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The People's Requiem
Marking a return to large-scale music making, and in memory of those who have lost their lives during the pandemic, The People’s Requiem featured a massed orchestra and choir, comprised of Royal Northern Sinfonia, Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia, and over 200 musicians from the North East community. Following several months of rehearsals – both…

How audiences see the future of live music in the North East
We’re delighted to share some findings from our conversations with audiences, which have been taking place over the past nine months. With live music on pause throughout the pandemic, we wanted to campaign for its return when safe, and have conversations with people about what that return should involve. First base was finding a way…

Here for live music. Here for making music. Here for you!
We can’t wait to welcome everyone to Sage Gateshead for a new season of live music and making music starting from September. The safety of our audiences, artists and staff is our top priority and we have measures in place to ensure everyone is safe. It’s going to take time for us to get everything…