Rock on! Over the years, the North East, one of the most well-known pop music festivals in the UK, has drawn some of the biggest names in the field. Top acts like Billy Ocean, The Human League, Cutting Crew, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Kim Wilde, Status Quo, Sister Sledge, Level 42, Wet Wet Wet, and Nik Kershaw were among those who were on the festival's 2022 lineup.
The renowned singer-songwriter Billy Ocean dazzled the audience with his deep vocals and classic songs like "Caribbean Queen" and "When the Going Gets Tough." The Human League, a synth-pop band best known for their singles like "Don't You Want Me" and "Human," also had the crowd dancing to their energetic performance.
Other notable artists included Cutting Crew, who sang their timeless hit "I Just Died in Your Arms," and Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, who sang their ground-breaking synth-pop singles including "Enola Gay" and "Maid of Orleans." The iconic pop singer Kim Wilde, who is best known for her hits like "Kids in America" and "You Keep Me Hangin' On," also had a standout performance.
Let's Rock The North East 2022 was a big success all around thanks to its incredible lineup of gifted musicians and its upbeat atmosphere, which had the audience dancing all night.