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Legendary DJ Tony Blackburn

Tony Blackburn's Sounds of the 60s Live show returns

Olivia Dean closes the festival with a bang

11 pictures from Olivia Dean's shimmering Big Weekend set

Day 2 of Big Weekend in Sunderland

Performance highlights as Zara Larsson headlines day 2 of Big Weekend

First look inside Radio 1's Big Weekend

Drinks prices and first look inside Radio 1's Big Weekend

The big one this weekend

Everything you need to know about Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland

Final preparations are made at the site of the BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland, which will see global stars including Olivia Dean, Zara Larsson and Kehlani dazzle the North East with 100,000 people expected to make the trip to Herrington Country Park over the three-day event.

Latest pictures show scale of huge Radio 1 Big Weekend site

100 acts will perform over three days

Set times for Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland

Greg may be tired but his spirits were high as he rode into Sunderland

Greg James receives Mackem welcome on mammoth Comic Relief challenge

BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James is cycling from Weymouth to Edinburgh. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Comic Relief)

Greg James heading back to Sunderland on Longest Ride challenge

Olivia Dean, Niall Horan & more announced for Sunday at Big Weekend

Zara Larsson on the main stage.

Zara Larsson, Ellie Goulding & more to play Radio 1's Big Weekend

Kendal Calling celebrated 20 years in the fields with a 40,000 strong crowd - Fatboy Slim

Fatboy Slim announced for Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland

The BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend rocked Liverpool.

Greg James teases 'big dance lineup' for Radio 1's Big Weekend

The crowd at Radio 1's Big Weekend 2025 in Liverpool.

Radio 1 Big Weekend tickets to go on sale this week

Greg James broadcast live from Keel Square

Pink slices & pints in Greens Tavern - Radio 1 live in the city

The Radio 1 trailer is in Keel Square

Radio 1 arrive in Sunderland city centre ahead of The Big Weekend
It’s already set to be one of the biggest highlights of 2026 in Sunderland - and ahead of The Big Weekend, Radio 1 has rolled into town.
Katy Wheeler

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2025.

Radio 1 Big Weekend announced for Sunderland in 2026

Makala and Chantelle Sleightholme were admiring the winning onion in the 2005 Sunderland Horticultural Show.

21 fantastic photos of Sunderland in 2005: Faces galore to recognise

Radio 1 DJ Charlie Hedges

Silksworth Ski Party to feature Radio 1 DJ Charlie Hedges

Jordan North in the Spark studio.

Jordan North and Capital breakfast team take over city uni's airwaves

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend.

Jade Thirlwall joins impressive BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2025 line-up

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend.

When will Sam Fender perform at Radio 1's Big Weekend?

Dean McCullough takes on ‘Sinister Sarcophagus’ Bushtucker Trial.

Watch: I’m A Celeb’s Dean McCullough covered with mealworms in trial

The latest group of campmates are about to go into the jungle.

Watch: I’m A Celeb campmates reveal their fears ahead of new series

Gary Davies pulling in the crowds in 1993.

Memories of the Radio 1 Roadshow in Sunderland in the 1990s

Sound and Vision: Leading north east DJ helps school realise ambitious music education plans.

Leading north east DJ helps school realise ambitious music education plans

Hats off to all of them. See if your favourite DJ is among our Echo archive photos.

Nine pictures of DJs in Sunderland over the years
Famous faces and local legends in one medley of memories
Chris Cordner

Charlie Hedges. Submitted picture.

Radio 1 DJ Charlie Hedges to perform poolside sets at Aquatic Centre

Chris Evans’ old Georgian home hits the market for £4m - but Prince Andrew is your immediate neighbour

Chris Evans’ old Georgian home hits the market for £4m - pictures

You were spoiled for choice for a top night out in Sunderland in 1971.

Sunderland's nightlife in 1971 - the venues and events on offer

BBC's exciting line-up of shows for Glastonbury

BBC announces its full coverage for Glastonbury 2023

A phone line opened as part of its probe into the behaviour of former DJ, Tim Westwood over sexual misconduct allegations has now closed (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Grime Daily)

Tim Westwood hotline to close after ‘significant’ information received

BBC opens a phone line as part of its probe into the behaviour of former DJ, Tim Westwood over sexual misconduct allegations. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Grime Daily)

BBC opens phone line in former DJ’s sexual conduct

Enjoying The Saturday's performance at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend. (2805PG35)

Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2023: how to get tickets and full line-up

Rise and Fall Channel 4 - how to watch Gregg James game show from the team behind The Traitors

Greg James’ game show Rise and Fall on Channel 4 - how to watch

I’m A Celebrity: Seventh contestant leaves the jungle meaning Matt Hancock makes final four - who's left in?

I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! - who left ITV show last night?

Mollie King has announced the birth of her baby with England cricketer Stuart Broad.

Mollie King and Stuart Broad confirm birth of baby daughter

Jill Scott, far right, pictured with her I'm A Celeb co-stars, has been tipped to be crowned Queen of the Jungle.

What time is I’m a Celeb on tonight?

I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! Second contestant leaves the jungle - how to catch up & who’s left in

I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! - who left ITV show last night?

Coronation Street’s Sue Cleaver is the second celebrity confirmed to be entering the I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! jungle

Coronation Street’s Sue Cleaver confirmed for I’m a Celebrity...

I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!: Radio X DJ Chris Moyles is first star ‘confirmed’ for popular ITV show

Chris Moyles confirmed as first star to enter I’m a Celebrity jungle

New Love Island host: Maya Jama set to take on role after Laura Whitmore quit ITV2 show

New Love Island host: Maya Jama set to replace Laura Whitmore

Andy Kershaw

The globetrotter keeping world service alive - Andy Kershaw takes broadcasting b...

University of Sunderland graduate Emma Millen at the Radio 1 studios.

Budding DJ Emma gets the chance to play Radio 1

Adele Roberts confirmed she has bowel cancer in a brave message shared on social media (Photo: Getty Images)

Radio 1 star Adele Roberts reveals bowel cancer diagnosis in brave message

Nick Grimshaw is leaving Radio One (Photo: BBC)

Nick Grimshaw to leave Radio 1 after 14 years - to be replaced by Jordan North a...

Jordan North has been crowned runner-up in this year's I'm A Celeb. Picture: ITV plc Picture Desk.

Radio 1's Jordan North awarded I'm A Celeb runner-up

Graham Norton is leaving BBC Radio 2 after 10 years

Former University of Sunderland student and BBC Radio 1 presenter Jordan North is set to appear on I'm A Celebrity.

Radio 1's Jordan North rumoured for I'm A Celeb

Greg James had been spotted partying at the 2020 Brit Awards (Getty Images)

Greg James didn't show up for his Radio 1 breakfast show this morning - here's w...

We are ready to see comedian Chris Ramsey take to the floor on Strictly! Picture: PA.

Chris Ramsey on Strictly: South Shields comedian to appear on show's launch epis...

Tyler Selby pictured with Radio 1 presenter Molly King

Sunderland teenager who started his first radio show aged 13 has picked up a pre...

Rita Ora. Picture by PA

Radio 1's Big Weekend in Middlesbrough showcased the outstanding talent the Nort...

Twenty One Pilots have been added to the Radio 1 Big Weekend line-up.

Twenty One Pilots, Dave and Foals added to the bill for Radio 1's Big Weekend in...

Pete Tong - Ibiza Classics - London, O2, 1 December 2016. Photo by: Carsten Windhorst / FRPAP.com

Pete Tong announces outdoor North East gig on Ibiza Classics tour

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