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  1. Myles Smith tells BBC his set will bring lots of fun and energy

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

    Myles Smith

    I’ve been speaking to Myles Smith ahead of his set, and he was in great spirits looking forward to performing.

    He has actually already been on stage, joining Tom Odell earlier in the day, which he says was decided “this morning”.

    As for what we can expect from his performance this afternoon? “Lots of fun and energy,” he promises.

    Myles is due to perform on the Main Stage at 16:25, you can watch his set live right here on this page by heading to the Watch and listen tab.

  2. As Sam Fender says, we're just 'Getting Started'

    Hollie Cole
    Reporting from the BBC newsroom in London

    Whew, the Sugababes' set went by quickly but we still got to enjoy hits like Push the Button and About You Now.

    The girl group were the second spectacular performance we've seen on the Main Stage so far today, with Tom Odell's soulful vocals kicking things off earlier.

    Elsewhere, we got a surprise act from Ed Sheeran on the New Music Stage, which caused quite a stir - so much so that access had to be "temporarily paused" because the stage had reached full capacity.

    And, day two of Big Weekend is far from over yet. As the title of headliner Sam Fender's song says, we're just "Getting Started".

    We've got Myles Smith, Blossoms and Wolf Alice coming up later on the Main Stage, and the New Music Stage will see hits from Jordan Adetunji and Inhaler.

    And to end the night, we'll have a performance from Sam Fender, and Aitch and AJ Tracey will be performing back-to-back on the New Music Stage.

    I'm not quite sure which stage to listen in to - what a choice!

    Remember, you can tune in to see the performances live right here on this page, just click the Watch and listen tab.

  3. Pure nostalgia as Sugababes set comes to an end

    Eleanor Doyle, BBC Newsbeat
    Reporting from BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool

    They’ve been dropping so many hints - and the crowd are getting it!

    Laura and Alice say: “Very good nostalgic - it’s so good to see them back”.

    Sugababes bring yesterday back around with their 2007 hit ‘About You Now’.

    And with that, Mutya, Keisha and Siobhan leave the stage telling the crowd to enjoy the rest of their day. There's plenty more to come, we have more on that in our next post.

    Laura and Alice stand in front of the crowd for the Sugababes

  4. They haven’t just pushed the button - they’ve smashed it

    Eleanor Doyle, BBC Newsbeat
    Reporting from BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool

    Vicky and a friend dance to the Sugababes. they're in a crowd at a music festival and holding drinks

    While the crowd seems a little hesitant when it comes to newer tracks like Drum, the turnout is still strong, with a devoted crowd soaking up the moment and waiting for some of the classics.

    Among them is Vicky.

    She says: "It’s unbelievable - mine and my best mates' favourite song is Ugly so we are hoping they play that, as well as Push the Button and About You Now."

    Well, luckily for Vicky and her friends, Sugababes have just sang the last few words of Push the Button.

    They've just announced their last song, About You Now - follow along and listen live above.

  5. 'The harmonies are on fleek'

    Eleanor Doyle, BBC Newsbeat
    Reporting from BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool

    Sugababes performing on stage, crowd watching standing up.

    The crowd are on their feet and so are Sugababes - the girls are dancing around the Main Stage.

    As we've just reported, fresh from their BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge session last week, they’re back with their cover of Lorde’s “What Was That.”

    Kelly says: “Honestly, I prefer it to the original. The harmonies are on fleek!”

  6. 'What Was That': Sugababes perform Lorde song at Big Weekend

    Sugababes are now performing a cover of Lorde's What Was That - which they originally performed in the Radio 1 Live Lounge last week - you can watch it back here or tune in at the top of this page to see their Big Weekend performance.

    There were cheers from the crowd as they announced the performance, a break away from their own repertoire of songs.

  7. Sugababes 'hit the ground running' on the Main Stage

    Sugababes.

    Sugababes have entered the stage, after a strut to their seats they start singing their hit Situation.

    Stay with us for the latest as our team of reporters in Sefton Park are mopping up the atmosphere.

  8. The line-up: New talent on the BBC Introducing stage

    Sienna Spiro sings into a microphone. She is wearing a long-sleeves black shirt and a dark green tie. She has long brown hair.Joseph Okpako / WireImage / Getty Images

    You just want be able to help but sing along to Sienna Spiro on the BBC Introducing Stage

    There's a lot of big names on the other stages today, but Big Weekend is also just as much about new names - like Merseyside's own Jetta who is up on the BBC Introducing Stage.

    Here's a look of who else will be taking the spotlight there today - including a secret set:

    15:30-16:00 - Mackenzy Mackay

    16:30-17:00 - Sienna Spiro

    17:30-18:00 - Superlate

    18:30-19:00 - Luvcat

    19:30-20:00 - Secret set

  9. Jetta representing Merseyside on the BBC Introducing Stage

    Lauren Howell, BBC Radio Merseyside
    Reporting from BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool

    A woman stood on stage with headphones on singing into a mic with a yellow cord attached to it. Behind her are the words BBC Introducing on a black background

    Next up to represent Merseyside on the Introducing Stage is Jetta.

    The singer-songwriter said on stage that this is her first live show in four years and she’s "super nervous", but where better to be back on stage again than in Liverpool!

  10. The many faces of Sugababes

    Imogen James
    Reporting from the BBC newsroom in London

    Three women stood in a line next to each other posing for the camera

    It's nearly time to Push the Button and welcome Sugababes to the Main Stage at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sefton Park.

    The Sugababes' members have been moving 'Round Round' for years, but in 2019 the original three members reunited.

    Currently the group consists of Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan and Siobhan Donaghy, who formed the original trio back in 1998.

    Donaghy was first to leave the group in 2001, followed by Buena in 2005.

    Buchanan left in 2009, the final original member to exit. For a short while, the Sugababes was instead made up of Jade Ewen, Amelle Berrabah and Heidi Range.

    Their original iteration of the girl ground made a comeback 2012. During this time they lost the rights to the Sugababes name, eventually winning it back in 2019.

    The rest is history, as they returned to the Sugababes we know and love. Currently, they're embarking on the biggest tour of their career across Europe, with a stop off in Liverpool of course.

    As a reminder, Sugababes will take to the main stage at 14.55 - just ten minutes to go!

    Jade Ewen, Amelle Berrabah and Heidi Range.Getty Images

    For a short while, the Sugababes was instead made up of Jade Ewen, Amelle Berrabah and Heidi Range

  11. It's busy at the entrance to Sefton Park

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

    Large crowds queueing up outside Sefton Park in Liverpool. The groups vary in age and gender, at the forefront a teen in a light blue hoodie looking down

    We’re hearing that the queues to get into Sefton Park for the festival are piling up.

    It’s been a couple of hours since the Big Weekend app let people know that Ed Sheeran would be the secret set on the New Music Stage - with some then arriving earlier than planned to try to catch a glimpse of him.

    He's now finished his set and queues continue to build ahead of performances from Sugababes, Blossoms and Sam Fender - plus many more.

    We’ve been sent this photo by a BBC colleague just outside the gates. It comes just after stewards closed access to the New Music Stage because it reached full capacity as Sheeran played his surprise set.

  12. Sam Fender to headline - who else is on the Main Stage?

    Sam Fender plays a light blue guitar on stage. He is wearing all black. He has brown hair.

    Sam Fender from Newcastle will be the headline act on the Main Stage today

    We've just reported that Blossoms' set is a long time coming at Radio 1's Big Weekend.

    They will be hitting the Main Stage later this afternoon - who else is on the line-up?

    13:30-14:10 - Tom Odell

    14:55-15:35 - Sugababes

    16:20-17:00 - Myles Smith

    17:45-18:25 - Blossoms

    19:10-19:55 - Wolf Alice

    20:45-21:45 - Sam Fender

  13. Blossoms gig at Big Weekend is a long time coming

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

    Blossoms band on stage playing guitars.Getty Images

    We're looking ahead to Blossoms' set later this afternoon as the band will be performing on the Main Stage from 17:45 BST.

    Teams from Greater Manchester don’t always get the warmest reception from Liverpool crowds.

    But I think Blossoms will be an exception.

    The indie rock band from Stockport have been around a while now, first playing Big Weekend in 2016. They were also on the line-up in 2020, before the event was cancelled due to the pandemic - so consider this performance a long time coming.

    Newer fans might know them from their Radio 1 Live Lounge cover of Charli XCX’s 360 last year, but OGs will be looking forward to classics like Charlemagne.

  14. Who else is on the New Music Stage today?

    Ed Sheeran sings into a microphone while playing a guitar at Big Weekend in 2022. He is wearing a black, long-sleeved t-shirt and he has blue eyes and ginger hair.Gett

    Ed Sheeran sung on the Main Stage at Big Weekend in 2022 but this time around has appeared as a special gust on the New Music Stage

    Ed Sheeran has just finished his secret set, but aside from the mystery guest who else will be performing on the New Music Stage today?

    Here's the line-up:

    14:40-15:20 - Good Neighbours

    16:00-16:35 - Artemas

    17:15-17:50 - Jordan Adetunji

    18:30-19:15 - Inhaler

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

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

  15. 'Liverpool, I love you,' - Ed Sheeran

    Eleanor Doyle, BBC Newsbeat
    Reporting from BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool

    a crowd of people, some holding up their phones to record, watch ed sheeran perform

    It's been heating up here at the New Music Stage as Ed performed his last couple of songs.

    Fans have packed the intimate tent and the crowd gives a huge cheer as he concludes his set with Bad Habits.

    Liverpool, I love you! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

    Ed Sheeran

  16. Sheeran's surprise set draws crowds away from Main Stage

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

    fans stand at the foot of the main stage.

    I’ve just moved across the park from Ed Sheeran in the New Music Tent to see Tom Odell at the Main Stage.

    There is a sizeable crowd, but it feels like there could have been more if it wasn’t for the draw of Sheeran in the Tent.

    It feels like there are fewer people here than yesterday for The Wombats and Natasha Bedingfield.

  17. Over on the Main Stage...

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

    Hundreds of people sit on the grass at a music festival

    Tom Odell’s soulful vocals are dominating the soundwaves and the atmosphere is relaxed at the Main Stage.

    Among the cheering crowd, many fans are enjoying the warm (and currently dry) weather.

    As a reminder, Ed Sheeran is currently playing on the New Music Stage.

  18. 'I have no idea how they kept it a surprise'

    Eleanor Doyle, BBC Newsbeat
    Reporting from BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool

    Blonde woman and man stand side by side as ed sheeran performs behind them, a crowd observing

    Jake and Holly are big Ed Sheeran fans, they say: “I couldn’t believe it! He got announced as we were walking here and we just started sprinting”.

    Holly says “how they managed to keep it a surprise I have no idea!”

  19. New Music Stage ‘at capacity’

    Ben Anderson, BBC Radio Merseyside
    Reporting from BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool

    The New Music Stage has now reached capacity for Ed Sheeran’s Secret Set and access is "temporarily paused".

    These fans are still hoping to get in though!

    Fans queue behind barriers at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool
    A sign reads: "Radio 1 New Music Stage is at capacity and access is temporarily paused."

  20. 'It's Ed Sheeran - get in!'

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

    A group of people smile at the camera with the stage behind them

    Josh, Aimee, Erin, and Karis are lucky enough to be in the New Music tent for Ed Sheeran’s surprise set.

    Josh says: “My girlfriend told me Ed was going to be a special guest and I was like 'Get in!'"

    Erin adds: “Yeah as soon as I saw it I was like 'Oh my god!'”