Northern Steel Orchestra has launched its 2016 season, thanks to funding from two local charities, the Readman Family Grassroots Fund and the Freemasons of Northumberland.
A new charity, Northern Steel Network, has been formed to support steel pan and has taken on the running of the orchestra.
The funding will enable the charity to run a full programme of activities, including workshops and a steel pan festival in North Shields on June 24.
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Job well done Jenny & Co!