Example, Ben Howard & Lost Prophets added to Radio 1's Hackney Weekend

Radio 1 have today confirmed that Example, Ben Howard and the Lost Prophets have been added to this year's Big Weekend on Hackney Marshes. Also added to the bill are B.o.B, Madeon, Santigold, Gyptian, Sway, Delilah, Lethal Bizzle and Enter Shikari. Jay-Z will be headlining the event, which takes place on 23rd & 24th June, with Ed Sheeran and Jessie J also appearing. Feel gutted for anyone who hasn't been booked for this.

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Jay-Z announced to headline Radio 1's Hackney Big Weekend

And there we have it - announced this morning on Chris Moyles' show, it has been confirmed that Hip-Hop superstar Jay-Z will be headlining this year's Radio 1 Big Weekend, which is set to take place 23rd-24th June in Hackney. The line-up was already looking strong with the likes of Ed Sheeran, Professor Green, Wretch 32, Michael Kiwunaka, Emeli Sande, Chase & Status,Calvin Harris & Swedish House Mafia on the bill - but the addition of Mr. Carter takes the weekend to a whole new level.

You can still register for (free) tickets HERE, but you only have till March 19th. Get going!

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Radio 1 - Hackney Marshes Big Weekend 2012 (Emeli Sandé, Ed Sheeran, Michael Kiwanuka & more)

Hackney Marshes in London has been the venue confirmed to host this years Radio 1 Big Weekend event, on Saturday 23-24th June, with a line-up that includes Ed Sheeran, Emeli Sandé, Michael Kiwanuka, Dappy, Plan B, Jessie J, Labrinth, Florence, Lana Del Rey, Tinie Tempah, Rizzle Kicks and more. The event's director, Jason Carter, explains: "This is a concert in the heart of East London and we will use it as an opportunity to shine a light on and celebrate the young people of east London too". Registration for Hackneys Radio 1 weekend is now available, and will be open for six weeks - 100,000 tickets will be up for grabs, but you can bet your bottom dollar that they'll be gone in a flash. Registration details after the jump.

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Wretch 32 & Example - Unorthodox (Live @ Radio 1's Big Weekend)

Wretch & Example performing their collaborative single to a relatively small crowd at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Carlisle. Still smacked it though, as always.