GALLERY: Sell-out Madness gig at official Hastings Pier opening

The newly-refurbished Hastings Pier was officially opened with a bumper day of entertainment capped off with a sell-out Madness show on Saturday (May 21).
Madness playing at the Grand Opening Gala of Hastings Pier. Photo by Sid Saunders. SUS-160522-132648001Madness playing at the Grand Opening Gala of Hastings Pier. Photo by Sid Saunders. SUS-160522-132648001
Madness playing at the Grand Opening Gala of Hastings Pier. Photo by Sid Saunders. SUS-160522-132648001

The drizzle failed to dampen spirits as thousands enjoyed the music, bingo and stalls on the pier from 10am.

Dignitaries including Hastings MP Amber Rudd made speeches celebrating the £14.2m redevelopment before the crowds gathered wherever they could to listen to St Leonards-born Suggs and co.

Madness playing at the Grand Opening Gala of Hastings Pier. Photo by Sid Saunders. SUS-160522-132648001Madness playing at the Grand Opening Gala of Hastings Pier. Photo by Sid Saunders. SUS-160522-132648001
Madness playing at the Grand Opening Gala of Hastings Pier. Photo by Sid Saunders. SUS-160522-132648001
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