THE Saturday line-up to this May's BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Dundee has been announced with big names set to perform live.
The event is taking place in the Scottish city of Dundee after it was confirmed as the host earlier in the year.
Artists like The 1975, The Snuts, from West Lothian, and the Jonas Brothers are all expected to perform at the festival, ensuring an entertaining weekend for revellers.
Of the upcoming music event, the Jonas Brothers said: “We can’t wait to perform in Scotland for Radio 1's Big Weekend 2023! We’re excited to play your favourite songs as well as some new music. There are going to be some great artists there. It’s going to be epic!”
Saturday’s #BigWeekend line up is here 🫶 The main stage will be kicked off on Saturday by opening headliners, @jonasbrothers and closed by @the1975 🥰 🗓 ✨ Wednesday 22nd March at 8AM, we'll reveal the Sunday Big Weekend lineup. ✨ Friday 24th March, tickets go on sale! pic.twitter.com/U59yBR415R
— BBC Radio 1 (@BBCR1) March 20, 2023
When is BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Dundee 2023 taking place?
The flagship event will take place between Friday, May 26, and Sunday, May 28 with some 80,000 music fans expected to attend the three-day music festival.
How to get tickets to BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Dundee
Tickets will be available from Friday, March 24 at 8:30 am from Ticketmaster but demand is expected to outstrip supply, meaning you will have to be quick.
According to the BBC, tickets are geographically weighted so that there is an element of preference given to local residents.
50% of the tickets will be reserved for those living in and around Dundee, 40% for those in the rest of Scotland, and only 10% for the rest of the UK.
Some #BigWeekend dates for your calendar next week 📆 ✨ Mon 20th March at 8AM, we'll reveal the Saturday lineup. ✨ Weds 22nd March at 8AM, we'll reveal the Sunday lineup. ✨ Fri 24th March, tickets go on sale! For more info on tickets, click here: https://t.co/4t4HBZtjzI pic.twitter.com/oXYrbBIPTA
— BBC Radio 1 (@BBCR1) March 16, 2023
What is the Saturday line-up for BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Dundee?
Here is the full line-up for Saturday:
Main stage as announced by Greg James on Radio 1 Breakfast (in alphabetical order)
- ArrDee
- Jess Glynne
- Joel Corry
- Jonas Brothers
- Mimi Webb
- The 1975
- Thirty Seconds To Mars
- Tom Grennan
Radio 1 Future Sounds stage as announced by Clara Amfo on Radio 1 Breakfast (in alphabetical order)
- FLO
- Headie One
- Pale Waves
- piri
- Romy
- Rudimental
- Self Esteem
- The Snuts
BBC Introducing Stage
- Akemi Fox
- ARXX
- Bemz
- Caity Baser
- Chowerman
- Sliime
- Tom A. Smith
- Venbee
BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Dundee will take place between May, 26 and 28.
