'Eat, sleep, rave, repeat': Fatboy Slim lights up Radio 1's Big Weekend
Fatboy Slim headlined the opening day of BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend, delivering a nostalgic set that had thousands of festivalgoers dancing. The DJ showcased his extensive discography, mixing classic tracks with contemporary samples. Other notable performances included Australian DJ Fisher and American producer MK, contributing to a vibrant dance party atmosphere.
- ▪Fatboy Slim closed the first day of BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend with a headline set at Sunderland's Herrington Country Park.
- ▪He mixed classic tracks with contemporary samples, engaging the crowd with hits like Praise You and The Rockafeller Skank.
- ▪The festival featured performances from other artists like Fisher and MK, creating a diverse dance music experience.
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'Eat, sleep, rave, repeat': Fatboy Slim lights up Radio 1's Big Weekend17 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNaomi ClarkeandMitch Mansfield,BBC Newsbeat, at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in SunderlandBBCThousands gathered at the main stage at Fatboy Slim reeled out non-stop hitsFatboy Slim has closed out the dance-focused opening day of BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend with a nostalgia-fuelled headline set.The veteran DJ had thousands of festivalgoers at Sunderland's Herrington Country Park chanting and bouncing along to non-stop hits. He wasted no time in showing the extent of his decades-long discography by teasing his classic track Praise You before sampling Queen's iconic Don't Stop Me Now.
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