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It's nearly Coldplay time, and anticipation has been sky-high all day for their headline set on the Main Stage.
The sky was blue, the sun was all yellow - a perfect hymn for the Big Weekend...
And the fans were eagerly waiting for the big moment
Earlier, Chris Martin had popped round to The X Factor's Shelley Smith's house - to give the local singer tickets to tonight's show. Lucky lady!
Once at the castle, Chris was spied catching the Last Shadow Puppets' magnificent set...
...and a happy fan caught him for a quick selfie backstage
The Last Shadow Puppets aren't the only act on the Big Weekend line-up that Chris is a fan of - .
And the band have been rumoured to be in Exeter all weekend - unsurprisingly, as they're local boys. Chris was even , the owner of the Big Weekend castle!
Chris's daughter has been accompanying him on tour - here's a proud daddy blowing her kisses from the stage. Wonder if she'll be around tonight?
Finally, it was Coldplay o'clock - time for a group hug
And then it was showtime. Look at the fireworks, look how they shine for you...
Coldplay have spoken about making more "colourful and joyful" music these days - and the fans appreciated the surprise rave on "Paradise"!
The band paid tribute to Prince with a solo piano rendition of "Raspberry Beret"
And if didn't get everyone emotional enough, an anthemic "The Scientist" got the tears flowing
There were fireworks, and of course there was confetti
All in all, it was a triumphant homecoming - and even Exeter City Council agreed
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Have a look round all the action
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See who performed at this year's Big Weekend at Powderham Castle in Exeter
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Is your glitter and selfie game strong enough?
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Mascots, planking and silent discos - backstage moments at #BigWeekend
