Lulu an iconic pop star over 6 decades celebrated her 60 years in showbusiness with a tour of the United Kingdom that included the Glasshouse (Sage), Gateshead. This was to be her final performing tour.
Lulu was 15 years old when she hat her first with ' Shout in 1964'. She would have many more hits over the years.
Lulu 1964
In 1969 she won the Eurovision song contest with 'Boom Bang a Bang.
In 1974 she was the artist who performed the opening theme of the James Bond move 'The Man with the Golden Gun'
On 12th April 2024 she performed on her Champagne Tour at the Glasshouse in Gateshead to commemorate her 60 years in showbusiness.
Massed Bands of the Royal Marines in concert at the Sage Gateshead Saturday 30th Novemeber.
Royal Marines Massed Bands
The Royal Marines Band Service provides musical and ceremonial support to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. As well as providing military bands, they can provide a range of activities from a small ensemble to a full orchestra. In addition to their rendering of military tunes, thier repertoire includes modern and popular music.
The Royal Marine Corps of Drum consists of military side drummers, buglers and fanfare trumpeters.
The musicians and bandsmen have an operational role providing medical support to the Royal Navy on board a casualty receiving facility or supporting 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines.
The concert at the Sage consisted of an orchestra drawn from three Royal Marines Bands, Corps of Drums, RM fanfare trumpeters and vocalists. The concert also featured participants from the 'Music is Magic' Project which helps people with learning disabilities.
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