It was the concert of a lifetime for Blackpool's Elton John fans when he entertained in June 2012. But the weather wasn't good. Sir Elton kept the hits coming for almost two hours but in the end he had to abandon stage as the winds threatened safetyIt was the concert of a lifetime for Blackpool's Elton John fans when he entertained in June 2012. But the weather wasn't good. Sir Elton kept the hits coming for almost two hours but in the end he had to abandon stage as the winds threatened safety
It was the concert of a lifetime for Blackpool's Elton John fans when he entertained in June 2012. But the weather wasn't good. Sir Elton kept the hits coming for almost two hours but in the end he had to abandon stage as the winds threatened safety

15 photo memories of Elton John's incredible Blackpool Headlands gig - before the weather spoiled it

Excitement built from the crack of dawn when Elton John performed at the Headlands ten years ago
By Claire Lark
Published 25th Jun 2022, 15:45 GMT

These photos rewind to that day when a dazzling rainbow of coloured raincoats and novelty sunglasses chased away the miserable weather – for a time anyway.

Revellers of all ages, and from all over the country, packed into Blackpool’s new arena. Sparkling in a sequin jacket and in fine voice, Sir Elton took revellers down a well trodden memory lane with all his classics. And he kept the hits coming for nearly two hours before being beaten by atrocious weather, abandoning the stage for safety reasons.

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Denise Brown (left) and friends sporting their rain gear ahead of the concert

1. Elton John at the Headlands

Denise Brown (left) and friends sporting their rain gear ahead of the concert Photo: Bill Johnson

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Elton John sings to his crowd

2. Elton John at the Headlands

Elton John sings to his crowd Photo: Bill Johnson

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Star struck Pamela Weaver, Carol Kaye, Anne Webster and Mandy Butcher

3. Elton John at the Headlands

Star struck Pamela Weaver, Carol Kaye, Anne Webster and Mandy Butcher Photo: Bill Johnson

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Fans braved unseasonable conditions to watch the concert - can you spot yourself?

4. Elton John at the Headlands

Fans braved unseasonable conditions to watch the concert - can you spot yourself? Photo: Bill Johnson

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Cellist performing live at the Headlands with Elton John

5. Elton John at the Headlands

Cellist performing live at the Headlands with Elton John Photo: Bill Johnson

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A wave from the fans - were you there? Send us your memories

6. Elton John at the Headlands

A wave from the fans - were you there? Send us your memories Photo: Bill Johnson

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