Sage Gateshead is delighted to announce three great new shows that are on sale now, including internationally acclaimed Scottish indie-pop outfit Belle and Sebastian.
Kodo One Earth Tour 2018: Evolution
Wednesday 7 February 2018, 7.30pm, Sage One
Evolution will showcase the perpetual creative evolution of taiko performing arts ensemble Kodo under the direction of Kabuki Luminary, Tamasaburo Bando.
Over the past three years, the Kodo One Earth Tour productions Mystery (2013), Eternity (2014), and Chaos (2015) have intentionally excluded the most iconic symbol of the ensemble: the o-daiko, or big drum. Instead, these past three years of performances have presented Kodo’s next generation performing new compositions, a telling sign of the group’s determination to move forward. The latest production, daiko, or big drum. Instead, these past three years of performances have presented Kodo’s next generation performing new compositions, a telling sign of the group’s determination to move forward. The latest production, Evolution, begins by taking a look back at the innovative repertoire composed under the guidance of Artistic Director Tamasaburo Bando between 2009 and 2013.
Exploring the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese drum, the taiko, Kodo is forging new directions for a vibrant living art-form. It strives to both preserve and re-interpret traditional Japanese performing arts.
Book Now: http://sagegateshead.com/event/kodo-one-earth-tour-2018/
Raghu Dixit
Sunday 4 March 2018, 8pm, Sage Two
Often hailed as India’s biggest cultural and musical export, Raghu Dixit’s unique brand of infectious, happy music transcends age, genre, and even language.
His music is strongly rooted in Indian traditions and culture and is presented with a very contemporary, global sound.
He has performed for a varied audience around the world, playing to more than 100,000 people in his home state to several stages at Glastonbury Festival, an appearance on Jools Holland, and even playing for Her Majesty the Queen.
Raghu Dixit’s acclaimed second studio album, Jag Changa, was the Songlines Editor’s Top of the World album choice for December 2014.
Book now: http://www.sagegateshead.com/event/raghu-dixit/
Belle and Sebastian Plus Special Guests
Thursday 22 March 2018, 7.30pm, Sage One
Scottish indie-pop band Belle and Sebastian achieved critical acclaim and household name status following the release of their 1998 album The Boy with the Arab Strap.
Their tracks have been featured on many film and television soundtracks, including Teachers, The Devil Wears Prada, High Fidelity and Forgetting Sarah Marshall.
The band have been nominated for both the Mercury Music Prize and an Ivor Novello Award, following the release of the album Dear Catastrophe Waitress in 2004, and was voted Scotland’s greatest band in a poll by online arts magazine The List in 2005.
Having recently wrapped up a North American tour that included Panorama and Osheaga Festivals, appearances at the legendary Hollywood Bowl and Merriweather Post Pavilion, and international headlines after leaving their drummer at a Walmart in North Dakota, the band has announced a run of headline UK and European tour dates, including Sage Gateshead in March.
Book now: http://sagegateshead.com/event/belle-and-sebastian/