Beyonce doesn't let rain dampen spirits in Sunderland as she slays on stage

As the rain poured down in Sunderland, it didn't dampen the mood of Beyonce 's fans who were kept waiting for 40 minutes.

Any tardiness was quickly forgotten asQueen Bey strut out of a giant rotating tower and launched into Formation.

Sporting a black fedora and sequinned black corset she told the 49,000 strong crowd: "If you are proud of who you are and where you come from say 'I say'."