The Biggest Weekend — Season 1

201820 episodes

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Live BBC coverage of the Biggest Weekend music festival

Episodes (20)

1. Father John Misty and Courtney Barnett

Aired 25 May 2018 • 60 min

Father John Misty plays alongside the Ulster Orchestra, and special guests join Courtney Barnett at Titanic Slipways, Belfast.

2. Manic Street Preachers and The Breeders

Aired 25 May 2018 • 60 min

Coverage of full sets in Belfast from Manic Street Preachers and the reformed The Breeders from the BBC Radio 6 Music curated opening evening of the music festival.

3. Beck

Aired 25 May 2018 • 60 min

Lauren Laverne and Colin Murray present BBC Four's coverage of Beck's live set from the BBC Radio 6 Music curated, Belfast-based opening night.

4. Orbital

Aired 25 May 2018 • 60 min

The opening night of the Belfast leg of the BBC music festival draws to a close with BBC Four's coverage of the headlining set from the reformed and rejuvenated Hartnoll brothers.

5. Anne Marie, Liam Payne, George Ezra and More

Aired 26 May 2018 • 60 min

A selection of highlights from a variety of acts performing in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland as part of the huge BBC music festival. Including interviews with some of the performers.

6. Ed Sheeran

Aired 26 May 2018 • 60 min

Graham Norton introduces BBC One's coverage of the award-winning singer-songwriter's opening set at the BBC Radio 1 curated main stage at Singleton Park, Swansea.

7. Neneh Cherry and First Aid Kit

Aired 26 May 2018 • 60 min

BBC Four's coverage of the Belfast leg of the music festival recommences with sets from Sweden's Neneh Cherry and First Aid Kit. Also featuring Derry's Soak and interviews.