HEADING to Radio 1's Big Weekend today? Here's our tips for five acts not to be missed.
The 1 for New Music Stage
Mabel
Mabel is a rising star and her hit single Don’t Call Me Up is a proper ear worm.
We’re sure it will sound as catchy as ever in Stewart Park today!
Sigrid
Sigrid is riding high following the release of her debut studio album Sucker Punch this spring.
.@BBCR1's #BigWeekend last year was prettty fun, so I can't wait to play again on sunday in Middlesbrough 🙃 you can watch it live on iplayer! pic.twitter.com/jI84oDExO6
— sigrid (@thisissigrid) May 24, 2019
She is going on a headline tour across Europe and North America later this year, and today’s performance is going to be a fabulous warm-up for those gigs.
Main Stage
Little Mix
Fifty per cent of Little Mix are proud North-East natives, so no doubt they are going to be pretty excited to be performing on home turf.
The group have so many hits, it’s hard to choose a favourite, but hopefully they will keep everyone happy and dancing – despite the bad weather forecast for today.
Sean Paul
Sean Paul has enjoyed a commercial comeback in recent years, collaborating with Sia, Little Mix and Clean Bandit, among others.
His set will surely be another singalong classic for the Boro crowd!
BBC Music Introducing Stage
Tom Walker
Tom Walker won the Brit Award for best breakthrough act this year, and his biggest hit Leave a Light On has secured him numerous accolades.
Buzzing to be playing @BBCR1's #BigWeekend again tomorrow!!!! Had a sick time last year. 3pm at the @bbcintroducing stage, be there!!!! 🤘 pic.twitter.com/55Z9ow20i9
— Tom Walker (@IamTomWalker) May 25, 2019
He’s definitely one to watch.
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