Sir Elton will bring his show to the Stadium of Light on Sunday, June 19, 2022 – more than three years on from the venue’s last concert (Spice Girls) in 2019.
The coronavirus pandemic saw a halt to gigs across the globe in 2020 and 2021 so far, but as we move through the Government’s roadmap out of restrictions there are high hopes for performances aplenty in our future.
From classic bands to festival favourites, we asked the readers to tell us who they would most like to see tour the North East and rock the region’s crowds.
Here are some of your suggestions from our social media pages.
13. Pearl Jam
The band has a 2022 European Tour planned, with two dates in London's Hyde Park. Pictured: Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam, front. Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images
14. Queen + Adam Lambert
Singer Adam Lambert began performing with the active members of Queen in 2011. Photo: Cole Bennetts/Getty Images
15. Rammstein
German metal band Rammstein have rescheduled UK tour dates for June 2022. Photo: John Macdougall/Getty Images
16. Sam Fender
North Shields native Sam Fender could just take a short trip on the Metro to play the Stadium of Light. Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images