Overview

• BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend has officially begun in Liverpool’s Sefton Park, marking the first time the festival is hosted in the city.
• Friday’s performances include headliner Tom Grennan, with Biffy Clyro, Natasha Bedingfield, and The Wombats also taking the stage.
• Sustainability initiatives, including a reusable cup scheme and bottle deposit system, are in place to reduce waste during the event.
• Saturday and Sunday are completely sold out, with 50% of tickets allocated to Liverpool residents; Friday tickets remain available at £33.
• Speculation continues about surprise appearances by Mel C and KSI, though neither has been officially confirmed as part of the lineup.