IN PICTURES: Rain fails to put damper on sold-out Red Hot Summer Tour

Rain-soaked festival-goers refused to let wet weather dampen their spirits as Crowded House delivered their long-awaited performance at Broadwater Parklands.

Wet weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of thousands of poncho-clad music lovers who transformed Broadwater Parklands into a waterlogged rock paradise on Sunday for the sold-out Red Hot Summer Tour.

Rozie Owens and Stacey Schnieder at the Red Hot Summer festival at the Broadwater Parklands, Southport. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Despite persistent drizzle, festival-goers were treated to legendary headliners Crowded House – finally secured after promoter Duane McDonald chased the iconic Kiwi-Aussie band for 15 years.

Natalie Griffin and Donna Riley-O’Niel at the Red Hot Summer festival at the Broadwater Parklands, Southport. Picture: Glenn Campbell

“We’re rapt that we’ve finally got there,” Mr McDonald said in June.

The all-star line-up also featured sibling duo Angus & Julia Stone, ARIA Hall of Fame inductees The Church, The Waifs and Mark Seymour with Vika & Linda

Jennifer Watherson and Jeff Neden at the Red Hot Summer festival at the Broadwater Parklands, Southport. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Coomera locals and fifth-time festival veterans Tenielle Grunert and Sara Cox, a nurse and midwife said the show gets better every year.

Anthony Wells and Scott Johnson at the Red Hot Summer festival at the Broadwater Parklands, Southport. Picture: Glenn Campbell

“I just love the music – it’s our genre,” Ms Grunert said.

Jennifer Watherson from Pimpama and Jeff Neden from Brisbane – who forged a friendship at Cold Chisel’s 50th Anniversary Tour in Broadbeach last year – bonded over their shared passion for classic Australian rock.

Sarah, Ashley, Jay, Danielle and Sianne at the Red Hot Summer festival at the Broadwater Parklands, Southport. Picture: Glenn Campbell

“It’s one for us oldies,” Ms Watherston joked.

“We’re having a blast. It’s handy to have someone with similar music taste you can go to a concert with.”

Tenille Grunert and Sara Cox at the Red Hot Summer festival at the Broadwater Parklands, Southport. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Meanwhile, Kirra resident Anni Sutherland arrived dressed in vibrant colours to combat the grey skies.

Adam Owens, Jeremy Leaning, Rozie Owens and Stacey Schnieder at the Red Hot Summer festival at the Broadwater Parklands, Southport. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Anni Sutherland at the Red Hot Summer festival at the Broadwater Parklands, Southport. Picture: Glenn Campbell

“It’s a dull day so I wanted to wear something colourful,” the devoted Crowded House and The Church fan said.

Cameron Dyer and Asliegh Peggrem at the Red Hot Summer festival at the Broadwater Parklands, Southport. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Jodie Carter, Nathan Johnson and Anni Sutherland at the Red Hot Summer festival at the Broadwater Parklands, Southport. Picture: Glenn Campbell

The two-hour show covered classic hits including Don’t Dream It’s Over, Better Be Home Soon and Weather With You.

Originally published as IN PICTURES: Rain fails to put damper on sold-out Red Hot Summer Tour