Dancing in the rain when the heavens opened at the Split Festival in Sunderland in 2014

Spectators endured torrential rain but still enjoyed great music

Music lovers will never forget this festival which got right under their skins in Sunderland.

It was back in 2014 when the Split Festival was held in Mowbray Park but spectators were treated with torrential downpours.

Despite that, they still had a great time as these scenes from August 2014 show.

We have Sunderland Echo photo memories of fans huddled under brollies, chatting during the storms and watching the acts as rain dripped from the roof of the stage.

Re-live these memorable scenes and then get in touch to share your own recollections by emailing [email protected]

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