A TV star visited a music centre to announce they have been crowned the National Lottery’s Best Arts, Culture & Film Project in the UK.
Strictly Come Dancing star and TV presenter, Vick Hope, surprised Sage Gateshead, with the news after they won a public vote to land the prize in the 25th Birthday National Lottery Awards.
Newcastle born TV and radio star, Vick Hope, announced Sage Gateshead’s victory on stage before a performance from music maestros GrooveTrain and Friends.
A short film featuring her visit to the project will be shown on BBC One in November as those behind the success will be honoured at a glittering awards ceremony.
Miss Hope said: “It was a delight to see one of the many wonderful live performances which the Sage routinely offers and a true privilege to deliver the award to such a worthy project. I think they took the surprise well."
“Coming from the area, Sage Gateshead is a venue which I am very familiar with, so it felt special to deliver the good news.
Sage Gateshead will receive a £10,000 cash prize, a National Lottery Awards trophy and attend star-studded awards.
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