Sir Tom Jones made the first of his two appearances at the amazing series of gigs in the shadow of Alnwick Castle on Saturday, August 8, 2015. But thousands of fans were left disappointed when the Welsh legend’s concert came to a premature end due to technical problems. Until then, they had been treated to 50 minutes of classic Tom. Here is a reminder of some of the happy scenes up to that point. He was to return to Alnwick in 2018.
Take a look at pictures from the previous Pastures concerts: Simple Minds in 2014; 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 Sir Tom Jones' curtailed concert in the Alnwick pastures in August 2015. Photo: Jane Coltman
. Picnic in the park
Enjoying a picnic party outside the fencing in the Alnwick pastures ahead of the Sir Tom Jones concert on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Photo: Jane Coltman
. Masked singers
Getting into the spirit of Sir Tom Jones' concert at Alnwick pastures on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Photo: Jane Coltman
. Crowd pleaser
An appreciative audience at the Sir Tom Jones concert at Alnwick pastures on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Photo: Jane Coltman
. Faces in the crowd
Were you at the ill-fated Sir Tom Jones' concert at Alnwick in August 2015? Photo: Jane Coltman
. The green, green grass of home
Time for a picnic in the fields outside the fencing before the start of the concert in 2015. Photo: Jane Coltman
. Strong support
Ward Thomas on stage ahead of Sir Tom Jones' performance at Alnwick pastures. Photo: Jane Coltman
. Swaying in time
A bit of audience participation at Tom Jones' 2015 concert beneath Alnwick Castle. Photo: Jane Coltman
. It's all relative!
Hannah Rickard and the Relatives on stage supporting Tom Jones at Alnwick. Photo: Jane Coltman
. With these hands
Warming up for the Welsh wizard at Alnwick pastures on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Photo: Jane Coltman
. You're my world
In the right mood for Sir Tom Jones' concert at Alnwick pastures on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Photo: Jane Coltman
. Warm-up act
Hannah Rickard and the Relatives on stage before Sir Tom Jones. Photo: Jane Coltman
1. Picnic in the park
Enjoying a picnic party outside the fencing in the Alnwick pastures ahead of the Sir Tom Jones concert on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Photo: Jane Coltman
2. Masked singers
Getting into the spirit of Sir Tom Jones' concert at Alnwick pastures on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Photo: Jane Coltman
3. Crowd pleaser
An appreciative audience at the Sir Tom Jones concert at Alnwick pastures on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Photo: Jane Coltman
4. Faces in the crowd
Were you at the ill-fated Sir Tom Jones' concert at Alnwick in August 2015? Photo: Jane Coltman