Want to play The Great Escape 2027? Artist Applications are officially open in partnership with CD Baby. The search is on for the next wave of exciting new artists to join us in Brighton for The Great Escape 2027. Every year, The Great Escape brings together hundreds of emerging artists from the UK ...

One of the standout conversations from The Great Escape Conference 2026 is now available to listen to in full. Boundary-pushing artist, producer, performer and cultural icon Peaches joined artist IL? and The Independent's Chief Music Correspondent Roisin O'Connor for a special live recording of the ...

The Great Escape is delighted to announce Bathing Suits as the winner of the Steve Strange Award 2026, as voted for by The Great Escape delegates. Selected from this year's incredible lineup of emerging artists, the electro-noise band have been recognised as one of the most exciting breakthrough act ...

The Great Escape 2026 proudly welcomed Aotearoa / New Zealand as our Lead Country Partner, bringing an exceptional delegation of artists and industry leaders to Brighton as part of our 20th anniversary festival. In partnership with the New Zealand Music Commission and Live Nation New Zealand, this ...

Voting is now officially open for the Steve Strange Award 2026, celebrating the most creative and impactful artists to perform at this year's Great Escape. Chosen by TGE delegates, the award recognises an artist who has stood out across the festival through their originality, vision and creative app ...

We're excited to welcome TikTok to The Great Escape 2026, bringing a packed programme of conference insights, networking opportunities and live music across the festival. As one of the most influential platforms shaping music discovery today, TikTok's presence at TGE26 reflects the ever-evolving la ...

15 May | 12PM-4PM | One Church, Gloucester Place, Brighton VERO returns with the latest edition of its acclaimed #NewMusicMoves showcase, Friday, 15 May from 12PM-4PM at One Church, Gloucester Place. Set against one of Europe's most influential festivals for emerging talent, the showcase reflects VE ...