Details were announced today (30 January) by radio DJ Nick Grimshaw, who revealed singers Rita Ora and Paolo Nutini have been confirmed for the 2014 event.
The event, organised by the BBC’s in-house events team, will be produced in partnership with Glasgow City Marketing Bureau. It is expected to attract 60,000 attendees across the two days.
In the lead up to Big Weekend, Radio 1 and BBC Learning will invite 16-19 year olds to its Radio 1’s academy from 10-16 May. Attendees will have the opportunity to take part in a series of events and activities including radio shows, masterclasses and Q&As.
Jason Carter, head of live music and events, popular music, at the BBC, said: "Radio 1’s Big Weekend is the biggest event in the station’s calendar and we are delighted that Glasgow will host the event for the very first time in 2014. It's shaping up to be a stunning artist line-up, and the city will no doubt be buzzing across the weekend."
Councillor Gordon Matheson, leader of Glasgow City Council and chair of Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, added: "As part of Glasgow’s major events strategy, it has been our ambition to attract Radio 1’s Big Weekend and I’m delighted that the BBC has accepted the city’s invitation.
"Radio 1’s Big Weekend will set the scene for an unforgettable summer in Glasgow and bring some of the world’s top performers to our city."
Last year's event in Londonderry was headlined by Calvin Harris, Biffy Clyro and Bruno Mars.
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