Olivia Dean Headlines BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland
Olivia Dean closed BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland with a headlining set she called 'magic'. The 27-year-old Londoner performed hits including Dive, The Hardest Part, So Easy (To Fall In Love), and Man I Need, accompanied by a live band, floral stage design, and fireworks. Dean reflected on her rise since playing the Introducing Stage in 2023. The weekend also featured performances by CMAT, Ezra Collective, Maisie Peters, Kehlani, Dermot Kennedy, Niall Horan, Myles Smith, Flo, Jorja Smith, Holly Humberstone, Zara Larsson, and Fatboy Slim. CMAT, fresh from winning the Ivor Novello for best album, addressed past body-shaming comments. Dean recently won four Brit Awards, a Grammy for best new artist, and three Mobo Awards.
Key facts
- Olivia Dean headlined BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland on its final day.
- She performed hits including Dive, The Hardest Part, So Easy (To Fall In Love), and Man I Need.
- Dean previously played the Big Weekend Introducing Stage in 2023.
- She won four Brit Awards, a Grammy for best new artist, and three Mobo Awards.
- CMAT performed after winning the Ivor Novello for best album for Euro-Country.
- CMAT removed her shirt on stage to challenge beauty standards.
- Ezra Collective performed a high-energy set on the New Music stage.
- Niall Horan made a surprise appearance during Myles Smith's set.
Entities
Artists
- Olivia Dean
- CMAT
- Ezra Collective
- Maisie Peters
- Kehlani
- Dermot Kennedy
- Niall Horan
- Myles Smith
- Flo
- Jorja Smith
- Holly Humberstone
- Zara Larsson
- Fatboy Slim
Institutions
- BBC Radio 1
- Brit Awards
- Grammy Awards
- Mobo Awards
- Ivor Novello Awards
Locations
- Sunderland
- United Kingdom
- Herrington Country Park