A little earlier, festival-goers received a notification that the New Music Stage has reached capacity, and access is temporarily paused.

On the stage now are Inhaler, who are wrapping up their set in the next five minutes or so. Their performance will be followed by a DJ set by Jack Saunders.

This also happened earlier, as a surprise set from Ed Sheeran saw the tent packed to capacity.

We'll bring you more on this if the situation changes.

Seconds after leaving the Main Stage, Blossoms lead singer Tom Ogden told BBC Radio 1's Vick Hope and Greg James all about the band's song Gary.

They performed their hit track with a eight-foot Gorilla on the stage. Ogden says: "I was inspired to write a song about a giant fibreglass gorilla that was stolen from a garden centre."

He explains that they have a 6ft Gary and an 8ft Gary at hand and the size of the venue determines which Gary is wheeled out.

• If you fancy reading more about the original Gary, we have more on the story from 2023

We've heard lots of great acts already today, but who else is left to take to perform tonight?

Main Stage

On now - Party Anthems with Sam & Danni

19:10-19:55 - Wolf Alice

19:55-20:45 - Soundsystem Party with Jeremiah Asiamah

20:45-21:45 - Sam Fender

New Music Stage

On now- Inhaler

19:15-20:00 - Jack Saunders (DJ set)

20:00-21:00 - Aitch back-to-back with AJ Tracey

Dance Stage

On now - Phoebe I-H

19:00-20:00 - Connor Coates

BBC Introducing

On now - Luvcat

19:30-20:00 - Secret set

Remember, you can watch and follow along with the acts by clicking the Watch and listen tab at the top of this page, even if you're not in Sefton Park.

Manish Pandey, BBC Newsbeat
Reporting from Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool

Blossoms have just ended their set, and they're now speaking to BBC Radio 1's Vick Hope and Greg James - we'll have the latest on that shortly.

Elsewhere, on the BBC Introducing Stage:

I’ve spoken to Sienna Spiro moments after her performance.

She says she’s “grateful” for the opportunity to perform at Big Weekend and was “surprised that people even knew the words”.

The soulful singer was recently tipped by BBC Introducing presenter Jess Iszatt as one to watch for 2025 - and as having a voice “worthy of a James Bond theme tune”.

There was a roar from the crowd as the instantly recognisable intro to Blossoms' hit song Charlemagne started moments ago.

The song was released in 2015 and a decade on it's still a popular track with fans of the Stockport band.

Sarah McEvoy, BBC Radio Merseyside
Reporting from BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool

A lovely bit of news here.

Chris Baldwin, Danielle Walker and Craig Walker arrived at Sefton Park one friend short as someone had dropped out at the last minute.

As they were queueing at the gates, they overheard someone who had been hit by online scammers who sold them a fake ticket.

They were more than happy to offer up their spare, one weekend saved!

Mitch Mansfield, BBC Newsbeat
Reporting from Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool

Cameras out for Jordan Adetunji’s biggest and final tune, Kehlani.

He told us there’d be “good vibes” in the New Music tent. He was right.

We’re reaching that early evening festival sweet spot. Everyone’s settled in and there's still plenty of big names on the bill still to look forward to.

And without wanting to jinx it, it’s staying dry…

Following Myles Smith's example on the Main Stage, Blossoms are also playing a new song to the crowd in Sefton Park.

The track, called The Honeymoon, is being played in front of a big orange backdrop. There's not much singing from the crowd, it is a new song after all.

But the track is pretty jaunty and people are dancing along.

Blossoms are on stage!

The indie rock band from Stockport, Greater Manchester, start by singing Perfect Me.

The crowd are waving their hands and jumping around, it looks like they're in for a good show.

And you can watch Blossoms and have a dance along wherever you are by clicking the Watch and listen tab at the top of this page.

Emily Thorbinson, BBC Radio Merseyside
Reporting from Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool

What's a festival without a pink giraffe?

Alex Nelmes, tagging along with Keith the giraffe, sums up a festival in Liverpool as “wild and loads of fun."

Elsewhere, the cast of BBC show Race Across the World are in town. “Liverpool is so fun, everyone is so nice,” they tell us.

Meanwhile local best friends Libby, Kirsten and Amy from Kensington say they are “absolutely buzzing for Sam Fender”.

It’s been a day full of singing, dancing and surprises and yes, in true UK festival style, some rain.

Let’s take a quick look back at some of performances we've seen so far on the Main Stage.

Image source, PA Media

Image source, PA Media

Next up on the main stage is Blossoms, with Sam Fender still to headline the festival this evening.

And currently up on the New Music Stage is Jordan Adetunji, with Sarah Story on the Dance Stage and Superlate on the BBC Introducing Stage.

Shaun Dacosta, BBC Newsbeat
Reporting from Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool

“I’m so excited, it’s going to be good fun, good vibes,” hip-hop artist Jordan Adetunji told Newsbeat just before his Big Weekend performance on the New Music Stage.

He says he’s just watched the Sugababes’ set - and “they’re actually really good”, adding: “You know Good Neighbours? Really, really good.”

The Grammy-nominated rapper was born in London, but moved to Belfast aged 10, which he says has influenced his style.

“I think that’s why I always play with a band and add a lot more live elements to it.

“From a young age I’ve been doing that to get it out there in Belfast. Once I had the band I noticed the difference in the demographic of people who were enjoying the music which was cool.”

Jordan Adetunji is performing live now on the New Music Stage - you can follow along on the Watch and listen tab above.

Mitch Mansfield, BBC Newsbeat
Reporting from Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool

It’s not all about the two main arenas at Sefton Park.

Radio 1’s Danny Howard is a big draw over at the Dance Stage.

It's one of the beauties of Big Weekend - move around, and you’ll find a different vibe for different people.

The trees are also giving a bonus bit of natural cover from the drizzle. Sweet.

Manish Pandey, BBC Newsbeat
Reporting from Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool

With just one song left of his set we've been hearing some reviews of Myles Smiths' performance.

While Stargazing has been a massive hit, not a lot of people here know the words, So there isn’t actually much singing along.

But it’s something he addresses and asks people to have a great time anyway.

The verdict from a couple of groups behind me is that while they don’t know the words to every song, “he has a nice voice”.

But as we get to a more familiar tune, with Nice To Meet You - people are locked arm in arm, shouting and swaying. And they do know the words.

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The eagle-eyed among you might have spotted the message on Myles Smith's T-Shirt: "I swear I'm not Divock Origi".

For those of you who don't know who Origi is, he gained cult hero status among Liverpool football club's fans after making some crucial goals in big moments.

"Corner taken quickly... Origi!" Any Liverpool FC fan will recognise that iconic commentary.

Image source, Reuters

Surely there must be a lot of football fans among the crowd in Liverpool's Sefton park today.

And if you're wondering... yes, Myles Smith's braids definitely give him a strong Divock Origi look.

Myles is now playing a new song on the Main Stage, that was released yesterday. He adds that this time last year, he was playing to only 80 people but now he's got a packed crowd in front of him.

Claire Bryan, BBC Radio Merseyside
Reporting from Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool

Away from the Main Stage and Myles Smith's performance, the team at BBC Radio Merseyside have been getting a glimpse at the Sugababes' stylish ride.

BBC Radio Merseyside’s Kevin Duala snuck onto Sugababes' tour bus!

Driver Rob says: “The Sugababes are nice and chilled, it’s not like a job at all this.”

He says there are a total of 16 beds on the bus.

A Radio Merseyside mug has been traded for some Sugababes merch - a fair deal.

Manish Pandey, BBC Newsbeat
Reporting from Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool

As the clouds get greyer and there are a few drops of rain, we can see more raincoats and ponchos.

But people aren’t deterred from coming to the Main Stage for Myles Smith who makes a really energetic start to his set.

Myles Smith is now performing on the Main Stage, he begins by playing his hit Wait For You - something his fans have been doing for the past few hours.

The crowd is gathering in front of the Main Stage as the clouds begin to darken above Sefton Park.

Stay with us for more from our team of reporters on the ground at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend.

Mitch Mansfield, BBC Newsbeat
Reporting from Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool

Uh oh! First drops of rain today.

The Saturday forecast has been looking a little scary all week, but we’ve been really lucky so far - until now, it seems.

Thankfully, there's plenty of places to find shelter. Into the tent we go for Artemas on the New Music Stage…

Jasmine DuFraisse and Helen Jones
BBC Radio Merseyside, reporting from BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool

Before we hear from Myles Smith, let's take a look back at today's surprise gig from Ed Sheeran - which was very popular with the crowd here in Sefton Park.

Morgan Beckers absolutely loved the surprise set by Ed Sheeran earlier this afternoon on the New Music Stage.

“Honestly, I was buzzing," she says. "He’s one of the people I’ve always wanted to see and the crowd was insane."

"The surprise act is always the best one!” she adds.

Elsewhere, Katie and Katy from Liverpool are having the best weekend in Sefton Park.

In their words: “Loving the vibe, meeting people and the best music!”