June - August by The Sage Gateshead

Events Diary: june-august 2012

A whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on guide to everything we do including: SummerTyne Americana Festival, Musical Mums, West Side Story, Durham Gathering, Silver Summer Festival, Northern Sinfonia Summer Chamber Series

Three of the festivals this quarter offer rewarding mixes of popular culture the NewcastleGateshead Comedy Festival (Hall Two is a wonderfully immediate space for comedy); the seventh ¡VAMOS! Festival (celebrating Spanish and Portuguese cultures), and our own seventh SummerTyne Americana Festival, increasingly acclaimed as the country’s most concentrated Americana showcase. The Hallé’s welcome visit presages the return of visiting orchestras in 2012/13, while Northern Sinfonia finish their current season with a delicious programme playing to all principal conductor Mario Venzago’s greatest strengths. After that concert Northern Sinfonia present their popular summer chamber music season, in a strong

chamber music quarter alongside the Northern Chords (chamber) Festival and the completion of the superb Belcea Quartet cycle of Beethoven’s 16 string quartets. In recent years we’ve been building up a network of global relationships with many of today’s most exciting singersongwriters, and this quarter you can enjoy the distinctive worlds of Ireland’s Mary Black; American pioneer Suzanne Vega, the remarkable multiinstrumentalist and singer Sarah Jarosz - and our own home-grown Kathryn Williams. Special events this quarter include the second leg of our four-year Opera North cycle of Wagner’s Ring (The Valkyries), the exciting arrival of the Olympic Torch on our roof at first light and our Olympic ‘JigHop’ (a vivid new blend of music and dance, marrying traditional NE tunes and dances with hiphop urban culture), and our keenly awaited staging of West Side Story for the countrywide Cultural Olympiad. With summer come many

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Welcome to the first of our new quarterly diaries, now covering an extra month to make it easier to plan further ahead - and of course remember that our website has information about other events further into the future.

Welcome from our General Director

of our year-end students’ concerts and events (an exciting preview of tomorrow’s young professional musicians), and our various Summer Schools. Then, during August and early September you’ll find the building quieter than normal since this is the one annual period when we can do all our maintenance, repairs and improvements to be ready for the autumn season. However, some of our Concourse programmes continue through the summer before our autumn concerts, learning and participation programmes all resume in mid-September. We greatly appreciate your continuing support, and whatever in this diary draws you to The Sage Gateshead, I hope you have an enjoyable and rewarding visit.

Anthony Sargent General Director

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Front Cover: Dr John - summertyne americana Festival, Friday 20 - sunday 22 July. “A vivid reminder as to why his myth has endured so long. No one else comes close to sounding like this.” Q Magazine

AMERICANA Monday 4th June Thursday 7th June Tuesday 19th June Monday 2nd July Friday 20th JulySunday 22nd July

Sarah Jarosz Keith & Kristyn Getty and Friends - The Celtic Islands Tour 2012 Suzanne Vega Eve Selis plus support from Berkley Hart SummerTyne Americana Festival including John Hiatt, Wanda Jackson and Dr John

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YOUTH AND COMMUNITY Friday 1st June Saturday 2nd June Friday 8th June Monday 18th June Friday 22nd June Saturday 30th June Wednesday 4thSaturday 7th July Friday 6th July Monday 9th July Monday 9th JulyThursday 19th July Tuesday 10th July Sunday 15th July Sunday 15th July Sunday 15th July Sunday 15th July Sunday 22nd July Friday 10th August

An African Extravaganza presented by St. Patrick’s RC Primary School, Dipton West Side Story: Royal Shakespeare Company’s Open Stages Showcase Krocodile Klub A Jubilee Concert YMP Presents: Young Pianist Showcase YMP Presents: Young Sinfonia Chamber Music Supper West Side Story: Romeo and Juliet Remix

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The Music Spark Show 2012 Brass Book Silver Gateshead Summer Festival

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Pyramid Music Festival 30th Anniversary Egglescliffe School 50th Anniversary Concert Young Musicians Programme Summer Festival YMP Summer Festival: Young Musicians Celebration Concert YMP Presents: Jambone at Manchester Jazz Festival BT River of Music: The Sage Gateshead’s JigHop Noisestra and Apartment House

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Folk AND TrADITIoNAl Friday 8th June Friday 8th June Friday 15th June Saturday 16th June Monday 6th – Saturday 11th August Thursday 9th – Saturday 11th August

Mary Black: Stories from the Steeples Folkworks: Future Traditions - Final Year Celebration Concert Olympic Torch Relay Evening Celebration featuring The Sage Gateshead’s JigHop Folkworks: One Night in Gateshead: Tom Gilfellon and Friends Folkworks: Summer Schools

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Folkworks: Durham Gathering

CLASSICAL Sunday 10th June Friday 15th June Saturday 23rd June Wednesday 27th June Thursday 28th June Friday 29th June Saturday 30th June Friday 29th June Sunday 1st July Saturday 7th July Saturday 14th July Saturday 14th July Thursday 19th July Wednesday 25th July Thursday 26th July Friday 3rd August

Northern Sinfonia: Subscription Series - Sibelius, Strauss, Brahms Belcea Quartet: Up Close and Classical - Beethoven Opera North: Die Walküre Northern Chords Festival: Bach at Lunchtime Northern Chords Festival: Bach at Lunchtime Northern Chords Festival: Mozart at Lunchtime Northern Chords Festival: Brahms at Lunchtime Northern Chords Festival: Songs of Shakespeare Northern Chords Festival: Gala Concert The Sage Gateshead Chamber Choir and Marcato Quartet - Vaughan Williams Inspiration Choir: Here’s to the Heroes Northern Sinfonia Summer Chamber Series - Schumann, Dragonetti, Brahms Northern Sinfonia Summer Chamber Series - Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Schumann Northern Sinfonia Summer Chamber Series - Beethoven, Raff, Brahms Hallé - Summer Classics National Youth Orchestra of Scotland - Wagner, Bruch, John Psathas, Respighi

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POPULAR AND CONTEMPORARY Friday 1st June Friday 1st June Sunday 3rd June Sunday 3rd June Wednesday 6th June Saturday 9th June Wednesday 4thSaturday 7th July Thursday 5th July Sunday 8th July Tuesday 10th July

Original 60s Pop for Parkinson’s Evolution Emerged The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain Kathryn Williams presents The Pond plus special guests Mumford & Sons Buddy Holly - A Legend Reborn West Side Story

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John Cooper Clarke plus support Eric Johnson tUnE-yArDs

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Roopa Panesar iVAMOS! Festival: North East Youth Steel Pan Festival iVAMOS! Festival: Cuban Percussion Extravaganza iVAMOS! Festival: Latin Dance Party with Los Charly’s Orchestra and DJ Alx Alfaro

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Throw Them Up and Let Them Sing - A Celebration of the Musical Influence of Kurt Schwitters Jazz Café Carrying Cole to Newcastle starring New York songstress Daryl Sherman

WORLD Friday 15th June Sunday 1st July Sunday 1st July Saturday 7th July

jAzz AND bluES Saturday 30th June From Friday 27th June Monday 16th July

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family from Sunday 3rd June monday 4th June from Wed 6th June from Wed 6th June from mon 11th June from Thurs 14th June from fri 15th June from mon 23rd July from mon 23rd July from Sat 28th July Saturday 30th June from Wed 25th July

Sunday lunchtime Performances Early years Big family Jubilee Party Under 5s music-making Planet music (5 to 7 year olds) Babies Babble, Play and move (0 to 12 months) musical Bumps musical mums Storytelling Treasure Trail Cards and Crafts are We Nearly There yet? family Uke Troupe

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non musical/spoken word friday 1st June from Sat 2nd June Tuesday 5th June and Sunday 8th July Wednesday 6th June Sunday 10th June Tuesday 12th June Sunday 17th June Tuesday 19th June monday 25th June Tuesday 3rd July Wednesday 4th- Saturday 7th July Thursday 5th July friday 6th July Saturday 7th July Tuesday 10th July Tuesday 10th July from Thursday 26th July Saturday 28th July Sunday 29th July Saturday 25th august

West Side Story: amateur Shakespeare with michael Dobson Building Tour West Side Story: West Side Story (1961) at the Tyneside Cinema

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Exploring music: The music of Britain West Side Story: leonard Bernstein: music’s 20th Century Giant with Humphrey Burton The litPop Book Club: a book club for music lovers – ‘Girls to the front: a True History of the Riot Grrrl Revolution’ by Sara marcus West Side Story: West Side Story and Gang Culture chaired by Nicholas Owen West Side Story: Exploring music: The influences of West Side Story on musical Theatre with Stephen Gibson West Side Story: The Jerome Robbins Effect with lee Proud West Side Story: amateur vs Professional in the Performing arts including michael Boyd, anthony Sargent and Bonnie Greer West Side Story: Romeo and Juliet Remix fair

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John Cooper Clarke plus support West Side Story: Pre-Show Talk: interview with Will Tuckett and John Wilson West Side Story: The inside Story with Humphrey Burton The litPop Book Club: a book club for music lovers – ‘The Train in the Night: a Story of music and loss’ by Nick Coleman Exploring music: SummerTyne americana Quiz Night at The Sage Gateshead Newcastle Gateshead Comedy festival 2012: adam Bloom, Brendon Burns, David Hadingham Newcastle Gateshead Comedy festival 2012: Craig Campbell, Glen Wool, Tony law Wedding Dress Charity Ball

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PaRTiCiPaTiON Tuesday 5th June Sunday 10th June Wednesday 13th June- Wednesday 18th July Saturday 16th June Sunday 17th June Saturday 23rd June Saturday 21st July Sunday 22nd July Sunday 29th July monday 30th July- Wednesday 1st august Saturday 4th august

Join in and Sing: Celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee absolute Beginner Ukulele introduction to Community music

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absolute Beginner Guitar West Side Story: Sing! West Side Story introduction to Kodály musicianship Development absolute Beginner Guitar absolute Beginner Ukulele absolute Beginner Steel Pans ymP Presents: Open Studio Summer School

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The Cobweb Orchestra: ‘fantastique’ Workshop

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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.

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

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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june sing, play and dance in these delightful and engaging music-making sessions for young children and their parents/carers. activities learnt in sessions can easily be used at home too. sessions last one hour. please book your tickets before each session to guarantee a place and avoid disappointment.

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THE GREGGS CHilDREN’S ROOm, 1.30Pm, mONDayS aND THURSDayS

Babies, Babble and Move (0 to 12 months) Tickets: £3 per person/second child half-price. Concessions for whole term bookings.

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TUESDayS aND THURSDayS: 9.45am, 11am WEDNESDayS: 1Pm, 2.15Pm

Under 5s Music-Making

Tickets: £3 per person/second child halfprice. Concessions for whole term bookings.

Tickets: £3 per person/second child half-price. Concessions for whole term bookings. thUrsday june thUrsday july

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THE GREGGS CHilDREN’S ROOm, 6Pm

THE GREGGS CHilDREN’S ROOm, 1.30Pm

Musical Bumps

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a six week course of two-hour classes for pregnant women to enjoy gentle exercise, singing and informal chat with an ‘active birth’ focus. you will have the opportunity to sing to your bump and learn songs which will soothe the baby when it arrives.

Musical Mums

Subsidised by Gateshead Council learning and Skills. Tickets: £21.60 for the course.

THE GREGGS CHilDREN’S ROOm

THE GREGGS CHilDREN’S ROOm WEDNESDay: 9.45am aND 11am THURSDay: 1Pm aND 2.15Pm (Half-TERm SESSiONS)

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friendly, social singing sessions for mums with babies six months and under. Bring along your little one and enjoy some ‘you’ time learning songs and basic vocal technique, whilst relaxing with other mothers and babies. No previous experience necessary. Tickets: £4

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thUrsday june

THE GREGGS CHilDREN’S ROOm WEDNESDay: 1.30Pm THURSDay: 10.30am (Half-TERm SESSiONS)

Planet Music (5 to 7 year olds) Tickets: £4 per person

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thUrsday august

THE GREGGS CHilDREN’S ROOm, 1.30Pm TUESDayS aND THURSDayS

Planet Music (5 to 7 year olds) Tickets: £4 per person

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Monday june

NORTHERN ROCK fOUNDaTiON Hall, 1Pm aND 2.30Pm

early years Big family Jubilee Party To help celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, join members of our Early years and family learning team for a good old knees up. This whole family celebration includes songs and dances from around the world especially chosen for under 7s. Party dress is encouraged. Parents must attend with their children.

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Hall TWO, 2Pm

are we nearly there yet? featuring songs, dances and lots of participation, this one hour concert for all the family will get you in the mood for your summer holidays whilst giving you good ideas for songs to sing to banish boredom on long family trips. This concert is aimed at children aged 3-7 but will appeal to younger and older siblings. Tickets: £7, children half-price. (family layout) c f s b

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THE GREGGS CHilDREN’S ROOm, 10.30am EvERy WEDNESDay

family Uke troupe master the basic skills of the ever popular ukulele in these weekly sessions. learn chords and tunes guaranteed to make you smile and add a tropical flavour to your summer. No experience is necessary and ukuleles will be provided. Suitable for children aged 5-11 years and their parents/carers. Tickets: £4 per person © mark Savage

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CONCOURSE, 11am

CONCOURSE, 9am

mONDayS, WEDNESDayS aND fRiDayS

EvERy Day

storytelling Join us for free storytelling on the Concourse every monday, Wednesday and friday. Suitable for ages 3-8 years.

treasure trail Explore The Sage Gateshead by following our Summer Treasure Trail. free

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CONCOURSE, 11am aND 1.30Pm EvERy SaTURDay

Cards and Crafts We provide you with everything you need to make a card for someone special, along with a little help and inspiration. Suitable for all the family. free

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sunday Lunchtime Performances free lunchtime Concourse performances most Sundays from 1pm. Come along and listen to music performed by local artists. Performance details will be announced on our website.

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CONCOURSE, 8Pm EvERy THURSDay

Quiz night at the sage Gateshead Test your mental worth with a mix of music and general knowledge rounds in our weekly Thursday Quiz night. free

free

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CONCOURSE, 8Pm EvERy fRiDay

Jazz Café Enjoy a relaxing evening of jazz with performances on the Concourse every friday evening. Performance details will be announced on our website. a special Jazz Café menu will be available in the Sir michael Straker café. free

Why not combine free music with Sunday lunch in The Brasserie for just £8.95. To book, please call 0191 443 4654. friday june

Hall TWO, 1.30Pm

an african extravaganza arts isizibia have been working with St. Patrick’s RC Primary School pupils on a wide variety of traditional african songs, dances, storytelling and drumming. This end of term extravaganza is sure to be a lively and colourful event, showcasing pupils’ talents for friends and family.

friday june

Hall TWO, 9Pm

evolution emerged featuring hyde & Beast, Vinyl Jacket, shields and the Union Choir featuring four of the biggest names in North East music right now, Evolution Emerged is an exciting addition to the Evolution Weekender, bringing together artists who have gone on to gain national success coming together since playing previous Emerging events. Presented with Generator. Tickets: £8 (in advance), £10 (on the door) THE UNiON CHOiR

Presented by St. Patrick’s RC Primary School, Dipton Tickets: available from the school on 01207 570316.

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june friday june Hall ONE, 7.30Pm

original 60s Pop for Parkinson’s

Building tour

Join us for an evening of 60s nostalgia in support of Parkinson’s UK, featuring swinging sounds from The Tremeloes, Dave Berry & The Cruisers and The fortunes. in aid of the charity working to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. Presented by Parkinson’s UK. Tickets: £25

satUrday june

WElCOmE DESK, 11am

The Sage Gateshead was designed by internationally recognised British architects foster + Partners. The tour visits many of the areas of the building that are not normally open to the public.

sUnday june Hall ONE, 7.30Pm

the Ukulele orchestra of Great Britain The group that spawned a thousand ukulele orchestras and inspired millions of players. Tickets: £19.50 © Paul Campbell

Tickets: £4 Tours also run at 11am: JUNE: Sunday 4th, Sunday 10th, Saturday 16th, Sunday 24th, Saturday 30th JUly: Sunday 8th, Saturday 14th aUGUST: Sunday 5th, Saturday 11th, Sunday 19th, Saturday 25th, monday 27th

sUnday june

Hall TWO, DOORS 7.30Pm

Kathryn williams presents the Pond plus special guests ‘The Pond’ sees Kathryn Williams teaming up with fellow musicians Simon Edwards (fairground attraction) and Ginny Clee (The Dear Janes) for a stunning pop project 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)

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Monday june Hall TWO, 8Pm

sarah Jarosz a formidable multi-instrumentalist and equally gifted vocalist and songwriter, Sarah Jarosz emerged on the acoustic music scene as a mandolin wunderkind in her young teens. Sarah’s live performances feature a mix of new oldtimey ballads and innovative covers. Tickets: £10 & £12.50

tUesday june

Hall ONE, 10.30am-4.30Pm (WORKSHOP), 5.30Pm-6Pm (PERfORmaNCE)

Join in and sing: Celebrate the Queen’s diamond Jubilee led by Simon fidler, you will learn popular choral pieces from previous coronations and have the chance to perform them in Hall One. No prior experience needed and you don’t even need to be able to read music. Tickets: Workshop: £6. Performance: free but ticketed (limited availability) make a day of it and enjoy our special Jubilee afternoon Tea menu in the Sir michael Straker Café for £9.95 (two people sharing); or the Jubilee Dinner menu in The Brasserie for £18.50 per head (two courses) or £21.50 per head (three courses).

exploring Music: the Music of Britain

Keith & Kristyn Getty and friends - the Celtic islands tour 2012

wednesday june SQUiRES SEmiNaR ROOm, 7Pm

Join Jeremy Dibble, Professor of music at Durham University, to celebrate and explore Britain’s musical heritage. Exploring music is a series of introduction to music talks. Tickets: £7

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wednesday june

Hall ONE, DOORS 7Pm

Mumford & sons Presented by Gentlemen of the Road. Sold out. Returns may become available.

thUrsday june Hall ONE, 7.30Pm

featuring Stuart Townend and all Souls with Noël Tredinnick This duo brilliantly fuses the music of their irish heritage with the sounds of Nashville, their newly adopted home. Tickets: £12-£29 Group tickets: Book ten or more and receive £2 off per ticket.

friday june Hall ONE, 7.30Pm

Mary Black: stories from the steeples irish singer, mary Black is well known as an interpreter of both folk and contemporary material performing songs of utmost grace and beauty, casting light and shade amongst the lyrics of carefully chosen songwriters. Presented with Edge St live and CS management. Tickets: £22

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friday june Hall TWO, 8Pm

Krocodile Klub

fOlKWORKS: fUTURE TRaDiTiONS

Buddy holly - a Legend reborn

final year Celebration Concert

marc Robinson as Buddy is joined by the Big Bopper, John-Simon Rawlings (star of West End stage show ‘Buddy’) plus special guests Paul lillie as Elvis Presley and iain Sparks as Roy Orbison. marc revives classic hits like ‘Peggy Sue’, ‘That’ll be the Day’ and ‘Oh Boy’, backed by a band reminiscent of the Crickets in their fifties heyday.

Krocodile Klub provides a friendly atmosphere where people with learning disabilities and their friends can make new friends, meet up with old ones, hear great music, dance, chill and perform on open mic. Presented by the Krocodile Krew in partnership with The Sage Gateshead’s accessible learning Strand. Tickets: £4 with supporting staff free (one per person)

See the fantastic talents of Newcastle University’s folk and Traditional music degree 2012 final year students just before they graduate. Tickets: £8

satUrday june

Hall ONE, 7:30Pm

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friday june NORTHERN ROCK fOUNDaTiON Hall, 7Pm

Presented with Entertainers Promotions ltd. Tickets: £22-£24

sUnday june

mEC, 11am aND 2Pm

absolute Beginner Ukulele Discover the joy of playing the ukulele with professional musicians. you don’t need to have played before, or be able to read music, and we can even provide the uke for you.

Tickets: £5

sUnday june

Hall ONE, 7.30Pm SUBSCRiPTiON SERiES

northern sinfonia mario venzago: Conductor Dan Bates: Oboe sibelius

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strauss Oboe Concerto in D Brahms Symphony no.4 in E minor The final concert in the 2011/12 classical subscription series. With a free pre-concert talk at 6.30pm maRiO vENzaGO

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tUesday june mEC, 7Pm

the LitPop Book Club: a book club for music lovers – ‘Girls to the front: a true history of the riot Grrrl revolution’ by sara Marcus The litPop Book Club meets on the second Tuesday of every month. Please bring your own copy of the book.

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eVery wednesday 13th JUne–18th JULy (six weeK CoUrse) THE GREGGS CHilDREN’S ROOm (ExCEPT 4TH JUly: mEC)

introduction to Community Music Develop knowledge and leadership skills, exploring different approaches to community music with the chance to devise and lead your own micro-workshops. for a full course overview, visit our website. To book contact 0191 443 4584 professional.learning@thesagegateshead.org Cost: £120 for the six week course.

free but ticketed

friday june

NEWCaSTlE QUaySiDE, TimiNGS TO BE CONfiRmED

olympic torch relay evening Celebration featuring the sage Gateshead’s Jighop JigHop is a new performance of music and dance by young musicians which explores traditional North East tunes and dances with hiphop urban culture. Under the artistic direction of Kathryn Tickell, JigHop will be showcased in the North East during the celebrations of the Olympic Torch Relay in Newcastle. Details of free tickets and timings will be available on www.NorthEastfor2012Games. com: please keep checking for updates.

sUnday july TRafalGaR SQUaRE, lONDON, 12NOON

Bt river of Music: the sage Gateshead’s Jighop This free weekend of music celebrates the penultimate weekend before the Olympic Games arrive across london. JigHop forms the grand finale and is made up of members from our regional folk ensemble, folkestra with a mixture of artists from the North East. for tickets and up to date information: www.london2012. com/festival

friday june

Hall TWO, 8Pm UP ClOSE aND ClaSSiCal

Belcea Quartet Beethoven Quartet no.5 in a, op.18/5 Beethoven Quartet no.13 in B flat, op.130 with Grosse fuge The final concert in the monumental cycle of Beethoven’s quartets. Tickets: £21.50

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friday june NORTHERN ROCK fOUNDaTiON Hall, 8.15Pm

roopa Panesar Having recently captivated audiences across the UK and US with her soulful playing and outstanding musical ability, sitar player Roopa Panesar is accompanied by the tabla virtuoso Shahbaz Hussain. This will be a superb concert of indian music with two musicians of great artistry. Presented with Gemarts. Tickets: £10

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Monday june Hall ONE, 6.30Pm

absolute Beginner Guitar

fOlKWORKS

a Jubilee Concert

if you have a guitar that you would like to learn how to play, then why not give it an airing? learn basic chords and strumming techniques and, with any luck, you’ll have a party piece by the end of the session.

one night in Gateshead: tom Gilfellon and friends

a massed children’s choir will perform traditional Tyneside Songs, and exciting new works.

mEC, 2Pm

Tickets: £5

satUrday june

Our successful series celebrating the tradition bearers of the North East music. Tom Gilfellon is joined by fellow High level Ranter, Johnny Handle and, for this night only, reunites the great Champion String Band with Chuck fleming and martin matthews. Tickets: £10-£12

Presented by the North East federation of music Services Tickets: £6

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tUesday june

Hall ONE, 7.30Pm

suzanne Vega The pioneering american singer-songwriter returns with her gentle yet powerful acoustic pop. With hit songs such as ‘marlene on the Wall’, ‘luka’, and ‘Tom’s Diner’, Suzanne was at the vanguard of a new generation of female singer-songwriters. Presented with CmP Entertainment in association with Solo. Tickets: £27.50

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friday june

Hall TWO, 7:30Pm

yMP Presents: young Pianist showcase a showcase for advanced pianists studying at the Weekend School, supported by pianists who have benefitted hugely from the experience of attending Weekend School in recent years and other local rising young stars. Tickets: £5

satUrday june

mEC, 1:30Pm

introduction to Kodály Musicianship development This lively singing-based workshop will introduce ways to develop security with beat and rhythm, pitch relationships, reading from the stave, singing in parts and multiple hearing. Suitable for all levels of musical experience including beginners, professional music leaders and teachers. Tools and materials for continuing development will be introduced. To book contact 0191 443 4584 / professional.learning@ thesagegateshead.org

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satUrday june Hall ONE, 4.30Pm (DURaTiON: 5HRS 30miNS)

opera north: die walküre The quest for the Ring continues with ‘Die Walküre’, the second opera in Wagner’s ‘Ring’ cycle. Wagner’s most famous music brings his monumental drama to life as the king of the gods tries to undo the curse of the ring. The full scale and splendour of Wagner’s magnificent conception is revealed in this dramatic concert performance, with film projections and atmospheric lighting. Sung in German with English titles. Tickets: £10-£35. £2.50 off for ‘Das Rheingold’ ticket holders.

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Tickets: £20 During the interval for Die Walküre, there will be a traditional English fork buffet in The Barbour Room for £18.50. The Brasserie opera menu: £25 per head, available in two sittings. See website for details.

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CONCOURSE, 1Pm

northern Chords Lunchtime Concerts WEDNESDay

Bach at Lunchtime Bartosz Woroch: violin michael Petrov: Cello Bach Suite for Solo Cello in E flat BWv 1010 Bach Partita for Solo violin in B minor BWv 1002 THURSDay

Bach at Lunchtime mathieu van Bellen: violin Bartholomew lafollette: Cello Bach Chaconne BWv 1004 Bach Suite for Solo Cello in D BWv 1012 fRiDay

Mozart at Lunchtime

friday june

Hall TWO, 7.30Pm

northern Chords festival: songs of shakespeare BBC Radio 3 New Generation artist star Ben Johnson, with pianist Tom Primrose, gives an eclectic recital of song from every musical period over the last 300 years, including works by Purcell, Haydn, Quilter, Poulenc and Britten. Presented by Northern Chords. Tickets: £15

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sUnday july Hall TWO, 7.30Pm

northern Chords festival: Gala Concert Bridge

Phantasy Quartet

The Busch Ensemble

schumann

adagio and allegro

Mozart

a Selection of french Songs

String Quintet in C K.515

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Brahms at Lunchtime

Players of The Busch Ensemble and Notos Quartet Brahms String Sextet no.1 in B flat op.18 Presented by Northern Chords. The above concerts are all free.

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Piano Quintet

The prize-winning musicians of the Northern Chords festival, led by Gateshead-born artistic Director Jonathan Bloxham, come together to perform a glamorous showcase of chamber music masterpieces. Presented by Northern Chords. Tickets: £15

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june

satUrday june

SHiPlEy aRT GallERy, 7Pm

Hall TWO, 8Pm

yMP Presents: young sinfonia Chamber Music supper

throw them Up and Let them sing - a Celebration of the Musical influence of Kurt schwitters

an evening of chamber music with welcome drinks and supper, presented by some of the region’s top young musicians in the elegant surroundings of the Shipley art Gallery. Tickets: £25 from The Sage Gateshead

Curated by artist Helen Petts during her exhibition at the Hatton Gallery, home of Schwitters’ merzbarn Wall, free improvisers including The Bohman Brothers, Steve Beresford, Phil minton, Roger Turner, Ute Wassermann and Sylvia Hallett will explore sound in the spirit of merz. Presented with Jazz North East and the Hatton Gallery. Commissioned by the Unlimited programme, part of the london 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Tickets: £12 (Cabaret layout)

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¡VaMos! 2012 festival Enjoy two exciting free events as part of ¡Vamos! 2012, featuring groups from our young musicians programme.

sUnday july PERfORmaNCE SQUaRE, 11am

north east youth steel Pan festival led by volcano Juniors. ROGER TURNER aND PHil miNTON

free

sUnday july

PERfORmaNCE SQUaRE, 1Pm

Cuban Percussion extravaganza featuring Rhythm Nation, brass players, and massed steel pan bands. free

satUrday july

Hall TWO, 9Pm-laTE

¡VaMos! Latin dance Party with Los Charly’s orchestra and dJ alx alfaro The perfect sound for a hot summer night, lead by Juan laya & Jorge montiel and augmented with DJ sets. “Super-fat bass-laden retro Latin Funk orchestral sounds from this ‘70s-influenced, Nuyorican-Disco band.” Time Out Part of ¡vamOS! 2012 www.vamosfestival.com Tickets: £12

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Monday july

Hall TWO, 8Pm

eve selis plus support from Berkley hart Eve draws from the dark, rich soil of american music and is blessed with an indelible ‘honey and chipotle’ voice. Both tender and explosive in performance, she is a rising star of americana. Tickets: £11.50 & £14.50

John Cooper Clarke plus support

the Music spark show 2012

Chamber Choir

1970’s ‘punk poet’ whose sparse, rapid-fire prose defined the experiences of the working classes. His poems have provided the opening soundtrack for some of the biggest bands in the world.

This will be the seventh music Spark Show, with various performances celebrating The Sage Gateshead’s accessible learning Strand’s work with people with learning disabilities.

Presented with Edge St live and CS management.

Tickets: £4 (with supporting staff free)

thUrsday july

Hall TWO, 8Pm

friday july Hall TWO, 7Pm

Tickets: £12.50-£16.50

satUrday july ST GEORGE’S CHURCH, JESmOND, 7Pm

Edward milner: Director marcato Quartet Vaughan williams

mass in G minor The Sage Gateshead Chamber Choir and the marcato Quartet perform in the beautiful St George’s Church. c Tickets: £8 (only available on the door at St George’s Church)

sUnday july

Hall TWO, 8Pm

eric Johnson Texan guitar legend Eric Johnson has been called “one of the most respected guitarists on the planet” Guitar Player magazine. His single ‘Cliffs of Dover’ won him the 1991 GRammy award for ‘Best Rock instrumental Performance’. Tickets: £25

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In the lead up to The Sage Gateshead’s production of West Side Story (Wednesday 4th-Saturday 7th July) there will be a series of talks, discussions and films that explore the background and themes associated with West Side Story. friday 1st JUne NORTHERN ROCK fOUNDaTiON Hall, 7Pm

amateur shakespeare with Michael dobson michael Dobson, Director of the Shakespeare institute, explores the unsung achievements of amateur performers and why Shakespeare’s plays have mattered to those outside the theatrical profession, from Jacobean courtiers to personnel in prisoner of war camps. Tickets: £10

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satUrday 2nd JUne Hall TWO, 7Pm

royal shakespeare Company’s open stages showcase Join us for a celebration of Shakespeare and amateur theatre as a selection of participating theatre groups from across the North East come together to showcase their work as part of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Open Stages project, led in partnership with The Sage Gateshead. Tickets: £8 (Theatre layout)

tUesday 5th JUne and sUnday 8th JULy TyNESiDE CiNEma, 1.30Pm

west side story (1961) at the tyneside Cinema ahead of our forthcoming musical production of West Side Story, Tyneside Cinema will be showing the original 1961 film. There will be a pre-show talk at 1pm on Tuesday 5th June with individuals involved in The Sage Gateshead’s production. To book tickets, please visit www.tynesidecinema.co.uk or contact the Tyneside Cinema Box Office on 0845 217 9909. sUnday 10th JUne Hall TWO, 4Pm

Leonard Bernstein: Music’s 20th Century Giant with humphrey Burton Composer of Broadway hits, conductor of the world’s great symphony orchestras, teacher, Tv pundit, poet and jazz pianist - there was no end to Bernstein’s gifts. Join Humphrey Burton, Bernstein’s biographer and film director, to chronicle the composer’s achievements and discuss the 20th century’s musical giant. Tickets: £10 (Theatre layout)

sUnday 17th JUne Hall TWO, 10am-3Pm (WORKSHOP) 4Pm (PERfORmaNCE)

is your opportunity to showcase your work to friends and family in a free, short performance at 4pm. No singing experience is needed, just lots of enthusiasm. Tickets: Workshop: £5. Performance: free sUnday 17th JUne NORTHERN ROCK fOUNDaTiON Hall, 8Pm

west side story and Gang Culture chaired by nicholas owen from Romeo and Juliet to the riots of august 2011, gangs have existed in many forms throughout history. is the portrayal of gangs in the arts representative of those in the real world? Join a of panel of specialists, chaired by Nicholas Owen (BBC News presenter) to explore the subject of gangs and urban culture addressed in both West Side Story and Romeo and Juliet, and to establish whether these themes are still relevant in today’s gang culture? Tickets: £8

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tUesday 19th JUne SQUiRES SEmiNaR ROOm, 7Pm

exploring Music: the influences of west side s bon Musical theatre f story with stephen Gibson

sing! west side story

Join Stephen Gibson, music theatre enthusiast, to explore the history and themes of West Side Story and how it has influenced music theatre today.

songs from West Side Story and other musicals, then this

Tickets: £7

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Exploring music is a series of introduction to music talks.

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west side story

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Monday 25th JUne Hall TWO, 7.30Pm

wednesday 4thsatUrday 7th JULy CONCOURSE, 12 NOON (5TH), 5Pm (4TH, 6TH aND 7TH)

the Jerome robbins effect with Lee Proud Producer and choreographer, Jerome Robbins was an influential figure in american theatre who, together with leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim, created one of the defining musicals of the 20th century, West Side Story. Join West End choreographer, lee Proud, to discuss the life and influences of Jerome Robbins and to watch the 2010 film, ‘Ny Export: Opus Jazz’, shot on location in New york City with New york City Ballet dancers. film provided courtesy of Bar/ Suozzi Productions and the Robbins Rights Trust. Tickets: £8 (Theatre layout)

amateur vs Professional in the Performing arts including Michael Boyd, anthony sargent and Bonnie Greer Join a panel of arts professionals, including the RSC’s artistic Director, michael Boyd, General Director of The Sage Gateshead, anthony Sargent and playwright and critic, Bonnie Greer to explore the difference between the amateur and professional in the performing arts. Tickets: £10 (Theatre layout)

romeo and Juliet remix fair

romeo and Juliet remix

free

Expect the unexpected in this passionate, up close and personal performance exploring the intense emotional themes at the heart of Romeo and Juliet and West Side Story. 200 performers of all ages present their creative responses in this guided, promenade-style show which includes music, dance and film.

a wild carnivalesque market animates the Concourse where you are invited to meet Shakespeare and a host of delicious characters. Why not make a love potion at the apothecary, get a court musician to write you a love song and enjoy some mischievous musical moments.

Tickets: £5

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wednesday 4thsatUrday 7th JULy

free to ticket holders for ‘West Side Story’

Hall ONE, 2Pm (5TH), 7.30Pm (4TH, 6TH aND 7TH)

satUrday 7th JULy

On 6th July there will be a sign language interpreted performance by Andy Higgins

west side story: the inside story with humphrey Burton

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tUesday 3rd JULy Hall TWO, 7.30Pm

wednesday 4thsatUrday 7th JULy NORTHERN ROCK fOUNDaTiON Hall, 5.45Pm (4TH, 6TH aND 7TH)

Tickets: £7.50-£26.50

Hall TWO, 4Pm

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friday 6th JULy Hall ONE, 6.30Pm

Pre-show talk: interview with will tuckett and John wilson Join Katherine zeserson, Director of The Sage Gateshead’s learning and Participation department, as she interviews Will Tuckett and John Wilson on their experiences of working on The s b f Sage Gateshead’s production of West Side Story.

explore the history of how this iconic show was born; how the montagues and Capulets became Jets and Sharks and how the romantic palaces of verona were exchanged for the grimy, run-down tenements of manhattan’s West Side. illustrated with film clips from his personal archive, including the controversial recording with Kiri te Kanawa and José Carreras. Tickets: £10 (Theatre layout) c

free to ticket holders for ‘West Side Story’

west side story

july SilvER GaTESHEaD SUmmER fESTival Performances and events are happening across Gateshead throughout July from all of our Silver Programme groups. The Silver Programme offers a wide variety of daytime musical activities for people over the age of 50, delivered by The Sage Gateshead. for more information visit www.silverprogramme.co.uk. Monday july

ST GEORGE’S CHURCH, DURHam ROaD, 1.30Pm

silver Breves, silver recorders, silver Chimes Book tickets in advance to avoid disappointment

tUesday july

SHiPlEy aRT GallERy, SHORT PERfORmaNCES BETWEEN 3Pm aND 5Pm

silver Choir

thUrsday july

CaEDmON Hall, 4Pm

silver Guitars, silver folk Band, silver Mandolins Book tickets in advance to avoid disappointment

friday july

GaTESHEaD HERiTaGE aT ST maRy’S, ST maRy’S SQUaRE, 1.30Pm

sUnday july

SalTWEll PaRK, 2-5Pm

silver singers, silver wind Band, silver sambanistas

wednesday july

GaTESHEaD OlD TOWN Hall, 1.30Pm

silversmiths, silver divas, opera d’argento Book tickets in advance to avoid disappointment

thUrsday july

CONCOURSE, THE SaGE GaTESHEaD, 11am

silver Ukuleles

thUrsday july

vENUE aND TimiNGS TBC

silvers rock © David Tiernan

silver Pans and summer fayre all tickets available from the silver Programme 0191 443 5034/silver@thesagegateshead.org Full line-up to be announced soon, keep checking www.silverprogramme.co.uk for details. All events may be subject to change. With thanks to Gateshead Council.

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july Monday july

Hall TWO, 8Pm

Brass Book artist and writer Stevie Ronnie joins musicians from The Sage Gateshead to perform a new piece inspired by ‘Brass Book’, a project that seeks to reverse thinking that modern technology will replace traditional books. Brass Book was commissioned by Durham City arts with support from Durham County Council, arts Council England and Culture lab. Part of Brass: Durham international festival 2012 www.brassfestival.co.uk free

tUesday july

SQUiRES SEmiNaR ROOm, 7Pm SUmmERTyNE amERiCaNa fESTival

exploring Music: summertyne americana ahead of SummerTyne americana festival 2012, join Graham anderson, americana music enthusiast, for a question and answer session on this unique style of music. Hosted by Ros Rigby, Performance Programme Director at The Sage Gateshead.

tUesday july

Hall ONE, 6Pm

mEC, 7Pm

the LitPop Book Club: a book club for music lovers – ‘the train in the night: a story of Music and Loss’ by nick Coleman The litPop Book Club meets on the second Tuesday of every month. Please bring your own copy of the book. free but ticketed

Pyramid Music festival 30th anniversary an evening of wonderful entertainment showcasing the musical talents of students from longbenton Community College and feeder primary schools, celebrating their 30th anniversary of the schools’ music festival. Presented by longbenton Community College. Tickets: £5. Seats on level 1 available from longbenton Community College on 0191 218 9500. Seats on levels 2 and 3 available from Ticket Office.

tUesday july Hall TWO, 8Pm

tUne-yards

The inspired vocal gymnastics and deceptively lo-fi production genius of leader merrill Garbus have fuelled the post-pop phenomenon that is tUnE-yarDs. “Garbus rivals peak-period Eno and Byrne for the sheer inventiveness of her fusions of African song and western art-pop.” Uncut Tickets: £14.50

satUrday july

Hall ONE, 6Pm

inspiration Choir: here’s to the heroes

Encapsulating the Olympic spirit, the massed voices of inspiration and Northern Sinfonia present an epic concert for the winner inside all of us. Olympic themes and patriotic blockbusters, with stirring anthems and heroic visions. Tickets: £7-£16.50

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

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july sUnday july Hall ONE, 7Pm

northern sinfonia summer Chamber series

egglescliffe school 50th anniversary Concert

schumann Piano Quintet in E flat

This gala concert will feature the school’s renowned orchestra and brass band, as well as choirs, big band jazz and soul music.

dragonetti Duet for cello, double bass Brahms Piano Quartet no.1 in G minor This season’s summer chamber music from Northern Sinfonia focuses on the Piano Quartets and Quintets of Brahms and Schumann. Tickets: £7.50-£15

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sUnday july

Hall TWO aND NORTHERN ROCK fOUNDaTiON Hall, fROm 12NOON

young Musicians Programme summer festival

The young musicians Programme (ymP) offers an exciting range of opportunities for young people to engage in musical activities. The ymP Summer festival celebrates the wealth of talent from across the different programmes and showcases an exciting mix of genres ranging from classical to jazz, from steel pans to choirs. There will be various concerts throughout the day. Tickets: £2 per concert Special Offer: £5 ticket for access to all concerts in the festival.

Presented by Egglescliffe School Tickets: £5. Seats on level 1 and 3 available from Egglescliffe School on 01642 352570. Seats on level 2 available from Ticket Office.

sUnday july

Hall TWO, 7.30Pm ymP SUmmER fESTival:

young Musicians Celebration Concert

Monday july Hall TWO, 8Pm

Carrying Cole to newcastle starring new york songstress daryl sherman Daryl Sherman, one of New york’s top female jazz vocalists performs songs from Cole Porter, american songwriter for Broadway musical stage. With John Hallam on tenor saxophone and clarinet and Roy Percy on bass. Tickets: £16

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YMP

gramme

Young Musicians Pro

To conclude the ymP Summer festival, this prestigious concert showcases the very highest quality young musicians from across the region. This is a great chance to catch some of the finest musical talents of the future and celebrate their achievements and successes this year. Tickets: £7

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sUnday 15th JULy ymP PRESENTS:

Jambone at Manchester Jazz festival www.manchesterjazz.com for more information

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satUrday july Hall TWO, 8Pm

july

thUrsday july

mEC, 11am aND 2Pm

Hall TWO, 8Pm

northern sinfonia summer Chamber series Mozart

Quintet for piano and wind in e flat k452 piano Quartet in e flat

Continuing the theme of Brahms and Schumann’s Piano Quartets and Quintets.

Tickets: £5

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Tickets: £7.50-£15

absolute Beginner Guitar Please see monday 16th June for details.

tchaikovsky souvenir de Florence schumann

satUrday july

sUnday july

mEC, 11am aND 2Pm

Tickets: £5

NORTHERN SiNfONia

wednesday july

Hall TWO, 8Pm

northern sinfonia summer Chamber series Beethoven

Quintet for Piano and Wind

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String Sextet

Brahms

Piano Quintet in f minor

The final concert in our chamber series.

Tickets: £7.50-£15 thUrsday july

Hall ONE, 7.30Pm

hallé Stephen Bell: Conductor The Hallé return with conductor Stephen Bell for another spectacular summer concert packed full of classics. Tickets: £7.50-£31

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three days of toe tappin’ tunes on the south bank of the tyne

tHe combo

noRTh MississiPPi aLLsTaRs duo SARAH SAVOY

AMY SPEACE LeRa Lynn

MaMa Rosin MaRy Jean Lewis & The sTaRLighT Boys Pine hiLL eRRoL LinTon & Band ViPeR CenTRaL The CiTy sinneRs hoMe fRies RoB heRon & The Tea Pad oRChesTRa sLiM ChanCe gRainne ouTdooR sTage duffy & Band LaRkin Poe MoRRison & wesT TReeToP fLyeRs PeTeR CooPeR eRiC BRaCe Big Red & The gRinneRs

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King Jim koneki suiTe, honeyBoP TRio, gosPeL aCCoRding To Jon Lee, hoLy MoLy & The CRaCkeRs, LasT sPeCTaCuLaR, shiPCoTe & fRiends, ChRisTi andRoLoPoLis

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july

satUrday july

sUnday july

Hall TWO, 8Pm

newcastle Gateshead Comedy festival 2012: adam Bloom, Brendon Burns, david hadingham

newcastle Gateshead Comedy festival 2012: Craig Campbell, Glen wool, tony Law

a night of rib-aching comedy from some of the rising stars of the stand-up circuit.

The laughter continues with three superb stand-up acts.

line-up may be subject to change.

Presented with The Grinning idiot.

Tickets: £12.50

sUnday july

Monday july

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wednesday august

mEC, 11am aND 2Pm

mEC

absolute Beginner steel Pans

open studio summer school

Bring the sunshine to Gateshead. Discover the sounds of the Caribbean in this taster session for the steel pans. No prior experience needed, just enthusiasm and a will to give it a go. Tickets: £5

ymP PRESENTS: 7 to 11 years (mixed ability group suitable for absolute beginners) 12 to 18 years (mixed ability group, not suitable for absolute beginners) a three-day summer school for prospective and current Open Studio students aged 8 to 18 years, to take part in music-making with a performance on the Wednesday to showcase their learning. Open Studio is for young people interested in music - anything from pop, classical, folk, songwriting or singing. for further details including financial assistance please contact youngmusicians@thesagegateshead.org Cost: £60 for the three day course

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friday august Hall ONE, 7.30Pm

national youth orchestra of scotland Tecwyn Evans: Conductor Nicola Benedetti: violin (NyOS Patron) wagner

Overture to the meistersingers

Bruch

Scottish fantasy

John Psathas

Seikilos

respighi

Pines of Rome

Scotland’s National youth Orchestra warms up for its appearance at the BBC Proms with a thrilling programme of evocative 19th and 20th century music conducted by New zealand maestro Tecwyn Evans. former BBC young musician of the year and NyOS patron Nicola Benedetti will perform max Bruch’s virtuosic fantasy on Scottish folk songs. Presented by the National youth Orchestra of Scotland Tickets: £15

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satUrday august

NORTHERN ROCK fOUNDaTiON Hall, 1.30Pm

the Cobweb orchestra: ‘fantastique’ workshop an opportunity for musicians of all levels to join The Cobweb Orchestra in playing Berlioz’s ‘Symphonie fantastique’, conducted by Northern Sinfonia’s charismatic bassoonist, Stephen Reay. informal presentation for family and friends at 6pm. Players aged 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult. www.cobweborchestra.org.uk Tickets: £26.80

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friday august

NORTHERN ROCK fOUNDaTiON Hall, 7Pm

noisestra and apartment house young Composer mariam Rezaei presents Noisestra, a 14 turntable ensemble of young people performing new music inspired by the North East and the spirit of the Olympics. Noisestra is part of NE-Generation, funded by legacy Trust UK and arts Council England and supported by El Roboto ltd. free but ticketed

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Folkworks

Summer Schools Durham, 6-11 august

a residential week of folk music, song and dance for adult, youth and junior participants. fOlKWORKS aRTiSTiC DiRECTOR: KaTHRyN TiCKEll

For more information pick up a leaflet or visit our website. Deadline for applications is Thursday 5th July.

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Folkworks

durham gathering 9-11 august This year the Gathering returns to its original home at Elvet methodist Church in Durham city centre, featuring tutors and participants from the folkworks Summer Schools, also taking place in Durham this week. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free music in Durham City Centre from 11am to 3pm on Saturday too. full details will be available on www.thesagegateshead.org or you can pick up a leaflet, or call Ticket Office on 0191 443 4661.

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satUrday august

THE SaGE GaTESHEaD, 7Pm

wedding dress Charity Ball Dig out your wedding dress, top hat and tails, bridesmaid dress, mother of the bride hat or favourite wedding outfit. a fantastic opportunity for a wedding reunion or just an excuse to wear that dress one more time and help raise money to support The Sage Gateshead. Enjoy magnificent views across the Tyne, a delicious three course wedding breakfast, fantastic music, a wedding cake and some extra special surprises. Tickets: £55 or £500 for a table of ten.

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and support the future of music! Benefits include:

• discounts • advance notice of concerts • special events We are a charity and need your support membership starts from £40 per year with your support we can bring exceptional artists to the region, support music making and musicians locally, provide hundreds of participation and training opportunities and help thousands of people to realise their potential. For information visit ticket office, go to www.thesagegateshead.org/support or email sagesupporters@thesagegateshead.org

L I S T E N L E A R N L O V E

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. tiCKet offiCe hoUrs Ticket Office is open is open monday-Sunday 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. 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 publication 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.

ConCessions c f s b Concessions for under 16s, students, people over 60 and unemployed are available for many of our performances: ask Ticket Office for details. 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. Tickets may be exchanged for seats for the same or higher

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.

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.

c BuSES f s b For selected concerts, we also run concert buses from Hexham (via Corbridge) and Alnwick (via Felton, Morpeth and Gosforth): 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 the 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.

giFT cERTiFicaTES You can buy certificates as gifts from Ticket Office or from our website: 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-10pm non-performance days during term time. 9am-9pm non-performance days during school holidays. 9am-11pm performance days. 9am-10pm performance days. The Sage Gateshead reserves the right to fully or partially close the building for conferencing or maintenance purposes. The building will be closed from Monday 11th-Thursday 14th June; Ticket Office will be open for telephone and online bookings only on these days.

Level 3 Level 2

Level 1 Stalls

A A

A, A* or B

Stage

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 our 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. 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) (not always on sale) are standing.

FamilY laYouT: like Theatre layout, 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.

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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. 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 Garfield Westen Foundation The Gillian Dickinson Trust The Hadrian 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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