11 pictures as crowds return to Bents Park to see former X Factor favourite Ella Henderson in latest This Is South Tyneside Festival summer gig
Hundreds of music lovers flocked to Bents Park to see X Factor star Ella Henderson and The South rock South Shields.
The sun shone on a glorious day for the latest of this summer’s free seafront concerts.
As well as the ‘Ghost’ hitmaker, crowds were treated to a performance by the Drum Young youth orchestra and The South, who performed classic hits by The Beautiful South.
Our photographer was there to capture the fun – did he spot you?
1. Friends Reunited
Julie Moore, 55, Julie Donkin 59, and Dawn Lane, 53, started the day with champagne for breakfast.
Photo: Kevin Clark
2. Stalwarts
Helen, 47, and Bill, 52, Beckett are regulars at the festival.
Photo: Kevin Clark
3. Great day out
Chelsea McLellan, 30, and Stuart Ayre, 32, with Esmay, five, Arianna, four, and eight-year-old Isabella, who were looking forward to seeing Ella Henderson.
Photo: Kevin Clark
4. Crowd control
Crowds started to build up early, with queues already forming before the gates had even opened.
Photo: Kevin Clark