BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend pictures: Middlesbrough music fans have fun in the sun as festival draws to a close

By Debra Fox
Published 27th May 2019, 11:13 GMT

Thousands of festival-goers across the North East made sure their bank holiday went with a bang thanks to a cracking line-up of live music at Radio 1's Big Weekend.

The annual festival this year took place in Middlesbrough, with Miley Cyrus, The 1975 and Little Mix among the artists taking to the stage. The sun was shining over Stewart Park as thousands watched the spectacle unfold, which also featured sets from Rita Ora, Sean Paul, Billie Eilish and Bring Me the Horizon. Click through our pictures and see if you and your friends were caught on camera.

Crowds enjoy the show at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Middlesbrough. Picture: PA.placeholder image
Crowds enjoy the show at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Middlesbrough. Picture: PA.
Crowds sing along on the Sunday of Radio 1's Big Weekend in Middlesbrough.placeholder image
Crowds sing along on the Sunday of Radio 1's Big Weekend in Middlesbrough.
Ellie Goulding performs at Radio 1's Big Weekend.placeholder image
Ellie Goulding performs at Radio 1's Big Weekend.
Ellie Goulding joined the Sunday line-up at Stewart Park.placeholder image
Ellie Goulding joined the Sunday line-up at Stewart Park.
Mabel, who has had two UK top 10 hits, performs.placeholder image
Mabel, who has had two UK top 10 hits, performs.
Mabel reached No 3 in the UK's Official Chart with single Don't Call Me Up.placeholder image
Mabel reached No 3 in the UK's Official Chart with single Don't Call Me Up.
Rita Ora during her set at Radio 1's Big Weekend.placeholder image
Rita Ora during her set at Radio 1's Big Weekend.
Related topics:MiddlesbroughNorth EastLittle MixRita OraBillie Eilish
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