper! Our beginner classes will teach you how to play sax from scratch and help you get to grips with the basics - even how to put the instrument together. If you’re already playing, we can help you progress to the next level.

Ukulele The ukulele is one of the easiest instruments to learn. With just four strings, you can pick up simple chords and be playing some of your favourite songs in just a couple of lessons. There are a range of classes for more confident players too including our popular Uke Folk group who play folk revival, Celtic and Americana songs. Our Themed Ukulele group is the perfect class for those who enjoy all types of music; each term explores a different theme, the spring term theme will be The Beatles.

Folkworks Tuesday Delve into the North East’s living history in our thriving Tuesday evening Folkworks community and explore the world of folk music, song and dance. Choose from a variety of instruments including fiddle, fretted strings and Northumbrian Pipes. Or why not join one of our many folk bands, from Americana to Folk Rock? Master a local step dancing tradition in our popular clog dance class or have a go at traditional harmony singing in our folk choir.

Silver Programme It’s never too late to discover or rediscover a passion for music and it’s a brilliant way to meet new people. Our Silver Programme is open to anyone over the age of 50 and consists of a range of daytime musical activities including singing, ukulele, saxophone, guitar and a number of exciting rock & pop bands. All of our classes are delivered in a relaxed, friendly and supportive environment.

Find out more at sagegateshead.com

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General information

Address:

Refunds:

Sage Gateshead, St. Mary’s Square, Gateshead, NE8 2JR

Without TicketPlan (details left) we are unable to offer refunds except in the case of a cancelled concert where we will refund the value of your ticket(s). Sage Gateshead reserves the right to substitute artists without prior notice.

Car Parking: Car parking to rear of the building with lift access and priority spacing for blue badge holders. Charges apply.

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Exchanges:

Gift Certificates:

Family Ticket: Four tickets, must include at least one adult and one child. See website for details.

If you require postage, a fee of £1.50 will be applied.

We are proud of our environmental awareness: to see our policy and learn about the 2 Star Industry Green award from Julie’s Bicycle, visit the About section of our website.

FREE Metro Travel:

Gift Certificates are valid for 5 years from the date of purchase.

Gift Certificates can be redeemed at Box Office, over the phone and online at sagegateshead.com

Postage:

Tickets may be exchanged for seats of the same or higher value for a performance of the same production with a £2.50 handling fee per transaction.

Environment:

Thanks to the generosity of Nexus, you can travel on the Metro to and from Sage Gateshead concerts for free up to 2 hours before and after a performance. This does not include travel to our educational classes.

For more information please visit www.sagegateshead.com The information in this brochure is correct at the time of printing but may be subject to change.

North Music Trust is a charity (No. 1087445) and relies on your support.

We make music for everyone Every day, and in all that we do, we aim to inspire a life-long love of music with our dynamic international music programme and events and learning opportunities.

Sage Gateshead is a registered charity.

North Music Trust (Reg. Ch. No. 1087445)

As a registered charity, we rely on your generous support to use music to stimulate, educate and inspire.

If you’ve ever enjoyed a gig, classical performance or musical learning opportunity, why not make a donation and help bring the power of music to everyone, today and for the future?

Donate today via our website or by calling 0191 443 5038.

Platinum Corporate Partners

Thank you Sage Gateshead values its partnerships with individuals, trusts and foundations, 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.

Trusts and Foundations Britford Bridge Trust Community Foundation serving Tyne and Wear and Northumberland Esmée Fairbairn Foundation Goldman Sachs Gives (UK) Hays Travel Foundation John Lewis & Partners LNER Customer and Communities Investment Fund Morrisons Foundation National Lottery Community Fund Netherton Park Trust PRS Foundation Sir James Knott Trust The Barbour Foundation The Hadrian Trust The John S Cohen Foundation The Kavli Trust The Marchus Trust The Percy Hedley 1990 Trust The Shears Foundation Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation W A Handley Charity Trust Youth Music

Project Supporters Darlington Borough Council DCSF Music Manifesto and Music and Dance Scheme Newcastle City Council Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council

Public Funding Arts Council England Gateshead Council

Founding Endowment and 10th Birthday Endowment Donors 1989 Willan Charitable Trust 400 Club Bowland Charitable Trust Clore Duffield Foundation Cunard Mr J Cuthbert Fenwick Ltd Christopher French Gillian Dickinson Charitable Trust Greggs PLC Mr & Mrs M Howard John and Florence Adamson Charitable Trust John Bell Charitable Trust Lord Falconer of Thoroton Northern Arts Board Northumbrian Water Ms W Oloman Anne Reece Roland Cookson Fund Mr Anthony Sargent CBE Sir James Knott Trust Stuart Halbert Foundation The Barbour Foundation The David Boardman Trust The David Goldman Programme The Go-Ahead Group PLC The Shears Foundation The Squires Foundation The Vardy Foundation

Gold Corporate Partners

Silver Corporate Partners

Bronze Corporate Partners Biffa Northern Elevator Limited Pioneer Foodservice Solution Group ZeroLight

Public Funding

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Legacy Bequests Miss Joyce Christie Audrey Dixon Richard and Maggie Freyman Ann Stephenson

Founding Patrons Garfield Weston Foundation Joan and Margaret Halbert Northern Rock Foundation The Barbour Foundation The Sage Group PLC

Sage Gateshead is a registered charity, North Music Trust (Reg. Ch. No. 1087445).

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