The BBC is bringing a weekend of Proms performances to Gateshead's Glasshouse from July 26 - 28.

The weekend-long celebration of music made in the North East is part of the BBC's Proms season.

The musical spectacle kicks off on July 26, with conductor Dinis Sousa leading the Royal Northern Sinfonia in performing Sibelius' Violin Concerto, one of the 'most recognisable' works for violin.

As the concert goes on, audiences will get to enjoy the Petite Suite pour orchestra by Germaine Tailleferre and Antonín Dvořák's Symphony No. 8.

Abigail Pogson, managing director at The Glasshouse said: "Collaborating with BBC Proms for a second festival for the North East is something to really shout about.

"Our programme brings an abundance of musical talent across musical genres with our very own orchestra Royal Northern Sinfonia at the heart of the weekend."

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Radio 3 presenters Sarah Mohr-Pietsch and Hannah Peel will host 11pm Night Tracks Live on Friday.

The Grammy-nominated Jordan Rakei is also set to 'mesmerise' audiences on Saturday, as he partners with the distinguished Royal Northern Sinfonia under the guidance of conductor Robert Ames.

The closing day of the festival will feature the Voices of the Rivers Edge choir's captivating performances.

Famous for their concerts at BBC Proms over the past two years, the choir will be casting their magical spell with music from high-fantasy films like Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones.

Moreover, Radio 3 plans to set up shop at The Glasshouse itself, promising a blend of audience reactions and behind-the-scenes content.

Sam Jackson, controller of Radio 3 and BBC Proms said: "Following last year’s hugely successful BBC Proms Gateshead, I am delighted we’re returning for another weekend festival at the Glasshouse International Centre for Music."