The Sage Gateshead's Fifth Anniversary
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1. Saxophonist Andy Sheppard
Saxophonist Andy Sheppard played for the crowds. He also performed in a spectacular finale to the weekend alongside Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell and Sting.
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2. The Northern Sinfonia
The Northern Sinfonia rehearses with Dame Evelyn Glennie for their spectacular performance of James MacMillan's 'Veni, Veni Emmanuel'.
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3. Dame Evelyn Glennie
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4. Lord Putnam, Chair of The Sage
Lord Putnam revealed The Sage's plans for the next five years. Photograph supplied by North News & Pictures.
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5. The Sage Gateshead's birthday cake
Lord Putnam blows out the candle on the birthday cupcakes. Photograph supplied by North News & Pictures.
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6. The Sage Gateshead
Guests at the opening evening of the weekend's celebrations enjoyed champagne and cake while listening to music and speeches. Photograph supplied by North News & Pictures.
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7. New Associate Artist Brendan Murphy
Percussionist Brendan Murphy takes up the new Associate Artist role at The Sage Gateshead and will be working with participants of the Learning Programme. Photograph supplied by North News & Pictures.
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8. Lord Putnam spoke at the celebrations
He outlined The Sage's future plans, which include extending education and outreach work, the creation of new artistic roles, further reductions of the carbon footprint, and commissioning new music. Photograph supplied by North News & Pictures.
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9. Cllr Mike Henry, Alan Davey & Lord Putnam
Councillor Mike Henry from Gateshead Council and Alan Davey, Chief Executive of the Arts Council also spoke. Photograph supplied by North News & Pictures.
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10. Happy Birthday
A special arrangement of 'Happy Birthday' was performed. Photograph supplied by North News & Pictures.
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11. More celebrations
Local school children sang. Photograph supplied by North News & Pictures.
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12. Birthday cake
Children wore birthday cake hats. Photograph supplied by North News & Pictures.
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13. Dodgy Clutch
There was an exciting range of performers, including North-East-based theatre group Dodgy Clutch.
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14. The Silver programme
Singers from the Silver programme for the over 50s performed.
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15. Stringendo
The Sage Gateshead’s youth ensemble Stringendo held an open rehearsal to show talented youngsters at work.
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16. A public celebration
The snow did not prevent crowds of people from sharing the celebrations.
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17. Another birthday cake
The snow-covered Sage.
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18. The real Sage
