SEVENTIES disco funk divas Sister Sledge are to bring in the New Year at the region's flagship music centre.

The group, which scored a Top Ten hit in 1979 with We Are Family, will perform at The Sage Gateshead on Friday, December 31.

Sage programme manager Tamsin Austin said: "We want to celebrate our first New Year in fine style with a big party night that will appeal to a huge cross section of people."

Tickets cost £45 for the concert, further music and a glass of champagne at midnight.

A package, including a four-course dinner in centre's brasserie, costs £80.

Tickets are available from the box office on 0870 703 4555.

Published: 08/10/2004