Thirty Seconds to Mars will play an early set at Radio 1’s Big Weekend on Sunday after their show on Saturday was cancelled.
The American rock band had been due to play on the main stage at Camperdown Park but after a 50-minute delay, fans were informed it would not be going ahead.
Thousands of waiting revellers in the crowd grew restless as the band were delayed.
A message on the screen cited “technical difficulties” – with more details now confirmed about the problems the band faced.
The BBC has now confirmed they will instead play the Futures Sounds stage at 11.45am on Sunday.
A statement on Twitter said: “We are delighted to be able to announce that after huge efforts by the band, 30 Seconds To Mars will be playing the Radio 1 Future Sounds stage at Big Weekend in Dundee, tomorrow (Sunday) at 11.45am.
“We know that there will be Saturday ticket holders who will be disappointed but hope that they can enjoy the show live on Radio 1, BBC Sounds and BBC iPlayer.”
Set cancelled after wait for fans
The group had been due to perform on the Radio 1 main stage at 3.55pm but failed to appear.
Jess Glynne, who was due to perform after Thirty Seconds To Mars, took to the stage only five minutes later than scheduled.
At 4.45pm presenter Jack Saunders came on stage to announce that the band would be unable to perform due to technical difficulties.
He said: “Unfortunately due to technical difficulties, Thirty Seconds To Mars won’t be able to perform at Radio 1 Big Weekend.
“I have been watching every single member of the Thirty Seconds To Mars team, every single member of the Big Weekend team, work tirelessly to try to bring this show to life for you today.”
He added: “They have done everything they can to try to make it happen. The band were quite literally stood side of stage, in their outfits, ready to go and waiting.
“Unfortunately it’s not going to be possible and they send their heartfelt apologies.”
Thirty Seconds To Mars Big Weekend set cancelled
His announcement was met with boos from the crowd, and a smattering of supportive applause for the disappointed band members.
Fans, some who had gone Big Weekend specifically to see the rockers for the first time since their last album was released in 2018, were left gutted.
Craig Harrison, 37, said: “We are disappointed.
“It’s a bit rubbish. Why is it cancelled? If everyone else can manage why can’t they?
“It is a bit suspicious if you ask me.”
Another disappointed fan added: “I am kind of displeased with the lack of communication.
“We heard nothing until 30 or 40 minutes when they put up a notice.
“People were getting angry and shouting around us”.
Others were more positive but said the band themselves should have come on stage to address the cancellation.
Michael Edwards, 31, said: “I am not too bothered.
“The sun’s out. It’s all good.
“It’s shame for those who obviously are big fans though.
“Jack Saunders from Radio 1 had to make the announcement which is strange in my opinion.
“If the band were ready to come out then why didn’t one of them come out and say it?”
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