Music
The event, which is hosted by the station's DJs, will take place at Mote Park in Maidstone on May 10-11.
Scouting For Girls are the first act to be confirmed for the bash.
A new fourth stage, the BBC Introducing Stage, will host performances for unsigned and emerging UK acts.
20,000 tickets are available for the event. They will be distributed to local residents and competition winners.
Last year's Big Weekend included Scissor Sisters, Kaiser Chiefs, Kasabian, Mark Ronson, Mika and Stereophonics.
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