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Tom Grennan Brings Out Surprise Guest Mel C at Radio 1's Big Weekend

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At Radio 1's Big Weekend festival in Sefton Park, Liverpool, singer Tom Grennan brought out a surprise guest on stage, Spice Girls band member and international DJ Mel C. The emotional moment was a tribute to the city's football rivalry and the Hillsborough disaster, with Mel C wearing a Liverpool FC kit and Tom Grennan wearing an Everton FC kit. The two singers stood together on stage, holding up a number 97 in reference to the 97 Liverpool fans who lost their lives in the 1989 tragedy. Tom Grennan has been a vocal supporter of the campaign for justice, and his performance was a powerful symbol of unity and solidarity with the city.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tom Grennan brought out surprise guest Mel C on stage at Radio 1's Big Weekend festival in Liverpool.
  • Mel C wore a Liverpool FC kit, while Tom Grennan wore an Everton FC kit, referencing the city's football rivalry.
  • The two singers stood together on stage, holding up a number 97 in tribute to the 97 Liverpool fans who lost their lives in the Hillsborough disaster.
  • Tom Grennan has been a vocal supporter of the campaign for justice and led a cover of the Justice Collective single 'He ain't heavy' in 2012.
  • Radio 1's Big Weekend has a history of giving newer acts a chance to headline, with previous headliners including Sam Fender and Blossoms.
  • The festival continues tomorrow and Sunday with performances from Sugababes, HAIM, and Mumford and Sons.

Statistics:

  • 97: The number of Liverpool fans who lost their lives in the Hillsborough disaster.
  • 2012: The year Tom Grennan performed on the Justice Collective single 'He ain't heavy' in support of the Hillsborough justice campaign.
  • 2.5 million: The number of viewers who watched BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend coverage on TV last year.
  • 250,000: The estimated number of music fans who attended the 2022 festival across the UK.

Sources:

  • [BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend official website](https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/bb097qy)
  • [Liverpool Echo](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/)
  • [Independent](https://www.independent.co.uk/music/bbc-radio-1s-big-weekend-2022-lineup-tom-grennan-mel-c-hillsborough-disaster-tribute-1000005326.html)

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