Pictured at the South Shields Fake Festival 10 years ago. Let's raise a toast to the fun you had.placeholder image
Pictured at the South Shields Fake Festival 10 years ago. Let's raise a toast to the fun you had. | sg

11 memories from the fantastic Fake Festival at Bents Park 10 years ago

By Chris Cordner

Digital specialist in nostalgia

Published 1st Aug 2025, 10:30 GMT

A music celebration with a difference came to South Tyneside ten years ago this month.

The Fake Festival saw four local acts perform magnificently in Bents Park with huge crowds turning out to enjoy it all.

See if you can spot some faces you know in these Shields Gazette archive photos.

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Live on the stage at The Fake Festival in Bents Park ten years ago. Tell us if it brings back memories for you.

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Live on the stage at The Fake Festival in Bents Park ten years ago. Tell us if it brings back memories for you. | sg