BBC Proms: The Unthanks and friends with Royal Northern Sinfonia
Atmospheric. Cinematic. Storytelling with strings.
Who’s on stage
The Unthanks bring their unmistakable harmonies and storytelling to BBC Proms, joined by Royal Northern Sinfonia and conductor Ellie Slorach. Plus special guests still to be announced.
What they’re playing
Songs shaped by the North and reimagined by orchestra in bold new ways. An evening of storytelling, atmosphere and musical alchemy.
BBC Proms in the North East is delivered in partnership with Tees Valley Combined Authority and North East Combined Authority.
Need to know
Timings: 2 hours, plus 20-minute interval.
Age: under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
Venue: Middlesbrough Town Hall.
Recorded for future broadcast on BBC Radio 3.
What you'll hear
Music from The Unthanks and friends, reimagined with orchestra.
Who's on stage
The Unthanks
Ellie Slorach conductor
Royal Northern Sinfonia
Special guests to be confirmed
What's happening in the music
At the heart of the concert are voices rooted in place – authentic, honest, and full of character.
Around them, the orchestra transforms the landscape. Strings swell. Brass glows like a furnace. Hushed moments are given the space to breathe. Music that knows where it’s from, but isn’t afraid to expand into something immense.
This event takes place at:
Middlesbrough Town Hall
Albert Rd
Middlesbrough
TS1 2QJ
Website: middlesbroughtownhall.co.uk