Radio 1’s Big Weekend Best of R1BW Episodes Episode guide

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1. The 1975 (2019)

   A genre-spanning triumph, The 1975 took Middlesborough by storm in 2019.
2. Twenty One Pilots (2019)

   High-octane, genre-blurring Ohio duo bring huge hits and stage acrobatics to Big Weekend.
3. Stormzy

   A generational voice, Stormzy cemented his star status in Middlesbrough 2019.
4. Shawn Mendes (2018)

   U.S. superstar Shawn Mendes makes a scream-filled Big Weekend debut in Swansea in 2018.
5. Sam Smith

   An emotionally flooring set from one of pop’s finest vocalists.
6. Rihanna (2012)

   A pop superstar at the peak of her chart-topping prowess.
7. Rex Orange County (2020)

   Live from his garden, the Surrey hitmaker brought the charm for Big Weekend 2020.
8. Mumford & Sons (2019)

   Singalongs in spades, revisit Mumford & Sons’ triumphant 2019 Big Weekend set.
9. Miley Cyrus (2019)

   Miley Cyrus came in like a wrecking ball and conquered all in Middlesbrough.
10. Little Mix (2019)

    The unstoppable pop queens play hit after hit at Middlesborough’s 2019 Big Weekend.
11. Lady Gaga (2011)

    The ultimate Big Weekend throwback - Lady Gaga taking on Carlisle in 2011.
12. Lady Gaga

    Lady Gaga performs at Big Weekend in Carlisle, 2011.
13. Koffee (2020)

    The rising dancehall star brought the sound of Spanish Town, Jamaica to Big Weekend 2020.
14. Kings of Leon (2017)

    Nashville’s finest delivered a blistering, hit-packed Hull set in 2017.
15. Khalid (2019)

    Featuring Billie Eilish, Khalid’s smooth R&B took Big Weekend by storm in 2019.
16. Katy Perry (2014)

    Hits, outfit changes and fireworks, Katy Perry's set had it all in Glasgow 2014.
17. Jay-Z (2012)

    A masterclass in how to headline, featuring special guests Kanye West and Rihanna.
18. Iconic Big Weekend Performances

    Iconic performances from some of the best acts at Radio 1's Big Weekend
19. Harry Styles

    Harry Styles performs at Big Weekend in Coventry, 2022.
20. Foo Fighters (2015)

    Dave Grohl and his band brought the riffs, the tunes and the attitude to Norwich in 2015.
21. Florence + The Machine (2018)

    A spellbinding, otherworldly set from one of pop’s most unique talents.
22. Doja Cat (2020)

    Pre all-out pop superstardom, Doja Cat performed from her bedroom for Big Weekend 2020.
23. Calvin Harris (2014)

    Revisit Calvin Harris' banger-packed set from 2014 in Glasgow.
24. Bruno Mars

    Bruno Mars performs at Big Weekend in Derry-Londonderry, 2013
25. Bring Me The Horizon (2016)

    The rock superstars stole the show in 2016 with this thundering set.
26. Blossoms (2020)

    A throwback to the indie darlings’ ingenious lockdown set for Big Weekend 2020.
27. Billie Eilish

    A truly unforgettable Big Weekend set from pop's boldest talent.