Let's Rock the North East: Rain fails to stop the party in Sunderland as thousands enjoy festival
Let’s Rock the North East took place at Sunderland’s Herrington Country Park on Saturday, June 8 – and despite a battering from Storm Miguel, the retro festival was packed and ready to party.
The line-up featured Chesney Hawkes, Captain Sensible, T’Pau, Status Quo, Marc Almond, Betty Boo, Limahl, Owen Paul, Belouis Some, From the Jam, Kim Appleby, Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey, Black Lace’s Conga Party and Jason Donovan.
See if you can spot yourself in our picture special.
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All smiles as Let's Rock the North East comes to Sunderland. Photo: Kevin Brady
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The rain failed to dampen the spirits of gig-goers. Photo: Kevin Brady
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Betty Boo on stage at the Let's Rock the North East. Photo: Kevin Brady
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Out in full force at Herrington Country Park. Photo: Kevin Brady