Closer to home, in 2014 Simple Minds performed in the Pastures on Saturday, August 16, supported by Toploader and Ella Janes.
The concert came two years after the Jessie J gig, which was hit by heavy rain and left the Pastures in such a state that it was left fallow in 2015.
Take a look at pictures from the previous Pastures concerts: Jessie J in 2012, Part 1 and Part 2; Status Quo and 10cc in 2011, Gallery 1 and Gallery 2; Jools Holland and Alison Moyet in 2010; Music of Queen concert in 2009, Part 1 and Part 2; Jools Holland's second Alnwick gig in 2008; the brilliant Magic of the 80s concert in 2007; and Jools Holland’s first visit to Alnwick in 2006, the first in the series.

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Scenes from the 2014 Alnwick Pastures concert, with Simple Minds, Toploader and Ella Janes. Photo: Jane Coltman

. Wet suits
Crowds at the Alnwick Pastures concert, starring Simple Minds, supported by Toploader and Ella Janes, on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Photo: Jane Coltman

. Time for a tipple!
Crowds at the Alnwick Pastures concert, starring Simple Minds, supported by Toploader and Ella Janes, on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Photo: Jane Coltman

. Brolly good time!
Trying to keep dry at the 2014 Pastures concert in Alnwick while waiting for Ella Janes, Toploader and Simple Minds to take the stage on Saturday, August 16. Photo: Jane Coltman

. Fur brigade
Crowds at the Alnwick Pastures concert, starring Simple Minds, supported by Toploader and Ella Janes, on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Photo: Jane Coltman

. Pastures people
Crowds at the Alnwick Pastures concert, starring Simple Minds, supported by Toploader and Ella Janes, on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Photo: Jane Coltman

. Feet up and enjoy!
Crowds at the Alnwick Pastures concert, starring Simple Minds, supported by Toploader and Ella Janes, on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Photo: Jane Coltman

. Cheers
Picnic time at the Alnwick Pastures concert, starring Simple Minds, supported by Toploader and Ella Janes, on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Photo: Jane Coltman

. Fair maidens
The rain relents at the Alnwick Pastures concert, starring Simple Minds, supported by Toploader and Ella Janes, on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Photo: Jane Coltman

. All smiles
Crowds at the Alnwick Pastures concert, starring Simple Minds, supported by Toploader and Ella Janes, on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Photo: Jane Coltman

. High fashion!
Crowds at the Alnwick Pastures concert, starring Simple Minds, supported by Toploader and Ella Janes, on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Photo: Jane Coltman

. Pride of the county
The Northumberland flag flies proudly at the 2014 Alnwick Pastures concert in the shadow of Alnwick Castle. Photo: Jane Coltman

. Thumbs up
Crowds at the Alnwick Pastures concert, starring Simple Minds, supported by Toploader and Ella Janes, on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Photo: Jane Coltman

. All wrapped up
Crowds at the Alnwick Pastures concert, starring Simple Minds, supported by Toploader and Ella Janes, on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Photo: Jane Coltman

. Val's Hens on Tour
Crowds at the Alnwick Pastures concert, starring Simple Minds, supported by Toploader and Ella Janes, on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Photo: Jane Coltman

. Posh picnic
Crowds at the Alnwick Pastures concert, starring Simple Minds, supported by Toploader and Ella Janes, on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Photo: Jane Coltman

1. Wet suits
Crowds at the Alnwick Pastures concert, starring Simple Minds, supported by Toploader and Ella Janes, on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Photo: Jane Coltman

2. Time for a tipple!
Crowds at the Alnwick Pastures concert, starring Simple Minds, supported by Toploader and Ella Janes, on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Photo: Jane Coltman

3. Brolly good time!
Trying to keep dry at the 2014 Pastures concert in Alnwick while waiting for Ella Janes, Toploader and Simple Minds to take the stage on Saturday, August 16. Photo: Jane Coltman

4. Fur brigade
Crowds at the Alnwick Pastures concert, starring Simple Minds, supported by Toploader and Ella Janes, on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Photo: Jane Coltman