Fire & Grace is an eclectic collaboration between Grammy Award-winning guitarist William Coulter and violinist Edwin Huizinga. This unique duo explores the connective musical elements of classical, folk, and contemporary traditions from around the world. Fire & Grace’s repertoire is vast, ranging from Bach to Vivaldi, tango to Celtic tunes, traditional Bulgarian to American fiddle… Continue Reading

Part of the 2019 Newcastle Music Festival – Sax Blue with Jazz up late! Hear the many shades of sound that are possible with a sax quartet. Leader Rod Barnes (baritone sax) joins with Craig Parish (Soprano/Alto/Bass saxes), Cameron Harker (Soprano/Alto) and Shane Landry (tenor) to lead you on a journey through sound. All are… Continue Reading

Singing at bedsides is an ancient practice that we have almost forgotten. To be remembered, valued and cherished is a sacred act of love. Come and learn songs that calm, comfort & reassure, those who are struggling to live with illness, dying or grief. Imagine a world where all life’s thresholds may be honoured with compassion… Continue Reading

A Newcastle Music Festival 2019 event at Adamstown Arts with Sarah Dockrill (soprano), Genevieve Dickson (mezzo-soprano), Martin Buckingham (tenor) & Erin Sweetman (piano). High Tea with bubbles, opera favourites and delicacies! Hear Genevieve Dickson (mezzo), Martin Buckingham (tenor), Sarah Dockrill (soprano) and Erin Sweetman (piano) in a program of melodies to take you to another… Continue Reading

Part of the 2019 Newcastle Music Festival – the Dungeon Big Band and all the hits of the Swing Era! Dungeon Big Band presents a compendium of Jazz Giants – focusing on the great big bands of the 20th Century. Tunes include Sing, Sing, Sing (Benny Goodman), Take the ‘A’ Train (Duke Ellington), Lil’ Darlin’… Continue Reading