Pictures: Thousands descend on Hardwick Festival - can you spot yourself?

Patrick Gouldsbrough
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During the weekend, the two-day event has welcomed people from across the country to enjoy and celebrate the vibrancy and spectrum that UK music has to offer. Pictures: ANDY FUTERS
During the weekend, the two-day event has welcomed people from across the country to enjoy and celebrate the vibrancy and spectrum that UK music has to offer. Pictures: ANDY FUTERS

Droves of music lovers descended on County Durham on Sunday (August 21) for the second day of popular entertainment event Hardwick Festival.

During the weekend, the two-day event in Sedgefield has welcomed people from across the country to enjoy and celebrate the vibrancy and spectrum that UK music has to offer.

After enjoying the first day that featured Stereophonics, Jake Bugg and Seasick Steve, as well as many more, The Specials, The Proclaimers, and Becky Hill dazzled on day two of the festival.

Read more: Hardwick Festival 2022 pictures: Spot yourself in our gallery

Pouring rain on Saturday did not put the fans, as they soaked up the atmosphere while resorting to everything from bin liners to umbrellas to keep the water out.

However, Sunday threw out some better weather.

The festival featured five stages across the site at Hardwick Hall including the main stage, introducing stage, The Courtyard, Tree House Arena and the Soul & Funk forest.

Organisers of Hardwick Festival said they were delighted at a complete sell-out, with 10,000 people attending each day.

Here are some images of Hardwick Festival day two:

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A spokesperson for the festival said: “It was a tremendous success. It was a sell-out, and everything went smoothly.

"The Stereophonics, who were the headline act on Saturday went down well. They had an American singer Seasick Steve, who was brilliant.

“Andre Cushin, who is a local act, when down an absolute storm too.

Here are some more images from day two of the festival:

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The Specials headlined on Sunday, with other big names taking to the main stage throughout the day including Becky Hill, Ella Ayre, and The Proclaimers.

The introducing stage featured up-and-coming acts, children’s area, a fairground and a food and drink village.

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