Big Weekend Line Up Revealed The line up for Radio 1’s Big Weekend has been revealed this morning. Nick Grimshaw revealed the acts that will be appearing at the event in Derry- Londonderry on his breakfast show this morning. Among the acts confirmed are Rita Ora, Calvin Harris and the Saturdays.

This year’s Big Weekend will be different to previous ones in that it will span three days rather than the usual two from May 24th- May 26th. On the Friday, Calvin Harris will be headlining the main stage whilst Dizzee Rascal among others will act as his support.

Rita Ora will be headlining the 1Xtra Arena/In New Music We Trust stage on the same day. Biffy Clyro are headlining the main stage on the Saturday with the Saturdays supporting them and DJ Fresh will be headlining the 1Xtra Arena/In New Music We Trust stage.

Headliner on the main stage on the final day will be Bruno Mars with Vampire Weekend headlining the 1Xtra Arena/In New Music We Trust stage. Radio 1 and 1Xtra controller Ben Cooper said of the event: "This event is my favourite moment of the year. "Watching a great crowd sing along to amazing artists makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end."

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