London Luton Airport staff joined forces with local performers to signal the start of the much-anticipated Radio 1’s Big Weekend, surprising passengers with a high-octane dance routine was devised by celebrity choreographer Remi Black.
The performance beside the runway, saw airport 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, as Luton prepares to welcome a host of international pop stars, with the likes of Coldplay, Sabrina Carpenter and Becky Hill all set to hit the stage.
Performed to Joel Corry’s track ‘Head and Heart’, the dusk performance also featured talented local dancers, including Harry Richmond, Adriano Kyere and Jada Tavernier-Durant from Luton College, dancing to a routine perfected over several hours of rehearsals overseen by coreographer Black, who has worked with some of the biggest names in the music business including iconic star, six-time BRITS award-winner RAYE, who will headine Big Weeknd on Saturday.
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.
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.”
Aaron Salfairso, operational duty manager at London Luton Airport, said: “While guiding aircraft to and from the runway is among our day-to-day responsibilities, we wanted to play our part in this huge weekend for the town by providing a fun twist and sharing some aviation-themed dance moves to bring a smile to passengers’ faces. It’s been great to bring a bit of flair to the role while ensuring everything at the airport continues to run like ‘clockwork’, which we’re sure Coldplay would appreciate.”
