The festival, held at Stanhope Showground in Weardale, launched on Friday and revellers enjoyed two days of live music, dancing, food and drink.
And there were smiles all round as the sun beat down on festival-goers throughout the two days as huge crowds embraced the festival spirit.
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Following Friday's opening, organisers took to facebook to declare it had been an 'amazing' day, with camping tickets fully sold-out.
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The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis
Artists featuring on-stage across the two days included tribute acts to legends including Queen, Blondie, Pink, Bryan Adams, Abba and Oasis.
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Bands on the bill included The Skapones, Buffalo Four, Monkey Punch and Channy Thompson.
Our photographer was there to catch all the action - see if you can spot yourself in our gallery.
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The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis
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The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis
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The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis
![The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis]( "The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis")
The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis
![The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis]( "The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis")
The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis
![The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis]( "The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis")
The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis
![The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis]( "The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis")
The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis
![The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis]( "The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis")
The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis
![The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis]( "The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis")
The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis
![The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis]( "The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis")
The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis
![The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis]( "The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis")
The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis
![The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis]( "The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis")
The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis
![The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis]( "The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis")
The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis
![The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis]( "The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis")
The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis
![The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis]( "The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis")
The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis
![The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis]( "The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis")
The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis
![The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis]( "The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis")
The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis
![The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis]( "The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis")
The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis
![The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis]( "The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis")
The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis
![The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis]( "The Northern Echo: The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis")
The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis
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