Title change for prime music venue
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ne of the nation’s prime music venues, the Sage Gateshead, has modified its identify to the Glasshouse International Centre for Music.
The change was wanted as a brand new enviornment and convention, additionally named The Sage, will likely be constructed subsequent door on the Gateshead quayside.
The strikingly-designed shiny glass live performance corridor opened in 2004 and was a key half in Tyneside’s cultural regeneration, and was purpose-built to be a world-leading music venue.
It is dwelling of the Royal Northern Symphonia, has hosted performers similar to Blondie, the Pet Shop Boys and James Brown, in addition to political conferences and a Cabinet assembly throughout Theresa May’s premiership.
The identify Glasshouse was chosen because it has connotations with rising and nurturing music.
Managing director Abigail Pogson mentioned: “Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences of live music with us to help shape this new identity.
“Today marks a new era, building on all that has happened over the charity’s near 20 years so far.
“We’re looking forward to continuing to see people across the North East enjoy and make great music, working both with musicians from across the globe and from our most musical region.”