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BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend Kicks Off in Liverpool with Tom Grennan Headlining Opening Night

The three-day festival at Sefton Park welcomes 100 acts, sustainability measures, and a sold-out weekend, with speculation of surprise performances ongoing.

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Lewis Capaldi headlined BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in 2023 at Camperdown Wildlife Centre in Dundee, Scotland. (Photo: Roberto Ricciuti/Redferns/Getty)
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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.