Thousands gather in North East for 'record-breaking' music festival finale
The event, on Sunday, August 3, pulled in record crowds, making it 'one of the most successful festivals to date'.
Björn Again headlined the event with their Abba-inspired performance, entertaining attendees who had come from far and wide for the musical finale.
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Rising talent Hels Pattison opened the show with her original tracks, followed by an energetic performance from the Voices of Virtue Gospel Choir.
Nadine Coyle brought her star power to the stage with a set full of Girls Aloud favourites, much to the delight of the crowd.
The festival, which began earlier in the summer, has seen a number of top names perform in South Shields, including Shayne Ward, Liberty X, and Sonny Tennet.
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The organisers have estimated that tens of thousands of music lovers have attended the festival over the summer months, with recent good weather conditions helping to boost numbers.
The South Tyneside Festival has been described as 'one of the North East's most popular summer events'.
A South Tyneside Council spokesperson said: "The sun shone, the crowds gathered, and the final Sunday of the South Tyneside Festival delivered a fitting end to what has been one of the biggest and best years in the event's history.
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"The South Tyneside Festival continues to prove why it's one of the North East's most beloved summer events—offering top-tier music, a family-friendly vibe, and memories that last long after the last note has been played."
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