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Bastille, Tame Impala, Spring King and more dazzle at Radio 1’s Big Weekend
Watch highlights from the Exeter weekender’s opening day.
Radio 1’s Big Weekend kicked off yesterday, with Bastille leading the charge at the Exeter weekender.
As we’re living in The Actual Future, the day’s best sets can already be streamed on iPlayer. Watch highlights of Bastille, Tame Impala and CHVRCHES bringing the party to the park below, along with a roaring rendition of ‘Rectifier’ from Spring King over on the BBC Introducing stage.
You can also stream full sets from Bastille, Chvrches, Tame Impala and more.
Today sees The 1975, Wolf Alice, Biffy Clyro, Years & Years and more take to Powderham Castle.
Bastille — ‘Pompeii’
Chvrches — ‘Empty Threat’
Tame Impala — ‘Let It Happen’
Spring King — ‘Rectifier’
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