New Zealand has been confirmed as the first-ever focus country at The Great Escape 2026, with the New Zealand Music Commission and Live Nation New Zealand set to take over …
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The Great Escape reveals full 2026 schedule, 43 new artists and complete stage hosts for Brighton festival
by Aiden BaxterThe Great Escape has unveiled its full festival schedule for its 2026 edition in Brighton, alongside a fresh wave of 43 artists joining those already announced, its complete roster of …
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Download Festival is heading to Brighton next month, joining forces with Kerrang! to host a specially curated stage at The Great Escape 2026. Running from Wednesday 13 to Friday 15 …
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The Great Escape has unveiled a massive wave of over 100 new artists joining the line-up for its 20th-anniversary edition in Brighton this May. Alongside the lineup expansion, the festival …
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The Great Escape 2026 confirms Melanie C and Ian Murray MP as keynote speakers
by Aiden BaxterMelanie C and Ian Murray MP, Minister of State at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), have been confirmed as the first keynote speakers for The Great Escape Conference 2026. …
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The Great Escape 2026 conference reveals collaborators and themes for 20th anniversary
by Aiden BaxterThe Great Escape conference has announced a major expansion for its 20th anniversary edition in 2026, revealing a new line-up of industry collaborators, daily themes and partners, plus New Zealand …
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Kingfishr to headline Great Escape 2026 spotlight show as full First Fifty lineup is revealed
by Aiden BaxterIrish indie-folk trio Kingfishr have been announced as the headliners for a Spotlight Show at The Great Escape 2026, taking place at the Brighton Dome Concert Hall on Thursday, 14th …
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The Great Escape has unveiled the lineup for its First Fifty live showcase, taking place on Thursday 13th November 2025 across eight East London venues. The special shows will introduce …
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Today The Great Escape, taking place from 14-17 May 2025 in Brighton, unveils its full festival schedule for this year’s edition, which can be accessed via the official The Great …
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The Great Escape, the festival for new music, has unveiled a fresh wave of 175+ new and rising artists joining this year’s line-up, bringing emerging talent from across the globe to Brighton …