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Abigail's Blog: The Brexit Blog
Earlier this week Royal Northern Sinfonia headed out of the UK to France – a journey within the European Union as EU citizens. This Saturday they will leave the European Union as they cross the border to return to the UK as non EU citizens. In between they will play 5 concerts with their Music…
MC² - the Event Exploring Musical Inclusion and Mental Health Amongst Children and Young People
An event exploring musical inclusion and mental health amongst children and young people, is to take place at Sage Gateshead later this month. MC² is the first in a new series of mini conferences to be held at Sage Gateshead for Music Leaders, music teachers, project workers and musicians who work with young people experiencing…
Abigail's blog: The Roaring Twenties
A wise man said to me last week that he thought that 2020 had not yet revealed itself. I agree. But fair enough – it’s early doors. Last week at Sage Gateshead we had a series of events called The Roaring Twenties. It was a look back at what was happening musically a century ago…
The Sage Gateshead Interviews: Shri
What was the first record you bought? Mahavishnu Orchestra, Inner mounting Flame. I remember going to this lovely record store in Bombay with my father, being attracted to the name of the band and giving it a listen in the listening booth. Mind was blown instantly and also was my musical direction – which was…
Transformation of Sage Gateshead
Work is well under way on Sage Gateshead’s iconic concourse, transforming the ‘town square’ of the venue into an even more welcoming and enjoyable space for visitors. The Box Office, bars, Brasserie and café will be refurbished, and a new private dining area will be created as well as pop up retail stands. It is…
RNS Moves, a unique ensemble of musicians with and without disabilities, to perform at CoMA
Clarence Adoo was a trumpet player for Royal Northern Sinfonia before he was left paralysed from the neck down following a car accident in 1995. He now continues to play music using his electronic Headspace instrument. We spoke with Clarence about the latest music ensemble he’s part of, RNS Moves, which rehearses and performs here…
The Sage Gateshead Interviews: Nikki Yeoh
What was the first record you bought? A compilation from Woolworth’s. I was about 7 years old…from there on I’d buy a single pretty much every week. Where in the world would you like to play that you have not already? South Africa or Malaysia. Who was the first band/artist you ever saw…
The Sage Gateshead Interviews: Binker Golding
What was the first record you bought? I think it was Guns n’ Roses “Appetite for Destruction”. It was in a Sainsbury’s & I used my birthday money. I was about 7 or 8, I don’t remember. The woman at the counter told me “If you don’t like it you can always bring it back”…
The Sage Gateshead Interviews: David Wax Museum
What was the first record you bought? I wish it were something hip, but my first records were Paula Abdul’s Forever Your Girl and Kris Kross’ “Totally Krossed Out.” However, the first record that made me want to buy a guitar and start a band was The Beatles’ White Album. Where in the world would…
The Sage Gateshead Interviews: Kacy and Clayton
In the lead up to their gig on Saturday 1st February, we asked folk duo Kacy and Clayton to answer some of our questions… What was the first record you bought? The Band – The Band. Where in the world would you like to play that you have not already? Brazil or Japan.…
The Sage Gateshead Interviews: Ye Vagabonds
Ahead of Ye Vagabonds’ Sage Two performance on Wednesday the 19th of February, we caught up with Brían Mac Gloinn of the band on music, literature, art and favourite holiday destinations. What was the first record you bought? It’s hard to know what this was actually. I bought a lot of albums as a teenager.…
Blog: From the perspective of an Early Years tutor
Carol Bowden, Programme Leader, Early Years. For the past 12 years I have been working as an Early Years Music Leader at Sage Gateshead where we run Mini Musician classes for 0-4 years and Baby Musician classes for 0-12 months. These weekly family music-making classes are immersive sessions, designed to support children’s love of music…