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Radio 1 to host free festival for Olympics
BBC Radio 1 will host a huge free music festival in East London next year in the run-up to the Olympics.

Lady Gaga jazzes up Big Weekend 2011 show
Lady Gaga covered jazz classic Nat King Cole's 'Orange Coloured Sky' during her headline show at Radio 1's Big Weekend 2011.

First review: Radio 1's Big Weekend 2011
Anne-Marie Douglas heads to chilly Carlisle as Foo Fighters, Lady Gaga and many more brave the cold for Radio 1's Big Weekend 2011.

Tinie Tempah takes Big Weekend 2011 to Ibiza
Rapper wows fans in Carlisle for Radio 1's Big Weekend.

Foo Fighters cover Queen at Big Weekend 2011
Foo Fighters lead singer Dave Grohl thanked fans for supporting the band for the past 16 years as they headlined Radio 1's Big Weekend main stage.

Olly Murs enlists new backing singers at Big Weekend
An unusually hatless Olly Murs arrived on stage today at Radio 1's Big Weekend to chants of his name by the audience led by Radio 1's morning show DJ's Chris Moyles and Comedy Dave.

Katy B lights up Big Weekend 2011
Katy B lit up Radio 1's Big Weekend 2011 by encouraging fans to light up the stage with their mobiles phone as she played 'Lights On'.

Plan B covers Eminem, Seal at Big Weekend 2011
Plan B opened his set to an eager main stage crowd at Radio 1's Big Weekend 2011 with 'Praying' as the free festival kicked off in Carlisle.

Weather watch: what to pack for this weekend
With the weekend fast approaching, it's time to check out what weather Big Weekend, The Great Escape and Bearded Theory festival-goers can expect...

New acts for BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend
Acts for the BBC Introducing Stage and Outdoor Stage confirmed.

The Strokes, Swedish House Mafia for One Big Weekend
The Strokes and Swedish House Mafia head up the In New Music We Trust stage at Radio 1's Big Weekend 2011, which takes place in Carlisle 14-15 May.

Foo Fighters, more to play One Big Weekend 2011
Foo Fighters have been given headlining duties at this year's Radio 1's One Big Weekend on the Saturday (14 May) with a Sunday (15 May) bill-topper to be announced.

Lady Gaga added to Radio 1's One Big Weekend
Lady Gaga has been unveiled as the second Radio 1's One Big Weekend 2011 headliner joining the Foo Fighters in topping the free event.
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