Hits Live Fest: Three amazing stages of live music

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Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 20th Jun 2020
Last updated 29th Jun 2020

Hits Live Fest took place at 1pm on Saturday 20th June. We teamed up with our friends at Greatest Hits Radio and Country Hits Radio to give you three HUGE stages of the biggest hits, the greatest hits and country hits.

Make sure you don't miss our Throwback Weekend!

Fleur East and Sarah-Jane Crawford hosted the festival and took us on a fantastic journey on Hits Radio, with some of the most amazing live performances ever!

Who performed at Hits Live Fest?

The Biggest Hits Stage featured: Ed Sheeran, P!NK, Coldplay, Adele, Lewis Capaldi, One Direction, Dua Lipa, Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams, Snow Patrol, Usher, Robbie Williams, Little Mix, Avicii, The Killers and more of the world's biggest artists.

The Greatest Hits Stage featured: David Bowie live from New York in 1976, Queen at Live Aid 1985, Blondie performing Glasgow in 1979, ABBA at Wembley Stadium also in 1979, AC/DC in Moscow in 1991, Bob Marley at the Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh 1975, Bon Jovi on home turf in New Jersey 1995, Bruce Springsteen at the Giants Stadium in 1985 on his Born in the U.S.A. Tour.

The Country Hits Stage featured: Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Luke Combs, Maren Morris, Kane Brown, Dan + Shay and more of the world's biggest country artists!

When did the artist's play Hits Live Fest?

Here are the stage times for the Biggest Hits Stage!

1pm

Ed Sheeran

Camila Cabello

Maroon 5

1.30pm

One Direction

Usher

Sam Smith

Little Mix

2pm

Coldplay

Dua Lipa

Adele

2.30pm

Amy Winehouse

Avicii

Robbie Williams

Craig David

Snow Patrol

3pm

Lewis Capaldi

Pink

Shawn Mendes

Beyonce

3.30pm

Pharell

Ariana Grande

Stormzy

The Killers

How do I get tickets to Hits Live Fest?

You don't actually need tickets to Hits Live Fest. However, we know physical tickets are important for any Festival experience so we've made a load of downloadable and printable tickets, posters and wristbands so you can join the fun.

What is Hits Live Fest?

Hits Live Fest is a festival across three radio stations! It was broadcast on Hits Radio, Greatest Hits Radio and Country Hits Radio. We played some of the biggest live performances from current artists, the greatest hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s, and those country hits that will get you on the dancefloor.

When is Hits Live Fest?

Hits Live Fest took place from 1pm on Saturday 20th June 2020.

How can I tune in to Hits Live Fest?

Hits Live Fest was broadcast on Hits Radio, Greatest Hits Radio and Country Hits Radio. You can listen to all of those stations through your smart speaker, or the station app.

The Biggest Hits Stage

That's right, this is the stage if you love music that we play on Hits Radio. We played live performances from many of your favourite artists.

The Greatest Hits Stage

If you prefer your music to be from the 70s, 80s or 90s then The Greatest Hits Stage is for you! We went back through history looking for the most amazing live performances from some of the most talented artists who've ever lived.

The Country Hits Stage

And, if your music taste is more country, then The Country Hits Stage is the one for you! We played some of the best live performances around from all your favourite country music artists.

Now take a look at our One Direction quiz:

Simply answer the 20 questions and then scroll to the bottom for the all important answers!

1) What year did One Direction form on The X Factor?


2) What was the name of One Direction’s first single?


3) Which One Direction member was the first to become a dad?


4) How many albums have One Direction released?


5) When is Niall Horan’s birthday?


6) Which famous actor appears in One Direction’s music video for ‘Steal My Girl’?


7) How many BRIT Awards have One Direction won?


8) Which One Direction member fathered a son called Bear?


9) What year did Zayn Malik announce he was leaving One Direction?


10) Which One Direction song features the lyrics, “Baby, I'll take you there, take you there”?


11) How many number 1 singles have One Direction had in the UK?


12) Which football club did Louis Tomlinson sign for on a non-contract basis in 2013?


13) Which song did One Direction sing at Judges’ Houses on The X Factor?


14) Which member of One Direction was born on 1st February in 1994?


15) What was the name of One Direction's final album?


16) ‘William’ is the middle name of which One Direction member?


17) What position did One Direction finish in on The X Factor?


18) What year did One Direction release ‘Best Song Ever’?


19) What is the name of Harry Styles’ sister?


20) What year did One Direction start their hiatus?


Check your answers...

1) 2010
2) 'What Makes You Beautiful'
3) Louis Tomlinson
4) Five
5) 13th September
6) Danny DeVito
7) Seven
8) Liam Payne
9) 2015
10) 'Kiss You'
11) Four
12) Doncaster Rovers
13) 'Torn' by Natalie Imbruglia
14) Harry Styles
15) 'Made In The A.M'
16) Louis Tomlinson
17) Third
18) 2013
19) Gemma Styles
20) 2016


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