SummerTyne

When: 18/07/2008 - 27/07/2008

Now in its third year, SummerTyne continues to grow, bringing the sounds of summer and drawing inspiration from the River Tyne and its iconic bridges.

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This year’s line up includes Sinéad O’Connor giving a rare stripped back acoustic performance; Grammy Award winner k.d. lang; a special one-off acoustic show from Martha Wainwright; and many, many more.

Plus an extensive free outdoor daytime programme including Latin and Caribbean summer sounds on the opening weekend of the festival (19 & 20 July), and a Jumpin’ Hot stage for the popular Americana weekend (26 & 27 July).

The festival also brings a late night Latin Dance Party in association with the ¡VAMOS! Festival, film screenings, and a whole range of activities designed for families.

The festival is launched with an extraordinary event to celebrate the completion of Newcastle and Gateshead’s eighth bridge – a bamboo construction by Australian artists Bambuco:

Friday 18 July, 10pm
Newcastle and Gateshead quaysides
As nightfall descends, specially commissioned music will be heard and two riggers will climb the length of the bridge, lighting over 700 flames on the bridge until meeting in the middle. Their balletic movements silhouetted in the night sky will create a breath-taking and awe-inspiring spectacle.

To find out more about SummerTyne and Bambuco click here


Main image credit: Mark Savage

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