The line-up for the BBC Introducing stage at Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Exeter has been revealed, including The Hunna, Emmi, Black Foxxes and Declan McKenna, will perform alongside returning acts Rosie Lowe, Blossoms, Spring King and Izzy Bizu.
Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Europe’s biggest free ticketed event, takes place at Powderham Castle on May 28-29. The annual festival travels to areas of the UK that don’t typically host large-scale music events of this kind. Radio Now in its 13th year, the event will be produced in partnership with Exeter City and Teignbridge District Councils.
The two-day event, hosted by Radio 1 DJs Annie Mac and Huw Stephens have revealed t will feature three stages - the Main Stage, In New Music We Trust Stage and BBC Introducing Stage - and will host performances from over 50 of the biggest and freshest UK and international acts, bringing the nation together for a shared live music moment. The line-up for the Main Stage and In New Music We Trust Stage includes Coldplay, Mumford and Sons, Ellie Goulding, The Weeknd, Iggy Azalea, The 1975, Nick Jonas and Jess Glynne.
For the fifth year running, in the lead-up to Big Weekend, Radio 1 and BBC Learning will produce Radio 1’s Academy, which aims to inspire local 16-19 year-olds to take the next step in creative careers. Radio 1’s Academy will include a series of special events, local engagement and face-to-face activity in the area, which begins in April and culminates in May with a week of radio shows, gigs, masterclasses and Q&As.
Huw Stephens said: “The line-up for the BBC Introducing Stage at this year’s Big Weekend is incredible once again. The talent we hear and champion across the BBC shows has many opportunities to shine throughout the year, and the stage in Exeter will definitely be a highlight this year, bringing talent from across the UK together to play in front of new music lovers, and millions at home via the radio and online. If you want to see some incredible new music, we've got you covered!”
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