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Christmas Sage and union for Black Dyke

Black Dyke will team up with NASUWT Riverside and Reg Vardy Bands for a special festive concert at the iconic Sage Gateshead in December.

Chrismtas
  It's Chrissssssstmaaaaassssss!

Recording specialists World of Brass will be making regular trips to the iconic Sage Gateshead over the next two months.

They will not only be bringing all the entertainment to viewers from the Brass in Concert Championships on Saturday 19th November, but will also be hosting a concert special Christmas concert featuring Black Dyke, NASUWT Riverside, Reg Vardy on Sunday 4th December.

Christmas Spectacular

The 'Christmas Spectacular' sees the trio provide the type of entertainment to put everyone in the right festive mood.

There is a taster to enjoy at:

https://www.facebook.com/worldofbrass/videos/458708756352948

Brilliant taster

A spokesperson told 4BR: "Black Dyke has always provided superb Christmas concerts and with the connection to two outstanding local favourites in NASUWT Riverside and Reg Vardy it's going to be an afternoon packed with fabulous music making.

All this and the Redhill's Youth Band will be performing a short concert as a brilliant Christmas taster just before the concert starts to ensure everyone will be in the right festive mood!"

Concert details:

Christmas Spectacular
Black Dyke with special guests Reg Vardy and NASUWT Riverside Bands
Sage Gateshead
Sunday 4th December 3.00pm

Tickets: www.sagegateshead.com

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