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Sunderland to Host Big Weekend: Dean Headlines Final Day
10 Mar
Summary
- Olivia Dean headlines the final day of BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend.
- The festival takes place in Sunderland's Herrington Country Park.
- The event is scheduled from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 May.
BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend is heading to Sunderland this year, with pop singer Olivia Dean confirmed as the headliner for the festival's final day. Dean is set to close out Sunday's performances, sharing the stage with former One Direction member Niall Horan and American artist Kehlani.
The main stage on Saturday will feature performances from Zara Larsson, Louis Tomlinson, and Lola Young. Kicking off the festival on the first day, dedicated to dance music, will be DJs Fatboy Slim and Sonny Fodera.
The annual music festival is scheduled to take place at Herrington Country Park in Sunderland. The event will run for three days, from Friday, May 22, to Sunday, May 24. This announcement marks Sunderland as the host city for a major national music event.
