Radio 1 Big Weekend Competition 2025

1. The competition is open to all residents of the UK, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man aged 16 or over on the date of entering the competition (in weeks 1-3 of the competition as detailed below) or aged 18 or over on the date of entering the competition (in week 4), except BBC or BBC Group Company employees, their close relatives or anyone connected with the competition or the particular prize being offered. Entrants under the age of 18 must obtain consent from their parent/guardian before entering.

2. This competition will run every day on Radio 1 from Tuesday 22nd April to Sunday 18th May 2025 and offer listeners a chance to win tickets to Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025.

The competition will open for entries for ten minutes from the broadcast of the ‘cue to call’ within a trigger track. Radio 1 presenters will tell the audience which ‘trigger song’ they need to be listening out for. The trigger song could appear at any point during the presenter’s own show, or in subsequent Radio 1 shows. The competition may be played and won multiple times each day – the exact amount won’t be stated. Listeners will be informed once the final competition for the day has completed. Note that it is the ‘cue to call’ message, rather than the song itself that opens the phone lines.

Entries do not carry over to further competition rounds on the same day or subsequent days. Any entrant that does not win a prize may enter further instances of the competition later the same day or on subsequent days, including if they have competed on air. An entrant that has won a prize in this competition may not then re-enter this or any other Radio 1 Big Weekend 2025 competition.

3. Registration to take part in the competition is only available by using the following method: by phoning 03700 100 100 during the 10 minute registration window described above. Standard geographic call charges apply. No other method of entry will be accepted. Each entrant must enter the competition on their own behalf, and register using their own phone. The BBC reserves the right to disqualify any entrant in its absolute discretion.

4. During the 10 minute registration period, Radio 1 phone handlers will be taking calls from entrants. During these calls, handlers will conduct eligibility checks, and ask ‘how much do you want to win this prize?’ We will score the entrant’s answer to this question based on their passion for the prize. The entrant with the highest overall score will come on air to play a ‘name the artist’ music quiz.
The entrant must be available for the immediate 30 minutes after registration closes to answer their phone if called by Radio 1. If the call is not answered on the first attempt, or if there is no answer after 20 seconds of the phone ringing, or the shortlisted caller is rude or abusive then they will not be considered. The next highest scoring entrant will then be called to enter the competition on air in their place.

5. There are two stages in each round of the competition:

Stage 1
The entrant plays a ‘name the artist’ music quiz, where they have to identify the artist in a short song clip, and will have five seconds to answer. If the entrant answers incorrectly or does not answer within the 5 second time window they do not win and the competition round ends. If the entrant answers correctly, once the clip has ended and the entrant locks in their answer they can: (i) win the stage 1 prize and end the competition round or (ii) abandon the stage 1 prize and move on to stage 2 of the competition round.

It is essential the entrant gives a clear, audible answer within the time window otherwise their response will be invalid and will not count.

Stage 2
The entrant does not play in this stage of the competition round and instead the presenter is required to answer a question for the entrant to win a prize. The question may be given in a pre-recorded clip or asked by another presenter. If the presenter answers the question correctly, the entrant wins the stage 2 prize. If the presenter answers the question incorrectly, the entrant does not win any prize and the competition round ends.

The presenters will not know the questions or answers in advance and the presenter answering the question will not receive help from another presenter or guest. The entrant must not help the presenter answer the question.

If an entrant loses phone connection at either stage of the competition and cannot be reconnected after a maximum of 2 attempts to phone them back, a back-up caller may be brought to air to play the competition.

6. The prizes offered are different in each week of the competition and as follows:

Week 1 (22nd – 27th April)
Stage 1 prize: 1 x Sunday general admission ticket for Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025
Stage 2 prize: 4 x Sunday general admission tickets for Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025

Week 2 (28th April – 4th May)
Stage 1 prize: 1 x Saturday general admission ticket for Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025
Stage 2 prize: 4 x Saturday general admission tickets for Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025

Week 3 (5th – 11th May)
Stage 1 prize: 1 x Friday general admission ticket for Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025
Stage 2 prize: 4 x Friday general admission tickets for Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025

Week 4 (12th – 18th May)
Stage 1 prize: 2 x Friday, Saturday or Sunday (day chosen by entrant) general admission tickets for Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025
Stage 2 prize: 2 x Friday, Saturday or Sunday (day chosen by entrant) VIP tickets for Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025 plus backstage tour.

You must be 18 and over to enter.

7. If a prize is not won, or if a contestant is disqualified, or turns out to be ineligible, the prize may be re-advertised and rolled later into the day.

8. The BBC's decision as to entrants and winners is final. No correspondence relating to the competition will be entered into.

9. Entrants agree to take part in any post-competition BBC publicity if required.

10. Information about Radio 1’s Big Weekend prizes will be announced on Radio 1’s social media and webpages at the start of the competition period. The webpages will include specific terms and information about the prize.

11. The prize is tickets to Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025 as described on the Radio 1 website. The prize may include additional requirements which alter the eligibility of that particular round of the competition, impose additional rules or restrictions specific to that prize. You must read the particular prize description carefully before entering. The particular prize may require collection or additional actions to be taken for fulfilment. The BBC is not responsible for winners failing to follow instructions. There will be no additional elements, fees or expenses covered (including but not limited to travel or accommodation) unless expressly stated in the particular prize description.
For more information visit https://www.bbc.com/backstage/bigweekend/.

12. Radio 1 aims to be as inclusive as possible therefore if the winners and/or their guest (if applicable) have any health or accessibility requirements, these need to be disclosed to the BBC prior to prize fulfilment so we can assist in making the experience as accessible as possible. In order to fully experience the prize that includes experiences or ticketed events, there may be some Health & Safety requirements imposed by BBC, the promoter or the venue. These will need to be followed prior to those elements being experienced. The winner and their guest (if applicable) must also comply with the health, safety and security policies at any venue associated with the prize.

13. The BBC will not be responsible for any failure of the winner and/or guests (if applicable) to gain entry or re-entry to the event due to their behaviour or failing to meet the admission requirements. The BBC will not be responsible for suspension or cancellation of events that may form part of the prize, including though governmental restrictions.

14. The BBC is not liable for any costs, expenses or arrangements that a winner(s) may incur at any time in connection with the prize (including, but not limited to, any travel, accommodation, food or any other expenses which do not form part of the prize). Where travel is required to make use of the prize, the winner(s) is(are) solely responsible for expenses and arrangements not specifically included in the prize. This may include travel, accommodation and any necessary travel documents, passports and visas. The winner(s) is(are) responsible for ensuring they are able to accept the prize as set out in and in accordance with these terms and conditions. The BBC will be responsible if a winner is unable to make use of the prize by reason of availability or otherwise. In such circumstances the BBC reserves the right to award the prize to another entrant.

15. The prizes are non-exchangeable, non-transferable, and are not redeemable for cash or other prizes.

16. This competition is conducted in line with the BBC's code of conduct for competitions, which can be found on https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidance/code-of-conduct

17. The BBC, their sub-contractors, subsidiaries and/or agencies cannot accept any responsibility whatsoever for any technical failure or malfunction or any other problem with any server, network, system or otherwise which may result in any registration not being properly logged or not recorded.

18. The BBC reserves the right to (i) amend these terms and conditions in any way; (ii) disqualify any entrant or winner who breaches these rules, has acted fraudulently in any way or brings the BBC into disrepute (in its sole discretion); (iii) disqualify any entrant or winner, withdraw or substitute any prize should an entrant winner or guest at any stage exhibit inappropriate or dangerous behaviour (including, but not limited to, being under the influence of drugs, alcohol or causing a nuisance) before, whilst on air or afterwards in relation to this competition;; and (iv) cancel or vary the competition at any stage, if deemed necessary in its opinion, or if circumstances arise beyond its control.

19. Entrants will be deemed to have accepted these rules and to agree to be bound by them when entering this competition.

20. The competition is run by the BBC. The applicable law is that of England and Wales.

Your trust is very important to us. This means the BBC is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. It is important that you read this notice so that you are aware of how and why we are using such personal data. This privacy notice describes how we collect and use personal data about you during and after your relationship with us, in accordance with data protection law.

Why are we doing this and how can you participate?

Audiences are at the heart of everything we do at the BBC. We actively engage and ask our audience to take part and contribute in a variety of ways, including via telephony competitions.

Information on how to take part will be explained on-air or online including the specific competition rules that apply.

If you appear on-air, this may include the programme being available online and/or on demand, and your contribution may be used again in a future broadcast.

We may use your on-air appearance (if applicable) for promotional purposes on the BBC’s social media sites.

What personal data will the BBC collect and how will we use it?

The BBC will collect and process your personal data for the purposes of administering the telephony competition; keeping a record of winners for compliance and auditing purposes; to create broadcast content; and to provide the winner with their prize.

Personal data

Depending on the nature of the competition, the BBC may collect and process the following personal data about you:

• Full name
• Phone number
• Your age, or confirmation you are old enough to take part
• A broadcast recording of your voice
• Your opinions, answers to our questions and biographical information you may wish to share

We may also collect your email address or postal address if you are a winner so that we can send you your prize.

Who is the Data Controller?

The BBC is the “data controller” of your personal data. This means that the BBC decides what your personal data is used for, and the ways in which it is processed. For the avoidance of doubt, your personal data will be collected and processed solely for the purposes set out in this privacy notice. As the data controller, the BBC has the responsibility to comply, and to demonstrate compliance with, data protection law.

Lawful basis for processing your personal data

The lawful basis on which the BBC processes the personal data is the performance of its public task. The BBC’s role is to act in the public interest and to serve all audiences with content which informs, educates and entertains.

We also have a legal obligation to process the personal data of the winners to comply with relevant competition regulations.

Sharing your personal data

The BBC works with our approved third-party providers who help us to provide some of our services. These partners only use your personal data on behalf of the BBC and not independently of the BBC. For telephony competitions we use a third-party telephony platform.

We may share personal data with a third party where required or permitted by law.

Retaining your personal data
Personal data stored on the telephone platform which includes contact telephone number, and any call recordings will be kept for six (6) months, then deleted.

Other personal data from unsuccessful entrants will be kept until June 2025 then deleted.

We keep records of winners and runners-up for two (2) years for auditing and compliance purposes.

If you appear on a broadcast, the programme will be retained and archived in perpetuity by the BBC.

Your personal data will be stored in the UK and the European Economic Area (EEA).

Your rights and more information

You have rights under data protection law:

• You can request a copy of the personal data the BBC stores about you.
• You have the right to request that we rectify any inaccurate or incomplete personal data that we hold about you.
• You have the right to ask for the personal data we collect about you to be deleted, however there are limitations and exceptions to this right which may entitle the BBC to refuse your request.
• In certain circumstances you have the right to restrict the processing of your personal data, or to object to the processing of your personal data.
• You have the right to ask that we transfer the personal data to you or to another organisation, in certain circumstances.

You can contact our, Data Protection Officer if you have questions or you wish to find out more details about your rights, please visit the BBC’s Privacy and Cookies Policy at http://https://www.truemac.vn/privacy.

If you have a concern about the way the BBC has handled your personal data, you can raise your concern with the supervisory authority in the UK, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) https://ico.org.uk/.

Updating this privacy notice

We will revise the privacy notice if there are significant changes to how we use your personal data.