5. Little Mix

“I’ve got to say Little Mix. Little Mix for life! I love those four. I think the thing that keeps them together and the thing that shines through is that they genuinely like each other, they are four best friends – they’re like sisters. Their last record, LM5, I think it’s the album they wanted to make – it’s very much their Destiny’s Child’s The Writing’s On The Wall – from the production to the lyrics to how everything’s been styled, it’s just them. And their live shows are wicked. They’re always so fun.”

If you listen to one track make it: More Than Words ft. Kamille

“From the new album there’s a song called More Than Words and it features a friend of theirs called Kamille. Kamille is an amazing songwriter who has written for Mable, Dua Lipa… they call her their secret fifth member. Timbaland produced it, and it’s just a really lovely celebration of friendship.”

Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2019 in Middlesbrough is on 24-26 May. Listeners can hear all the action on BBC Radio 1, watch on Radio 1’s iPlayer channel. You can also watch all the highlights on BBC One on Monday 27 May at 11pm.

Photography: BBC, Sarah Jeynes, Laura Palmer, Michael Leckie

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