The event at The Fire Station kicks off a four-day BBC Proms in the North East with a programme of world-class music, from July 24-27. It saw the world famous Proms being held in Sunderland for the first time in a collaboration with The Glasshouse in Gateshead, who’ve been bringing the musical event to the region since 2022. The BBC Proms is the world’s biggest classical music festival, best known for its summer season at London’s Royal Albert Hall.placeholder image
The event at The Fire Station kicks off a four-day BBC Proms in the North East with a programme of world-class music, from July 24-27. It saw the world famous Proms being held in Sunderland for the first time in a collaboration with The Glasshouse in Gateshead, who’ve been bringing the musical event to the region since 2022. The BBC Proms is the world’s biggest classical music festival, best known for its summer season at London’s Royal Albert Hall. | Thomas Jackson

9 wonderful pictures of world class music in Sunderland for BBC Proms

By Katy Wheeler

Lifestyle Editor

Published 25th Jul 2025, 10:26 GMT
Updated 25th Jul 2025, 13:29 GMT

World class music came to Wearside last night, July 24, as, for the first time ever, Sunderland hosted the BBC Proms.

The Fire Station hosted the opening night of the Proms in the region, which continues at The Glasshouse in Gateshead. Here’s some great shots from the night as captured by Thomas Jackson.

Sam Jackson, Controller, BBC Radio 3 and BBC Proms, said:“Bringing the BBC Proms to Sunderland is a major step in our mission to connect with more audiences across the UK. This collaboration with The Fire Station, The Glasshouse and Royal Northern Sinfonia offers audiences access to world-class music making on their doorstep, with every note broadcast on BBC Radio 3.”

5. World class music on your doorstep

Sam Jackson, Controller, BBC Radio 3 and BBC Proms, said:“Bringing the BBC Proms to Sunderland is a major step in our mission to connect with more audiences across the UK. This collaboration with The Fire Station, The Glasshouse and Royal Northern Sinfonia offers audiences access to world-class music making on their doorstep, with every note broadcast on BBC Radio 3.” | Thomas Jackson

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Opening the concert was rising North East talent Rivkala, who made a standout appearance on the BBC Introducing stage at last year’s Proms at The Glasshouse.

6. Homegrown talent

Opening the concert was rising North East talent Rivkala, who made a standout appearance on the BBC Introducing stage at last year’s Proms at The Glasshouse. | Thomas Jackson

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The BBC Proms continues founder Henry Wood’s mission to bring ‘the best classical music to the widest possible audience’ with accessible ticket prices, including promming (standing) tickets priced at £8.

7. Music for all

The BBC Proms continues founder Henry Wood’s mission to bring ‘the best classical music to the widest possible audience’ with accessible ticket prices, including promming (standing) tickets priced at £8. | Thomas Jackson

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Jambone kicked the top music off early performing in the Fire Side outdoor space behind The Fire Station.

8. Red hot performance

Jambone kicked the top music off early performing in the Fire Side outdoor space behind The Fire Station. | Thomas Jackson

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