Aitch, Aj Tracey and Wolf Alice have just been added to the names constituting the lineup of Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Liverpool with Aitch and Aj Tracey set to perform a very special B2B performance. The radio’s annual event will take place at the city’s famous Sefton Park between May 23 and 25, with more names to be added to the already stacked bill.
The news was announced this morning by Radio 1 Breakfast Show presenter and DJ Greg James, the presenter said: ““FINALLY…Radio 1 HAS COME BACK…to Liverpooool! The last time I was there I was doing a big game of Hide and Seek and was hidden in the Liver building for a week so it’ll be nice to see some daylight and enjoy it properly this time..We can’t wait to bring the biggest artists in the world to this brilliant city in May. Everyone’s going to LOVE the line-up!”
Other additions saw the names of Wolf Alice, Artemas, Tom Odell, Inhaler and Good Neighbours added to the festivities. About 100 acts will be performing across four stages, with over 100,000 fans expected to attend the weekend.
Tom Grennan, Biffy Clyro, Confidence Man and more were recently confirmed, with Sam Fender being the first headliner unveiled. Grennan shared to Facebook about his promotion to headline status: “From BBC introducing to headlining @BBCR1’s Big Weekend in Liverpool can’t wait see you there x.”
Another band that will be performing is Stockport indie rock band Blossoms, they said about the weekend: “We’re delighted that Radio 1 have invited us to play at this year’s Big Weekend. Even more so because it’s taking place in Liverpool, a city close to our hearts, where we’ve worked and recorded every single one of our albums since our debut in 2016. It’s going to be a really special weekend and we can’t wait to perform.”
The festival will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 1 all weekend long, with performances available to watch on iPlayer and BBC sounds.
Tickets will be available from 17:00 on Thursday 13 March and will cost £33 (plus a £4.50 booking fee per ticket). You can find out more information on the BBC website.
More acts will be announced in the coming weeks.
