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Classic FM Broadcasts Live from The Sage Gateshead
On Monday 17th September, Classic FM - the UK’s favourite classical music radio station - takes a day
out in your landmark home of music and musical discovery. The Sage Gateshead will host the Classic
FM team for the entire day, with the station broadcasting from Hall Two bar, overlooking the River
Tyne, from 6am onwards.
As part of its ongoing 20th birthday celebrations, Classic FM will be taking the whole show on the road,
right the way up to Gateshead.
From More Music Breakfast with Tim Lihoreau to broadcasting John Wilson’s concert with Northern
Sinfonia, Orchestra of The Sage Gateshead - Classic FM’s Orchestra in the North East - from the
previous evening (Sunday 16th September), the full day’s broadcast will come live from right here in the
North East.
The schedule includes:
6am-9am
Classic FM More Music Breakfast with Tim Lihoreau
9am-1pm
Nick Bailey
1pm-5pm
Jamie Crick
5pm-8pm
Classic FM Drive with John Brunning
8pm-10pm
The Full Works Concert with Jane Jones – Live with the Northern Sinfonia
As the culmination of the day’s special broadcasts from Gateshead, Jane Jones
presents a concert of Light Music, recorded the previous evening at The Sage
and conducted by John Wilson.
Fans of the station are invited to come along to hear the live broadcasts and maybe get a chance to
say ‘hello’ to their favourite Classic FM presenter. They can also get a lovely lunch or coffee and cake
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from The Sage Gateshead’s cafe or Brasserie whilst there and even start their Christmas shopping in
the Shop.
With an audience of nearly 5.5 million listeners, this special outside broadcast is guaranteed to
showcase the North East to people from Land’s End to John O’Groats – and, with a focus on Northern
Sinfonia, famous soloists from the North East and music inspired by our local area, it promises to be a
day to remember.
Ends
For further information, images, and interview requests or to come and visit on the day contact:
Kirsten Swanston, Marketing and Communications Manager 0191 443 4561
[email protected]
Date of release: Wednesday 12th September 2012
Notes to editors:
The Sage Gateshead is an international home for music and musical discovery, as both a live music
venue and a centre for music education. The building, designed by Foster + Partners, is located on a
landmark waterfront site, on the banks of the Tyne. The local, national and international concert
programme runs all year round and incorporates all kinds of music. It is home to Northern Sinfonia,
Orchestra of The Sage Gateshead, and the Folkworks programme. The extensive learning and
participation work enables everyone of every age or ability to become involved in music
Classic FM
Celebrating its 20th Birthday this year, Global Radio-owned Classic FM attracts an audience of nearly
5.5 million people each week, confirming its position as the UK's favourite classical music radio station.
Programmes are hosted by a diverse range of broadcasters and musicians including John Suchet, Alan
Titchmarsh, Myleene Klass, Alex James, Margherita Taylor and Nicholas Owen. Since its launch,
Classic FM has aimed to break down the barriers to classical music and in so doing, introduce an
entirely new audience to the genre. The station seeks constantly to expand its listener base through
groundbreaking new audience initiatives and partnerships. Classic FM is available across the UK on
100 - 102 FM, digital and online at classicfm.com
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