Olivia Dean brings the curtain down on Radio 1's Big Weekend with 'magic' set

Olivia Dean brings the curtain down on Radio 1's Big Weekend with 'magic' setJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNaomi ClarkeBBC Newsbeat, at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in SunderlandBBCOlivia Dean on stage in SunderlandOlivia 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."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."To think of everything that has happened since then is just crazy."The Brit starlet has had a standout past year, securing major award wins and topping the charts with her infectious pop songs.Earlier this year, she cemented her position as one of the most exciting artists in the UK when she picked up four awards at the Brits, including best British artist and best album for her second record, The Art of Loving.The 27-year-old Londoner also picked up the Grammy Award for best new artist and took home three Mobo Awards in recent months.She has built a loyal fanbase, which spans across generations and continents, thanks to her joyful and romantic pop songs, which also expand into the worlds of jazz, alternative, R&B and folk.As Dean brought the curtain down on her set, and the weekend, with a vibrant performance of her number one single Man I Need, pink fireworks and confetti errupted across the sky. "This has just been magic," she told the crowd, and their rapturous applause signalled that they agreed.Getty ImagesIrish singer CMAT on the main stageIt w...