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Who funded the Sage Gateshead?
We also believe that’s why we won the competition by Northern Arts (now Arts Council England North East) that resulted in them choosing our site, and why we then secured the funding from the Arts Lottery, the largest single award outside London, to design and build Sage Gateshead.
What is the purpose of the Sage Gateshead?
Sage Gateshead is an international music centre and renowned conference and event venue located in the North East of England. It is for artists, for audiences and for the North.
Who is the managing director of Sage Gateshead?
Abigail Pogson
A Message from Abigail Pogson, Managing Director.
What is the capacity of the Sage Gateshead?
We’re one of the largest conference and exhibition venues in the North East, with a main auditorium capable of holding 1,640 delegates and multiple breakout and flat-floor exhibition spaces.
Why is Sage Gateshead changing its name?
The Sage Gateshead will undergo a rebrand when its namesake company, the Sage Group, lends its name to the new arena and convention centre being built nearby with their investment. Sage Gateshead, the charity that operates the venue, said the decision to rename is to avoid confusion with the new complex.
Is Gateshead a Geordie?
When referring to the people, as opposed to the dialect, dictionary definitions of a Geordie typically refer to a native or inhabitant of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, or its environs, an area that encompasses North Tyneside, Newcastle, South Tyneside and Gateshead.
Why is the sage called the Sage?
Sage’s botanical name comes from the Latin word “salvere,” meaning “to be saved.” Once prized for its medicinal value, the most popular use of sage these days is in the stuffing for a holiday turkey.
What is the life expectancy in Gateshead?
At 77.8 for men, and 81.8 for women, life expectancy is lower than the England averages of 79.8 and 83.4 respectively.
What was Gateshead originally called?
For several centuries it was known as Pons Aelius, which translates as the ‘Bridge of Hadrian,’ denoting the Roman roots stretching back almost 2,000 years of both this city and the town of Gateshead, which grew up in tandem on the south side of the Tyne.
How much did the Sage Gateshead cost?
Sage Gateshead
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Opened | 17 December 2004 |
| Construction cost | £70 million |
| Website | |
| sagegateshead.com |
Is teams Gateshead a nice place to live?
Gateshead is considered to be a safe place to live, with low crime rates compared to other areas in the North East. Despite its large size, Gateshead also has a strong sense of community. The local residents go above and beyond to take care of their neighbourhoods and ensure Gateshead is a lovely place to live.
What is being built next to the Sage Gateshead?
There will also be new bars, restaurants, public space and walkways along the quayside. With Sage PLC having bought the naming rights for the new complex, the existing Sage Gateshead music centre next door is set for a name change.
Why was the sage built?
The initial idea for the Sage came from Gateshead Council who wanted to turn a disused piece of land along the banks for the Tyne into a place people could go to hear and learn about music as well as other performing arts.
What is the highest point in Gateshead?
Currock Hill
Currock Hill is a hill in Tyne and Wear, England, which at 259 m (850 ft) is the highest point in the county, and in the metropolitan borough of Gateshead.
How did the great fire of Gateshead start?
The heat from the factory caused the sulphur to ignite and produce a huge burning flame and a huge explosion occurred. Firemen and soldiers battled with the blaze and by this time, many spectators in both Newcastle and Gateshead came out to watch the blaze.
WHY is Gateshead not a city?
Historically part of County Durham, under the Local Government Act 1888 the town was made a county borough, meaning it was administered independently of the county council. Since 1974, the town has been administered as part of the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead within Tyne and Wear.
What accent do Newcastle speak?
Geordie
Geordie (pronounced Jordy) is not just an accent, it’s an established dialect. It’s renowned throughout the UK (and the world) and is one of the most difficult British accents to understand. For this reason, if you’re not a Geordie, you’ll probably struggle to understand what the locals in Newcastle are saying.
What accent do you have if your from Newcastle?
Geordie
The people of Newcastle are called Geordies and their accent is also given that name. Many English-speaking people find it very difficult. It is similar in some ways to Scottish English (compare the Geordie examples with the Scottish ones).
What is the accent called in Newcastle?
The word Geordie refers both to a native of Newcastle upon Tyne and to the speech of the inhabitants of that city. There are several theories about the exact origins of the term Geordie, but all agree it derives from the local pet name for George.
What was The Sage famous for?
The Seven Sages (of Greece) or Seven Wise Men (Greek: οἱ ἑπτὰ σοφοί hoi hepta sophoi) was the title given by classical Greek tradition to seven philosophers, statesmen, and law-givers of the 7–6th century BC who were renowned for their wisdom.