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BBC responds to Tory MP who criticised Biggest Weekend for ‘lining pockets of super-rich pop stars’

The BBC has come to the defense of its Biggest Weekend festival after Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen criticised the event. Billed as the BBC’s answer...

Watch Father John Misty debut new track ‘Please Don’t Die’ at BBC’s Biggest Weekend

Father John Misty has debuted brand new track, 'Please Don't Die'. The singer - real name Josh Tillman - played the new song while performing...

Rita Ora pays emotional tribute to Avicii at BBC’s Biggest Weekend

Rita Ora opened the main stage at BBC's Biggest Weekend today (May 27) with a touching tribute to the late DJ Avicii. The singer took...

Watch Courtney Barnett and Breeders play ‘Nameless Faces’ at BBC’s Biggest Weekend

Courtney Barnett and Breeders teamed up to play a version of 'Nameless Faces' at BBC’s The Biggest Weekend. Joining Barnett on stage during her set...

Florence, Chvrches, Bastille and loads more announced for BBC’s Biggest Weekend festival

BBC's massive new The Biggest Weekend festival has added many more acts, including Florence + The Machine, Chvrches and Bastille. Dubbed as “a replacement for Glastonbury”, The Biggest...

Camila Cabello and George Ezra lead huge additions to BBC’s The Biggest Weekend

Camila Cabello, George Ezra and 30 Seconds To Mars have been announced among the latest additions for BBC Music's Biggest Weekend. The festival, which is...

Liam Gallagher to headline BBC’s The Biggest Weekend festival

Liam Gallagher has been announced as a headliner for BBC’s new festival The Biggest Weekend. Dubbed as "a replacement for Glastonbury", The Biggest Weekend will...

Loads more acts announced for ‘Glastonbury replacement’ festival ‘The Biggest Weekend’

More acts have been announced for the BBC's new festival The Biggest Weekend, what has been dubbed as "a replacement for Glastonbury". The new event...