Who is Sally Rodgers and what is her connection to Teesside?

Sally Rodgers is a former Ibiza DJ and producer, now Dr. Sally Rodgers, who has returned to her Teesside roots to lead a cultural and creative revival in the region.

How is Sally Rodgers contributing to Teesside's arts scene?

She collaborates with Teesside University and MIMA, empowering local communities and supporting events like the upcoming Turner Prize exhibition in Middlesbrough.

What inspired Sally Rodgers' latest music project?

Her most recent album, 'The Girl with a Hole in her Heart,' features sounds from the former Redcar steelworks, drawing inspiration from Teesside's industrial heritage.

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From Ibiza beats to Teesside roots: Sally Rodgers' creative revival

29 Jan

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Summary

Sally Rodgers, a former Ibiza DJ, now champions Teesside's arts and culture.
She holds a PhD and collaborates with local institutions like MIMA and Teesside University.
Rodgers' latest music incorporates sounds from the former Redcar steelworks.

From Ibiza beats to Teesside roots: Sally Rodgers' creative revival

Sally Rodgers, once a prominent DJ in Ibiza's 80s and 90s club scene, has returned to her Teesside origins to spearhead a creative and cultural resurgence. After a successful career with the electronic music duo A Man Called Adam, Rodgers pursued higher education, earning a PhD and becoming Dr. Sally Rodgers.

She now collaborates with Teesside University and the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA) to enhance the area's cultural profile. Her recent musical endeavors with A Man Called Adam are deeply inspired by Teesside's industrial past, with their 2023 album, 'The Girl with a Hole in her Heart,' featuring authentic sounds from the former Redcar steelworks.