iD on tyne events calendar

Find out about upcoming identity on tyne events and readings:
  • JUNE & JULY
  • What Masquerade, a presentation of words and music to mark the
  • bicentenary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.

  • Where Brunswick Methodist Church, Newcastle
  • When Sat 30th June, 7pm
  • Ticket price £5/2.50
  • Tel 0191 232 1692 (MON-FRI 9am-2pm)

  • Where Temple Park Leisure Centre, South Shields
  • When Mon 2nd July, 7pm
  • Ticket price £5/2.50
  • Tel 0191 456 9119

  • Where The Sage, Gateshead - Hall Two
  • When Wed 4th July, 7pm
  • Ticket price £7/3.50
  • Tel 0191 443 4661

  • Further details

    • Masquerade is a presentation of words and music to mark the bi-centenary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.

    An 8-piece ensemble drawn from South Tyneside Music Service, led by Ernie Young, will be joined by children from three different schools singing, playing drums and instruments. Local writers and community groups are involved, reading extracts from historical tracts detailing the regions involvement in the slave trade.

    Writers included Maggie Tate, Pauline Plummer, Lesley Mountain, John Halliday, Sheree Mack, Stevie Ronnie