Nine pictures of fans queuing for Beyonce tickets in 2016 as countdown begins to Queen Bee's return to the Stadium of Light

Published 18th Apr 2023, 15:51 BST

Updated 18th Apr 2023, 15:51 BST

Who’s ready for a return of one of the biggest names in music to Sunderland.

Can you believe, it’s only a month or so until Beyonce returns to Wearside for the first time in seven years.

To get you in the spirit for another great gig, here are nine scenes of fans queuing for tickets for her last Stadium of Light appearance.

And blimey, was it cold in those queues! Still, it was all worth it in the end.

Were you there and what do you remember of a great event? Re-live it all through these photos.

1. First in the queue

Lisa Parker made sure she got a spot right at the front of the queue for tickets. Photo: Tim Richardson

Stormie Whitfield, Ellie Wardle, Chloe Mackel and Adele Duncan were delighted to get their tickets. Photo: Tim Richardson

All wrapped up against the Wearside chills in 2016. Photo: se

Yvonne Balmer and Maggie Kirkpatrick with their tickets for the 2016 Beyonce concert. Photo: Tim Richardson