17 crowd scenes remembering when Radio 1's Big Weekend brought Rihanna, Biffy Clyro and Kaiser Chiefs to Preston

It was a summer to remember in 2007 when Radio 1’s Big Weekend brought a stellar line-up, including Rihanna, Biffy Clyro and Kaiser Chiefs, to Preston.

By Colin Ainscough

Published 10th Mar 2023, 15:04 GMT

Updated 10th Mar 2023, 18:23 GMT

Almost 16 years on we look back at some of the scenes from the two day festival which took over Preston’s Moor Park.

Having fun at the Radio 1 Big Weekend

1. Radio 1's Big Weekend

Having fun at the Radio 1 Big Weekend Photo: Neil Cross

Spot the ball competition for beginners at the Radio 1 Big Weekend at Moor Park, Preston

2. Radio 1 Big Weekend at Moor Park, Preston

Spot the ball competition for beginners at the Radio 1 Big Weekend at Moor Park, Preston Photo: Neil Cross

Becky Hargreaves, Kate Lambert, Beba Haywood and Samantha Pierce.

3. Radio 1's Big Weekend

Becky Hargreaves, Kate Lambert, Beba Haywood and Samantha Pierce. Photo: Becky Matthews

The big top at the Radio 1 Big Weekend at Moor Park, Preston

4. Radio 1's Big Weekend

The big top at the Radio 1 Big Weekend at Moor Park, Preston Photo: Neil Cross

Kaiser Chiefs Rihanna Preston