Singer-songwriter Erin LeCount performed her song “ALICE” at Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026 in Sunderland, United Kingdom.

The appearance marks a significant platform for the Chelmsford-based artist, who was selected as part of an official lineup designed to showcase both emerging and established musical talent.

LeCount performed the track from her album “PAREIDOLIA” at Herrington Country Park. The festival, organized by BBC Radio 1, took place from May 22 to 24, 2026 [1]. The event serves as a primary vehicle for the broadcaster to promote new artists to a wide audience through live performances and radio broadcasts.

Herrington Country Park served as the venue for the three-day gathering. This return to the Wearside area follows a previous iteration of the Big Weekend held in the region in 2005 [1]. The 2026 event featured a diverse range of acts confirmed for the full lineup, providing a mix of global stars and rising performers like LeCount.

As a singer-songwriter from Chelmsford, LeCount's inclusion in the lineup highlights the BBC's continued focus on regional UK talent. The performance of “ALICE” was captured as part of the festival's official coverage, bringing the themes of her album “PAREIDOLIA” to the festival crowd.

“Erin LeCount performed the track from her album “PAREIDOLIA” at Herrington Country Park.”

The selection of Erin LeCount for Radio 1's Big Weekend underscores the BBC's role as a tastemaker for emerging UK artists. By placing a Chelmsford-based songwriter on a stage that previously hosted major acts in the Wearside region, the broadcaster leverages its massive reach to bridge the gap between independent recording artists and mainstream commercial success.