Hull 'buzzing' at news Radio 1's Big Weekend coming to city

Little Mix are to headline the Radio 1 Big Weekend event, which is due to be staged at Burton Constable Hall in May

Fans and musicians have been reacting to the announcement of BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend coming to East Yorkshire.

Kings of Leon, Little Mix and Grime artist Stormzy are due to perform at the free event at Burton Constable Hall, near Hull, on 27 and 28 May.

The US rockers said it was "going to be a great show, can't wait".

Little Mix tweeted: "YAAAAS!!!! We're headlining the #R1BigWeekend in Hull on 28th May. Bring it on! We seriously cannot wait @BBCR1 😝 the girls x"

Louise Hudson tweeted: "Woah, having #R1BigWeekend in Hull this year is going to be huge for my hometown!"

Nick Johnson, from Beverley, said: "Buzzing that Radio 1 Big Weekend's in Hull."

Colleen Brady tweeted: "@grimmers just cannot believe it!!! Never thought this would happen."

Kings of Leon said they were "looking forward" to the free-ticketed event

Organisers said the two-day festival would provide "a major boost to the local economy" as well as "shining a spotlight" on Hull's UK City of Culture celebrations.

"Radio 1's Big Weekend travels to areas that wouldn't usually host large-scale music events of this kind," a BBC spokesperson said.

Details of the event were revealed by Radio 1's Nick Grimshaw on his Breakfast Show.

The DJ said he was "super excited for Big Weekend".

"Roll on May - I can't wait to party in Hull alongside Kings of Leon, Little Mix, Stormzy and loads more," he said.

The festival moves location each year. Exeter was the host in 2016

Leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Stephen Parnaby, said he was "absolutely thrilled" the area had been chosen.

"It will be an amazing opportunity to showcase the beauty and attractions of our area to a huge national audience, and the local economy will benefit from the thousands of visitors attending the festival."

About 50,000 people are expected to attend, with the majority of tickets being made available to people living in the Hull area.