Overview
- The three‑day festival returned to Herrington Country Park for the first time since 2005, bringing a large local turnout and visible Pride in Wearside.
- Radio 1 presenters and multiple photo galleries reported roughly 30,000 people inside the park on Saturday, with organisers maintaining entry rules, travel notices and on‑site safety measures for the weekend.
- Fatboy Slim headlined the opening day and used the stage screens to urge fans to 'Put Your Phones Away Please' while also showing environmental and anti‑violence messages.
- Several surprise guest moments punctuated the programme, including Patrick Topping joining Danny Howard, Fisher bringing Tones & I onstage, and Poppy Baskcomb appearing with Sonny Fodera.
- Unusually hot, sunny conditions shaped the festival vibe and fashion, Zara Larsson delivered a strong Saturday headline set and Olivia Dean is due to close the weekend as organisers wrap up the final day.