
Citizen Songwriters
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Social enterprise in the North East of England creating social harmony through songwriting workshops and performances. More at @SanctuarySongs
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Thursday 18 July, doors 7pm at Newcastle Cathedral Come hear Bushee, along with the Stories of Sanctuary choir members from Newcastle and Sunderland perform! Plus special guest Sean Cooney from the The Young'uns Tickets / info: newcastlecathedral.org.uk/event/stories-…

Newcastle Cathedral Newcastle Cathedral is delighted that an original song from singer-songwriter Bushee, released for Refugee Week 🧡 2024, is to be performed as part of their ‘Stories of Sanctuary’ concert later this month. Thursday 18 July 7.30pm. Book tickets 👉


Amazing rehearsal at Newcastle Cathedral with Stories of Sanctuary & the Cathedral’s Recovery Church sharing songs! ‘Someday’ by Bushee & ‘See me’ written with Newcastle Cathedral’s Recovery Group by Sean Cooney Come to the show at Newcastle Cathedral next Thurs 18 July 7.30pm

Come and join us at Durham Fringe Festival Festival on 24 / 26th July for Songs of Sanctuary. An emotive & poignant show of original songs set in the North East, written & performed by those with experience of seeking sanctuary For tickets + info, please visit: durhamfringe.co.uk/events/durham-…


One of our wonderful #RefugeeWeek ambassadors at Newcastle Cathedral sharing songs 🧡

Tomorrow night, Stories of Sanctuary ‘Our Home’ at Newcastle Cathedral with Sean Cooney from the Young’uns! Find out more: newcastlecathedral.org.uk/cathedral-conc… Join us tomorrow, Thursday 18 July, at 7:30pm. Book your tickets on a 'Give as You Feel' basis at ticketsource.co.uk/newcastle-cath….


An unforgettable night at Newcastle Cathedral with Stories of Sanctuary joined by the Cathedral’s Recovery Church singers with folk legends Sean Cooney & David Eagle from the The Young'uns Raw & moving songs all about journeying from darkness to light. 📸 Ashley Bell


Coming up next Wednesday (24 July) and Friday (26 July) at Durham Fringe Festival! 7.15pm Original songs of hope & courage, set in the landscape of the North East, its heritage, people, stories & culture Find out more: durhamfringe.co.uk/events/durham-… This is Durham Visit County Durham Durham Culture County


Coming up next Wednesday (24 July) and Friday (26 July) at Durham Fringe Festival! 7.15pm Original songs of hope & courage, set in the landscape of the North East, its heritage, people, stories & culture Find out more: durhamfringe.co.uk/events/durham-… This is Durham Visit County Durham Durham Culture County


“It was a really amazing and moving concert. It was a very authentic experience, with a very truthful message of how music brings us together” (from the Newcastle Cathedral show last week) Come see Stories of Sanctuary at Durham Fringe Festival this Wed / Fri 7.15pm durhamfringe.co.uk/events/durham-…



It’s the first day of the Durham Fringe Festival! Come and check out the amazing line up of music, theatre, dance, comedy, storytelling, and much more! Stories of Sanctuary takes place on Palace Green Stretch Tent outside Durham Cathedral TONIGHT 7.15pm and Friday 26 July 7.15pm


What a lovely way to conclude the Stories Sanctuary Our Home 2024 Tour. Thank you Durham Fringe Festival for having us and thank you to everyone who came along to support this and all the amazing array of shows the festival has hosted this year.


First reviews in! “Moving & thought-provoking, rooted in folk traditions but addressing contemporary issues of displacement and sanctuary [] offering a blend of hope, reflection, & a call for compassion and welcome” Thank you Paul Levy FringeReview fringereview.co.uk/review/durham-…

This month has been full of memorable moments! A highlight was the 'Stories of Sanctuary' concert, featuring a live painting by Hesam Moghfesh inspired by a song and poem written by the group. 🎨🎵 Read about the concert & other projects at newcastlecathedral.org.uk/news Citizen Songwriters



New music and poetry coming soon, inspired by a series of artist residencies on the Bishop Line Community Rail Partnership meeting passengers who travel along the world’s oldest public passenger line. railway200 S&DR200 #Railway200