Ticketing Agent for Radio 1’s Big Weekend and Radio 2 in the Park

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This document is the ITT for the provision of Live Music and Events Ticketing Agent for Radio 1’s Big Weekend and Radio 2 in the Park to the BBC. The BBC is acting on its own behalf and as agent for any relevant subsidiaries or other entities. Any reference in this ITT to the BBC shall be deemed to include a reference to any relevant subsidiaries or other entities referred to in the contract. The BBC is looking to appoint a single supplier to be the ticketing agent for Radio 1’s Big Weekend and Radio 2 in the Park live music events. Radio 1’s Big Weekend: Typically held in May in various locations in the UK, this event hosts approximately 85,000 ticketholders across the weekend (15,000 Friday + 1,500 guests and 35,000 per day on Sat & Sun + 2,000 guests), subject to licences. In previous years around sixty artists have performed across four stages. Radio 1 broadcasts live from the event site for up to 20 hours across the weekend. The event is carried live on iPlayer, BBC Sounds and some live TV coverage which results in a total audience reach of more than ten million. In 2024, Friday’s capacity is being increased to 35,000. Radio 2 in the Park: Typically held in September in various locations in the UK, this event hosts up to 72,000 ticket holders across the weekend; 36,000 per day plus 2,000 guests each day, subject to licences. In 2023 sixteen artists performed on the main stage. Radio 2 broadcasts live from the event site for up to 20 hours across the weekend. The event is carried live on iPlayer, BBC Sounds, and some live TV coverage. Over the weekend, the events will broadcast live from the event site, alongside this the event is broadcast live on TV and live streaming online of artists performances.