The Sage Gateshead and all aspects of its work regionally, nationally and internationally are managed and programmed by North Music Trust. Our unique management structure ensures that all aspects of our artistic programme - performance, learning and participation - are closely linked with each other.
Our team work to our simple Mission: Music, with a clear Vision: The Sage Gateshead is an international home for music and musical discovery with local roots, a world-wide reputation, a global programme and a fully inclusive welcome to all musical styles and languages.
Staff List and Contact Details
North Music Trust is Recruiting for Board Members
The Sage Gateshead, judged by The Times last year to have "quickly become the most exciting music venue in Britain", is inviting applications from individuals interested in serving as Trustees of North Music Trust (its governing body). Click here to learn more about North Music Trust from:
* An overview of its business structure
* Its Core Values
* Qualities required by North Music Trust's Board
* 2005/06 North Music Trust Annual Report
North Music Trust welcomes applications from all sections of the community by people prepared to take on those responsibilities who bring an informed interest in aspects of the company's work and a commitment to its core values. Positions are voluntary although travel expenses from outside Tyne and Wear can be reclaimed. Applications are regularly reviewed by the Nominations Committee of the Board.
Current Board Members
We have a non-executive Board of Trustees who have overall responsibility for all our work:
Lord Puttnam of Queensgate (Chair)
John Squires OBE (Vice Chairman)
Anne Millman
Doug Johnson
Helen Pickering
Howard Goodall
Jim Beirne
John Gall
Cllr John McElroy
John Squires
Kyra Humphreys
Malcolm Gerrie
Michael Robinson
Cllr Mick Henry
Patricia Lankester
Roger Kelly
Funding
The Sage Gateshead is supported by the largest Arts Council England lottery grant ever given outside London; join the arts debate. We are also supported by grants from the Regional Development Agency ONE North East and the European Regional Development Fund. The building itself is owned by Gateshead Council.
The Sage Gateshead's communities are benefiting from the organisation raising one of the largest endowment funds for the arts in the UK to support all aspects of our artistic programme across the 10,000 square miles of our region.
Company Registration
North Music Trust - 4044936 / Music North Ltd. - 4344453 Place of Registration - England and Wales Address of Registered Office - The Sage Gateshead, St Mary's Square, Gateshead, NE8 2JR
