channels her inner rocker for BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend

She's come a long way since her Disney debut and squeaky clean image.

And Miley Cyrus was embracing a grungier look when she took to the stage for BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend at Stewart Park in Middlesbrough on Saturday.

The 26-year-old star delivered an energetic performance at the music festival, unleashing her inner rock chic for her headlining set.

Edgy: Miley Cyrus was embracing a grungier look when she took to the stage for BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend at Stewart Park in Middlesbrough on Saturday

Edgy: Miley Cyrus was embracing a grungier look when she took to the stage for BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend at Stewart Park in Middlesbrough on Saturday

Miley looked quirky in a giant pair of sunglasses and messy, wet look hair as she pranced around the stage.

The star showed off her figure in a black velvet dress with ruching detailing, cinched in at the waist with a giant Gucci belt.

The Wrecking Ball hitmaker completed her stage costume with a pair of thigh-high leather boots.

Centre stage: The 26-year-old star delivered an energetic performance at the music festival, unleashing her inner rock chic for her headlining set

Centre stage: The 26-year-old star delivered an energetic performance at the music festival, unleashing her inner rock chic for her headlining set

She can't stop! Miley was her usual bubbly, down-to-earth self during the gig

She can't stop! Miley was her usual bubbly, down-to-earth self during the gig

She can't stop! Miley was her usual bubbly, down-to-earth self during the gig 

Party in the USA! Miley strutted about the stage in a pair of thigh-high leather boots

Party in the USA! Miley strutted about the stage in a pair of thigh-high leather boots 

She accessorised with several layered necklaces and bracelets including a leather cuff, adding to the boho vibe of her look.

Miley was the highlight of the evening, having been supported by a host of acts throughout the day. 

Charli XCX also took to the stage, putting on a lively display onstage.

Headliner: Miley was the highlight of the evening, having been supported by a host of acts throughout the day

Headliner: Miley was the highlight of the evening, having been supported by a host of acts throughout the day

Quirky: The former Disney starlet looked every inch the rock chick in her sombre getup

Quirky: The former Disney starlet looked every inch the rock chick in her sombre getup

Quirky: The former Disney starlet looked every inch the rock chick in her sombre getup

All eyes on her: Miley was channeling her inner Courtney Love in her grungy look

All eyes on her: Miley was channeling her inner Courtney Love in her grungy look

The 26-year-old singer dared to be different in a bold patterned catsuit paired with a see-through plastic mac.

Charli bounded around the stage, delivering a powerful performance that delighted the crowd.

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