Let's Rock the North East: Rain fails to stop the party in Sunderland as thousands enjoy festival

Thousands of music lovers did not let a bit of rain stop their fun.

Let’s Rock the North East took place at Sunderland’s Herrington Country Park on Saturday, June 8 – and despite a battering from Storm Miguel, the retro festival was packed and ready to party.

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Thousands of people at Let's Rock the North East.

The line-up featured Chesney Hawkes, Captain Sensible, T’Pau, Status Quo, Marc Almond, Betty Boo, Limahl, Owen Paul, Belouis Some, From the Jam, Kim Appleby, Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey, Black Lace’s Conga Party and Jason Donovan.

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All smiles as Let's Rock the North East comes to Sunderland.

See if you can spot yourself in our picture special.

The rain failed to dampen the spirits of gig-goers.placeholder image
The rain failed to dampen the spirits of gig-goers.
Betty Boo on stage at the Let's Rock the North East.placeholder image
Betty Boo on stage at the Let's Rock the North East.
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Out in full force at Herrington Country Park.
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Capturing the moment on camera.
Limahl on stage.placeholder image
Limahl on stage.
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Partying on through the rain.
Captain Sensible entertains the audience.placeholder image
Captain Sensible entertains the audience.
Cheers to the weekend at Let's Rock the North East.placeholder image
Cheers to the weekend at Let's Rock the North East.
Betty Boo was part of the line-up for Let's Rock the North East in Sunderland.placeholder image
Betty Boo was part of the line-up for Let's Rock the North East in Sunderland.
Throwing some shapes at Let's Rock the North East.placeholder image
Throwing some shapes at Let's Rock the North East.
It was acceptable in the 80s.placeholder image
It was acceptable in the 80s.
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Prepared for all weathers.
Chesney Hawkes proves he's the one and only.placeholder image
Chesney Hawkes proves he's the one and only.
The scene at Herrington Country Park for Let's Rock the North East.placeholder image
The scene at Herrington Country Park for Let's Rock the North East.
Festivals are fun whatever the weather.placeholder image
Festivals are fun whatever the weather.
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