The wet conditions couldn’t dampen spirits in Bents Park on Sunday as crowds still turned up in huge numbers to enjoy ABC, Chesney Hawkes and Nuromantica at the second of South Tyneside Council’s Bents Park concerts.
North East locals Nuromantica kicked off the afternoon of live music with a fantastic set of 80s covers before the ‘one and only’ Hawkes took to the stage.
Sheffield group ABC brought the day to a close in the pouring rain and these are some of the best photos from throughout the day.
. The best photos as fans brave the rain for weekend two of live music at Bents Park.
The best photos as fans brave the rain for weekend two of live music at Bents Park. | Tim Richardson/South Tyneside Council (both top and bottom left), Jason Button/Iconic Media (bottom right)
13. Grey skies
The stage on weekend two of the 2026 Bents Park concerts. | Jason Button/Iconic Media
14. Enjoying the show
Fans enjoy weekend two of the Bents Park concerts. | Tim Richardson/South Tyneside Council
15. A real entertainer
Martin Fry of ABC performs in South Shields. | Tim Richardson/South Tyneside Council
16. In full voice
Fans enjoy ABC and Chesney Hawkes at Bents Park. | Jason Button/Iconic Media