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Film to honour Durham Miners

Durham's mining heritage to be honoured in film next month.

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A film tribute to the heritage of the Durham mining community will be aired at Sage Gateshead next month.

Taking place on Wednesday 5th March, the film is entitled 'The Miners' Hymns'.

Background

Alex Robinson who is involved in bringing the project to the North East told 4BR about its historical background and the musical accompaniment.

"The Miners’ Hymns commemorates the labour, endurance, vibrant community and rich culture of mining communities from the Durham Coalfield".

American creation

Created by American filmmaker Bill Morrison and Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson, the film was made using over 100 years of archive footage from the area.

Jóhannsson’s score is influenced by the area’s brass music heritage and will be performed by the celebrated Iskra String Quartet and an 18-piece brass ensemble including players from the NASUWT Riverside Band.

Acclaim

Alex went on to add that the film has been screened and performed around the world to critical acclaim, although this performance will bring it back to its roots.

It has been programmed to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the beginning of the 1984-5 Miners Strike.

Durham's mining heritage will be powerfully portrayed in film and music in an evening that is not to be missed4BR

Further information

www.sagegateshead.com/event/the-miners-hymns/

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