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BBC Introducing at Radio 1's Big Weekend 2009

The BBC Introducing tent at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Swindon

Behind the scenes at the BBC Introducing tent

Saturday 9th May 2009

Stornoway

Stornoway
The life-affirming Oxford folk band warmed our hearts.

Baddies

Baddies
The rowdy alt-pop outfit from Essex delivered a hi-octane set.

The Temper Trap

The Temper Trap
The hotly-tipped Aussies stopped off in Swindon on their UK tour.

Master Shortie

Master Shortie
Superstar status beckons but you saw him here first.

Bombay Bicycle Club

Bombay Bicycle Club
Fresh out of college but already making waves.

Swound!

Swound!
Four highly entertaining brothers from the Isle of Man.

Gold Teeth

Gold Teeth
Highly danceable quartet from Wimbledon - with added Xylosynth!

Wretch 32

Wretch 32
The Retro Boy kept it old school and Swindon loved it.

Kazz Kumar

Kazz Kumar
Kazz's blend of fiery pop kicked things off on the first day.

Sunday 10th May 2009

Little Comets

Little Comets
Nothing 'little' about these guys - they're gonna be huge.

Gallops

Gallops
The Wrexham boys painted astounding electronic post rock soundscapes.

Kids Love Lies

Kids Love Lies
The Kids had the tent buzzing with their frantic pop-punk.

Marina and the Diamonds

Marina and the Diamonds
Marina's explosive elegance stunned the crowd.

Thee Vicars

Thee Vicars
Their retro garage rock riffs got the crowd dancing.

Sound of Guns

Sound of Guns
Probably the biggest sound of the whole weekend. Epic.

Double S

Double S
Swindon grime fans made some noise for the Marvell crew.

Elephants

Elephants
The likeable young indie-poppers went down a treat.

Beatbullyz

Beatbullyz
The hometown boys opened the Sunday stage and got the crowd jumping.

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