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Saxophonist Andy Sheppard played for the crowds. He also performed in a spectacular finale to the weekend alongside Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell and Sting.
The Northern Sinfonia rehearses with Dame Evelyn Glennie for their spectacular performance of James MacMillan's 'Veni, Veni Emmanuel'.
Lord Putnam revealed The Sage's plans for the next five years. Photograph supplied by North News & Pictures.
Lord Putnam blows out the candle on the birthday cupcakes. Photograph supplied by North News & Pictures.
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.
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.
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.
Councillor Mike Henry from Gateshead Council and Alan Davey, Chief Executive of the Arts Council also spoke. Photograph supplied by North News & Pictures.
A special arrangement of 'Happy Birthday' was performed. Photograph supplied by North News & Pictures.
Local school children sang. Photograph supplied by North News & Pictures.
Children wore birthday cake hats. Photograph supplied by North News & Pictures.
There was an exciting range of performers, including North-East-based theatre group Dodgy Clutch.
Singers from the Silver programme for the over 50s performed.
The Sage Gateshead’s youth ensemble Stringendo held an open rehearsal to show talented youngsters at work.
The snow did not prevent crowds of people from sharing the celebrations.
The snow-covered Sage.
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