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Rain or Shine, fans are sure to have a blast

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June 09, 2026

With around 50,000 fans set to descend upon the Stadium of Light tonight for Take That, concert goers will no doubt be hoping that the good old British weather will play ball.

When The Boss Bruce Springsteen played Sunderland in June 2024, revellers had to brave heavy rainfall and damp conditions.

So when Gary, Mark and Howard take to the stage tonight, will the sun be about to ‘Shine’ or will it be case of ‘holding back the flood’?

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