Music fans queue overnight for Sunderland’s Take That concert
Dozens of music fans camped out overnight at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light ahead of the Take That concert on Tuesday.
Despite doors not opening until 5pm on Tuesday, June 9, dozens of Take That fans were spotted camping out overnight to try and secure a spot as close to their idols as possible.
One music fan, Michelle Fletcher, pitched her tent on Monday evening with her mum, 67-year-old Pamela Fletcher.
Michelle, 41, said: “This was my first time camping out the night before a concert. I’ve turned up early morning before at like 7am but never camped.
"I camped with my mam who equally loves the Take That concerts and all of the buzz that comes with it.”
Michelle was joined by a friend and fellow Take That fan Laura Powell, who travelled all the way from Sheffield to watch the show.
Laura stayed in Hartlepool the night before with a friend before making the journey to Sunderland early on Tuesday morning.
She said: “We got the train at seven o’clock so we got to Sunderland about eight.
"We were panicking that we weren’t going to get anywhere near the front but we’ve done quite well to get to number 66.”
Tuesday’s concert marks the third visit to the ground by the group following triumphant shows in both 2009 and 2011.
Stadium doors are due to open at 5pm with support acts Belinda Carlisle and The Script taking to the stage at 6.25pm and 7.20pm.
Take That are expected to perform between 8.30pm and 10.30pm.