September - November 2012 by The Sage Gateshead

EvEnts Diary: SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER 2012

a whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on guide to everything we do including: New Classical Season featuring Northern Sinfonia, JUICE Festival, BBC Radio 3 Free Thinking, North East Guitar Festival, Absolute Beginner Workshops

Meanwhile Northern Sinfonia, Orchestra of The Sage Gateshead, resume after the summer break with (not inaptly!) ‘Calling All Workers’ (a delicious John Wilson feast of British light music), and later on John returns to conduct Vaughan Williams’ haunting wartime 5th Symphony. Thomas Zehetmair, after

his triumphant cycles of Beethoven and Schubert symphonies, this season pairs all the symphonies of Brahms and Schumann (‘The Romantic Symphony’), and other familiar Sinfonia strands include the eclectic Late Mix (9pm in the focused intimacy of Hall Two), plus Carl Davis leading Northern Sinfonia through A Sci-Fi Odyssey; Ilan Volkov premiering a sackbut concerto from the quirkily distinctive pen of Benedict Mason, and in October Northern Sinfonia launch a six-concert UK tour partnering Copenhagen’s cult band Efterklang. We launch the new season with one of our richest ever menus of visiting artists (from Dexys to Spiritualized, Joan Armatrading to Don McLean, Grizzly Bear to Lanterns on the Lake and Dweezil Zappa to Levellers Acoustic!), then the many devotees of The Sage Gateshead special events will want to explore the amazing jazz drumming encounter between Jack DeJohnette and Polar Bear, or the farewell tour of the unique intercultural

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Welcome to our latest quarterly diary and the autumn resumption of all your favourite programming strands – wide-ranging performance series, and our learning and participation programmes covering most musical genres, for all kinds of learners of all ages. This diary also includes four of our popular annual festivals – JUICE (the ever more adventurous NewcastleGateshead festival for children and young people), BBC Radio 3’s Free Thinking (for the young at heart of all ages!), the NE Guitar Festival (enticingly packed with outstanding guitarists), and the boisterously enjoyable World of Brass weekend.

Welcome from our General Director

Plainsong, or Paco Peña’s high octane new show, or Port Isaac’s Fisherman’s Friends, or ‘The Dirty Three’ Melbourne trio of Warren Ellis, Mick Turner and Jim White - or perhaps the sumptuous spectacle of a Venetian Coronation from 1595 re-created in Durham Cathedral! Whatever in this diary draws you to The Sage Gateshead I think I can safely promise you won’t be bored, and I hope you have many enjoyable and rewarding visits.

Anthony Sargent General Director

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Front cover: Ren harvieu MONDAY 8TH OCTOBER “She reveals her remarkable voice, a tender and muscular organ, that evokes some of the great divas of bygone years.” The Observer

AMERICANA Friday 12th Oct Monday 15th Oct Saturday 3rd Nov Monday 5th Nov Monday 12th Nov Sunday 18th Nov

Carolina Chocolate Drops plus support David Wax Museum An Acoustic Evening with Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin The Civil Wars plus support The Lumineers Matraca Berg plus support Punch Brothers Hot Club of Cowtown

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Salute Our Heroes 2012 Massed Brass Bands The RAF in Concert 2012 Youth Brass in Concert World of Brass in Concert Brass in Concert Championship 2012

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BRASS Saturday 22nd Sept Sunday 7th Oct Sunday 28th Oct Saturday 17th Nov Saturday 17th Nov Sunday 18th Nov

FOLK AND TRADITIONAL Wednesday 12th Sept Sunday 16th Sept Wednesday 26th Sept Saturday 29th Sept Friday 5th Oct Saturday 6th Oct Saturday 6th Oct Saturday 6th Oct Saturday 13th Oct Thursday 18th Oct Sunday 21st Oct Saturday 27th Oct Sunday 4th Nov Saturday 10th Nov Sunday 11th Nov Friday 16th Nov Monday 19th Nov Thursday 22nd Nov Friday 23rd Nov

Cedric Watson Band Tom McConville Band Michael Miles: From Senegal to Seeger: Stories of the American Banjo The Young’uns: ‘When Our Grandfathers Said No’ Album Launch Fay Hield and the Hurricane Party One Night in Gateshead: Clog and Sword One Night in Gateshead: Clog Dancing, Rapper and Longsword Championships One Night in Gateshead: Dance Traditions of the North East: Clog and Sword Eliza Carthy Band plus support Marry Waterson and Oliver Knight Seth Lakeman The Devil’s Violin presents ‘A Love Like Salt’ Kate Rusby Port Isaac’s Fisherman’s Friends plus special guests Aly Bain, Ale Moller and Bruce Molsky Gareth Davies-Jones & Calum Stewart: North By East - Album Launch Concert Future Traditions Bellowhead plus support Mama Rosin Appalachian Roots: Ira Bernstein and Riley Baugus Show of Hands with Miranda Sykes plus support

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CLASSICAL Sunday 16th Sept Friday 28th Sept Saturday 29th Sept Thursday 4th Oct Sunday 7th Oct Saturday 13th Oct Friday 19th Oct Saturday 20th Oct Saturday 20th Oct Sunday 21st October Wednesday 24th Oct Saturday 27th Oct Sunday 28th Oct Friday 2nd Nov Saturday 10th Nov Saturday 10th Nov Wednesday 14th Nov Thursday 15th Nov Saturday 17th Nov Wednesday 21st Nov Thursday 22nd Nov Friday 23rd Nov Sunday 25th Nov Sunday 25th Nov Wednesday 28th Nov

Calling All Workers: Northern Sinfonia Gala with John Wilson The Romantic Symphony 1: Thomas Zehetmair and Northern Sinfonia Schumann, Brahms Brahms and Schumann: Northern Sinfonia Chamber - Schumann, Dietrich, Brahms Mozart’s ‘Haffner’: Kyra Humphreys and Northern Sinfonia - Mozart, Shostakovich Voices of Hope: For Hearts and Souls Classic FM Concert Series: Dancing Nights with John Wilson and Northern Sinfonia Coates, Ravel, Vaughan Williams The Romantic Symphony 2: Thomas Zehetmair and Northern Sinfonia Schumann, Brahms NEGF 2012: Young Artist Platform - Johan Löfving NEGF 2012: Nigel North NEGF 2012: Young Artist Platform - Daniela Rossi Newcastle International Chamber Music Series: Gould Piano Trio The Late Mix: Cori Spezzati - Venetian Polychoral Style ECHO Rising Stars: Adam Banda - Violin The Magic Flute: Mario Venzago with Northern Sinfonia Mozart, Ibert, Schoeck, Dvor˘ák YMP Presents: Young Sinfonia Classic FM Concert Series: Dreams of Summer - Bradley Creswick with Northern Sinfonia - Mozart, Delius, Haydn, Vaughan Williams Samling Masterclass Volkov’s Beethoven: Ilan Volkov with Northern Sinfonia Thomas Adès, Benedict Mason, Dowland, Beethoven Samling Concert The Late Mix: Gyorgy Ligeti - Northern Sinfonia – Bartók, Nancarrow, Ligeti Gabrieli Residency: Three Odes to St Cecilia - Gabrieli Consort and Players Purcell, Britten Gabrieli Residency: A Venetian Coronation 1595 - Gabrieli Consort and Players Sing Together: Haydn ‘Nelson Mass’ plus The Sage Gateshead’s Opera Chorus A Sci-Fi Odyssey - Northern Sinfonia Gala with Carl Davis Newcastle International Chamber Music Series: Ensemble 360

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For more information on many of our concerts pick up our 2012/13 Classical Season Guide

JAZZ AND BLUES Sunday 9th Sept Friday 14th Sept Friday 5th Oct Thursday 18th Oct Thursday 25th Oct Tuesday 6th Nov Wednesday 21st Nov Monday 26th Nov

Voice of the North Orchestra with special guest Julian Siegel The Blues Band Trish Clowes’ Tangent Nonet featuring Gwilym Simcock and Thomas Gould NEGF 2012: Djangologie A Gardenia for Lady Day Kairos 4tet plus support Ayanna Jack DeJohnette Group and Polar Bear Dirty Three

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family from monday 10th Sept from monday 10th Sept from Saturday 22nd Sept from Thursday 20th Sept friday 26th Oct – Sunday 4th Nov Saturday 27th Oct Tuesday 30th & Wednesday 31st Oct Tuesday 30th & Wednesday 31st Oct Thursday 1st Nov

Under 5s music-making Babies Babble, Play and move (0 to 12 months) Planet music (5 to 7 year olds) musical Bumps JUiCE: Dragon Steps

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JUiCE: art Jam ii, including: 28, 29 introduction to Urban art, advanced Wall Spots, Clothing Customisation Workshops, Sketch Book Session, film Screening, Supported Spots, Stencil Workshop JUiCE: imagined Planets 29 arts and Crafts

JUiCE: mongrel UK - Play in a Week Performance – ‘Diallo, 4d and me’

NON-mUSiCal/SPOKEN WOrD

from Sunday 2 Sept Tuesday 11th Sept Tuesday 18th Sept Saturday 22nd Sept Tuesday 25th Sept Tuesday 2nd Oct Tuesday 9th Oct Tuesday 9th Oct Tuesday 16th Oct Tuesday 23rd Oct Tuesday 30th Oct friday 2nd Nov - Sunday 4th Nov Tuesday 6th Nov Tuesday 13th Nov Tuesday 13th Nov Tuesday 20th Nov Saturday 24th Nov Tuesday 27th Nov

Building Tour The litPop Book Club: a book club for music lovers ‘The Piano Tuner’ by Daniel mason Exploring music: Who was John Cage? Schumann and Brahms Study Day Exploring music: What is the romantic Symphony? Exploring music: four Seasons – an introduction to autumnal music Exploring music: introduction to indian music The litPop Book Club: a book club for music lovers – ‘Jazz’ by Toni morrison Exploring music: Who was robert Schumann? Exploring music: Know your Spotify from your iTunes Exploring music: Things that go Bump in the Night BBC radio 3 free Thinking festival Exploring music: What is Progressive rock? Exploring music: What is a Brass Band? The litPop Book Club: a book club for music lovers ‘X-ray: The Unauthorised autobiography’ by ray Davies Exploring music: Who was Giovanni Gabrieli? Wine & food fair Exploring music: introduction to Popular music

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yOUTh aND COmmUNiTy

Saturday 1st Sept Tuesday 16th Oct friday 26th Oct Sunday 28th Oct Sunday 25th Nov

Connections - Teen Summer Sing and Training Choir North Degree Welcome Gig Krocodile Klub Samling academy Concert ymP Presents: Stringendo & Sinfonic Winds

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POPUlar aND CONTEmPOrary

Wednesday 5th Sept Thursday 6th Sept friday 7th Sept Saturday 8th Sept Thursday 13th Sept monday 17th Sept Wednesday 19th Sept friday 21st Sept Saturday 22nd Sept Sunday 23rd Sept Sunday 30th Sept Tuesday 2nd Oct Wednesday 3rd Oct Thursday 4th Oct Saturday 6th Oct monday 8th Oct monday 8th Oct Thursday 11th Oct Sunday 14th Oct Sunday 14th Oct Tuesday 16th Oct Wednesday 17th Oct friday 19th Oct Saturday 20th Oct Sunday 21st Oct monday 22nd Oct Tuesday 23rd Oct Thursday 25th Oct Wednesday 31st Oct Thursday 1st Nov Tuesday 6th Nov Thursday 8th Nov friday 9th Nov friday 9th Nov Sunday 11th Nov Sunday 11th Nov Tuesday 13th Nov Wednesday 14th Nov friday 16th Nov Tuesday 20th Nov Tuesday 20th Nov friday 23rd Nov

Chris Watson: Going With The flow Boo hewerdine mostly autumn Nearly Dan Plainsong Dexys marc almond: Pop Troubadour - hits and more plus support Darren hayes plus special guests Space invasion with special guest Ghostpoet Julian Cope levellers acoustic ray Davies plus support andy mcKee, Preston reed and Jon Gomm Kathryn Williams presents The Pond plus special guests an Evening with Neil Sedaka ren harvieu plus special guests Ultravox plus special guests roddy Woomble mary Coughlan plus special guest Graham robins Joan armatrading plus special guest Chris Wood and support Craig Jeffery Katie melua plus Special Guests BOy Grizzly Bear Wilko Johnson plus support Virgil & The accelerators lanterns on the lake Don mclean - 40th anniversary of american Pie Tour NEGf 2012: David russell Efterklang and Northern Sinfonia - The Piramida Concerts John Wilson and The John Wilson Orchestra Sixties Gold Spiritualized plus support Sandi Thom plus support Scarlette fever Jinski - album launch The Tube - it Was 30 years agoâ&#x20AC;Ś! The idiot B*stard Band lynyrd Skynyrd Jack Savoretti The Stylistics plus support Pete Kennedy Zappa plays Zappa Thea Gilmore The West End men in Concert plus support from special guest Kerry Ellis Patrick Wolf (acoustic) plus support from abi Wade China Crisis

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POPUlar aND CONTEmPOrary

Saturday 24th Nov Tuesday 27th Nov Thursday 29th Nov friday 30th Nov

The Dylan Project father John misty The manfreds 50th anniversary Tour Dennis plus houghton area youth Brass Band

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Join in and Sing: with Gary Griffiths folkworks absolute Beginners Day Kodály Elementary musicianship Sing Together: haydn ‘Nelson mass’ Choir rehearsals Sounds of intent launch Early years Network Day NEGf 2012: Nigel North Workshop NEGf 2012: David russell Workshop Sing with maddy Prior and The Carnival Band Workshop absolute Beginner Guitar absolute Beginner Steel Pans absolute Beginner Ukulele The Cobweb Orchestra plays Wagner Workshop Join in and Sing: Sing, Gentlemen Please!

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murad ali Shujaat Khan Krar Collective Sanjeev abhyankar NEGf 2012: David Carmona + Javier García moreno NEGf 2012: Badi assad melingo Paco Peña – Quimeras

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ParTiCiPaTiON Saturday 8th Sept Saturday 8th Sept from Thursday 20th Sept monday 1st Oct monday 15th Oct Saturday 20th Oct Sunday 21st Oct Sunday 21st Oct Sunday 21st Oct Saturday 3rd Nov Saturday 3rd Nov Saturday 3rd Nov Saturday 10th Nov Saturday 17th Nov

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monday 24th Sept friday 28th Sept Sunday 30th Sept Sunday 14th Oct Tuesday 23rd Oct friday 26th Oct Tuesday 13th Nov friday 16th Nov

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Monday september

ThE GrEGGS ChilDrEN’S rOOm, mONDayS–SaTUrDayS: 9.45am aND 11am. TUESDayS aND WEDNESDayS aDDiTiONal SESSiONS: 1.30Pm

Under 5s Music-Making Sing, play and dance in these delightful and engaging music making sessions for young children under 5 and their parents or carers. activities learnt in sessions can easily be used at home too.

Tickets: £3 per person (second child half price). Special deals for whole term bookings. Please note that week commencing monday 29th October, sessions will run on monday and Thursday only. frOm

Monday september

ThE GrEGGS ChilDrEN’S rOOm, mONDayS aND ThUrSDayS, 1.30Pm

Babies Babble, Play and Move (0 to 12 months) in small groups in our lovely children’s room, specialist musicians engage everyone in joyful and creative singing, movement and music-making. activities learnt in sessions can easily be used at home too. Tickets: £3 per person (second child half price). Special deals for whole term bookings.

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thUrsday october

thUrsday november TO

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ThE GrEGGS ChilDrEN’S rOOm, 6Pm

Musical Bumps Sing to your bump, learn songs which will soothe the baby when it arrives, enjoy gentle exercise and informal chat with an ‘active birth’ focus in this six week course of two-hour classes for pregnant women. Subsidised by Gateshead lifelong learning. Tickets: £21.60 for the course

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ThE GrEGGS ChilDrEN’S rOOm, 1Pm

Planet Music (5 to 7 year olds)

lively, fun and inclusive one-hour music-making activities for 5 to 7 year olds and their families. activities learnt in sessions can easily be used at home, creating a whole world of musical opportunity.

Tickets: £3 per person (second child half price)

join in and make music

We want everyone to become involved in music. We offer a wealth of activities for you to participate in, with professional music leaders in our dedicated music Education Centre (mEC). call 0191 443 4666 or go online at www.thesagegateshead.org if you’d like information about any of the opportunities we offer - or those that you hope we might offer.

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september

satUrday september

hall ONE, 7.30Pm

Connections - teen summer sing and training Choir north The National youth Choir of Great Britain’s Training Choir and The Sage Gateshead’s Teen Summer Sing Choir perform a range of choral repertoire, folk songs from the North East and arrangements of Sting’s favourites. Tickets: £7.50

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Our Teen Summer Sing Choir welcomes 13-19 year olds who are interested and passionate about singing. No experience needed. rehearsals take place between 30th august – 1st September. To enrol visit our website. Cost to join the choir: £36

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satUrday november

WElCOmE DESK, 11am

Building tour Go behind the scenes at The Sage Gateshead on a tour that visits many areas of the building not normally open to the public. Contact Ticket Office for dates and more information. Tickets: £4

Wednesday september

NOrThErN rOCK fOUNDaTiON hall, 7.45Pm

Chris Watson: Going With the Flow Sound recordist extraordinaire Chris Watson has created a unique soundscape taking inspiration from the actions and rhythms of the river Tyne. Presented with visuals by andy Greenwood. Part of the ~flow creative programme commissioned by arts Council England as part of the Cultural Olympiad. www.flowmill.org ~flow is open until Sunday 16th September on the north bank of the Tyne. Tickets: £7

thUrsday september

hall TWO, 8Pm

Boo hewerdine former frontman of cult group The Bible, Boo hewerdine’s solo live shows are a magical mix of fantastic music, great stories and beautiful lyrics. Tickets: £12

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Friday september

hall TWO, 8Pm

satUrday september

hall TWO, 8Pm

Mostly autumn

nearly dan

mostly autumn have drawn deeply from the halcyon days of 70s rock whilst creating an enthralling mix of the contemporary and the classic, earning loyal fans through relentless touring and a powerhouse live show.

Nearly Dan are less tribute and more homage to the meticulously crafted grooves and allusive lyrical style of Steely Dan. With their often uncannily precise recreations, Nearly Dan’s approach is faithful, though not reverential.

Tickets: £14 (in advance), £15 (on the door) (Club layout)

satUrday september

Tickets: £14.50

hall ONE, WOrKShOP: 10am-4.30Pm, PErfOrmaNCE: 5.30Pm

Join in and sing: with Gary Griffiths

a day-long workshop full of stirring anthems and uplifting hits such as ‘Bridge over Troubled Water’, ‘love Changes Everything’ and ‘as long as i have music’, with a free performance for family and friends at 5.30pm. Tickets: £20 (£15 for inspiration members)

satUrday september

mUSiC EDUCaTiON CENTrE, 10am fOlKWOrKS

absolute Beginners day Choose from fiddle, tin whistle, accordion, melodeon, Northumbrian pipes and clog dancing. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult for the whole day. Tickets: £35

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sUnday september

hall TWO, 8Pm

Voice of the north orchestra with special guest Julian siegel With the swing and precision of the great big bands of the past, this performance is a culmination of a collaboration project with Julian Siegel and will feature a specially commissioned suite.

tUesday september

mEC, 7Pm

the LitPop Book Club: a book club for music lovers – ‘the Piano tuner’ by daniel Mason The litPop Book Club meet on the second Tuesday of every month. Please bring your own copy of the book. free but ticketed

Presented with Jazz action and Jazz North East. Tickets: £12

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We 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.

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Wednesday september

thUrsday september

Friday september

hall TWO, 8Pm

fOlKWOrKS

Plainsong

the Blues Band

With their trademark vocal harmonies, Plainsong weave evocative harmonica, searing fretless bass, appalachian dulcimer and bouzouki around iain matthew’s soaring voice. The band are celebrating 40 years in music with a farewell tour.

With Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Tom mcGuinness, rob Townsend and Gary fletcher; all held in admiration before they even came together as a band in 1979.

Cedric Watson Band One of the brightest talents to emerge in Cajun, Creole and Zydeco french music over the last decade, Cedric Watson is a four-time Grammy-nominated fiddler, singer, accordionist and songwriter with seemingly unlimited potential.

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Tickets: £14

Presented by midnight mango.

Presented with Venues all. Tickets: £21.50 & £18.50

Tickets: £18.50 (in advance), £21 (on the door)

hall TWO, 8Pm sUnday september fOlKWOrKS: tom McConville Band

Entertainment, virtuoso playing and sheer enjoyment from the master fiddler and his crack four piece band. Traditional music and forays into country, jazz, blues and rock ‘n’ roll will hold you rapt. With a free pre-concert talk on the music of James hill at 7pm.

sUnday september

Tickets: £10 & £13.50

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hall ONE, 7Pm

Calling all Workers: northern sinfonia Gala with John Wilson hear delightful and memorable tunes with some of the best British light music. Tickets: £10-£32

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september hall ONE, DOOrS 7Pm

dexys Dexys bring new album ‘One Day i’m Going To Soar’ in entirety to hall One, followed by some Dexys favourites. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. Presented by metropolis music. Tickets: £25

Monday september

tUesday september

SQUirES SEmiNar rOOm, 7Pm

exploring Music: Who was John Cage? Sam hayden, reader in Composition at Durham University probes the life and music of one of the most influential american composers of the 20th century on the 100th anniversary of his birth. Exploring music is a series of introduction to music talks. Tickets: £7

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Wednesday september

hall ONE, 7.30Pm

Marc almond: Pop troubadour - hits and More plus support marc almond has sold over 30 million records worldwide, melding electro and orchestral pop, glam rock, 60s kitsch and music hall - and influencing artists from antony & The Johnsons to Goldfrapp. Tickets: £24.50 c

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EVEry ThUrSDay frOm thUrsday september

mEC, 6.30Pm

Kodály elementary Musicianship introducing ways to develop music skills, this is a three term course suitable for all levels. for more information or to book a place contact professional.learning@ thesagegateshead.org 0191 443 4584. Cost: £215 per term, £580 for all three terms.

september

Friday september

hall ONE, DOOrS 7Pm

darren hayes plus special guests a showcase of songs from Darren’s entire career spanning Savage Garden through to his current solo album ‘Secret Codes and Battleships’. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. Presented by SJm Concerts. Tickets: £19.50-£35

satUrday september

mEC, 9.45am - 4.30Pm

schumann and Brahms study day Expand your knowledge of the composers in these interactive sessions, including talks on their music and influence on other composers accompanied by musical examples. Tickets: £15

satUrday september

hall TWO, 8Pm

space invasion with special guest Ghostpoet

satUrday september

a special event being filmed for the BBC and arts Council England’s The Space.

hall ONE, 7.30Pm

salute our heroes 2012 a mix of military bands, outstanding singers and dancers with a touch of ceremony and Proms. Produced by the army Benevolent fund, The Soldier’s Charity. Tickets: £15 & £20 c

featuring Ghostpoet, raj Pannu (Coldcut), Jethro fox, Seye and lulu James. Plus screenings of work from lanterns on the lake, Paul Smith and more. Tickets: £8 (in advance), £10 (on the door) www.generator.org.uk/spaceinvasion

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sUnday september

hall TWO, 8Pm

Julian Cope a chance to share an evening with a real oneoff artist who has carved a remarkable and prolific path (Queen Elizabeth, Brain Donor, Black Sheep) since disbanding The Teardrop Explodes in 1983. Tickets: £19.50

NOrThErN rOCK fOUNDaTiON hall, 8Pm Monday september Murad ali

Sarangi: murad ali Tabla: Gurdain rayatt Known as the ‘instrument of a hundred colours,’ murad ali’s sarangi recitals bloom with rare ragas through a family tradition spanning six generations of sarangi players. Tickets: £8

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hall TWO, 8Pm Friday september shujaat Khan

Sitar: Shujaat Khan Tabla: Shahbaz hussain Known for his unique interpretation of Sufi music, sitarist and vocalist Ustad Shujaat Khan is among the top ranking North indian classical musicians of his generation. Tickets: £12

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Presented with Gemarts and Darbar festival Book both concerts together and receive £2 off each

tUesday september

SQUirES SEmiNar rOOm, 7Pm

exploring Music: What is the romantic symphony? Join alan fearon, former Principal Timpanist of Northern Sinfonia, as he introduces the symphonic form that bridged the music of Beethoven with the great symphonists rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky and mahler. Exploring music is a series of introduction to music talks. Tickets: £7

Wednesday september hall TWO, 8Pm fOlKWOrKS

Friday september

hall ONE, 7.30Pm

Michael Miles: From senegal to seeger: stories of the american Banjo

the romantic symphony 1: thomas Zehetmair and northern sinfonia

This acclaimed one-man musical journey is a social and political portrait of america, featuring the music and words of Pete Seeger, Carl Sandburg, Woody Guthrie, Walt Whitman, mark Twain and others.

With a free pre-concert talk at 6.30pm.

Tickets: £13.50

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We begin our double cycle of romantic symphonies with Schumann’s first symphony alongside Brahms’s first symphony.

Tickets: £10-£32 c e cs (plus Carlisle bus: see page 49)

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satUrday september NOrThErN rOCK fOUNDaTiON hall, 7.45Pm fOlKWOrKS

the young’uns: ‘When our Grandfathers said no’ album Launch With bags of charm, talent, and an abiding enthusiasm for traditional song, The young’uns bring freshness and dynamism to their arrangements of close harmony songs, both with and without accompaniment. Tickets £10

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satUrday september

hall TWO, 8Pm

Brahms and schumann: northern sinfonia Chamber further exploring the music of these two romantic greats with some of their chamber music. Tickets: £16

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sUnday september

hall TWO, 8Pm maKiNG TraCKS

Krar Collective The six-stringed krar lyre is associated with Ethiopia’s azmari minstrel tradition. here, it becomes a gritty, ancient rock guitar alongside drums and Genet assefa’s voice.

sUnday september hall ONE, 7.30Pm

Tickets: £12.50

Levellers acoustic levellers’ punk-inflected electric folk-rock, with a strongly politicised and environmental thread, has won a strong fanbase at home and abroad - with famously memorable festival appearances creating lifetime devotees along the way. Tickets: £21.50 c

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Ticket Offer: buy any two concerts in the making Tracks series of four concerts (see page 38) and receive £2.50 off each concert (including concessions). ask at Ticket Office for details.

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october

EVEry mONDay frOm Monday TO october

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Monday november

SQUirES SEmiNar rOOm, 7Pm

exploring Music: Four seasons – an introduction to autumnal Music

TriNiTy ChUrCh, hiGh STrEET, GOSfOrTh, 7-9Pm

sing together: haydn ‘nelson Mass’ Choir len young: Choir leader a great chance for anyone who enjoys singing to rehearse for a performance of the stirring masterpiece missa in angustiis (‘Nelson mass’). No singing experience required. rehearsals take place weekly ahead of the chance to perform on the 25th November at The Sage Gateshead. Cost: £60 (£48 Concessions)

tUesday october

hall ONE, 7.30Pm

With songs from his days in The Kinks up to his recent solo repertoire.

Tickets: £32.50 & £35 c

Wednesday october

hall TWO, 8Pm

andy McKee, Preston reed and Jon Gomm Three of the world’s most accomplished acoustic e guitarists share an alls b acoustic bill as they play their calling-card tunes and reveal formative influences and signature guitar techniques. Presented by midnight mango.

ray davies plus support

Presented by 3a Entertainment.

tUesday october

Tickets: £18.50 & £16.50 (in advance), £19 & £21 (on the door)

thUrsday october

hall ONE, 7.30Pm

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Kyra humphreys and northern sinfonia hear mozart’s mighty serenade alongside gorgeous and graceful miniatures from the same pen plus Shostakovich’s moving Tenth Quartet. With a free post-concert event at 10.15pm.

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Denis mcCaldin, conductor and former Professor of music at lancaster University introduces composers and music inspired by the season of autumn. Exploring music is a series of introduction to music talks. Tickets: £7

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thUrsday october

hall TWO, DOOrS 7.30Pm

Kathryn Williams presents the Pond plus special guests a stunning pop project with Kathryn Williams, Simon Edwards and Ginny Clee fusing vintage beats and 60s pop with Eastern and Celtic flavoured loops. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. Presented by SJm Concerts. Tickets: £16.50 (in advance), £18.50 (on the door). rescheduled from Sunday 3rd June (original tickets are still valid, contact Ticket Office for details).

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october

Friday october

NOrThErN rOCK fOUNDaTiON hall, 7.45Pm

trish Clowes’ tangent nonet featuring Gwilym simcock and thomas Gould Saxophonist Trish Clowes with Chris montague, Calum Gourlay and James maddren featuring pianist Gwilym Simcock and improvising string quartet led by Thomas Gould. Presented with Jazz North East and Schmazz. Tickets: £13.50

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Friday october

hall TWO, 8Pm

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one night in Gateshead:

CONCOUrSE, 11am-8Pm

fOlKWOrKS

Fay hield and the hurricane Party always a powerhouse of ideas and creativity, fay is becoming a major figure on the acoustic music scene with an earthy approach to singing and a haunting, powerful delivery. Tickets: £13.50

satUrday october

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Clog and sword free performances on the Concourse throughout the day of rapper, longsword and clog dancing. free hall TWO, 8Pm

dance traditions of the north east: Clog and sword a fast-paced evening of exceptional traditional dancing, brilliant music and song, and entertaining anecdotes. hosted by Benny Graham, with Brenda Walker, Phil heaton, Newcastle Kingsmen, high Spen Blue Diamonds and more.

NOrThErN rOCK fOUNDaTiON hall, 10am-5Pm

Clog dancing, rapper and Longsword Championships a host of fine traditional dancers from this region and beyond compete in the Northern Counties Clog Championships, the North East rapper Championships and the Sword Dance Union longsword Tournament – all in one electrifying free event. free

With a free pre-concert presentation of an EfDSS Gold Badge to champion County Durham clog dancer, Jackie Toaduff, at 7.30pm Tickets: £12

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october

satUrday october

hall ONE, DOOrS 7.30Pm

an evening with neil sedaka With chart toppers including ‘Oh! Carol’, ‘Calendar Girl’, and ‘happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen’, for over fifty years Neil has written, performed, produced and inspired countless songs that stand the test of time. Presented by Kennedy Street Enterprises. Tickets: £40 & £45 c

sUnday october

hall TWO, 4Pm

hall ONE, 2Pm

Massed Brass Bands reg Vardy Band Fishburn Band nasUWt riverside Band Guest soloist: Kevin ashman musical Director: ray farr Ninety top brass and percussion players plus renowned cornet virtuoso, Kevin ashman, perform a programme of popular brass classics and entertaining features including music by Strauss, Tchaikovsky and rodgers & hammerstein. Tickets: £14.50

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Voices of hope: For hearts and souls music Director: Simon fidler Singing a range of a capella choral works from four centuries, Voices of hope deliver a powerful and uplifting choral experience, in its annual fundraiser for the British heart foundation. Presented by Voices of hope. Tickets: £15

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Monday october

hall TWO, 8Pm

ren harvieu plus special guests

ren harvieu is the hotly tipped 21-year old Salford-born singer whose newly released debut album, ‘Through The Night’ has been received with critical acclaim. “A glorious throwback to peak-period Dusty Springfield, Shirley Bassey and Peggy Lee.” Sunday Times Culture Presented by SJm Concerts. Tickets: £12. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. (Club layout)

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october

Monday october

hall ONE, DOOrS 7Pm

Ultravox plus special guests Brand new material from the ‘Brilliant’ album alongside classic tracks from the band’s back catalogue. Presented by live Nation. Tickets: £32.50. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. c e s b

SQUirES SEmiNar rOOm, 7Pm

familiar to many as the front man in the Scottish rock band idlewild, roddy Woomble is a celebrated solo songwriter and performer. Expect songs from his solo albums alongside several idlewild numbers. Presented by midnight mango. Tickets: £16.50 (in advance), £19.50 (on the door)

tUesday october

mEC, 7Pm

the LitPop Book Club: a book club for music lovers – ‘Jazz’ by toni Morrison

Join David Clarke, Professor of music at Newcastle University, for an introduction to the diverse and rich musical world of india.

The litPop Book Club meet on the second Tuesday of every month. Please bring your own copy of the book.

Exploring music is a series of introduction to music talks. Tickets: £7

roddy Woomble

exploring Music: introduction to indian Music

thUrsday october

hall TWO, 8Pm

tUesday october

free but ticketed

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Friday october

hall TWO, 8Pm

Carolina Chocolate drops plus support david Wax Museum “Steeped in the musical heritage of America’s Piedmont region, the Drops are the best kind of traditionalists, breathing fresh life into their explorations of a fast-vanishing musical past, incorporating fresh inflections, from gospel and jazz to soul and hip hop.” metro Tickets: £16.50 & £19.50 © Crackerfarm

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satUrday october

hall TWO, 8Pm fOlKWOrKS

eliza Carthy Band plus support Marry Waterson and oliver Knight During a 20-year career, Eliza Carthy has become one of the most dazzling and recognised folk musicians of a generation, revitalising folk music and making it relevant to a new audience. Tickets: £12 & £16.50

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satUrday october

hall ONE, 7.30Pm

Classic FM Concert series: dancing nights with John Wilson and northern sinfonia John Wilson conducts Vaughan Williams’ great masterpiece, Symphony no.5, and delicate dance scores by Coates and ravel. With a free post-concert event at 10.15pm. Tickets: £10-£26 c e

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sUnday october

hall ONE, 7.30Pm

Joan armatrading plus special guest Chris Wood and support Craig Jeffery Three times Grammy nominated, BriT award nominee and ivor Novella winning singer-songwriter Joan armatrading mBE returns with two superb support acts. Tickets: £29.50

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sUnday october

NOrThErN rOCK fOUNDaTiON hall, 7.45Pm

sanjeev abhyankar Sanjeev abhyankar is an artist of international acclaim in the field of hindustani (North indian) classical music and has inspired a new generation with his exceptional singing. Presented by Gemarts and asian artists Network. Tickets: £10

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october

sUnday october

hall TWO, 8Pm

Monday october

hall TWO, 10.30am–4.30Pm

Mary Coughlan plus special guest Graham robins

sounds of intent Launch

mary Coughlan’s talent has a draw all of its own - with her naked honesty, passion and wit, she inhabits every song she sings. hits include ‘ancient rain’, ‘invisible To you’ and ‘man Of The World.’ Tickets: £12.50 & £14.50

This event will be of particular interest to music leaders interested in working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), staff in schools, and SEN specialists. Tickets: £12

hall ONE, 7.30Pm

Monday october

tUesday october

The multi-Grammy awardwinning songwriters perform as an intimate duo for the first time. including material spanning their vast catalogues and some of their favourite songs: ‘Passionate Kisses’, ‘he Thinks he’ll Keep her’ and ‘Sunny Came home’. Tickets: £25

exploring Music: Who was robert schumann? Simon Clugston, retired Classical Performance Programme Director at The Sage Gateshead, introduces one of the romantic era’s most influential composers and inspirations for the new Classical Season. Exploring music is a series of introduction to music talks.

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tUesday october

hall TWO, 7Pm

SQUirES SEmiNar rOOm, 7Pm

Tickets: £7

an acoustic evening with Mary Chapin Carpenter and shawn Colvin

degree Welcome Gig a celebratory gig to welcome the Class of 2015 to the Ba (hons) Community music and Bmus (hons) Jazz, Popular and Commercial music degrees delivered at The Sage Gateshead in partnership with University of Sunderland. Tickets: £7.50

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tUesday october

Wednesday october

hall ONE, DOOrS 7Pm

hall ONE, 7.30Pm

Katie Melua plus special Guests Boy

Grizzly Bear

This concert is sold out. returns may become available. Tickets: £32.50

following the massive success of 2009’s ‘Veckatimest’, Grizzly Bear return with a forthcoming new album. The Brooklyn quartet combine soaring harmonies and richly atmospheric sounds to create an undeniably moving live performance. Tickets: £19.50 (Standing available)

thUrsday october

hall ONE, 7.30Pm fOlKWOrKS

seth Lakeman folk-inspired, multi-award winning singer-songwriter in concert performing songs from ‘Tales of the Barrell house’ and previous albums. Tickets: £18

Friday october

hall ONE, 7.30Pm

the romantic symphony 2: thomas Zehetmair and northern sinfonia Continuing our double cycle of romantic symphonies with Schumann’s second symphony alongside Brahms’s second symphony. Tickets: £10-£32

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With a free pre-concert talk at 6.30pm.

october

north east Guitar Festival 2012 Presented by International Guitar Foundation

Friday october

hall TWO, 7.30Pm

Wilko Johnson plus support Virgil & the accelerators a night of savage rock’n’roll and incendiary brilliance from the legendary former guitarist of Dr feelgood and ian Dury and the Blockheads, with Norman Watt-roy and Dylan howe in the engine room.

thUrsday october hall TWO, 8Pm

djangologie James Birkett (guitar), Giles Strong (guitar), Emma fiske (violin), mick Shoulder (double bass) Djangologie are an uplifting, humorous and swinging ‘gypsy jazz’ ensemble who regularly gig, broadcast and make festival appearances across the country. Tickets: £12

satUrday october

hall TWO, 1Pm

hall TWO, 8Pm

young artist Platform Johan Löfving (Classical)

nigel north (Classical)

Sweden’s Johan löfving has studied with Professor Sven lundestad, Bo hansson, Gary ryan and Eliot fisk and already won several awards. here he presents music from J.S. Bach, alberto Ginastera and others.

One of the world’s leading exponents of the lute, Nigel North has been delighting audiences for nearly 30 years. This concert features the lute music of Johann Sebastian Bach and Silvius leopold Weiss.

Tickets: £5

Tickets: £16

Tickets: £20. ViP package £35 (not available online): includes entry to the soundcheck, book reading, meet and greet, show entry and signed tour poster. (Club layout)

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sUnday october

mUSiC EDUCaTiON CENTrE, 10am

mUSiC EDUCaTiON CENTrE, 3Pm

nigel north Workshop

david russell Workshop

a rare chance to study with lute master Nigel North, who has held some of the most important teaching positions for the lute and early music in Europe and america.

a masterclass from the Grammy-winning guitarist whose beautifully refined musicality has earned him fans all over the world.

Tickets: £29 (for players), £15 (for observers)

Come and eat in our Brasserie before a show or from our soprano ‘late bird’ menu.

sUnday october

hall TWO, 1Pm

young artist Platform daniela rossi (Classical) argentinian guitarist Daniela rossi has performed in solo recitals and with orchestras in concerts across latin america and Europe. here she presents music by Piazzola, legnani, malats and new commissions.

Tickets: £24 (for players), £15 (for observers)

Tickets: £5

tUesday october

hall TWO, 8Pm

Monday october

hall TWO, 8Pm

david russell a modern-day giant of the classical guitar - experience his artistry at his only North East date this year. repertoire includes Brocá, Weiss, morel, Couperin, assad and more.

from a Granada gypsy family, in 2009 David Carmona took first prize in the prestigious flamenco competition in Jerez. Javier García moreno has had a prolific artistic career worldwide, including recitals at Carnegie hall.

Friday october

hall TWO, 8Pm

Badi assad

Supported by Embassy of Spain.

a star in her native Brazil, Badi assad transcends traditional styles, immersed in pop, jazz and world sounds. This extraordinary singer, guitarist, and percussionist defies categorization.

Tickets: £16

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Tickets: £16

david Carmona + Javier García Moreno

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october

satUrday october

ThE BarBOUr rOOm, 10am-4Pm

early years network day for all practitioners who use singing, music and movement in their work with children aged 0-5. it is not essential to be a music specialist to attend this day. Cost: £35 (including lunch)

satUrday october

hall ONE, 7.30Pm

Lanterns on the Lake Painting beautiful vistas with an eclectic palette of instruments, Newcastle’s lanterns on the lake unfurl a compelling sonic drama, from swooning, dreamy restraint and slinky beats to full-blown cinematic rock. Tickets: £12.50 (Standing available)

sUnday october

hall TWO, 8Pm

the devil’s Violin presents ‘a Love Like salt’

sUnday october

ThE BarBOUr rOOm, 10.30am-4.30Pm

sing with Maddy Prior and the Carnival Band Workshop Workshop led by andy Watts, musical director for The Carnival Band, to sing as part of the concert on friday 14th December celebrating the 25th anniversary of ‘a Tapestry of Carols’ and the collaboration between maddy and Band. Tickets: £32 (day workshop, plus a seat for the concert on 14th December)

a unique combination of live music and gripping timeless tales that influenced Shakespeare and Chaucer; stories full of passion and longing, drama and danger, of life and death. This performance is sign language interpreted. Tickets: £10 & £13.50 Suitable for over 12s. c e s b

sUnday october

hall ONE, 7.30Pm

don McLean - 40th anniversary of american Pie tour plus support See the legendary singersongwriter of ‘american Pie’ and ‘Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)’ live in concert. Tickets: £27.50 & £33.50

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october

SQUirES SEmiNar rOOm, 7Pm

tUesday october

exploring Music: Know your spotify from your itunes

Come and join music and technology specialist Cooper handley as he teaches you how to access the world of digital music. Exploring music is a series of introduction to music talks. Tickets: £7

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tUesday october

efterklang and northern sinfonia - the Piramida Concerts

Efterklang have played as a rock band throughout the world and specialise in amazing and imaginative projects. This time they collaborate with Northern Sinfonia, conducted by the much in demand andré de ridder, to push musical boundaries and create a mind-blowing musical experience. “Prepare to be left breathless.” BBC music. “A near perfect show.” Sydney morning herald Presented with mBm. © rasmus Weng Karlsen

Tickets: £19.50

Wednesday hall TWO, 7.30Pm october newcastle international Chamber Music series: Gould Piano trio

Beethoven

Variations on müller’s ‘ich bin der Schneider Kakadu’

schubert

Notturno in E flat

nicholas Maw

Piano Trio

schubert

Piano Trio no.1 in B flat

The Gould Trio, who this year celebrate their 20th anniversary, are regular visitors to major music festivals, including their own annual series in Corbridge. On sale friday 7th September. Presented by the Newcastle Chamber music Society. Tickets £12 & £19

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Friday october

CONCOUrSE, all Day

sUnday november

JUiCe: dragon steps NewcastleGateshead’s festival for children and young people takes place from friday 26th October - Sunday 4th November. if you’re looking for fun-filled things to do around October half term for the whole family then look no further than JUiCE festival. for more information, please visit: www.juicefestival.co.uk JUiCE is developed and produced by NewcastleGateshead initiative as part of its festival and events programme.

all art Jam ii events on sale: friday 14th September.

look out for the Dragon Steps on the Concourse, follow where they lead to discover your very own story. free

satUrday october

ThE arChES (BEhiND ThE SaGE GaTEShEaD), 10.30am

JUiCe: art Jam ii - introduction to Urban art following the fantastic success of last year’s art Jam come and join top names in the UK aerosol art scene to re-spray the 320ft legal art wall behind The Sage Gateshead. Suitable for ages 13+. free but ticketed

satUrday october

ThE arChES (BEhiND ThE SaGE GaTEShEaD), 10.30am aND 1.15Pm

JUiCe: art Jam ii Clothing Customisation Workshops Come along and learn how to customise your clothing in this special workshop working with textiles. Suitable for ages 7+. free but ticketed

satUrday october

ThE arChES (BEhiND ThE SaGE GaTEShEaD), 12NOON

JUiCe: art Jam ii – sketch Book session Drop in and help create our very own sketch book. Suitable for ages 7+.

satUrday october

COmUSiCa Wall (BEhiND ThE SaGE GaTEShEaD), 10.30am (rEGiSTraTiON), 11am-5Pm (WOrKShOP)

JUiCe: art Jam ii advanced Wall spots for those artists with a little more aerosol art experience. Suitable for ages 13+. free but ticketed

satUrday october

mEC, 4Pm

JUiCe: art Jam ii – Film screening When the autumn nip becomes too much, call in for a free film screening. free

free

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october

satUrday october

ThE arChES (BEhiND ThE SaGE GaTEShEaD), 11.30am aND 2.30Pm

JUiCe: art Jam ii supported spots The unique chance to work in a small group with an experienced aerosol artist who can show you some of the tricks of the trade. Suitable for ages 13+. free but ticketed

tUesday Wednesday october aND october hall TWO, 12am aND 3Pm (TUESDay), 11am (WEDNESDay)

JUiCe: imagined Planets

satUrday october

CrOSS arTS arCh, 4.30Pm aND 5.15Pm

JUiCe: art Jam ii - stencil Workshop Work with artists in small groups with both free art and stencils. Suitable for ages 7+. free but ticketed

Join us on board our magical spaceship as we blast off together on a musical mission to other worlds and amazing planets. Suitable for children aged 4-7 but older siblings welcome. Tickets: £7 for adults £3.50 for children (family layout)

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thUrsday november ThE BarBOUr rOOm, 6Pm

JUiCe: Mongrel UK - Play in a Week Performance ‘diallo, 4d and Me’ mongrel UK create a musical performance over four days of intensive workshops, with the comedy, integrity and ingenuity that their audiences have come to expect from them. © Dan Brady

free but ticketed

tUesday october

aND

Wednesday october

CONCOUrSE, 10am

arts and Crafts

Get creative on our Concourse with arts and crafts suitable for all the family. free

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october

thUrsday october

hall ONE, 7.30Pm

John Wilson and the John Wilson orchestra a celebration of rodgers & hammerstein and rodgers & hart. Tickets: £25.50 - £44

thUrsday october

hall TWO, 8Pm

a Gardenia for Lady day

a tribute to Billie holiday starring brilliant young american singing star Cecile mclorin Salvant. in association with the Whitley Bay Classic Jazz Party. There will be a return coach service between the Village hotel and The Sage Gateshead. for more information please contact wbjazzfest@btinternet.com. Tickets: £12.50 & £16.50

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satUrday october

hall ONE, 7.30Pm fOlKWOrKS

Kate rusby The defining voice of contemporary English folk music, Kate performs exquisite interpretations of traditional songs and finely wrought self-penned tunes. Tickets £22.50 Under 16s: £15 c

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sUnday october

hall TWO, 9Pm

hall TWO, 11am

the Late Mix: Cori spezzati

eCho rising stars: adam Banda - Violin

marking four hundred years since the death of Giovanni Gabrieli, Northern Sinfonia Chorus and conductor alan fearon conjure all the magnificence of the Venetian cori spezzati style originating from St mark’s Basilica.

adam Banda brings two composers from his hungarian homeland – Dohnányi and Bartók, alongside Tchaikovsky and the wonderful ravel Tzigane.

Tickets £16 c e s (in the round layout)

satUrday october

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november

sUnday october

hall ONE, 7.30Pm

the raF in Concert 2012 Compere: alan Dedicoat Vocalist: flt lt matthew little Join the raf’s finest musicians for a thrilling evening of first class entertainment as they celebrate some of the musical highlights during the Queen’s 60-year reign, culminating in a stirring, patriotic finale. Presented by The royal air force Charitable Trust. Tickets: £16-£22

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tUesday october

SQUirES SEmiNar rOOm, 7Pm

exploring Music: things that go Bump in the night as halloween approaches, join Denis mcCaldin, conductor and former Professor of music at lancaster University, as he introduces composers and music inspired by ghosts, spirits and magic. Exploring music is a series of introduction to music talks. Tickets: £7

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Wednesday october

thUrsday november

Friday november

hall ONE, 7.30Pm

sixties Gold

spiritualized plus support

the Magic Flute: Mario Venzago with northern sinfonia

feel-good nostalgia featuring Gerry and The Pacemakers (‘you’ll Never Walk alone’), The animals (‘The house of The rising Sun’), P.J. Proby (‘hold me’) and Chip hawkes from The Tremeloes (‘here Comes my Baby’). Not to be missed. Presented with Chimes international Entertainments.

c Tickets: £25 & £27.50

Expertly deploying grand swathes of epic space-rock, and building to (or riding upon) a hypnotic wall of sound, Spiritualized are a live band of remarkable emotive sweep. Tickets: £21.50 (Standing available) c e s b

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flute: Juliette Bausor mario Venzago conducts Schoek’s ‘Sommernacht’ alongside Dvorák’s most propulsive symphony (no.7) and colourful gems by ibert and mozart. With a free pre-concert talk at 6.30pm.

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2–4 NOV 2012

Festival of ideas BBC Radio 3 brings together leading thinkers for a weekend of provocative debate, new ideas, music and drama THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL THEME IS THEM AND US

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE

Mary Robinson, Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and President of Ireland • Michael Ignatieff • Lee Hall Alan Milburn on Inequality • Amos Oz on Middle East • Philippa Gregory Sean Rafferty presents In Tune • Tony Harrison • New Drama by Simon Armitage Mark Pagel on Cultural Evolution • Colm Tóibín Former World Bank VP Ian Goldin • Tom Holland on Religion Poetry with Ian McMillan • Music from The Lake Poets • Radio 1 Fringe Thinking

Book FREE TICKETS from Friday 17 August at www.thesagegateshead.org or call 0191 443 4661 Keep checking for updates on new speakers and events To request a free festival brochure email freethinking@bbc.co.uk

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november

satUrday november

mUSiC EDUCaTiON CENTrE, 11am aND 2Pm

absolute Beginners Workshops

Try something new in these taster sessions for adult beginners - no prior experience needed, just enthusiasm and the will to give it a go. Choose from:

Guitar (you’ll need to bring your own guitar) steel Pans (steel pans are provided) Ukulele (ukuleles can be provided)

Tickets: £5 per workshop

The Brasserie Pre-show menu served from 5–7pm Two courses £18.50, three courses £21.50 Pre-order drinks or dessert for the interval or post-show

a world-class music, conference and wedding venue.

for further information or to discuss your requirements: 0191 443 4640 conferences@thesagegateshead.org

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www.thesagegateshead.org/eatanddrink 0191 443 4654 brasserie@thesagegateshead.org

november

satUrday november

sUnday november

Monday november

hall ONE, 7.30Pm

hall TWO, 8Pm

the Civil Wars plus support the Lumineers

Port isaac’s Fisherman’s Friends plus special guests

Matraca Berg plus support

This concert is sold out. returns may become available. Tickets: £17

tUesday november

The shanty men of Port isaac are out on the road to delight and enthral audiences with their voices in an incredibly rousing and joyful set of shanties and Cornish folk songs.

marked for her ability to evoke emotion in her melodies and provide windows into the secrets people hide away, Songwriters hall of fame inductee matraca Berg returns with the release of ‘The Dreaming fields’.

Tickets: £19.50 & £22.50

Tickets: £16.50

SQUirES SEmiNar rOOm, 7Pm

exploring Music: What is Progressive rock?

music historian and filmmaker Chris Phipps guides you through prog rock: a sub-genre of rock developed in the late 60s, incorporating classical, jazz and improvisation. Exploring music is a series of introduction to music talks. Tickets: £7

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tUesday november NOrThErN rOCK fOUNDaTiON hall, 7.45Pm

Kairos 4tet plus support ayanna Crowned as ‘Best Jazz act’ at the 2011 mOBO awards and supported by solo cellist/vocalist ayanna who captivated audiences when she opened for roberto fonseca at Gateshead international Jazz festival 2012. Presented with Jazz North East. Tickets: £13.50

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november

thUrsday november

hall TWO, 8Pm

Jinski - album Launch

tUesday november

hall TWO, 8Pm

sandi thom plus support scarlette Fever Perhaps best known for one of the defining hits of the internet age, ‘i Wish i Was a Punk rocker (With flowers in my hair)’, Sandi Thom’s songs are heartfelt, soulful and sincere. Presented by Guardian angels records. Tickets: £15 (in advance), £17 (on the door)

Jinski are Steve Wegrzynski and Dave Kennedy, two highly individual guitarists with strong distinctive voices and a wealth of original songs that draw upon acoustic roots and the singer-songwriter tradition, whilst remaining resolutely modern. Tickets: £7.50 (in advance), £9.50 (on the door) (Cabaret layout)

Friday november

NOrThErN rOCK fOUNDaTiON hall, 7.45Pm

the tube - it Was 30 years ago...! music historian Chris Phipps takes you on a personal trip through rare images, sounds and anecdotes from ‘The Tube’ - the music TV show which made Newcastle the capital of cool from 1982 to 1987. Tickets: £8.20

satUrday november

NOrThErN rOCK fOUNDaTiON hall, 1.30-7Pm

the Cobweb orchestra plays Wagner The open-access Cobweb Orchestra, conducted by andy Jackson, are spending a day exploring Wagner, finishing with an informal presentation for family and friends at 6pm. all players welcome: please email admin@cobweborchestra.org to discuss the repertoire if you wish to know more. Players aged 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets: £26.80

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Friday november

hall TWO, 8Pm

the idiot B*stard Band ade Edmondson, Phill Jupitus, Neil innes and rowland rivron play songs by The Bonzos, George formby, They might Be Giants, ian Dury, mel Brooks and many more plus their very own brandspanking new compositions. Presented by midnight mango. Tickets: £22.50 (in advance), £25 (on the door)

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november

satUrday november

hall ONE, 12.30Pm

yMP Presents: young sinfonia

hall TWO, 8Pm

Conductor: alan fearon Boyce

Symphony no.5

haydn

Symphony no.99

fOlKWOrKS

aly Bain, ale Moller and Bruce Molsky

tippett Sellinger’s round - Divertimento for Chamber Orchestra tickell

satUrday november

a melodically and rhythmically compelling collaboration by three of the world’s leading folk musicians, sharing their Celtic, Nordic and appalachian cultures.

‘river Tyne’ Suite

award winning youth orchestra of exceptional talent presenting a concert of English music beginning with a rousing symphony by William Boyce and ending with a folk inspired piece by Kathryn Tickell.

Tickets: £12.50 & £17

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Tickets: £7.50

satUrday november

hall ONE, 7.30Pm

Classic FM Concert series: dreams of summer - Bradley Creswick with northern sinfonia hear mozart’s thrilling ‘Prague’ Symphony with the rhapsodic beauty of musical landscapes by Delius, Vaughan Williams (‘The lark ascending’) and haydn. With a free post-concert event at 10.15pm. Tickets £10-£26 c e

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sUnday november

NOrThErN rOCK fOUNDaTiON hall, 7.45Pm

hall TWO, 8Pm

fOlKWOrKS

Jack has been collecting praise since his critically acclaimed debut ‘Between The minds’ in 2006. his new collection of songs is far more diverse than ever before.

Gareth davies-Jones & Calum stewart: north By east - album Launch Concert a collaboration combining songs and tunes from North East ireland, England and Scotland, whilst examining the impact that the landscape, people and places of these regions have had on their writing and performance. With special guest heikki Bourgault. Tickets: £10

Jack savoretti

“Raw, soulful and yearning... a voice that sounds like the truth”. The Daily Telegraph Tickets: £10

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november

Monday november

hall TWO, 8Pm

Punch Brothers

Punch Brothers (mandolinist Chris Thile, guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjoist Noam Pikelny and violinist Gabe Witcher) fuse contemporary bluegrass and traditional folk with classical strings and jazz in exhilarating, sonically daring performances. © Danny Clinch

Tickets: £16.50

tUesday november

SQUirES SEmiNar rOOm, 7Pm

exploring Music: What is a Brass Band?

Come and explore the history of the brass band - from the community beginnings in the mid 19th century to today’s international stages with Joe Cook, Principal Tuba for The Black Dyke Band. Exploring music is a series of introduction to music talks. Tickets: £7

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tUesday november

mEC, 7Pm

the LitPop Book Club: a book club for music lovers – ‘X-ray: the Unauthorised autobiography’ by ray davies The litPop Book Club meet on the second Tuesday of every month. Please bring your own copy of the book. free but ticketed

tUesday november

hall ONE, 7.30Pm

the stylistics plus support Pete Kennedy See them perform some of their top ten hits from the 1970s including ‘you make me feel Brand New’ and ‘you are Everything’ plus much more. Presented with Kennedy Street Enterprises. Tickets: £25 c

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november

tUesday november

hall TWO, 8Pm maKiNG TraCKS

Melingo Sad, funny, intense, bizarre: melingo is mesmerizing. his insolent, anecdotal songs come forth in swinging bursts, with shady noises and the Dada-like echo of the craziness of a world stumbling on its last legs. a true tango original. Tickets: £12.50

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Ticket Offer: buy any two concerts in the making Tracks series of four concerts (see also page 16) and receive £2.50 off each concert (including concessions).

Wednesday november

hall TWO, 2Pm

hall ONE, 7.30Pm

samling Masterclass

Zappa plays Zappa

international baritone Olaf Bär with opera director John fisher coach eight outstanding young musicians in opera and song on stage. Paul farrington and Caroline Dowdle complete Samling’s team. an insight for newcomers to classical music, practicing musicians and enthusiasts. Presented by Samling. Tickets: £10

featuring frank Zappa’s eldest son, Dweezil, on lead guitar accompanied by a host of hand-picked musical talents, Dweezil and his band bring his father’s musical legacy to life on stage. Presented with CmP Entertainment. Tickets: £29.50 & £39.50. ViP package available at £30 extra: includes pre-show soundcheck experience, meet and greet, exclusive ViP pass and entry into Zappa prize draw (ViP package not available online).

thUrsday november

hall ONE, 7.30Pm

Volkov’s Beethoven: ilan Volkov with northern sinfonia ilan Volkov lights the blue touch paper on Beethoven’s blazingly triumphant orchestral work, Symphony no.7 in a. With a free post-concert event at 10.15pm. Tickets: £10-£32 c e

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Friday november

hall ONE, 7.30Pm

Paco Peña – Quimeras Paco Peña returns to hall One with a new show examining themes of migration, contrasting and fusing the fire and pathos of flamenco with high energy african music and dance. Tickets: £21.50 c

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november

Friday november

NOrThErN rOCK fOUNDaTiON hall, 7.45Pm fOlKWOrKS

Future traditions a window into the ongoing work with a range of performances by current students of the folk and Traditional music Degree course - with jigs, reels, songs and more. Tickets: £6

Friday november

hall TWO, 8Pm

thea Gilmore Thea Gilmore tackles the sort of issues real people deal with every day, with an utterly beautiful voice and songs that touch on folk, jazz, rock and americana. Tickets: £15

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satUrday november

NOrThErN rOCK fOUNDaTiON hall, 10.30am - 4.30Pm

Join in and sing: sing, Gentlemen Please! a fabulous singing day for men, led by inspiration’s charismatic music Director, Gary Griffiths. all levels of experience. Tickets: £10

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november Brass in Concert Championship Weekend

satUrday november

sUnday november

hall ONE, 2Pm

hall ONE, 7Pm

hall ONE, 9am

youth Brass in Concert

World of Brass in Concert

Brass in Concert Championship 2012

Black Dyke Band The Cory Band National youth Brass Band of Great Britain, conducted by Bramwell Tovey, music Director, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Brighouse & rastrick Band Grimethorpe Colliery Band Tredegar Town Band fairey Band leyland Band The reg Vardy Band Plus many more outstanding ensembles Presenter: frank renton

Elland Silver youth Band Conductor: Samantha harrison featuring soloists, vibrant choreography and awardwinning brass performance, the current youth Entertainment Champions of Great Britain presents the best that youth brass has to offer. This concert will be preceded by a miniconcert from the morning’s ‘workshop band’. free but ticketed

Three of the great names of the brass band movement provide a thrilling and entertaining curtain-raiser for the 36th annual Brass in Concert Championship weekend. Tickets: £12-£22

a top quality day of brass band presentation and heated competition, this has become one of the key attractions of the brass calendar featuring many of the finest bands in the land. Tickets: £14-£27

satUrday november

hall TWO, 7Pm

samling Concert

Baritone: Olaf Bär Olaf Bär presents an inspiring programme of opera and song showcasing eight exceptional musicians following a week’s intensive study with Samling, an international centre of excellence in the development of classical singers and pianists.

Presented by the Brass in Concert Championships ltd.

Presented by Samling. Tickets: £20.50

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november

sUnday november

hall TWO, 8Pm

hot Club of Cowtown

Over the last decade, The hot Club of Cowtown have become the premier ambassadors of hot jazz and western swing through sheer tenacity, virtuosity and the unstoppable power of their breathtaking live show. Tickets: £14.50 & £16.50

Monday november

hall ONE, 7.30Pm fOlKWOrKS

Bellowhead plus support Mama rosin Bellowhead uniquely mix music from around the globe - from big band to soul, jazzfunk to classical strings with a dash of music hall, while retaining a passion for English traditional music. Tickets: £18 & £22.50

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tUesday november SQUirES SEmiNar rOOm, 7Pm

exploring Music: Who was Giovanni Gabrieli? Join Jamie Savan, lecturer in music at Newcastle University, to explore the life and music of influential italian composer Giovanni Gabrieli. Exploring music is a series of introduction to music talks. Tickets: £7

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tUesday november

hall ONE, 7.30Pm

the West end Men in Concert with support from special guest Kerry ellis West End stars lee mead (‘Wicked’), Stephen rahman-hughes (‘Bombay Dreams’) and matt rowle (‘Evita’) join forces with Kerry Ellis (‘We Will rock you’) for a spectacular evening of hits from popular musicals. Presented with milton morrissey Productions. Tickets: £22.50-£32.50

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november

tUesday november

Wednesday november

hall TWO, 8Pm

hall ONE, 7.30Pm

hall TWO, 9Pm

Patrick Wolf (acoustic) plus support from abi Wade

Jack deJohnette Group and Polar Bear

the Late Mix: Gyorgy Ligeti northern sinfonia

an intimate acoustic performance from the acclaimed, emotive singersongwriter. Patrick Wolf plays grand piano, Celtic harp, dulcimer and more, accompanied by one other musician – digging deep into his five albums with impeccable musicianship.

a unique double bill bringing together two of the world’s great figures from jazz drumming: american Jack deJohnette, whose all-star band includes sax player Don Byron; and Seb rochford’s mercurynominated Polar Bear. Tickets: £17.50

hear ligeti’s touchstone of stylistic individuality, horn Trio, alongside his great predecessor Bartók and his great obsession, Nancarrow. Tickets £16

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Tickets: £12 & £14

thUrsday november

hall ONE, 7.30Pm

Gabrieli residency three odes to st Cecilia - Gabrieli Consort and Players Celebrating the music of Britten and Purcell, Three Odes for St Cecilia is a concert of works written in praise of Saint Cecilia, patron saint of music – on this, St Cecilia’s day. Tickets £10-£32 c e

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Friday november

DUrham CaThEDral, 7.30Pm

Gabrieli residency

a Venetian Coronation 1595 - Gabrieli Consort and Players a musical re-creation of the Coronation mass for the Venetian Doge marino Grimani, evoking the grand pageantry of what would have been a truly magnificent event. Tickets: £26 & £32 (available from The Sage Gateshead) c e cs eb s b

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november

thUrsday november

hall TWO, 8Pm

hall ONE, 7.30Pm

fOlKWOrKS

appalachian roots: ira Bernstein and riley Baugus an old-time music and dance variety show chock-full of humour and skill. appalachian dance combined with genuine North Carolina banjo and song. Tickets: £12 & £15

Friday november

show of hands with Miranda sykes plus support Stars of British folk Steve Knightley and Phil Beer, joined by double bassist/vocalist miranda Sykes, dip and dive through roots, rock, blues, country and traditional folk. Tickets: £17.50

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satUrday november

hall TWO, 8Pm

the dylan Project a refreshing and vibrant interpretation of Bob Dylan’s music, whether you are a diehard Dylan fan or just enjoy great songs performed with flair and brio, The Dylan Project will take your breath away. Presented with Venues all. Tickets: £16.50 & £18.50

Friday november

hall TWO, 8Pm

China Crisis Embarking on their first major tour for five years, the band perform all their hits and classic tracks from their previous six albums, including the acclaimed ‘flaunt the imperfection’. Presented with Venues all. Tickets: £16.50 & £18.50

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november

The Sage Gateshead wine & food fair

satUrday november

CONCOUrSE aND ThE BarBOUr rOOm, 12NOON-5Pm

your chance to try different wines, beers, and fine food from local, regional and national suppliers and learn more about the wine in the masterclasses, delivered by Newcastle Wine School. Entry Tickets: £20 (in advance), £25 (on the door), £30 (for two). masterclass Tickets: £12 (additional)

Eat, Drink & Be Merry

sUnday november

hall TWO, 3Pm

yMP Presents: stringendo & sinfonic Winds Director: alan fearon Two of our regional youth ensembles for talented young musicians join forces to present an autumnal Sunday afternoon concert of music for strings and wind. Tickets: £7.50

sUnday november

Monday november

hall ONE, 7Pm

hall TWO, 8Pm

a sci-Fi odyssey northern sinfonia Gala with Carl davis

sing together: haydn ‘nelson Mass’ plus the sage Gateshead’s opera Chorus

dirty three

a spectacular programme of Sci-fi TV and movie classics. from ‘red Dwarf’ and ‘Doctor Who’, to ‘2001: a Space Odyssey’, ‘The lord of the rings’ and ‘Jurassic Park’. Tickets £10-£32

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Conductor: len young Pianist: Jenny martins Our latest Sing Together choir perform haydn’s exhilarating ‘missa in angustiis’ (‘Nelson mass’). To join the choir see 1st October. The evening also features a performance by The Sage Gateshead’s new Opera Chorus, led by rachel Dyson.

Drawing from alt-folk origins and possessed of a profound creative bravery, this melbourne trio of Warren Ellis (violin), mick Turner (guitar) and Jim White (drums) collaborate prolifically (with Nick Cave, Sonic youth, PJ harvey amongst many) and their latest album mines the raw electricity and excitement of their roots. Tickets: £17.50 (Club layout)

Tickets: £8

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november

tUesday november

hall TWO, 8Pm

Father John Misty

father John misty, aka former fleet foxes drummer Joshua Tillman, is a fine songwriter running the gamut from absurdist fever dreams of pain and pleasure to the mischievous and plain spoken. Tickets: £10 (in advance), £12 (on the door) (Club layout)

tUesday november

SQUirES SEmiNar rOOm, 7Pm

exploring Music: introduction to Popular Music

from early jazz to today’s r’n’B, explore the rich and diverse world of popular music with pop music enthusiast rob Sinclair. Exploring music is a series of introduction to music talks. Tickets: £7

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Wednesday november

thUrsday november

hall ONE, 7.30Pm

newcastle international Chamber Music series: ensemble 360

the Manfreds 50th anniversary tour

debussy

Sonata for flute and harp Syrinx for solo flute String Quartet in G minor Danse Sacrée et Danse Profane

ravel

Sonata for violin and cello introduction and allegro

Ensemble 360 is a mixed ensemble of wind and strings, including harp, resident at Sheffield’s music in the round. On sale friday 7th September. Presented by the Newcastle Chamber music Society. Tickets £12-£19

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Original manfred mann members Paul Jones, mike hugg and Tom mcGuinness, and former member mike d’abo are joined by new blood for the new line-up of The manfreds, featuring both lead singers from the 60s band. Presented with flying Entertainment.

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Friday november

hall TWO, 8Pm

dennis plus houghton area youth Brass Band an evening with Dennis; an eight-piece roots folk-rock band with the prize-winning brass band from the former pit town of hetton-le-hole whose songs about the local town have captivated audiences across the country. Presented by Eastside & Sapien records. Tickets: £8 (Club layout)

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hall TWO, 7.30Pm

sUnday october

samling academy Concert

Samling, with Newcastle and Durham Universities and The Sage Gateshead Weekend School, showcases the first outstanding young singers and pianists of the North East to complete Samling academy. They perform songs, opera arias and ensembles alongside professional international artists. Presented by Samling. Tickets: £7

thUrsday december aND

sUnday november hall ONE, 7.30Pm

Lynyrd skynyrd

Friday october NOrThErN rOCK fOUNDaTiON hall, 7Pm

Krocodile Klub Friday december

frOm 7.30Pm

SavE thE datE

Christmas evening Parties Celebrate the festive season in style this year and join us at one of our fabulous Christmas party nights. Enjoy a four-course Christmas meal with wine (half a bottle per person), then dance the night away with our fantastic live band. £45 per person frOm 12.30Pm

Christmas Party Lunch for those Christmas lunchtimes we’re also offering party lunches with a four course Christmas meal and half a bottle of wine per person.

gateshead international

Jazz FEStIval

conferences@thesagegateshead.org 0191 443 4640

£35 per person

Our Shop sells a range of quirky products that you won’t find anywhere else perfect as a gift for a music lover or as a souvenir. Browse our range of giftware themed around music, architecture and the North East.

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festive events

SaTUrDay 1ST DECEmBEr

friDay 14Th DECEmBEr

ThUrSDay 20Th DECEmBEr

Messiah

Maddy Prior and the Carnival Band

Christmas with the rat Pack

the Magic of Motown

SaTUrDay 15Th DECEmBEr

friDay 21ST DECEmBEr

SaTUrDay 8Th aND SUNDay 9Th DECEmBEr

slade and sweet SUNDay 16Th DECEmBEr

Crows’ Bones: a Folk Ghost story for Christmas

friDay 7Th DECEmBEr

rejoice with simon halsey and northern sinfonia TUESDay 11Th DECEmBEr

the three Bs - Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, the Big Chris Barber Band and acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band WEDNESDay 12Th DECEmBEr

Quofestive featuring status Quo & Guests

Monday december

the Glenn Miller orchestra – in the Christmas Mood TUESDay 18Th DECEmBEr

SUNDay 23rD aND mONDay 24Th DECEmBEr

the snowman

Christmas Massed Brass Bands

friDay 28Th DECEmBEr

WEDNESDay 19Th DECEmBEr

full details in the next Events Diary

Class of ‘77 featuring From the Jam, the Blockheads & Boomtown rats Garry roberts & simon Crowe

the Gruffalo

the sage Gateshead new year’s eve Celebration

hall TWO, 9Pm

hall ONE, 9Pm

the new rope string Band

new year’s eve featuring 1974 abba tribute with the sing together: abba Choir

Wrap up 2012 with a fabulous meal, great entertainment, Champagne bar plus a late Night Party with the James Taylor Quartet and DJs on the Concourse for a New year’s Eve with a difference. for more details and information on ticket prices and packages, plus details of how to join the Sing Together: abba Choir see our website.

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booking You can book: in person at the sage gateshead by phone on 0191 443 4661 online at www.thesagegateshead.org You can select your seat when you book online.

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tiCKet oFFiCe hoUrs

ConCessions

Ticket Office is open mondaySunday 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.

Concessions for under 16s, students, people over 60 and unemployed are available for many of our performances: ask Ticket Office for details.

PUrChasinG tiCKets Payment can be made by mastercard, Visa, Debit and maestro/Switch cards or by cheque. Cheques should be made payable to The Sage Gateshead and please include your card number on the reverse. 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. Transactions over the phone or online incur a £2.50 handling fee. There is no handling fee to buy in person from Ticket Office. See website for full details. 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.

Children aged 2 and under may sit on your lap and therefore do not require a ticket, unless attending under 5s sessions, family events, family performances or workshops. for every performance, one free ticket is available for the carer of those who need assistance to attend the performance. CoLLeCtinG tiCKets When collecting prepaid tickets, please bring the credit card with which you paid and appropriate identification. reFUnds and eXChanGes Please note we are unable to offer refunds except in the event of a cancelled performance. The Sage Gateshead reserves the right to substitute artists and alter the advertised programme without prior notice. This does not affect your statutory rights. handling fees will be retained in the event of a refund.

price for a performance of the same production up to 24 hours before the performance. Exchanges are strictly subject to availability. a £2.50 handling fee will be charged per transaction. all original tickets must be produced before an exchange can be processed. handling fees will be retained in the event of an exchange. tiCKetPLan reFUnd FaCiLity Ticket cancellation protection is now available at a cost of £2 per ticket. This will protect you against cancellation resulting from accidents, unexpected illnesses and adverse weather where the Police service or other Government agency have issued warnings not to travel. for full terms and conditions visit our website www. thesagegateshead.org or call Ticket Office on 0191 443 4661. Please note, this facility is not yet available online.

Tickets may be exchanged for seats for the same or higher

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TRAvEl ANd GENERAl INFo nExuS 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.

e s b cBuSES For selected concerts, we also run concert buses from Hexham (via Corbridge) and Alnwick (via Felton, Morpeth and Gosforth). On Friday 28th September (Northern Sinfonia concert), there is an additional bus service running from Carlisle (via the Auctioneer, Rosehill; The Sands Centre, Carlisle; Main Street, Brampton). Book through 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. Charges are £1.50 per hour on a pay on exit basis from 6am-5pm, or you can elect to pay for the evening and overnight from 5pm-6am for a fixed price of £4.

A single-use daily car park ticket will be available for £6 during certain festivals. These can be bought from Ticket Office on the day. 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. 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. 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 concerts, you can book ten full price tickets and claim an eleventh ticket free. We welcome coach parties. Please call 0191 443 4705.

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The Brasserie offers pre-show menus before every concert, call 0191 443 4654 to book or for more details. For selected concerts marked with the c e symbol, you can save time and book your pre-show meal through Ticket Office, and save 10% off the set menu. giFT cERTiFicaTES You can buy certificates as gifts from Ticket Office: they are available in denominations of £1 and multiples thereof. Gift certificates are now redeemable online, for more information please contact Ticket Office or visit: www. thesagegateshead.org/ ticketoffice. 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.

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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 onE The 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 TWo Hall 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 TWo In 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.

EvERY giFT iS imPoRTanT To uS anD ThERE aRE manY WaYS You can SuPPoRT uS. Join ouR SagE SuPPoRTERS An 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 FRiEnD An annual membership that supports the work of Northern Sinfonia, benefits include priority booking for our Classical Season and exclusive members’ evenings. BEcomE a PRinciPal PaRTnER A great way to demonstrate a significant commitment to a favourite ‘chair’ in our orchestra, Northern Sinfonia.

SuPPoRT uS ThRough PaYRoll giving Make 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 Will Making 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 TExT Text 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).

Thank You 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. Founding Patrons – Endowment Fund* The Sage Group plc The Barbour Trust Northern Rock Foundation The Garfield Weston Foundation Joan and Margaret Halbert Endowment Donors The Shears Foundation The David Goldman Programme The Go-Ahead Group plc Northern Arts Board Fenwick Ltd Northumbrian Water Benfield Charitable Trust The Sir James Knott Trust Greggs plc The David Boardman Trust Roland Cookson Fund 1989 Willan Trust

Public Sector Revenue Supporters Arts Council England, North East Gateshead Council Trust and Foundation Supporters Baring Foundation Esmée Fairbairn Foundation Northern Sinfonia Trust Paul Hamlyn Foundation The Foyle Foundation The Garfield Weston Foundation The Gillian Dickinson Trust The Hadrian Trust The Monument Trust The PRS for Music Foundation The Radcliffe Trust The Sir James Knott Trust The Shears Foundation The Vardy Foundation The WA Handley Charitable Trust Youth Music 1989 Willan Trust

* The Sage Gateshead’s Endowment Fund is held by the Community Foundation

For more information about any of the above ways to support, please visit www.thesagegateshead.org/support Email support@thesagegateshead.org or call us on 0191 443 4562

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