Coldplay provide finale to Radio 1's Big Weekend

Coldplay closed Radio 1’s Big Weekend following performances by Sabrina Carpenter, Vampire Weekend, and Olly Alexander amidst a day of mixed weather.

A day of sunshine and rain also saw Sabrina Carpenter, Vampire Weekend and Olly Alexander perform.

The headline act thrilled the crowd at Stockwood Park in Luton with classic hits like Viva La Vida, Yellow, and A Sky Full of Stars. Throughout the day, the Main Stage featured performances by Sabrina Carpenter, Vampire Weekend, and Olly Alexander. Meanwhile, the New Music Stage showcased talent from beabadoobee, Olivia Dean, Teddy Swims, and CMAT.

The weather was unpredictable throughout the day, with Sabrina Carpenter’s set beginning in pouring rain but eventually transitioning to sunshine, delighting her adoring fans.

There was a surprise performance by Coldplay, who introduced a “new song” called Orange as a tribute to Luton Town’s footballers. Chris Martin explained that he read in the papers that some people in Luton were concerned about performing Yellow, the color associated with their rivals, Watford.

AJ Tracey was the first artist on the Main Stage and expressed his excitement to Newsbeat about the opportunity to perform. “I haven’t released an album cover in almost four years… and they still want me to come.”

“It’s one of the biggest festivals, and I’ve always had a great time,” he says. Vampire Weekend took the stage in Luton Town shirts, greeted by loud cheers from the crowd. They had promised familiar favorites in their pre-set interview with Newsbeat, and they delivered, playing a decade’s worth of their indie hits for the fans.

Over the past three days, an estimated 100,000 music fans have enjoyed numerous performances.

On Friday, drum and bass duo Chase & Status electrified the crowd with surprise guests ArrDee, Stefflon Don, and Clementine Douglas. They followed stellar performances on the Main Stage by Becky Hill, Ella Henderson, Rudimental, and Nathan Dawe. Saturday featured a powerful and emotional set from Raye, who shared, “When you’ve waited so long for opportunities like this, I would be kicking myself if I didn’t give it everything.” Meanwhile, Charli XCX brought a club night vibe to the New Music Tent, delighting fans in the packed, sweaty venue.

She confessed to feeling “very scared” before stepping on stage, as it had been a long time since she had performed a “real proper show.”

As the sun dipped below the horizon, the festival atmosphere reached its peak, with Coldplay’s anthemic hits serving as the perfect soundtrack. Their renditions of popular tracks like ‘Clocks’ and ‘Fix You’ had the crowd singing along with every word. It’s safe to say that Coldplay left an indelible mark on the festival, capping off an unforgettable weekend of music and unity. The spirit of Radio 1’s Big Weekend lives on, intertwined with the powerful memory of Coldplay’s incredible finale performance.

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