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Sam Fender to headline Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Liverpool

Myles Smith, Wet Leg and more have been announced for this year's festival.

This morning on the Radio 1 Breakfast Show, Greg James revealed that Sam Fender will headline Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025, set to take place at Sefton Park in Liverpool from Friday, 23 May to Sunday, 25 May. Joining the lineup are Myles Smith, Wet Leg, Blossoms, and Lola Young—fresh off her debut UK #1 hit Messy, as announced on Radio 1’s Official Chart last Friday.

Over the course of the three-day festival, around 100 acts will perform across four stages: the Radio 1 Main Stage, Radio 1 New Music Stage, Radio 1 Dance, and BBC Introducing. Featuring a mix of global superstars and emerging talent, the event is expected to draw over 100,000 music fans, promising an unforgettable weekend of live music.

The first wave of artists announced includes:

  • Blossoms
  • Lola Young
  • Myles Smith
  • Sam Fender
  • Wet Leg

Radio 1’s Big Weekend, the station’s flagship live music event, traditionally kicks off the UK festival season, bringing world-class artists to cities that don’t often host events of this scale. Over the years, the festival has featured iconic performances by the likes of Taylor Swift in Norwich, Miley Cyrus in Middlesbrough, Stormzy in Exeter, Lana Del Rey in Hull, Ed Sheeran in Coventry, Bruno Mars in Derry/Londonderry, The 1975 in Dundee, and Sabrina Carpenter in Luton. The event not only delivers incredible music but also provides a significant economic boost to the host city, with last year’s festival in Luton generating £7 million for the local economy.

This year, the BBC is working closely with Liverpool City Council to ensure a safe and secure experience for all attendees at Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025. With tickets expected to sell out in record time, Sefton Park is set to become the epicenter of the UK music scene this May.

Sam Fender says: “Excited to announce we’re coming to Liverpool for Radio 1’s Big Weekend in May. Thanks for inviting us – see you there!”

Blossoms say: “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.”

Lola Young says: “I can’t wait to play Radio 1’s Big Weekend. It’s going to get Messy! Me + the Liverpool crowd = One Big Weekend… see what I did there!!”

Myles Smith says: “This is unreal. Big Weekend was always a dream of mine, and to be on the line-up again is insane. Thank you to everyone who’s been listening, supporting, and coming to shows. I couldn’t have done this without you. See you there!”

Greg James says: “FINALLY…Radio 1 HAS COME BACK…to Liv…er…pooool!

“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!”

Aled Haydn Jones, Head of Radio 1, says: “We’re thrilled to bring Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025 to Liverpool. Liverpool’s vibrant music scene and rich history make it the perfect setting for this iconic event. With incredible artists already announced and more to be announced in the coming months, it’s set to be an unmissable weekend.”

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