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Radio 1’s Big Weekend

2021

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Duration: 1 hour, 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HD

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. Show less

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