Can you believe it’s been 10 years since BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend came to Exeter? 🎶
In May 2016, 50,000 music fans headed to Powderham Castle to see acts including Coldplay, Mumford & Sons, Ellie Goulding and a surprise appearance from Take That.
ALT Crowd gathered in front of a large festival stage displaying the text “BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend Exeter 2016.” Crew members and equipment are visible on stage between performances.
ALT Festival attendee in a white T-shirt sits above the crowd with both arms raised, smiling and cheering while surrounded by hands reaching upward.
ALT Musician sings into a microphone while playing a piano decorated with colorful flowers. Stage lighting casts pink and purple tones across the performance.
ALT Wide view of a packed festival audience facing a large outdoor stage. White confetti bursts above the crowd, with trees and water visible in the background.