With a host of bars and restaurants across the city hosting pre-gig Bruce Springsteen parties, and the first fans gathering at the Stadium of Light ahead of the man himself going on stage at 7pm, here’s some fan pics.
1. Waiting for The Boss!
Waiting for The Boss who's due on stage around 7pm. | Sunderland Echo
2. A night to remember
Fans getting their merchandise for what could be the singer's last appearance on Wearside. T-shirts are priced £40 | Sunderland Echo
3. Getting in the spirit
Bruce Springsteen fans gather inside Pop Recs ahead of the show with the Hardley family mother Emma, son James and father Shaun from Rugby. | Echo
4. Homegrown talent
Sunderland's own singer songwriter talent Tom Smith performing at the pre-party at Pop Recs | Echo
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