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Rain fails to dampen spirits as 80s lovers turn out in force for Let's Rock Shrewsbury

A few Shropshire showers didn't dampen anyone's spirits at the return of the ever-popular Let's Rock Shrewsbury this weekend.

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The Quarry was jam-packed full of rockers donning their 'I heart the 80s' T-shirts, disco skirts and sporting their best mullet wigs.

Let's Rock 2023 at The Quarry in Shrewsbury

Thousands of people filled every inch of the festival space on Saturday, with some setting up camp under a pop-up tent or parasol.

Let's Rock 2023 at The Quarry in Shrewsbury

And the rain didn't put anyone off, as the festival saw large crowds of people dancing and singing along to some of the best-loved tracks of the decade.

Headlining this year's festival was synthopop duo Soft Cell playing some of their biggest hits including Tainted Love, Say Hello, Wave Goodbye and Where Did Our Love Go?

SHREWS COPYRIGHT SHROPSHIRE STAR JAMIE RICKETTS 15/07/2023 - Let's Rock 2023 at The Quarry in Shrewsbury..

They were joined by Irish rock band The Boomtown Rats, as well as The Undertones, Soul 2 Soul, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, Hue and Cry, Neville Staple and T'Pau, featuring singer Carol Decker who used to live just over over the river from the concert site.

At around 2.30pm, it was Neville Staple from The Specials who had the crowd on their feet screaming the lyrics to Ghost Town.

Let's Rock 2023 at The Quarry in Shrewsbury

Coming down for the day from Wrexham were Lyn Edwards and Karen Rogers, who were in a party of 13. They are regular Let's Rockers and were absolutely loving the day.