ExploreMusic, Gateshead Council's new music information service, is a first for the region. A combination of online and hard copy resources are available for all to use. Our team of music information experts are also on hand, to help you use our resources and to answer all your music queries.
As a service point for Gateshead Libraries, members of Gateshead Libraries can borrow, renew and reserve books from across the library network.
For a full and detailed description of our resources, please click on "Our Resources" in the left hand menu. In brief, the service offers:
Free internet access
A comprehensive 'What's On' listing service of music events, large and small, across the North of England
Up to date information about music tutors, courses, venues, instrument repair shops and more from across the region
Access to specialist music websites including Grove Music Online and the Naxos and Classical audio libraries
Over 40 music magazines - current issues & archive copies
Music lending and reference books
Music Software - Acid, Reason, Cubasis, Soundforge, Sibelius 4, Sibelius Instruments, Sibelius Compass & Tracker - plus 6 Midi keyboards to help you compose with these programmes
CD Listening posts - explore different types of music
DVD viewing station
Study desk, with power for laptop use
Daily newspapers
Comfy seating areas - sit, relax, listen, read, learn
