Big Weekend Fringe announced
BBC Radio 1 has announced that 16 unsigned bands from the South West of England are being given the opportunity to perform at Radio 1’s Big Weekend Fringe which runs in the week leading up to the main weekend event in Swindon.
From Monday 4 to Thursday 7 May the Fringe takes place at four live music venues across Swindon town centre. Each venue hosts the festival for one night and four bands will play at each.
Radio 1’s Big Weekend Fringe delivers a specific focus to supporting live music in the Swindon and surrounding area.
And the best thing is – All the gigs will be free of charge. Further details can be found at bbc.co.uk/radio1.