Hosted by Radio 1 DJs, the Big Weekend event is the UK's biggest free ticketed music festival and has an outstanding reputation for attracting some of the biggest and hottest UK and international acts to perform live. With live music across four stages, the two-day event will be broadcast on Radio 1, with a major interactive presence online at bbc.co.uk and many live performances available to watch on demand. There will be highlights on BBC Three and extended performances can be seen via the red button on TV during the weekend.

The Prodigy will headline on Sunday 10 May 2009, and join the incredible line-up of over 50 UK and international artists that were announced last week – including Snow Patrol, Lily Allen,Kasabian, Ne-Yo, Franz Ferdinand and Akon.

Radio 1's Pete Tong says: "I play at festivals all over the world but I have to say that the Outdoor Stage at Radio 1's Big Weekend is on another level – truly amazing atmosphere, just massive, and the line-up for this year looks like it's going to stay that way." He will join the likes of Judge Jules, Annie Mac, 2manyDJs, Fabio and Grooverider, and Kissy Sell Out, over the two days.

Jason Carter, Radio 1's Editor of Live Music and Events, adds: "BBC Radio 1 is delighted to be heading to Swindon this year. It's our ninth Big Weekend and we'll be bringing some of the biggest international and UK artists to Lydiard Park. "It promises to be the perfect start to the UK Festival season and provides a fantastic opportunity for Radio 1 to put a national focus on Swindon and the South West region and all that it has to offer."

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