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Olivia Dean brings the curtain down on Radio 1's Big Weekend with 'magic' set
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- Naomi Clarke BBC Newsbeat, at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland BBCOlivia Dean on stage in Sunderland Olivia Dean has closed out BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend with a joyful set which was, as she put it, "magic".
- From floral stage design and a live band, to her elegant shimmering dresses and words of wisdow - the performance had it all.
- "I cannot believe I am headlining this festival," Dean admitted to the crowd, reflecting on her colossal rise since she played the Big Weekend Introducing Stage in 2023.
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Naomi Clarke BBC Newsbeat, at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland BBCOlivia Dean on stage in Sunderland Olivia Dean has closed out BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend with a joyful set which was, as she put it, "magic".
The UK pop girl of the moment captivated the tens of thousands who had gathered at the main stage with her mesmerising vocals, delighting them with soulful renditions of hits including Dive, The Hardest Part and So Easy (To Fall In Love).
From floral stage design and a live band, to her elegant shimmering dresses and words of wisdow - the performance had it all.
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