BBC Radio 1 - One Big Weekend, Derry/Londonderry 2013

[Stuart1000]

Apart from the part where I bought the tickets, I'd say I agree with you wholeheartedly

Was no different to buying tickets to V Festival, other than the price.

Edited May 3, 2013 by Stuart1000

[UEF]

But the tickets were free with a small administrative charge. It's more of a promotional event than a festival. In fact, up until last year, it was a lottery to see who even got tickets in the first place. Playing it guarantees you airplay on Radio 1. That's how they get such big acts to perform.

Not expecting a lot for the Derry line-up though. If they'd had a big name, I'm sure they'd have announced it by now.

[lulucrawford]

They better deliver!!! Or I will be seriously disappointed! So line up will def be announced Monday morning???

[brfcstar]

Beyonce is European Exclusive to V fest so I doubt she would be at this while she is on tour as well

[Float]

Managed to get tickets to all 3 days.

I think its clear than Beyonce wont be playing, she's in Poland on 25th and Denmark on 27th. Would be seriously surprised if she made her way to Derry on 26th then back to mainland Europe the next day. Probably isnt even logistically possible with equipment etc..

However, some acts I that will likely play are:

Pete Tong (self-confirmed for the Friday on his website)

Lana Del Rey (playing Dublin on the Sunday so could play on the Sat)

Bastille (pulled out of supporting Muse in London on the Sun, likely to play this)

Haim (playing Dublin on the Sat so will likely appear on the Sun)

ASAP Rocky (also playing Dublin over that weekend so looks possible)

Judge Jules (Irish dates on the Fri and Sat so will likely play on the Sun)

And the likes of The Vaccines, Miles Kane, Jake Bugg, Macklemore, Alica Keys & Rita Ora have suitable tour dates.

Expect to see most of these acts.

Edited May 3, 2013 by Float

[UEF]

Hmm, I'd expect some bigger hitters than that lot...

[Rose-Colored Boy]

I wouldn't be at all surprised to see One Direction appear. It would tie in with the Radio 1 love-in with them and would explain why they've taken the very unusual step of announcing the line-up after the tickets have gone (fear of Directioners ruling the place).

Could maybe see Alicia Keys play the Sunday? She's touring in the UK anyway and has a show on the Saturday and then a few days off so that could be possible.

Edited May 3, 2013 by Zac Quinn

[Rose-Colored Boy]

Actually no scrap that, One D are in Spain and Portugal that weekend. My mistake.

[Stuart1000]

Hmm, I'd expect some bigger hitters than that lot...

[Rose-Colored Boy]

The whole build-up seems very low-key this year. The whole 'Breakfast Tour' thing seems fairly desperate. I expect they're taking things a bit easier after the Hackney Weekend, and I'd expect that to be reflected in the line-up.

Although incidentally I would be surprised if those appearing on the 'Breakfast Tour' didn't appear on the weekend itself - so Union J, The 1975, Little Mix and Bastille so far.

[UEF]

Actually no scrap that, One D are in Spain and Portugal that weekend. My mistake.

[the wonderwhy]

I doubt One Direction were even in the running anyway to be honest. Radio 1 are slightly better than that & never really play them.

Capital are the ones who bum those boys.

[Matt42]

I was gonna say beyonce but ...

Edited May 5, 2013 by Matt42

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

I doubt One Direction were even in the running anyway to be honest. Radio 1 are slightly better than that & never really play them.

Capital are the ones who bum those boys.

[the wonderwhy]

They play them a lot in the morning/day time.

As for your second statement, I wouldn't be so sure. Radio 1's Mr Grimshaw has a very special relationship with Harry Styles.

[Rose-Colored Boy]

I doubt One Direction were even in the running anyway to be honest. Radio 1 are slightly better than that & never really play them.

Capital are the ones who bum those boys.

[Gravyshambles]

Biffy busy that weekend? Get loads of radio 1 play

[UEF]

Lineup being released in dribs and drabs today

Friday looking good for dance fans:

FRIDAY

MAIN STAGE

1. Calvin Harris
2. Chase and Status
3. Dizzee Rascal
4. Rudimental Live
5. Pete Tong
6. B Traits
7. Zane Lowe
8. Danny Howard
9. Toddla T
10. MistaJam

Edited May 6, 2013 by UEF

[Rose-Colored Boy]

So far everyone except three acts are either playing V or R+L this summer. They've even nicked one of the R+L headliners. Poor.

[Rose-Colored Boy]

Biffy busy that weekend? Get loads of radio 1 play

[Stuart1000]

I really don't know what people were expecting. It's a standard festival bill (and a standard Radio 1 Big Weekend bill, the most current acts that Radio 1 have been giving airplay to performing).

They've been really lucky with headliners the last couple of years with Rihanna, Jay-Z, Gaga and Foo Fighters. Before then, the headliners were pretty average - Florence and the Machine (after their first album), Pendulum, Snow Patrol, Prodigy, The Kooks etc.

[Rose-Colored Boy]

The Script just added to Sunday. Another V act..

For me the issue isn't that the line-up looks horrendous in itself. It doesn't. It's not great, but there are a lot of very popular people there. The main issue for me is that none of the 'interesting' acts are unique, they're all playing other festivals this summer.

Edited May 6, 2013 by Zac Quinn

[Stuart1000]

The Script just added to Sunday. Another V act..

For me the issue isn't that the line-up looks horrendous in itself. It doesn't. It's not great, but there are a lot of very popular people there. The main issue for me is that none of the 'interesting' acts are unique, they're all playing other festivals this summer.

[Rose-Colored Boy]

I'm pretty sure if you look at past Big Weekend line-ups, all of those acts were playing other festivals throughout the summer. It's not the kind of festival to get big exclusive acts due to it's nature.

Edited May 6, 2013 by Zac Quinn

[Rose-Colored Boy]

Jessie Ware playing Sunday.