Excitement is building at London Luton Airport (LLA) as employees from across the airport joined forces with local performers to ‘signal’ the start of the much-anticipated Radio 1’s Big Weekend (R1BW) on 24-26th May.
Surprising and delighting passengers travelling through the airport, the high-octane dance routine was devised by celebrity choreographer Remi Black who has worked with some of the biggest names in the music business including iconic star, six-time BRITS award-winner and R1BW headliner RAYE.
The performance beside the runway, saw LLA staff donning high-vis vests and armed with illuminated marshalling wands, as part of an energetic routine designed to give a warm welcome to passengers at London’s simplest, friendliest airport.
Colleagues from LLA’s Guest Experience, Operations, Security and Fire Service teams unveiled their talents to track ‘Head and Heart’ which is set to be performed on the R1BW main stage by artist Joel Corry, as Luton prepares to welcome a host of international stars.
The dusk performance featured talented local dancers, including Harry Richmond, Cerys Toyer and Jada Tavernier-Durant from Luton College, dancing to a routine perfected over several hours of rehearsals overseen by Remi Black.
Neil Thompson, Chief Operations Officer at London Luton Airport said: “As Radio 1’s Big Weekend descends upon our town, our teams have been going the extra mile to ensure a simple, friendly and welcoming experience for every act and passenger passing through the airport. Inspired by the Radio 1 dance stage, our staff have been marshalling in aircraft with an extra bounce and shuffle as we gear up to welcome thousands of visitors to Luton. It’s all hands on deck to make this weekend an unforgettable experience for everyone and show just how proud everyone at London Luton Airport is to be a part of the celebrations.”
Staff at the airport are eagerly anticipating the arrival of several international acts set to perform over the weekend – with the likes of Coldplay, Sabrina Carpenter and Becky Hill all set to hit the stage.
For talent wheeling through, the airport is introducing a unique service for acts to call ahead with their riders, with Van Halen’s iconic brownless M&Ms offered as a complimentary snack, in an effort to provide artists with a simple and friendly welcome to Luton.
As one of the UK’s most popular music festivals, attracting global artists, with thousands in attendance and millions watching on television, Radio 1’s Big Weekend is set to be one of Luton’s biggest weekend in recent times.
