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Little Mix, Ariana, Nick Jonas & Loads More: The MUST-SEE Live Pics From Capital's Summertime Ball 2016
Stay tuned for the world's BIGGEST hit music artists as they take to the stage at this years Capital Summertime Ball 2016.
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1. Little Mix open the Summertime Ball in true girl-power style!
As if we expected anything less from the gorgeous ladies, they took to the stage and opened their set with their smash hit, 'Black Magic'. Picture: Andy Hughes Little Mix at Summertime Ball 2016
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2. Calling all you Mixers!
The girls were keen to get the crowd involved in one epic sing-a-long to 'Move' and it was SO GOOD. Picture: Andy Hughes Little Mix at Summertime Ball 2016
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3. Erm... can we take a moment to appreciate just how BEAUTIFUL the ladies looked?!
In black and white leotards, Jesy, Leigh-Anne, Perrie and Jade all looked SMOKIN' HOT. Picture: Andy Hughes Little Mix at Summertime Ball 2016
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4. They even brought their best dance moves...
... and got the whole of Wembley jumping! Picture: Andy Hughes Little Mix at Summertime Ball 2016
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5. Sharing the love! The girls showed off their epic friendships infront of 80,000 screaming fans!
We are so jealous of how these ladies 'Move' - they need to teach us their dance routines ASAP. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes Little Mix at Summertime Ball 2016
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6. The crowd were going crazy for Little Mix and blew the roof of the stadium!
Mixers are amongst the most dedicated fans at the best of times so when they see their idols LIVE on stage, they go mental. Wembley went OFF. Picture: Andy Hughes Little Mix at Summertime Ball 2016
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7. Wembley Stadium blew UP when Little Mix threw confetti everywhere.
As if their outfits and set list wasn't enough, they had to bring the confetti as well! Picture: Andy Hughes Little Mix at Summertime Ball 2016
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8. Their monochrome outfits are giving us ALL the outfit envy.
Is it really bad that we are wondering if we can pull it off as well as them?! Picture: Andy Hughes Little Mix at Summertime Ball 2016
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9. Go on Perrie! The blonde singer goes BIG on her vocals.
Alright, alright, we all know you can sing Perrie. Picture: Andy Hughes Little Mix at Summertime Ball 2016
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10. WOW. Perrie Edwards looked incredible on the Summertime Ball 2016 stage.
The blondie looked simply amazing as she took to the stage with her bandmates. Picture: Andy Hughes Little Mix at Summertime Ball 2016
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11. REPRESENTING ALL THE WOMEN! Salute! The girls ended their INCREDIBLE set with Salute.
The Little Mix girls closed their set with one of their earlier songs, Salute and Wembley went OFF. Picture: Andy Hughes Little Mix at Summertime Ball 2016
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12. Lukas Graham opened their set with their smash hit, '7 Years'.
Opening up their three song set with the absolute TUNE that is '7 Years', Lukas Graham had the whole of Wembley in a sweet, emotional moment. Picture: Andy Hughes Lukas Graham at the Summertime Ball 2016
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13. Sporting a football shirt and comfy jeans, Lukas Graham looked casual and relaxed.
Many stars would put their glad rags on for their debut performance at Wembley Stadium but Lukas Graham knew that sometimes comfort is best and we LOVE him for it. Picture: Andy Hughes Lukas Graham at the Summertime Ball 2016
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14. They introduced the crowd to their new song, 'Mama Said' and we are so excited.
We simply cannot wait for new music now! Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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15. The whole crowd were involved in an emotional sing a long moment.
Lukas Graham and his band had the crowd in the palm of his hand! Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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16. They closed with a cover of Justin Bieber's, 'Love Yourself'.
We are 100% in love with their cover of 'Love Yourself'. Is there anything these guys can't sing?! Picture: Andy Hughes
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17. What a show! Good work, Lukas Graham!
After three EPIC songs, Lukas Graham said goodbye to Wembley Stadium and we cannot wait to see them again soon! Picture: Andy Hughes
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18. Olly Alexander made sure to bring his dancers!
The Years & Years frontman was carried on the stage whilst singing 'Desire'. Now THAT is multi-tasking for you. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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19. Things got pretty personal for Years & Years during their set.
They were NOT afraid to put on one heck of a show! Picture: Andy Hughes
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20. Wembley Stadium went CRAZY for 'Shine'!
Although, we're pretty sure that they could sing the alphabet and the crowd would've still gone crazy for it! Picture: Andy Hughes
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21. Did anyone NOT bring a confetti cannon?
C'mon guys, we're going to have to tidy this up later... Picture: Andy Hughes
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22. Olly Alexander KILLED the vocals during 'Eyes Shut'.
Slowing things down for their ballad, 'Eyes Shut', Wembley helped the frontman along by singing SO INCREDIBLY LOUDLY. Picture: Andy Hughes
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23. Full of energy, Years & Years showed just what they can do during their set.
Looking cool in a quirky pair of dungarees, Olly Alexander SMASHED it. Picture: Andy Hughes
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24. Pulling out his best dance moves, Olly made sure to keep the audience entertained.
And we absolutely love his cool choice of footwear! Picture: Andy Hughes
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25. Doing your best tiger impression, Olly?
Things got pretty intense when Years & Years took to the Summertime Ball stage. Picture: Andy Hughes
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26. Our very own, Dave Berry, George and Lilah took to the stage!
And didn't they look BEAUTIFUL?! Picture: Andy Hughes
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27. Jillionaire of Major Lazer LIT UP Wembley Stadium as he opened his set with 'Lean On'.
Nobody knew what to expect when Jillionaire took to the stage but one thing that was sure, he was going to INCREDIBLE. Picture: Andy Hughes
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28. The entire stadium went mental for 'Light It Up'!
If we weren't in the Summer mood before, we 100% are. Picture: Andy Hughes
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29. Jillionaire performed 'Boom' LIVE and everyone in the Stadium lost their minds.
As if that song wasn't big enough, it was even more amazing live. Picture: Andy Hughes
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30. Getting everyone in the party mood, Jillionaire made sure that he made an impression.
Making his performance memorable, Jillionaire played crowd favourite, 'Where R U Now' by Justin Bieber. Picture: Andy Hughes
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31. He made fans go crazy during his set...
... and we have a feeling that he may have gained even more followers after THIS insane set. Picture: Andy Hughes
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32. The best sign maybe EVER?!
Guys, we think this sign might be the best thing EVER. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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33. He closed his set with 'Be Right There'...
... and the crowd continued to go crazy for it. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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34. So... we need to talk about how good Jillionaire was!
Guys, we basically can't cope with how good he was. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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35. You guys... THE VAMPS ARE HERE.
Can you just imagine how crazy the Stadium went when these four boys walked out? Needless to say, it went OFF. Picture: Andy Hughes
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36. Put your hands up for... BRAD!
The lead singer completely SMASHED his vocals. Picture: Andy Hughes
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37. Oh hey, Connor! The rockstar looked hot in a simple white tee and black jeans.
Nailing his guitar solo like it was nothing, Connor looked effortlessly cool as he took to the stage. Picture: Andy Hughes
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38. Brad got REALLY into his set.
How high can he jump, though?! Picture: Andy Hughes
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39. James and Brad rocked it out on their guitars!
With Brad in a floral shirt and jeans and James looking laid-back in a white t-shirt and jeans, The Vamps lads were on top form. Picture: Andy Hughes
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40. Tristan KILLED IT on the drums! Good work!
We could not have loved the boys' set anymore. Picture: Andy Hughes
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41. Yep, that would be Brad mingling with his adorning fans!
Making sure to get up close and personal with the crowds, Brad took the opportunity to go and say hello. Picture: Andy Hughes
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42. Just LOOK at the sea of people that our artists are performing to...
... and yet The Vamps managed to take it in their stride like it was nothing. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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43. We would hate to be logged into his Instagram for the next 24 hours...
Look at how many phones there are and how many photos Brad is going to be tagged in! His Instagram is going to LIGHT UP. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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44. The smoke machines were out in full force!
Anything to make The Vamps' show EVEN better. Not that they need much help when they are already INCREDIBLE. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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45. Brad took the opportunity to head down the end of the stage and interact with EVERYONE.
Making sure that everyone in Wembley got a piece of the action, Brad headed down to the end of the stage and sang to the rest of the crowd. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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46. Can you just imagine how crazy the crowd went when THIS happened?!
Following the path between the stage and his fans, Brad got up close and personal with all the screaming Summertime Ball goers. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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47. Erm... we need to take a moment to appreciate just how much Tristan KILLED IT.
Let's make sure that drummer, Tristan gets some love too! Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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48. Could Brad get anymore cool?
The frontman made sure to put in a seriously energetic performance! Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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49. FYI... Connor is the MAN on the electric guitar.
Showing off his arm tattoo and incredible musical ability, the guitarist SLAYED it on stage. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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50. Wembley went NUTS for Mike Posner's opening track, 'Cooler Than Me'.
Bringing back his debut single, 'Cooler Than Me', Mike Posner reminded Wembley just why EVERYONE wants to work with him. Picture: Andy Hughes
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51. We felt like we were IN Ibiza for his song, "I Took A Pill In Ibiza".
Minus the weather being a bit rubbish, Mike Posner brought some serious Summer vibes to Wembley. Picture: Andy Hughes
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52. Zara Larsson SLAYED her debut Wembley Stadium performance.
Opening with "Lush Life" before MNEK joined her for "Never Forget You", Zara Larsson was simply incredible. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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53. She even had backing dancers!
Yep, this lady is going to be HUGE. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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54. Taking time to high-five her fans on the way out, Zara was all smiles after an epic show.
Is there anyone that she can't do? Picture: Andy Hughes
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55. Mike Posner completely SMASHED it.
We think we might have fallen even more in love with his music. What an amazing set from Mr. Posner. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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56. Mike Posner seriously got the Wembley crowd on their feet!
Making them dance and making them sing was SO easy for Mike. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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57. Erm... Can we talk about how amazing Louisa Johnson looks please?
The over the knee boots with black leotard showed off her incredible figure perfectly. Picture: Andy Hughes
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58. Clean Bandit and Louisa Johnson performed their massive single, 'Tears', LIVE.
Clean Bandit and Louisa Johnson took the roof off the Stadium when their performed their MASSIVE new single. Picture: Andy Hughes
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59. Looking really relaxed on stage, Louisa Johnson KILLED the vocals.
If she was nervous, you definitely could not tell! Picture: Andy Hughes
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60. From The X Factor to the Summertime Ball... it's been quite a year for Louisa!
Do you think she ever even dreamed of performing on the Wembley Stadium stage? She NAILED it. Picture: Andy Hughes
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61. Purple hair, don't care! Louisa Johnson nailed it in the style stakes.
We are loving her new look! Picture: Andy Hughes
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62. Clean Bandit blew our minds with their musical talent!
We just cannot cope with how talented Clean Bandit are! Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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63. Guys, Nick Jonas has arrived and put in a seriously memorable performance.
Nick Jonas opened his set with 'Levels' and it was EVERYTHING. Picture: Andy Hughes
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64. We don't know what was more impressive - Nick's dress sense or his vocal talent!
On second thoughts, we adore both. Picture: Andy Hughes
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65. Our live poll voters decided that they REALLY wanted to pour tomato ketchup down his white outfit..
... which is a bit mean if you ask us, guys. Picture: Andy Hughes
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66. HOW MANY NICK JONAS' CAN WE FIT ON ONE STAGE?!
Because you can never have too many, right? Picture: Andy Hughes
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67. Now THAT is a selfie we want to get our hands on.
Nick Jonas made sure that one fan got a photo that they would NEVER forget. Picture: Andy Hughes
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68. Okay... so, we think we might be in love with Nick Jonas.
But that's okay, right? Picture: Andy Hughes
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69. Nick closed his EPIC set with 'Jealous'...
... and we miss him already! Picture: Andy Hughes
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70. Nick Jonas made sure to show off his SERIOUS vocal range during his set.
If he was phased by the 80,000 people singing along then you definitely didn't know! What a pro. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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71. We think we've just fallen head over heels for the pop superstar.
Let's face it, we were kind of infatuated with him anyway. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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72. will.i.am absolutely KILLED IT on stage as he opened with 'This Is Love'.
The quirky popstar took the roof of the place! Picture: Andy Hughes
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73. Next up was 'It's My Birthday' and oh my goodness... it went OFF.
The atmosphere in the Stadium is electric at the best of times but will.i.am raised the bar to another level. Picture: Andy Hughes
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74. We also need to take a moment to appreciate his monochrome outfit.
No one co-ordinates quite like will.i.am, right? Picture: Andy Hughes
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75. And look at that cheeky grin! He is loving it just as much as us!
We give you the thumbs up too! Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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76. will.i.am also gave us a masterclass in how to rock the fedora like no one else.
Because... who else can pull of a hat quite like him? Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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77. will.i.am and surprise guest, Lydia Lucy perform TOGETHER at the Summertime Ball 2016.
Lydia Lucy of The Voice and The X Factor fame joined will.i.am on stage to perform 'I Got A Feeling'... and just when we thought we couldn't love a song anymore, THIS happened. Picture: Andy Hughes
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78. Haile Rei of WSTRN sported a hat and his signature dreadlocks.
In an all white denim outfit, Haile of WSTRN looked HELLA COOL as he took to the Wembley stage. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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79. Louis Rei was not afraid to show off his individuality in floral shorts and a shirt.
Erm... he needs to teach us how to pull that look off! Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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80. Akelle Charles opts for dungarees and a cap to perform 'In2' LIVE at Wembley Stadium.
Because... if anyone can pull it off, it's him... right?! Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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81. Jess Glynne opens her incredible set with a rendition of 'Don't Be So Hard On Yourself'...
... And as per, it was literally everything. Picture: Andy Hughes
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82. This lady never puts a foot wrong and this Summertime Ball performance was no different.
Looking incredible in a metallic co-ordinated suit, Jess Glynne looked incredible as she belted out her classics to a crowd of 80,000. Picture: Andy Hughes
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83. Next up was 'Right Here' and the crowd went absolutely MENTAL for it.
Queue the confetti. Picture: Andy Hughes
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84. Jess closed with an AH-MAZING performance of "Hold My Hand" and we just died.
She could literally not get any better! Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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85. This was such a moment! Nathan Sykes brought Louisa Johnson out on stage!
To perform "Over and Over", Nathan brought X Factor winner, Louisa Johnson out on stage and we self-combusted with how good it was. Picture: Andy Hughes
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86. Awwww, sharing the love! Louisa and Nathan hug it out on stage.
Also, how amazing does Louisa Johnson look? We are desperate to know where her dress is from! Picture: Andy Hughes
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87. Nathan Sykes blew us away when he sang "Kiss Me Quick"!
We don't know how much more we can cope of Nathan's cuteness! Picture: Andy Hughes
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88. Nathan Sykes closed his set with "Give It Up" and the crowd went wild.
Yep, the cheeky lad wowed his fans in the crowd and nailed the vocals on his closing song. Picture: Andy Hughes
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89. Sigala brought out a team of dancers to support him on his set...
... not that he needed it because he blew the roof off the place! Picture: Andy Hughes
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90. Opening with "Say You Do", Sigala got the audience in a seriously good mood.
If they weren't hyped up before, they definitely were after because of Sigala's energetic set! Picture: Andy Hughes
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91. We need to take a moment to appreciate how amazing Signal's vocalists were!
Sigala might have been the main act, but his singers were an incredible support to a truly amazing set. Picture: Andy Hughes
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92. Sigala closed his incredible set with "Sweet Lovin"... an EPIC summer anthem.
We're in a seriously Summery mood now! Picture: Andy Hughes
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93. Our surprise guest is the one and only... DIZZEE RASCAL.
Drop EVERYTHING because Dizzee Rascal just surprised our incredible Summertime Ball audience with a performance of a lifetime! Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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94. Taking to the stage, Dizzee Rascal opened his set with his brand new song, 'Hype'.
And the crowd went absolutely MENTAL for it. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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95. Getting up close and personal, Dizzee Rascal closed his set with 'Bonkers'...
... and that's exactly what happened - the crowd went BONKERS. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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96. Since he has debuted his new song, does this mean that we can expect new music very soon?!
WE REALLY HOPE SO! Picture: Andy Hughes
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97. Ariana Grande opened her set with "Problem"...
... of which we have absolutely NO problem with. Pictures: Andy Hughes
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98. She had clearly read the weather forecast because she wore a white rain mac!
Thrown over her black leotard and over the knee boots, Ariana nailed it in the style stakes. Pictures: Andy Hughes
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99. The crowd went insane for "Break Free"!
She can literally not put a foot wrong and she hit every single note with perfection. Pictures: Andy Hughes
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100. Miss Grande closed her set with "Dangerous Women" and now we feel all sassy.
The ULTIMATE girl power anthem was the perfect way to close Ariana's set. Pictures: Andy Hughes
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101. Flo Rida is always a crowd favourite and he did not disappoint this year!
He opened his set with "Good Feeling" and instantly the crowd went crazy for him. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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102. In true Flo Rida style, he got down into the crowd to get the hyped.
Yep, as usual he made sure to get personal with the crowd and they loved him even more for it. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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103. One fan got seriously lucky as Flo Rida gave us a cheeky kiss on the hand.
Leaning into the crowd, Flo Rida gave one fan more than she bargained for! Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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104. Finishing his set with a bottle of champagne...
... and why not? Celebrate what a HUGE success it was! Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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105. We are DESPERATE to see that selfie!
Flo Rida gave one fan a photo that they will NEVER be deleting! Pictures: Andy Hughes
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106. Flo Rida sprays the audience... not with water, but champagne...
... because that's what happens when your popstar and can afford the champagne! Pictures: Andy Hughes
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107. Craig David completely SMASHED his set and Wembley went OFF.
There are no words to describe the atmosphere in the stadium when THIS man took to the stage. Picture: Andy Hughes
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108. He opened his set with "Rewind"...
... WHEN THE CLUB SAY BO SELECTA. Picture: Andy Hughes
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109. And closed it with a mash up of "Fill Me In" and Justin Bieber's "Where R U Now".
And if it weren't possible, we think we might love him even more. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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110. Our closing act was the one and only TINIE TEMPAH.
And boy, was he worth the wait! Picture: Andy Hughes
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111. He kicked off his set with "Written In The Stars"...
... and it was safe to say that Wembley went MENTAL for it. Picture: Andy Hughes
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112. He brought out special guest artist, Jess Glynne!
To give us a killer rendition of 'Not Letting Go', Jess and Tinie completely nailed it. Picture: Andy Hughes
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113. Special guest, Zara Larsson was next up!
The biggest hit of 2016 so far? 'Girls Like', obviously and it was even BIGGER live. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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114. Katy B also joined Tinie Tempah on stage.
Performing 'Turn The Music Louder', Katy B and Tinie Tempah absolutely KILLED IT on stage in Wembley Stadium. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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115. And no closing act would be complete without a confetti cannon!
Cementing his superstar status, Tinie Tempah brought out the confetti which just made the crowd jump that bit higher. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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116. Sporting a unique black and yellow striped jacket, Tinie Tempah pulled out all the stops.
His performance was mind blowing. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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117. Making sure to interact with the crowd, Tinie got up close and personal with his fans.
That's a moment that they will NEVER forget. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
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118. And what a way to end the Summertime Ball 2016!
We'll see you next year! Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes
