Sam Fender will headline BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend in May.

January 28, 2025: BBC Radio 1 has set Sam Fender to headline its Big Weekend.

Sam Fender Excited to Perform in Liverpool

The 30-year-old star will headline the annual music festival, which will take place in Sefton Park, Liverpool, between May 23 and 25.

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

Moreover, The Big Weekend kicks off the UK’s festival season and a host of big-name stars have previously performed at the event, including Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Lana Del Rey, Miley Cyrus and Sabrina Carpenter.

Blossoms Thrilled to Return to Liverpool for Festival

In addition, This year’s festival will feature an array of big-name acts – including Blossoms, Lola Young, Myles Smith, and Wet Leg – as well as a host of emerging artists.

Blossoms, the English indie rock band, are particularly looking forward to performing in Liverpool.

The band expressed their delight, saying, “We’re thrilled that Radio 1 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.”

Radio 1’s Big Weekend: A Must-Attend Event in 2025

Aled Haydn Jones, the head of Radio 1, also expresses excitement about hosting the annual festival in Liverpool, describing it as the “perfect setting for this iconic event.”

Aled said, “We’re thrilled to bring Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025 to Liverpool.”

He explained that Liverpool’s vibrant music scene and rich history make it the perfect setting for this iconic event. They have already announced incredible artists, and they will announce more in the coming months, ensuring it will be an unmissable weekend.

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Sources:  music news, Big Weekend,

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