Article: published on 9 March 2026

BBC Introducing at Radio 1's Big Weekend

BBC Introducing Lineup for Radio 1's Big Weekend Announced

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We have a stunning lineup featuring some of the most exciting new British artists from all over the UK, with a key focus on championing local talent from Sunderland and across the North East!

Acts performing on the stage over the festival include:

  • Aaron Rowe

  • Able Jack

  • Anish Kumar

  • Bella Barbe

  • BombayMami

  • DC3 [pr. Dee Cee 3]

  • Ellie Scougall

  • Finn Forster

  • Heidi Curtis

  • Imogen and the Knife

  • LeoStayTrill

  • Max Jones

  • Mia Lily [pr. Mee-ah]

  • Niamh [prn. Neeve]

  • RUBII [pr. Ruby]

  • Sorley, Swindled

  • Tom A Smith

  • VENUS GRRRLS [pr. Venus Girls]

  • Wohdee [pr. Woah-dee]

Jaguar
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Jaguar will be performing on the Introducing Stage Friday

We're also excited to see the return of Friday's exclusive dance programming on the Introducing Stage, which will feature a DJ set from our very own Jaguar!

Hosted by some familiar faces from the BBC Introducing family, including Introducing in the North East's Shakk – it's going to be a blast!

All of the action will be reflected on-air and on social media.

After the event, highlights will be broadcast on BBC Introducing shows across the UK and will be available on BBC iPlayer and BBC Music's YouTube channel.

For ticket information, search 'Big Weekend' on BBC Sounds. We can't wait to see you at Herrington Park!

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