Ignition09 will be held at The Sage Gateshead, on the River Tyne.  Already a stunning landmark on Tyneside, The Sage Gateshead has unrivalled views across the Tyne to both the Stirling Prize-winning Gateshead Millennium Bridge and the famous Tyne Bridge itself.

In the last decade, NewcastleGateshead has transformed itself into one of Europe‘s most exciting places. For four consecutive years (2002-2005), NewcastleGateshead was voted the nation’s favourite English city-break destination in The Guardian/Observer Travel Awards.

To find out more about what NewcastleGateshead has to offer visit www.newcastlegateshead.com

The full address for the event is:
Ignition09
The Sage Gateshead
St. Mary's Square,
Gateshead Quays,
Gateshead,
Tyne & Wear,
NE8 2JR

Getting here

Although NewcastleGateshead may feel a long way away the city enjoys excellent transport links. It’s less than three hours from London by rail, has excellent road links and Newcastle airport serves a wide range of domestic and international destinations.

See Getting Here for more details.

Accommodation

There are numerous excellent hotels within walking distance of The Sage Gateshead.  For exclusive hotel offers see the NewcastleGateshead website