Chris Moyles has revealed the acts lined up for this year’s Radio 1’s Big Weekend, which takes place in Bangor on the 22nd of May.
Florence and the Machine, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Dizzee Rascal, Pendulum and Cheryl cole are amongst the headliners announced yesterday.
The full line-up includes over 30 artists from the UK and around the world, who will perform over two days on two main stages and two smaller stages. The event is the UK’s biggest free ticketed festival and is expected to bring over 40,000 music fans to Vaynol Estate in Bangor.
DJ’s from Radio 1 will take it in turn to introduce acts on stage over the weekend.
Jason Carter, Editor, Live Music & Events, Radio 1, says: "We've pulled out all the stops for our tenth Radio 1's Big Weekend with an outstanding line-up of the best UK and international talent, along with new and emerging artists.
"It's a great opportunity to put a national focus on North Wales as Radio 1 brings two days of distinctive programming encompassing the very best live music, fantastic sets and some original collaborations. And no-one has to miss any of it as it will be on radio, online, on TV and the Red Button!"
The line-up in more detail includes:
[b]Main Stage
Saturday 22 May[/b]
Florence & The Machine
Dizzee Rascal
Alicia Keys
Lostprophets
Cheryl Cole
Scouting for Girls
Chipmunk
30 Seconds to Mars
Justin Bieber
[b]Sunday 23 May[/b]
Rihanna
Pendulum
Biffy Clyro
JLS
Paolo Nutini
Paramore
Pixie Lott
Jason Derulo
Ke$ha
[b]In New Music We Trust Stage
Saturday 22 May[/b]
Faithless
MGMT
Ellie Goulding
Tinie Tempah
Bombay Bicycle Club
Example
Stornoway
Hadouken
[b]Sunday 23 May[/b]
Vampire Weekend
You Me at Six
Plan B
Marina & the Diamonds
Crystal Castles
Kids in Glass Houses
Sub Focus
Delphic