Classical Spectacular at Gibside, Newcastle - cancelled

bonita · Joined: Jan 15, 2006 Posts: 867 Location: London, England

Saturday 18th July: 8.00 - 10.30

Aled is presenting Classical Spectacular & Fireworks, an evening of classical music with a fantastic fireworks finale at Gibside, Burnopfield, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 6BG Experience Northern Sinfonia in its 50th season - a welcome return to Gibside. BAFTA-nominated New Yorker Carl Davis conducts a programme including Williams' beautiful 'The Lark Ascending' and Tchaikovsky's '1812 Overture' alongside soloist Bradley Creswick. 'Land of Hope and Glory' and a stunning fireworks spectacular will conclude this magical evening.'
Tickets: £28 (£18 children, early booking offers available) - Tickets available online now, or from 01670 773939 from 30 March (Mon to Thurs 10am to 4pm) Booking: CLICK HERE
Email: gibside@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone for enquiries: 01207 541 820

This will be another "Tardis" weekend for Aled ! - Gibside Saturday evening, finishing at 10.30, drive to Manchester, presumably, for 'Good Morning Sunday' 7.00 - 9.00 Sunday morning, and then in concert at Kilworth House, Lutterworth, Sunday evening at 8.00!! Laughing

bonita · Joined: Jan 15, 2006 Posts: 867 Location: London, England

Urgent news for those attending Gibside tomorrow night:

From Morpeth Herald: (CLICK HERE)

Fireworks concert falls victim to weather

Date: 17 July 2009
Gibside's annual Friday Night Fever and Fireworks concert due to take place tonight (Friday) has been cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions which have caused safety concerns.

A meeting between the National Trust, Northumbria Police, the health and safety committee for the event and the promoter identified a number of significant safety issues including flooding of the backstage area and arena and flooding of the Burnopfield Bridge at Busty Bank. These conditions have made access into and around the estate treacherous.

The National Trust will be contacting everyone who has bought a ticket to let them know how they will be refunded. A full refund will be given.

A further meeting to decide whether tomorrow's Classical Spectacular concert, due to be presented by Aled Jones, will go ahead is set to take place on Saturday morning. Call 01207 541 820 for the latest information.

bonita · Joined: Jan 15, 2006 Posts: 867 Location: London, England

Unfortunately tonight's Classical Spectacular has indeed been cancelled:

From Sunderland Echo: CLICK HERE

"Concert cancelled after deluge

18 July 2009
By Kevin Clark

AN OPEN-air classical concert due to be held tonight at one of the region's best-loved venues has been cancelled. The National Trust has been forced to scrap the Classical Spectacular concert due to be presented by Songs of Praise star Aled Jones at Gibside this evening.

The Trust said today it had identified 'a number of significant safety issues on the estate' after yesterday's extreme weather. The decision follows the cancellation of Gibside's Friday Night Fever and Fireworks after heavy rain made access into and around the estate treacherous

Organisers consulted with Northumbria Police, the health and safety committee for the event and the event promoter before deciding to pull the plug.

The National Trust will be contacting everyone who has bought a ticket to let them know how they will be refunded. A full refund will be given."