The star, best known for his hits Just the Way You Are and Locked Out of Heaven, performed in front of thousands of music fans at the former Ebrington army barracks in the city including some very happy litter pickers….
Litter pickers giving it some #bigweekend #radio1 #brunomars vine.co/v/bVFpdMTJ0a5
— Thom Weller (@thomweller) May 26, 2013
Other acts at the final day of the event included Olly Murs, Little Mix, Wretch 32 and Dublin rockers The Script.
Band member Mark Sheehan said he was “delighted” to be back.
“We are so used to it raining that when the sun finally shines we are just waiting for it to rain again, when we think people are going to walk out,” he said.
He admitted the band still experienced nerves.
“We have got to learn to channel it in a positive way. The day you lose that edge is when you are in trouble,” he added.
Sheehan said the vibes in Derry were brilliant and the Big Weekend was a great opportunity to attract massive live acts who usually focus on London.
“The amount of money it is generating for the local area, kids out there seeing their first big concert for free, it is incredible.”
There was a huge surprise for fans on Friday when Robbie Williams made an appearance onstage with Dizzee, as they launched their new single ‘Goin’ Crazy’.
This is the second time the Big Weekend event has been held in the city after also playing host in 2004.
The festival coincides with the 2013 UK City of Culture celebrations.
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