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Watch CHVRCHES, London Grammar, More Play BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend
Glasgow weekender witnessed performances from Coldplay and Katy Perry.

This past weekend saw the annual Radio 1’s Big Weekend take place in Glasgow, with huge performances from Coldplay and Katy Perry topping the three-day bill.
The fest kicked off on 23rd May with DJ sets from Tiesto, Zane Lowe and more. On the Saturday, Coldplay headlined the Main Stage with Calvin Harris and Ed Sheeran just below - Example headed up the In New Music We Trust Stage, while Catfish and the Bottlemen and Honeyblood featured on the BBC Introducing Stage.
On the final day, Katy Perry headlined, with Kasabian leading the In New Music We Trust Stage. The day also witnessed performances from Kings of Leon, London Grammar and CHVRCHES.
BBC Radio 1 is sharing highlights from across the weekend. See the full list of performances here and check out the best bits below.
CHVRCHES, ‘The Mother We Share’:
Lorde, ‘Royals’:
Bastille, ‘Flaws’:
Bombay Bicycle Club, ‘Feel’:
London Grammar, ‘Hey Now’:
Sam Smith, ‘Stay With Me’:
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