Diana Ross in Durham: Motown legend plays Chester-le-Street's Riverside stadium

The Queen of Motown had fans dancing in the aisles at the Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-Le-Street on Wednesday (June 29) night.

The music legend, 78, was greeted by cheering fans as she came to the stage with the crowd not phased by showers before the gig began.

She kicked off the show of classic hits with I'm Coming Out as fans sang back at her.

Other hits on the setlist included My World is Empty Without You, Baby Love and Stop! In The Name of Love.

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Ross also treated concertgoers to some songs from her new album 'Tomorrow' including If the World Just Danced.

The weather stayed mostly dry to the relief of fans, many of whom had umbrellas and ponchos at the ready in case the rain started to fall.

One fan, Julie from Durham, told The Northern Echo ahead of the gig: "I can't wait. I'm such a big fan, I love her."

And some fans got into the spirit by wearing wigs like Diana's famous hair.

Ross superfans Nicola, Jennifer and Shannon dressed up as the music icon herself for the gig. Picture: DANIEL HORDON

Diana Ross was fresh from headlining the Sunday Afternoon Legend's slot at Glastonbury at the weekend (June 26) and a performance at London's 02 arena on Friday June 24.

She also closed the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Party at the Palace on the BBC earlier this month.

The Seat Unique Riverside, formerly known as the Emirates Riverside, is set to host Michael Bublé next week on Wednesday July 6.

Canadian rock legend Bryan Adams was also due to perform at the venue on July 5 but cancelled his performance earlier this month due to 'unforeseen circumstances'.

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Not all fans were impressed by the gig however. Diana was on stage for just over an hour and performed a shorter set than expected.

One fan was overheard saying "I'm pleased I didn't pay for this."

See our pictures from the gig below:

Gates opened at 5pm for eager fans wanting to take their seats. Picture: DANIEL HORDON

Picture: DANIEL HORDON

Fans waited patiently for Ross to come on stage. Picture: DANIEL HORDON

There were some worrying dark clouds overheard before the gig. Picture: DANIEL HORDON

There were a few showers in the build up to the gig, with concertgoers donning their ponchos and umbrellas to keep dry. Picture: DANIEL HORDON

Fans were not put off by the rain as a DJ took to the stage. Picture: DANIEL HORDON

Picture: DANIEL HORDON

The event was not at full capacity with some seats left empty. Picture: DANIEL HORDON

Some fans retreated to the stands to try and avoid the rain. Picture: DANIEL HORDON

Ross came out on to the stage just before 9pm. Picture: DANIEL HORDON

Concertgoers were dancing in the aisles to the music icon's hits. Picture: DANIEL HORDON

Picture: DANIEL HORDON

Picture: DANIEL HORDON

Picture: DANIEL HORDON

Picture: DANIEL HORDON

Picture: DANIEL HORDON

Fans were dancing at their seats at the Riverside. Picture: DANIEL HORDON

Picture: DANIEL HORDON

Picture: DANIEL HORDON

Fans filtered out of the stadium after the gig came to an end. Picture: DANIEL HORDON

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