Sting comments: "It's really exciting for me to know that this spectacular building The Sage Gateshead will enable visiting musicians to experience this vibrant area. I know how important music is to young people and I am delighted that many more of them will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills and interest in all kinds of music. It will be really extraordinary to perform at this event celebrating the opening of The Sage Gateshead."
Jules Fisher & Peggy Eisenhauer of Third Eye Entertainment Lighting - event planning and design consultants - will design the lighting scheme for the event. Jules Fisher has received 16 Tony nominations and won seven Tony Awards for Lighting Design, a record in this category. Peggy Eisenhauer told us: "It is our intent to transform the dynamic landscape of river and bridges with light, to present a triumphant vision of the new skyline of The Sage Gateshead. Through the use of musically programmed lighting changes we hope to reveal this spectacular building with dramatic integrity. We are thrilled to be participants in this artistic collaboration with Philippe Petit, Sting, Northern Sinfonia and David Lang, along with the artistic team of The Sage Gateshead."
(Lee Baldock)
