Summary

  • Lasers dominated the Exeter skyline during Coldplay's triumphant homecoming set on the Main Stage

  • Biffy Clyro ruled the In The Music We Trust Stage

  • Check out some of the best bits from the Main Stage by clicking Highlights, or watch 33 Full Sets on iPlayer until June 28th

  • Read on to relive Big Weekend 2016 as it happened

  1. Until next year Big Weekenders!published at 22:46 BST 29 May 2016

    Don't worry if you've missed any of your favourite bands, or if you just want to keep the bank holiday weekend going for longer, we've got you covered:

    All our best photos and features including some of our weirdest backstage moments

    Panic

    Full sets from the Main Stage and INMWT Arena are available to watch on BBC iPlayer including ColdplayYears & Years, Nick Jonas, StormzyWolf Alice and Iggy Azalea from Sunday alone.

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    Coldplay play live as local boy Chris Martin leads the band in a return to the main stage.

    Plus tracks from bands who performed on the BBC Introducing Stage, including Catholic Action, Spring King, Tiny Folds, Blossoms and many more.

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    Catholic Action perform Breakfast at Radio 1's Big Weekend 2016

    Check back on your favourite band's artist page to find all the latest photos and videos.

    Thanks for being here with us! 

  2. And that's a wrap!published at 22:16 BST 29 May 2016

    Coldplay just closed this year's Big Weekend at Powderham Castle, Exeter in a way only they could.

    Lights, camera, action? Was more, lights, lasers and confetti and we loved every second of it!

    Take a well deserved bow, boys.

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  3. Photo Album: Alesso at the INMWT Arenapublished at 22:09 BST 29 May 2016

    Lasers, pyrotechnics, hypnotic visual displays and - of course - confetti! Here are our best photos from Alesso's high-octane set.

    Check back on his artist page for videos and more photos.

    Alesso
    Alesso
    Alesso
    Alesso
  4. The best looking show this weekend?published at 22:04 BST 29 May 2016

    Lights, lasers, and confetti too?

    You spoil us, Coldplay!

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    Coldplay

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  5. Photo Album: Blossoms on the BBC Introducing Stagepublished at 21:59 BST 29 May 2016

    Our favourite sons of Stockport stormed the Introducing Stage today, first championed by BBC Introducing in Manchester. You'll have to wait until August for their eponymous debut album to drop but in the meantime here are our best photos...

    Blossoms
    Blossoms
    Blossoms

    And a video from today's performance:

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    Blossoms perform Charlemagne at Radio 1's Big Weekend 2016

  6. Crowd watching Coldplay having a blast...published at 21:50 BST 29 May 2016

    Hands up if you love Coldplay!!

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  7. Lights as far as the eye can see...published at 21:48 BST 29 May 2016

    Coldplay are lighting up Exeter beautifully 

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    Coldplay

  8. Same tbhpublished at 21:42 BST 29 May 2016

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  9. Lights will guide you home!published at 21:33 BST 29 May 2016

    All together now!

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  10. Nothing but love at Big Weekend!published at 21:25 BST 29 May 2016

    I mean let's be honest, who doesn't love Craig David? He is the garage KING and an all-round nice guy.

    Jack Garratt and Ellie Goulding know the deal!

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  11. We've got you covered even if you aren't watching Coldplay live in Exeter tonightpublished at 21:23 BST 29 May 2016

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  12. Exeter: Paradise on earth right now?published at 21:19 BST 29 May 2016

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  13. Skepta. Smashed. It. Simples.published at 21:16 BST 29 May 2016

    Skepta showed why he's such a big name in grime earlier.

    He brought the Boy Better Know crew and all their energy for a sick set on the In New Music We Trust stage. 

    Don't worry if you missed it, it'll be up later on his artist page

    In the mean time, feast your eyes on these!

    Skepta
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    Skepta deep in thought during his set

    Skepta
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    Oi, you! Hold on a minute!

    Skepta
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    Just kidding, it's all good!

  14. Grimmys bad behaviour while watching BBKpublished at 20:53 BST 29 May 2016

    Skepta well and truly brought the party to the INMWT stage and had everyone on and off the stage skanking!

    We'll forgive you this time, Grimmy!!

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  15. 25 minutes to go until Coldplay...published at 20:41 BST 29 May 2016

    Coldplay are headlining the Main Stage at 21.05.

    Must. Keep. Calm.

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  16. Photo Album: The 1975 on the Main Stagepublished at 20:39 BST 29 May 2016

    If you missed today's epic set from The 1975 we've got a few lovely photos of Matt Healy to tide you over until their set is available to watch on BBC iPlayer!

    Check back on their artist page for more photos and videos.

    The 1975
    The 1975
    The 1975
  17. Radio 1's Adele Roberts had a blast...published at 20:36 BST 29 May 2016

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  18. We love you too, Biffy!published at 20:34 BST 29 May 2016

    Biffly Clyro declaring their love for Exeter in-between blaring out tunes including Wolves of Winter, Biblical and Sounds like Balloons.

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  19. OneRepublic kicked off the Main Stage earlierpublished at 20:28 BST 29 May 2016

    If you saw their set earlier then you'll know how amazing it was when they did Wherever I go.

    And if you didn't? Here it is for ya!

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  20. Photo Album: Ellie Goulding on the Main Stagepublished at 20:25 BST 29 May 2016

    Ellie's got us all loving her like we do - here are a few of the best pics from her set, which will be available on BBC iPlayer soon.

    Check back on her artist page for all the latest photos and videos.

    Ellie Goulding
    Ellie Goulding
    Ellie Goudling