In May 2025, First Class Chauffeurs delivered full-service logistics for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Liverpool’s Sefton Park. Across three live broadcast days, our team provided seamless movements for presenters, crew, and VIPs — from airport arrivals and hotel shuttles, to timed backstage transfers around the site — with discreet, reliable executive vehicles and on-site coordination.

BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend is the station’s flagship festival, moving to a different UK city each year as part of its mission to bring world-class music to new audiences. In 2025, Sefton Park in Liverpool hosted tens of thousands of fans and millions of broadcast viewers, with a line-up of chart-topping artists, international performers, and breakthrough acts. Alongside the live performances, the event featured on-site interviews, behind-the-scenes social content, and live national radio coverage — all of which required reliable, professional logistics support.

Seamless Arrivals, Hotels & Daily Runs

Operations began with airport arrivals and hotel placements. We coordinated fixed-fare transfers from
Liverpool John Lennon,
Manchester, and
Heathrow, delivering guests and broadcast staff to hotels near JLA and central Liverpool. Each event day, our chauffeurs handled scheduled hotel ⇄ Sefton Park movements with precise timing for live segments, ensuring presenters and production teams arrived exactly when required for broadcasts and rehearsals.

On-Site Logistics Inside Sefton Park

Beyond standard transfers, our chauffeurs operated inside the event footprint with embedded coverage. Movements included:

• Presenter Village ⇄ live stages
• Media Centre for interviews & live links
• Socials Hub for scheduled appearances
• Catering tents during breaks
• Backstage holds aligned to stage timings

Vehicles and chauffeurs were positioned to minimise walking time and ensure swift, discreet transfers between locations — with wait-and-return built around live broadcast schedules and end-of-day wrap-ups. From carrying presenters between interviews to providing discreet transport to the catering tent during off-air breaks, our role was to keep people moving smoothly behind the scenes.

Why Organisers Choose First Class Chauffeurs

We bring experience from multiple large-scale UK festivals and live events, working alongside broadcast teams, production staff, and VIP management. With DBS-checked chauffeurs, executive vehicles suitable for talent and guests, and a presence embedded throughout the full three-day festival, our support gives organisers the confidence that logistics will never interrupt the show. Our proven track record makes us the preferred choice for event producers who cannot afford delays.

Airport Transfers for Event Talent & Teams

Many presenters and crew arrived by air. Our Airport Transfers connect
Liverpool John Lennon,
Manchester and
Heathrow directly to hotels and event accreditation points in Liverpool — with fixed-fare pricing and reliable timings tailored to call sheets. For international arrivals, this door-to-door service ensured talent could move straight from the airport to rehearsals, press calls, or the stage without delay.

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