Opening Weekend
Bambuco Celebrations - Friday 18 July 10pm, Newcastle and Gateshead Quaysides
This summer, Australian company Bambuco will build an ephemeral suspension bridge made from bamboo and steel spanning the Tyne from Newcastle to Gateshead.
The month-long construction ends with this symbolic celebration and emotive moment of connection to launch the opening of SummerTyne. As nightfall descends, specially commissioned music from Brian Finnegan of Flook working with North East musicians Brendan Murphy, Simon Tarrant, Victoria Conlon and Hank Hays will be heard: two riggers will climb the length of the bridge, lighting flames along the bridge until meeting in the middle. Their balletic movements silhouetted in the night sky will create a breathtaking and awe-inspiring spectacle. Free event
Watch the bridge being constructed on the Tyne Bridge Webcam. Throughout the construction of the bridge, audiences will be able to visit exhibitions at both BALTIC and The Sage Gateshead and even join a Bamboo Orchestra! Check The Sage Gateshead website for details.
¡VAMOS! Latin Dance Party - Saturday 19 July, 10pm, Concourse
This party event is headlined by Alex Wilson and his Salsa Orchestra, with Latin DJs keeping the heat up, the tempo fast and the dancing alive. Book early - last year's party sold out! Tickets: £7 in advance/£9 on the door
Latin Nights: Mayra Andrade and Antonio Forcione - Sunday 20 July, 7.30pm, Hall One
A sizzling Latin double bill. The songs of Cape Verdean Mayra Andrade, winner of the 2008 BBC World Music Newcomer Award, paint a beguiling picture of island life with mouth-watering melodies and delicious grooves. In the other half of the show is Italian guitarist, Antonio Forcione, a charismatic award-winning performer who breaks the mould be it in the field of jazz, Spanish, African, Brazilian or improvised music. In association with ¡VAMOS! Tickets: £16.50
Plus steel pan concerts and competitions inside and outside The Sage Gateshead on Saturday, and on Sunday a Caribbean-flavoured outdoor stage from 2pm and a Tribute to Bob Marley concert in Hall Two at 8pm.
Tickets can be booked for all ticketed events on 0191 443 4661, in person at The Sage Gateshead, or online at The Sage Gateshead website.
Part of NewcastleGateshead's world-class festivals and events programme.
