Last year's Rated R saw Rihanna come back with a new, edgier image, tracks like Hard and Russian Roulette rocking cold synths and dancehall beats. She's back in the UK with her Last Girl On Earth tour, and today Bangor gets a glimpse of the girl giving R&B an angry, electronic makeover. 1. Madhouse, 2. Hard, 3. Disturbia, 4. Rudeboy, 5. Te Amo, 6. Russian Roulette, 7. Please Don't Stop The Music, 8. SOS, 9. Umbrella.
Watch out for these Western Australian drum'n'bass mentalists. Last year they got one of the best crowd reactions of the event and left the In New Music We Trust Stage in pieces. This year, they bring their firepower to the main stage - you'd be a fool to miss it. Vampire Weekend have crossed the Atlantic to bring Wales a taste of their indie rock sound. Two years ago the New Yorkers were part of the INMWT lineup, this year they are headliners. Records like Cousins and Horchata from second album Contra have been all over the airwaves, and now you can hear them in person.
If you’ve never seen Canadian digi-pop-ravers Crystal Castles live, then brace yourself for an adrenaline rush. Radio 1 have got in there early in 2010 to bring you a live taster of their massively anticipated new album. Make sure you’re amongst the first to hear their 8-bit anarchy, bit-crushed chaos and - yes - proper big tunes, taken to a whole new level!
The only band to headline Big Weekend twice made a welcome return six years after they rocked Sunderland alongside Kasabian, Chemical Bros and the Kaiser Chiefs. Rope hit the airwaves early in the year, giving us a glimpse of what the newly-crowned Godlike Genius and his compatriots had in store for us, but Carlisle was the UK's first glimpse of the band on a festival stage this year. Let's just say that Dave Grohl and co brought material recorded in their garage to the biggest stage in the UK and made everyone feel like they were at Dave's house, blasting Big Weekend to kingdom Cumbria. 1. Bridge Burning 2. Rope 3. All My Life 4. My Hero 5. Learn to Fly 6. White Limo 7. Times Like These 8. The Pretender 9. Walk 10. Cold Day in the Sun 11. Best of You 12. Monkey Wrench 13. Everlong 14. This Is a Call 15. Tie Your Mother Down
Pop hits, jazz ballads and huge dance routines - Lady Gaga put on a truly unforgettable show in Carlisle.
Rihanna Live full concert Radio 1 Big Weekend Hackney BBC (ft. Jay-Z) Set list: Only Girl ,Disturbia ,S&M ,Cockiness ,Birthday Cake ,What's My Name ,Rude Boy ,Love The Way You Lie ,Man Down ,Where Have You Been ,Wait Your Turn ,Hard ,Don't Stop The Music ,Run This Town (ft. Jay-Z) ,Talk That Talk (ft. Jay-Z) ,Umbrella (ft. Jay-Z) ,We Found Love.
Paramore have risen victorious with their latest self-titled album, embellishing their furious emo roots with some high-octane pop. After band mates Josh and Zac Farro sensationally quit the band in 2010, their fourth album is a sure sign that this three-piece from Tennessee are back and ready for business, continuing their dominance of the charts and our hearts. Led by the flame haired Hayley Williams, their tenacious singles such as Ignorance, Misery Business and Still Into You have led to three Grammy nominations and millions of album sales. Last at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Bangor three years ago, their army of zealous fans will be eager to see them demolish the Ebrington Square stage with a head rush of punk-po
There is no end to the talents of Sunday's Main stage headliner. He first started his Elvis impersonations at the age of 4, giving his parents a pretty good idea of his future calling. An accomplished songwriter as well as solo artist, the soulful crooner has written hits such as Forget You for Cee-Lo Green, occasionally as part of humorously-named production team The Smeezingtons. Hawaii's second best export after Obama, his debut album Doo-Wops and Hooligans spurned two number one singles, Grenade and Just the Way You Are, the latter winning him a Best Male Pop Vocal Grammy. Second album Unorthodox Jukebox was released late last year and cemented his reputation as a major player, selling over 40 million singles and winning a BRIT Award for Best International Male Solo Artist. He opened the Big Weekend Main stage two years ago and is now bringing his swaggerific style back to headline the very same stage. Prepare for a set that's truly out of this world.
Coldplay play live as local boy Chris Martin leads the band in a return to the main stage at Radio 1's flagship event in front of 50,000 fans, bringing the final day to a close.
Lauren Laverne and Colin Murray host a stunning live set from the reformed and rejuvenated Hartnoll brothers, British dance music royalty, with their chiming sonic landscape and stuttering beats. They got back together in 2017 and prepare to hunch over their equipment, wave their iconic torch glasses and bring awe and amazement to Belfast yet again.
Lauren Laverne and Colin Murray host Beck's live set from the 6 Music-curated, Belfast-based opening night of the Biggest Weekend. Beck and band are currently touring his thirteenth studio album, Colors, which finds the LA-based enigma in the funky form that lead to his 1994 breakthrough album Odelay.
Resistance is futile as the Welsh legends show us how it's done.
Kim Deal and co. play old favourites from their beloved indie back catalogue.
Deadpan indie perfection from the Aussie singer-songwriter.
The Swedish star floors Belfast with a set of forward-thinking pop.
A smooth performance from the sardonic songwriter - with a classical twist.
A breathtaking performance from the Scottish star.
Flying solo, the One Direction member brings the moves to Swansea
Bringing paradise to South Wales.
It's a perfect pop symphony as Grace, Jack & Luke hit South Wales.
Legendary Swedish singer-songwriter brings her beats to Titanic Slipways.
Heartwarming harmonies from the Swedish folk sisters.
Glasgow's finest are back, and better than ever.
Heavenly harmonies from The Shires.
King Craig shows Swansea how it's done.
The Scottish legends play a blinding show for their home crowd.
Graham Norton samples the Biggest Weekend experience and introduces Ed Sheeran's opening set from Singleton Park in Swansea, home to the Radio 1-curated location of the Biggest Weekend. Sheeran continues to dominant the world of pop music and, despite being in the middle of four stadium shows in Manchester, pops down to Swansea to get festivities under way.
Greg James introduces the whole of the headline set by multi-platinum-selling balladeer and Oscar winner Sam Smith with songs from his latest album The Thrill of It All and the big numbers from his 2014 debut In the Lonely Hour
Edith Bowman presents the whole of the headlining set by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, flying high on the success of their third and most experimental album Who Built the Moon?, produced by DJ David Holmes, with a set that draws on all the High Flying Birds material and some cannily chosen Oasis numbers. Setlist:Fort Knox, Holy Mountain, It's a Beautiful World, In the Heat of the Moment, Dream On, Little by Little, The Importance of Being Idle, She Taught Me How to Fly, Half the World Away, Wonderwall, AKA... What a Life!, The Right Stuff, Go Let It Out, Don't Look Back in Anger, All You Need Is Love .
Lauren Laverne and Joe Lindsay bring Born Slippy to the Slipway at Titanic to bring Saturday night's Biggest Weekend coverage to a pulsating close. Underworld ruled the airwaves and dance floors at the height of the dance music boom of the mid-90s, providing the soundtrack moment of the iconic youth culture film Trainspotting. Credited with being among the first techno acts to fill stadiums, Karl Hyde and Rick Smith's live sets are legendary for their energy and connection with festival crowds
Radio 1's Clara Amfo and Nick Grimshaw host performances from across the Biggest Weekend in Swansea, Perth and Belfast, featuring the likes of Anne Marie, Liam Payne, George Ezra, Ash and Amy McDonald.
Clara Amfo and Alice Levine present Florence + The Machine's live headlining set from Singleton Park, Swansea. Rapidly becoming a veteran headlining act after her stunning performance at Glastonbury in 2015, Florence Welch and her band mix songs from her upcoming fourth album High As Hope, as well some of her many anthems from across her unfolding career.
Jo Whiley presents Britain's favourite rock 'n' roll star and his full headlining set from Radio 2's curated day in Coventry as part of the Biggest Weekend. Gallagher is on a roll after the success of debut solo album As You Were and a series of swaggering live shows across the nation, which blend songs like Wall of Glass with Oasis classics.
Shawn brings all the feels with this powerful performance.
Powerful vocals and boss attitude from two pop superstars.
The Jared Leto-fronted L.A rockers take Swansea by storm!
Feel good vibes from our girl Rita.
The stars come out to celebrate the king of musical theatre.
She came, she sang and she conquered! Taylor's big reputation draws a huge crowd.
Northern Irish rockers conquer Coventry's main stage.
A crowd pleasing set from the crown prince of jazz.
Uplifting, emotional songwriting from the One Direction member.
France's new pop queen showcases new material and brilliant synchronised dancing.
Swansea shows wild love for the effortlessly cool hitmaker.
A crowd-pleasing set spanning over three decades of massive singalong hits.
One of pop's most charismatic and flamboyant figures - doing what she does best!
Welsh legends Stereophonics get the crowd going with this epic set!
The Vegas rockers play a victorious set.
A truly unique occasion, as the acclaimed virtuoso performs with the SSO.
Suzy Klein and Lloyd Coleman present Nigel Kennedy's headlining set from the Radio 3-curated day in Coventry for the Biggest Weekend. Kennedy performs with the BBC Concert Orchestra and his own group, with extracts of Kennedy's updated take on Vivaldi's Four Seasons and his breathtaking arrangements of the songs of Jimi Hendrix.
From Havana to South Wales, Latin-flavoured pop takes over Swansea's main stage
Swaggering to the top with grime and glamour.
Jess delights the crowd with current hits and spectacular dancers.
The Norwegian singer won BBC Sound of 2018, and it's easy to see why.
The synth-tastic Glasgow trio showcase their new album Love is Dead.
A show-stopping performance from Eliza and her genre-spanning ensemble.
The British reggae legends bring the feel good vibes to Coventry.
Squeeze rock the main stage!
Coventry's local ska heroes prove as vital now as they ever have been.
The classical guitar virtuoso gives an incredible performance.
Clara Amfo and Greg James introduce Brit winners The 1975 as they take to the stage to perform some of their massive hits from their trio of No 1 albums.
Wales rockers pack festival hits in spades.
Sweet, sweeping indie tunes from the Northern Ireland trio.
Life-affirming noir pop from the Manchester four-piece.
South London rapper brings Funky Friday and more to Sunday at Big Weekend.
Back-to-back dance anthems from the house duo.
Mabel’s sass-filled pop gets Middlesbrough dancing.
Norwegian singer delivers a Sucker Punch of peppy pop.
Chart-topper whips crowd into Delirium with her glistening electro-pop.
Jamaica’s biggest dancehall star brings the noise.
Coldplay like you’ve never seen them before, performing at a jaw-dropping special location.
Ed Sheeran performs for Radio 1's Big Weekend of Live Music 2021.
A spellbinding showcase of the UK R&B star’s sublime talent.
The in-demand UK rapper performs hit after hit - live from a spectacular location.
Brighton’s finest deliver a show-stopping performance.
A masterclass in R&B-fused pop from the BRIT-winning star.
A startling set from the chart-topping singer-songwriter and former BBC Sound Of… winner.
Stunning electric pop from the soothing, chart-topping trio.
The pop sensation brings the party to a Big Weekend of Live Music.
Radio 1’s Big Weekend of live music returns for its second virtual year, kicking off the festival season, as has become customary, with brand new exclusive performances from some of the biggest acts on the planet. Greg James presents the best bits from five unique sets filmed on location in front of iconic backdrops around the UK, including the return of global superstar Ed Sheeran, one of UK rap's biggest players AJ Tracey and Brighton rockers Royal Blood. There are also highlights of a series of very special performances at the BBC Radio Theatre from some of the UK’s top artists: Celeste, Mabel, Anne-Marie, Wolf Alice and London Grammar. It promises to be a very entertaining bank holiday weekend of live music.
BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend kicks off the UK's festival season from Coventry's War Memorial Park. Clara Amfo, Jordan North and Vick Hope bring you highlights from Saturday's line-up, including global popstar Ed Sheeran, pop princesses Mimi Webb and Anne-Marie, as well as North Shields's own Sam Fender, local boy Pa Salieu, Scottish superstar DJ and headliner Calvin Harris, and many more.
BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend kicks off the UK's festival season from Coventry's War Memorial Park. Clara Amfo introduces global star and Sunday headliner Harry Styles as he takes to the stage to perform some of his huge hits, including recent number 1 As It Was and songs from new album Harry's House.
The UK dance legends get the crowd moving.
The Radio 1 DJ keeps the party going.
Sharp electronic sounds from Newcastle's star producer.
British house meets Dutch EDM as two artists go back to back.
The pioneers of future dance music on Radio 1 go back to back.
Two unique DJs join forces to bring Coventry back to back house music.
Pete Tong goes back to back with Doncaster's finest emerging DJ.
Ed Sheeran performs 2Step at Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2022
AJ Tracey performs Reasonable at Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2022
KSI performs Patience at Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2022
Anne-Marie performs Kiss My (Uh Oh) at Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2022
The world-renowned singer-songwriter opens the Main Stage
Pure fire from the incisive London rapper.
Dancefloor fillers from the stratospheric DJ.
Musical mayhem from Manchester's most exciting rising rapper.
The pop princess brings all her biggest hits to Coventry.
Raucous pop punk and infectious energy tearing up the Main Stage.
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The Scottish superstar brings Coventry a set filled with crowd-pleasing hits.
Genre-defying, infectious indie bops from the Leicester five-piece.
Catchy pop bangers from one of Norway's biggest exports.
Catchy, rousing indie-pop from Bedford's breakout star.
Passionate post-punk and visceral lyrics from the Dublin natives.
Upbeat, relatable tunes from the Kent-based pop sensation.
The YouTube star-turned-rapper brings major energy to Big Weekend.
Harry Styles performs As It Was at Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2022
Sam Fender performs Getting Started at Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2022
Lorde performs Solar Power at Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2022
Becky Hill performs Run at Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2022
Rina Sawayama performs This Hell at Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2022
Mabel performs Good Luck at Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2022
A special hometown performance for the Coventry rapper.
Sunny, summery vibes from the Hertfordshire megastar.
The London producer's unforgettable belters get the crowd moving.
Nothing but bangers from the unstoppable Bewdley vocalist.
The singer-songwriter's immaculate pop gets the crowd dancing.
Powerhouse vocals and passionate songs from the Irish singer.
The electronic duo bring their unmatched energy and singalong hits to Coventry.
Solar-powered pop from the New Zealand songstress.
Trailblazing indie rock from 2021's breakout band.
Summery sounds from the indie pop sensation.
Atmospheric alt-pop from the breakthrough superstar.
Soulful, sincere songs from the South London singer-songwriter.
The Reggae star brings her next level beats to the Future Sounds Stage.
Heartfelt honest bops from the emerging pop artist.
The rising star gets the crowd moving.
A look back at some of the best Big Weekend performances to have graced British fields.
The best moments from Radio 1's Big Weekend in Dundee.
DJ Arielle Free presents highlights from Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Dundee, including performances from The 1975, Lewis Capaldi, Becky Hill, The Snuts, RAYE and Jonas Brothers.
Clara Amfo and Greg James introduce Brit winners The 1975 as they take to the stage to perform some of their massive hits from their trio of No 1 albums.
