Almost 16 years on we look back at some of the scenes from the two day festival which took over Preston’s Moor Park.
5. Radio 1's Big Weekend
Briggers at the Radio 1 Big Weekend Photo: Neil Cross
6. Radio 1's Big Weekend
Myerscough lads at the Radio 1 Big Weekend at Moor Park, Preston Photo: Neil Cross
7. Radio 1's Big Weekend
The queue goes on and on at the Radio 1 Big Weekend at Moor Park, Preston Photo: Neil Cross
8. Radio 1's Big Weekend
LEP Photographer gets the crowd buzzing at the Radio 1 Big Weekend at Moor Park, Preston Photo: Neil Cross