BBC RADIO 1 have announced some of the main acts that will be gracing the stage at Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter at the radio’s big weekend festival.

Artists including Coldplay, Ellie Goulding, Chase and Status, Bring Me the Horizon and Craig David will be performing at the castle on May 28 and 29.

Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw released the information on his breakfast show this morning.

The Big Weekend is Europe’s largest free ticket festival, with the majority of free tickets going to the residents of Exeter and the surrounding areas.

The event is being produced in partnership with Exeter City Council and Teignbridge District Council

Further information about the event, including the full line-up will be announced over the coming months - keep up to date on our website.

Ticketing details will be revealed on March 21.