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.

From Friday 25 to Sunday 27 July, The Glasshouse in Gateshead presents six major Proms concerts, with Royal Northern Sinfonia at the heart of the programme. Friday 25 July: JADE & Royal Northern Sinfonia. Saturday 26 July: Angeline Morrison: The Sorrow Songs. Saturday 26 July: Bach and Mendelssohn with Royal Northern Sinfonia. Sunday 27 July: CBeebies Wildlife Jamboree. Sunday 27 July: Sean Shibe and Friends.

9. Weekend of rich sound

From Friday 25 to Sunday 27 July, The Glasshouse in Gateshead presents six major Proms concerts, with Royal Northern Sinfonia at the heart of the programme. Friday 25 July: JADE & Royal Northern Sinfonia. Saturday 26 July: Angeline Morrison: The Sorrow Songs. Saturday 26 July: Bach and Mendelssohn with Royal Northern Sinfonia. Sunday 27 July: CBeebies Wildlife Jamboree. Sunday 27 July: Sean Shibe and Friends. | Thomas Jackson

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