Jason Carter, BBC Live Events, said: “We’re delighted to have landed The Prodigy. They’re a superb live act and we’ve been working very hard to get them in on the show as a late addition. It’s shaping up to be a fantastic weekend of live music.”

The station’s free annual flagship event takes place in Lydiard Park, Swindon, and hosts 40,000 music fans. There are four arenas: the Main Stage; the In New Music We Trust Stage; the Outdoor Stage; and the BBC Introducing Stage.

A truly multi-platform experience, the two-day event will be broadcast on Radio 1, with a major interactive presence online at bbc.co.uk/radio1 and many live performances available to watch on demand.

There will be highlights on BBC Three and extended performances can be seen via the Red Button on digital TV during the weekend.

DJs including Chris Moyles; Jo Whiley; Vernon Kay; Scott Mills; Fearne & Reggie; Edith Bowman; Zane Lowe; Annie Mac; Greg James; and Nick Grimshaw will be introducing the bands on stage and broadcasting from the event.

For more information about Radio 1′s Big Weekend visit www.bbc.co.uk/radio1.

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