Coldplay closes Radio 1's Big Weekend

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To play this video, you need JavaScript enabled in your browser. < /figure>By Manish Pandey, BBC Newsbeat reporter at Big Weekend, Luton

A set filled with flashing lights, fireworks and confetti from Coldplay closed the This year's Radio 1 Big Weekend.

The headline act featured classic hits such as Viva La Vida, Yellow and A Sky Full of Stars to entertain the crowd at Stockwood Park, Luton.

Other performers on the main stage throughout the day included Sabrina Carpenter, Vampire Weekend and Olly Alexander.< /p>

The new music scene also saw performances from beabadoobee, Olivia Dean, Teddy Swims and CMAT.

The day was marked by changeable weather with Sabrina Carpenter's set starting in pouring rain but eventually bringing sunshine to worship. fans.

Sabrina Carpenter on stage in an orange outfit

Coldplay even created a surprise by releasing a "new song" entitled Orange (in homage to the Luton Town footballers), after Chris Martin said he read in the newspapers that some people in Luton were worried about singing Yellow (the color worn by rivals Watford).

AJ Tracey was the first artist on the main stage and told Newsbeat he was thrilled to have the opportunity to perform.

Coldplay closes Radio 1's Big Weekend

This video cannot be played

To play this video, you need JavaScript enabled in your browser. < /figure>By Manish Pandey, BBC Newsbeat reporter at Big Weekend, Luton

A set filled with flashing lights, fireworks and confetti from Coldplay closed the This year's Radio 1 Big Weekend.

The headline act featured classic hits such as Viva La Vida, Yellow and A Sky Full of Stars to entertain the crowd at Stockwood Park, Luton.

Other performers on the main stage throughout the day included Sabrina Carpenter, Vampire Weekend and Olly Alexander.< /p>

The new music scene also saw performances from beabadoobee, Olivia Dean, Teddy Swims and CMAT.

The day was marked by changeable weather with Sabrina Carpenter's set starting in pouring rain but eventually bringing sunshine to worship. fans.

Sabrina Carpenter on stage in an orange outfit

Coldplay even created a surprise by releasing a "new song" entitled Orange (in homage to the Luton Town footballers), after Chris Martin said he read in the newspapers that some people in Luton were worried about singing Yellow (the color worn by rivals Watford).

AJ Tracey was the first artist on the main stage and told Newsbeat he was thrilled to have the opportunity to perform.

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