For several months The Arts Society Tyneside has been supporting an ambitious project with Newcastle Cathedral and Community Music Facilitator, Sam Slatcher, to provide vulnerable and marginalised people the opportunity to share their experiences in a safe environment and allow them the chance to put their stories to music and song.
Stories of Sanctuary is an emotive and poignant show of original songs written and performed by those with experience of seeking sanctuary, linking the past with the present. Drawing on the North East’s rich history of offering sanctuary – from the arrival of an exiled monastic community seeking sanctuary from the Vikings to modern stories of fleeing war in Syria – Stories of Sanctuary warmly invites you into the project that inspired new friendships as well as deeply beautiful songs.
We are delighted to report that Sam has now completed workshops with groups of participants in Newcastle Cathedral and is ready to showcase the music that they have created, not only in Newcastle but in Ripon, Sunderland and Durham. Click here to view the flyer.
Please come along and support the achievements of all those who have made this inspiring project possible. The performances will also feature Raghad Haddad from the Syrian National Orchestra.
The performance in Newcastle will take place on Thursday 18th July in Newcastle Cathedral at 7.30pm.
Tickets can be bought via the Cathedral website www.newcastlecathedral.org.uk, then click What’s On.