Cheryl Cole to play R1 Big Weekend

Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole will play this year's Radio 1 Big Weekend

Cheryl Cole, Rihanna and JLS are among the artists confirmed for this year's Radio 1 Big Weekend held at Bangor's Faenol Park, Wales.

Florence and the Machine, Dizzee Rascal, Alicia Keys, Justin Bieber and Paramore will also take to the main stage on 22 and 23 May.

Fans can apply for free tickets via Radio 1's official website.

Now in its 10th year, last year's Big Weekend, held in Swindon, was headlined by Snow Patrol and The Prodigy.

Elsewhere, Faithless (Saturday) and Vampire Weekend (Sunday) will headline the In New Music We Trust stage.

Australian duo Pendulum will retrun to the event after playing in Maidstone, Kent in 2008.

Speaking to Newsbeat bass guitarist Gareth McGrillen said: "That particular show was almost like a milestone for us last time we did it. It was a big turning point for us as a band. To be asked back is a pleasure."

The BBC Introducing Stage and Outdoor Stage will be announced later this week.

The full line-up so far:

SATURDAY 22 May

MAIN STAGE

Florence and the Machine

Dizzee Rascal

Alicia Keys

Lostprophets

Cheryl Cole

Chipmunk

30 Seconds To Mars

Justin Bieber

Scouting For Girls

INMWT STAGE

Faithless

MGMT

Ellie Goulding

Tinie Tempah

Bombay Bicycle Club

Hadouken

Stornaway

Example

SUNDAY 23 May

MAIN STAGE

Rihanna

Pendulum

Biffy Clyro

Ke$ha

JLS

Paramore

Jason Derulo

Pixie Lott

Paolo Nutini

INMWT Stage

Vampire Weekend

You Me At Six

Sub Focus

Plan B

Marina and the Diamonds

Kids In Glass Houses

Delphic