Made @ The Bandstand, delivered in partnership with Purple Roomz Studios, was a free event celebrating Sunderland's thriving local music scene. The event transformed the historic bandstand into a vibrant outdoor venue, showcasing singers, rappers and DJs from across the city.
Families also enjoyed an Alice in Wonderland-themed farewell party at the nearby Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens ahead of a two-year closure for a £13.6m redevelopment.
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Crowds gathered in Mowbray Park to enjoy a full day of live music, creative activities and family-friendly entertainment on Saturday. Photo: NNP/Mark Payne
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All the performers on stage at Made @ The Bandstand in Mowbray Park on Saturday. Photo: Raoul Dixon/NNP
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Natasha Black and her seven-year-old daughter Nancy dancing to the music in Mowbray Park after visiting the Winter Gardens' Alice in Wonderland-themed event. Photo: Mark Payne
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A stilt walker towers over young visitors. Photo: Raoul Dixon / NNP