Ed Sheeran's Surprise Performance Steals Thunder at Radio 1 Big Weekend

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Ed Sheeran's unexpected appearance at the New Music stage of the BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool on Saturday drew crowds away from Tom Odell's scheduled performance, causing tension among the participants. Meanwhile, other artists used the festival as an opportunity to make memorable collaborations, including Tom Grennan and Mel C, and Tom Odell himself, who joined forces with various artists during his performance.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ed Sheeran's surprise performance on the New Music stage at the BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool on Saturday drew large crowds away from Tom Odell's scheduled performance, causing tension among the participants.
  • Tom Odell was expecting a big crowd for his performance, but Ed Sheeran's show was announced, and everyone flocked to his tent.
  • Tom Grennan and Mel C performed a duet of her song "When You're Gone" on the Main Stage, where they talked movingly about uniting the city and remembering the Hillsborough victims.
  • Tom Grennan also joined forces with The Zutons, KSI, Ella Henderson, and other local rockers, YouTubers, and pal Ella Henderson during his performances.
  • Saturday's line-up saw Sam Fender, Sugababes, Myles Smith, and Blossoms take to the stage on the Main Stage.
  • The festival featured performances by various artists, including Canadian pop babe Tate McRae, American singing sisters HAIM, and British country group Mumford & Sons on Sunday.
  • The Mirror caught up with The Saturdays star Mollie King at the music event, who appeared days after her triumphant return to the air following her most recent maternity leave.

Statistics:

  • Ed Sheeran's performance on the New Music stage drew large crowds away from Tom Odell's scheduled performance.
  • Tom Grennan's collaboration with Mel C on stage was a special experience for the two artists, as they talked movingly about uniting the city and remembering the Hillsborough victims.
  • The festival featured performances by various artists, including 7 performances on the Main Stage on Saturday, 4 performances on the Main Stage on Sunday, and multiple performances on the New Music stage.
  • The event also featured a retrospective Everton and Liverpool kit performance by Tom Grennan and Mel C.

Sources:

  • The Mirror. ["Ed Sheeran's surprise Big Weekend appearance 'stole the thunder' from fellow singer Tom Odell". ]
  • The Mirror. ["Tom Grennan describes 'magical' Big Weekend moment as he gets nostalgic on a Liverpool stage with special guest Mel C"]
  • Liverpool Echo. [Image of Ed Sheeran on stage]