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The This is South Tyneside Festival has returned to Bents Park

More pictures from Bents Park after thousands descended on South Shields to see X Factor favourite Ella Henderson and Rotterdam-singers The South

By James Harrison
Published 18th Jul 2022, 04:55 GMT

Former X factor favourite has become the latest act to rock Bents Park for the This Is South Tyneside Festival.

The singer, who currently has two tracks in the UK’s Official Singles Chart, was in South Shields yesterday as the event continued its return following a two-year hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Last weekend saw inaugural Pop Idol winner Will Young wow crowds in the borough.

A capacity crowd of 20,000 turned out for Sunday’s (July 17) gigs, with some queuing from as early as 9.30am – hours before gates opened – to secure a spot inside.

Our team was on hand to capture the magic – can you spot yourself in the pictures?

Ella Henderson and The South were the headline acts.

5. Hit parade

Ella Henderson and The South were the headline acts. Photo: Kevin Brady

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Ella Henderson closed a packed event at Bents Park

6. X Factor

Ella Henderson closed a packed event at Bents Park Photo: Kevin Brady

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Ella Henderson currently has two tracks in the UK's Official Singles Chart

7. Chart topper

Ella Henderson currently has two tracks in the UK's Official Singles Chart Photo: Kevin Brady

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The programme of events has already seen Will Young Perform, with several events still to be staged

8. This Is South Tyneside

The programme of events has already seen Will Young Perform, with several events still to be staged Photo: Kevin Brady

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