Host of huge acts join line-up for Radio 1's Big Weekend 2019Rita Ora, Bring Me The Horizon, Stormzy and a host of famous faces join the line up for Radio 1's Big Weekend 2019Rita Ora, Bring Me The Horizon, Stormzy, Jess Glynne, Sigrid, Jax Jones and James Arthur are some of the hottest names joining the already star studded line-up for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2019 in MiddlesbroughOFFICIAL PRESS RELEASENEWS PROVIDED BY BBC Radio 1 The station’s biggest event of the year, brings together the biggest international and UK artists for a weekend of show-stopping performances across radio, TV, online and social. Local boy James Arthur will be performing a homecoming set. Since winning The X Factor, James has gone on to become a Brit nominee and secure two UK number ones and five UK top tens with singles Impossible and Say You Won’t Let Go.
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Rita Ora says: "I love performing at Big Weekend, it’s always one of the highlights for me to kick off the summer and I have the most fun every time." Jess Glynne says: "Can’t wait to be back at Radio 1’s Big Weekend this year! Y’all be ready." Bring Me The Horizon say: "We are buzzing to be playing Big Weekend again! Last time was a trip, and the love we get from Radio 1 has been so incredible over the last year we feel like family, and we are going to put on a very special show to show some love back." Mumford & Sons say: "Last time we played Middlesbrough was in February 2009, halfway through our snowball tour, so-called because all the bands and singers we played with a long the way seemed to join us in the van for the next gig. That night, upstairs at Mohan’s some hooligan sang ’boro football chants through the length of our set. A glorious and cherished memory. You have high standards to live up to, and although it’s been ten years we are thrilled to be back, this time hosted by the good people at Radio 1. See you there." Future says: “I appreciate Radio 1 for always supporting my career. I’m excited to get crazy on the stage for my fans!” James Arthur says: "I’m honoured to be on the bill for Radio 1’s Big Weekend, especially as they’re off to my hometown of Middlesbrough! This is going to be an unbelievable show as the line-up is one of the best I’ve seen, so I look forward to being a part of it and giving the people of Middlesbrough and the surrounding area a quality show! UTB!"
Now in its 16th year, Radio 1’s Big Weekend kicks off the UK’s festival season, as well as taking artists to the cities that may not otherwise host a large scale event like Big Weekend, shining a light on the host city and providing a major boost to the local economy. This year, the BBC is working closely with Middlesbrough Council and Tees Valley Combined Authority to put on Radio 1’s Big Weekend with the event estimated to generate £3.5 million to the local area. Live sets from Radio 1’s Big Weekend will be broadcast on BBC Radio 1 all weekend. All performances will be available to watch live and on demand on Radio 1’s BBC iPlayer channel.
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March 13, 2019 5:20am ET by BBC Radio 1 |