The headliners for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend have been revealed, and include Lewis Capaldi and Wet Leg.
Camperdown Park in Dundee, Scotland will play host to Radio 1’s premier live music event with over 80,000 music fans expected to attend the three-day festival, over the bank holiday weekend at the end of May.
Earlier this year, festival organizers announced some of Saturday’s lineup, including talent like The 1975 and Raye.
And now, a second wave of acts have been announced for the popular music event, which will see the likes of Becky Hill and Niall Horan join the already stellar lineup.
Find out everything you need to know about the star-studded lineup, ticket prices and how to get tickets.
Star-studded: BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend headliners have been revealed, and include Lewis Capaldi and Wet Leg.
Popular: Camperdown Park in Dundee, Scotland will play host to Radio 1’s flagship live music event with over 80,000 music fans expected to attend the three-day festival, over the bank holiday weekend of late May.
BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend lineup and headliners
The full line-up for Sunday has already been unveiled, with Lewis Capaldi, Wet Leg and Niall Horan headlining the main stage.
They will be joined on the main stage by the likes of Anne-Marie, Becky Hill, Nothing But Thieves and Zara Larsson.
On the Radio 1 Future Sounds stage will be Arlo Parks, Ashnikko, Cassyette, Cat Burns, Inhaler, RAYE and Sub Focus.
On Saturday, The 1975 and The Jonas Brothers will headline, with appearances by ArrDee, Jess Glynne, Joel Corry, Mimi Webb and Tom Grennan.
Meanwhile, FLO, Headie One, Pale Waves, Romy, Rudimental, Self Esteem and The Snuts will perform on the Future Sounds stage.
How much are the tickets?
Tickets for Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th May for the Radio 1 Big Weekend will go on sale Friday 24th March at 8.30am and will cost £29 (plus £4.50 booking fee per input).
On Friday, May 26, there will be a special Dance line-up. Friday tickets for Radio 1’s Big Weekend will go on sale on Friday 31 March at 6.30pm and will cost £18 (plus £2.50 booking fee per ticket).
Tickets will be geographically weighted as in previous years, with 90% of tickets going to Dundee residents and people living in Scotland, with the remainder available to those in the UK.
The event often sells out in minutes with a high demand for tickets. You can find more information here.
Impressive: The full line-up for Sunday has already been unveiled, with Lewis Capaldi, Wet Leg and Niall Horan (pictured) headlining the main stage.
Talent: On Saturday, The 1975 (Matt Healy pictured) and The Jonas Brothers will headline, with appearances by ArrDee, Jess Glynne, Joel Corry, Mimi Webb and Tom Grennan.
Radio 1’s Big Weekend kicks off the UK festival season by bringing some of the biggest UK and international acts to cities that might not otherwise host such a large-scale event, lighting up the local area and providing a great boost to the local economy.
Radio 1’s Big Weekend was originally scheduled to go to Dundee in 2020, but due to the Covid-19 pandemic it was unable to go ahead.
This year the BBC is working closely with Dundee City Council to host Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2023.
Lewis Capaldi said of the news: “I’m really excited to be playing Dundee for the Big Weekend, I never managed to get tickets last time so I’m really excited to be able to come and enjoy it as well as play.” ‘
The 1975 added: “We look forward to seeing you all in Dundee for our first outdoor show of the year!”
Wet Leg said: ‘Seems like yesterday we almost got drenched in fear before playing the Future Sounds stage, or maybe it was raining? Anyway, we’ll be in Dundee for this year’s Big Weekend, but apparently on the Main Stage this time. See you in Scotland, friends.
Niall Horan similarly said: “I can’t wait to kick off the festival season at Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2023 in Dundee.” See you there!
Zara Larsson added: ‘I’m so excited to be back at Radio 1’s Big Weekend. I’ve been touring and perfecting my show and can’t wait to see you guys out there!’
BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend: Full line-up lineup for Saturday and Sunday revealed this week
John Alexander, Leader of Dundee City Council, says: “This is an incredible opportunity for Dundee and we look forward to hosting such an exciting event at Camperdown Park after the disappointment of 2020’s cancellation.”
‘Radio 1’s Big Weekend will showcase Dundee not only to the tens of thousands of people who attend, but also to the millions who will watch and hear on the BBC. We expect a big economic boost for the area as the event has meant millions of pounds to previous host venues.”
BBC Radio 1 will broadcast live from the festival site throughout the weekend, with performances and tracks available live and on demand via Radio 1’s iPlayer channel and BBC Sounds.
Fans: BBC Radio 1 will broadcast live from the festival site throughout the weekend, with performances and tracks available live and on demand on Radio 1’s iPlayer channel and BBC Sounds.