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Arctic Monkeys play Radio 1's Big Weekend
Published Saturday, May 14 2011, 14:11 BST | By Colin Daniels | Add comment
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The band, who release new album Suck It And See on June 6, were revealed as the festival's mystery guests and took to the Main Stage to perform.
Fearne Cotton wrote on Twitter: "[Chris] Moyles and I just introduced The Arctic Monkeys on stage at Big weekend!"
Moyles added: "I made it just in time [f]or the Arctic Monkeys... Surprise guests starting the Big Weekend! (sic)"
Reggie Yates said: "Arctic Monkeys on stage as special guests, Big Weekend begins! Highlights tonight BBC3 with me n Cotton!"
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Digital Spy is bringing you news, interviews and photos from the Radio 1 music festival all weekend - view our guide to the lineup and click here to stay abreast of our full coverage.
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