Monday, September 14, 2026

Slipknot release first new single since Sid Wilson exit

Slipknot has released their first new music since Sid Wilson's exit. The heavy metal legends have returned Arsenal, which...

Latest Posts

Joe Hahn says Linkin Park had to ‘not be afraid to show their scars’ while making new documentary Unshatter

Joe Hahn says Linkin Park had to "repair and not be afraid to show" their "scars" in new documentary Unshatter.

Nicko McBrain says he’d record with Iron Maiden again – but only if the drums were ‘simple’

Drummer Nicko McBrain would love to record with Iron Maiden again, but after suffering a mini-stroke, he admits his parts would have...

Dead Boys guitarist Cheetah Chrome dies at 71

Eugene Richard O’Connor - better known to generations of punk fans as Cheetah Chrome from Dead Boys - has died aged 71.

Sara Bareilles ‘found catharsis and healing’ while making Good Grief

Sara Bareilles "found catharsis and healing" by writing about the "hardships" she's suffered for new album Good Grief. The...

Coldplay to headline BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2024

Coldplay are the final headliners confirmed for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend.

Chris Martin and co – who are also headlining Glastonbury in June – are set to top the bill on Sunday, May 26, at the youth radio station’s three-day festival, which takes place at Stockwood Park in Luton, Bedfordshire this year.

Coldplay said: “We wouldn’t be anywhere without Radio 1 and we’re super excited to come to Luton this year and play Big Weekend.”

Declan McKenna, Olly Alexander, Sabrina Carpenter, Vampire Weekend will also play the main stage.

Plus, the likes of beabadoobee, CMAT, Everything Everything, and Teddy Swims will perform on the New Music Stage.

RAYE is set to headline on Saturday, May 25.

Other main stage performers that day include Aitch, Griff, Joel Corry, Mabel and Rag’n’Bone Man.

Charli XCX will headline the New Music Stage, which will also see performances from The Last Dinner Party, Shygirl and Tems.

Drum and bass legends Chase and Status are headlining the night before, and will be joined by the likes of Becky Hill, Ella Henderson and Rudimental.

Another big artist will be confirmed in the coming weeks.

Tickets go on sale on Thursday (21.03.24) via Ticketmaster.

Head to bbc.co.uk/backstage/bigweekend/tickets for more information.

Latest Posts

Joe Hahn says Linkin Park had to ‘not be afraid to show their scars’ while making new documentary Unshatter

Joe Hahn says Linkin Park had to "repair and not be afraid to show" their "scars" in new documentary Unshatter.

Nicko McBrain says he’d record with Iron Maiden again – but only if the drums were ‘simple’

Drummer Nicko McBrain would love to record with Iron Maiden again, but after suffering a mini-stroke, he admits his parts would have...

Dead Boys guitarist Cheetah Chrome dies at 71

Eugene Richard O’Connor - better known to generations of punk fans as Cheetah Chrome from Dead Boys - has died aged 71.

Sara Bareilles ‘found catharsis and healing’ while making Good Grief

Sara Bareilles "found catharsis and healing" by writing about the "hardships" she's suffered for new album Good Grief. The...

Don't Miss

Ariana Grande drops Petal live album on iTunes

Ariana Grande has surprised fans with the release of Petal (The Complete Live Album). Available only on iTunes, it...

Graham Nash rules out any CSNY reunions

Graham Nash has left music fans heartbroken after shooting down any future collaboration between himself, Stephen Stills and Neil Young.

Sir Cliff Richard announced 48th studio album Only Number Ones

Sir Cliff Richard puts his stamp on some of his favourite chart-topping tracks on his 48th studio album Only Number Ones.

Kid Cudi defends Kanye West reunion and tells critics he ‘doesn’t care’ if they’re disappointed

Kid Cudi has spoken out after facing criticism for reuniting with Kanye West during the rapper’s two‑night return to Chicago.

Golden Boy of British teen-pop music Craig Douglas dies aged 85

Craig Douglas, the 1960s chart favourite best known for Only Sixteen, has died at 85. The British singer -...

Stay in touch

To be updated with all the latest news, offers and special announcements.