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Big WeekendYou are in: Wiltshire > Big Weekend > Radio 1's Big Weekend  Snow Patrol playing in Swindon Radio 1's Big WeekendIn a massive coup for Wiltshire, the annual live music event is to be held at Lydiard Park in May this year. Find out more and see photos and hear interviews from Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles's event launch in Swindon. Over the weekend of 9th/10th May 2009, Wiltshire will play host to the biggest live music event the county has ever seen. In a massive coup for the town, BBC Radio 1 confirmed today that the station's annual flagship event, Radio 1's Big Weekend, will take place at Lydiard Park in Swindon. The news was announced by Radio 1 presenter Chris Moyles on his breakfast show which was broadcast live from O'Neill's Irish Bar in Swindon's town centre where the team were celebrating St Patricks' Day. Chris was joined by Snow Patrol and N-Dubz who performed live, and both bands are also set to play at Radio 1's Big Weekend. Click below to see photos from the day Chris Moyles presented his Radio 1 show from O'Neill's in Swindon. Also listen to audio interviews with Moyles himself and Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody. Help playing audio/video Chris Moyles said of the forthcoming event: "It’s the best weekend we have at Radio 1 and we always try to bring it to places that don't normally get big events like this. The people of Swindon are going to love it!"  Chris Moyles in Swindon! Hosted by Radio 1 DJs, the Big Weekend is the UK's biggest free ticketed music festival and has an outstanding reputation for attracting some of the biggest and hottest UK and international acts to perform live. Last year's event was held in Maidstone and saw Madonna, The Kooks, Usher and The Feeling appear among many other top name acts. With live music across four stages, the two-day event will be broadcast on Radio 1 and and many live performances available to watch on demand via digital TV services. There will be highlights on BBC Three and extended performances can be seen via the red button on television during the weekend. There will also be a number of fringe-style events taking place in and around Swindon in the week leading up to the event showcasing local musical talent. Click to listen to Radio 1's Unsigned band champion - DJ Huw Stephens talking about the Radio 1 in Swindon Big Weekend Fringe Festival, and what it will mean for local bands and the Wiltshire music scene. Help playing audio/video The Lydiard Park concert site is licensed to hold 20,000 people per day and the majority of the free tickets will go to residents of Swindon and the surrounding postcode area. Cllr Phil Young from Swindon Borough Council, said: "This is a fantastic announcement for Swindon and we are working in partnership with Radio 1 to make sure that this is the best Big Weekend ever staged. "As soon as Radio 1 approached the Council we were determined to make this happen in Swindon and when the eyes of the world are focussed on us for the weekend we will have a great opportunity to leave all of those who attend, watch and listen with a positive impression of our thriving town and borough." Full details on how to obtain tickets and the full weekend line-up will be announced by Radio 1 shortly. Further information and frequently asked questions can be found at the link below. last updated: 02/04/2009 at 15:51 Have Your Sayconnor wood Chloé fed up man Paul hanlon ford humphries jackie williams kim yates leighanne Emma Manisha Bhatt RICHARD PIKE jayne Hargreaves caroline jessica sheila maya rodney amyy d =) mark wise Unnamed Alan Jay suewoo Hannah Neil Mercer The girls at Reed! Mark Pitt SEE ALSOYou are in: Wiltshire > Big Weekend > Radio 1's Big Weekend |
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