The Great Escape 2024

The Great Escape Festival returns to Brighton this May; bringing with them hundreds of new and exciting musicians to the stage.

Some 150 acts were added to the lineup this week, including: a soulful Jalen Ngonda, a smooth Bel Cobain, Kneecap from Ireland, the UK’s Lambrini Girls, New York’s Lexa Gates and The Cavemen from Nigeria.

Hailed as the UK’s answers to SXSW; The Great Escape acts as a space to highlight upcoming artists. Previous performers have included: Little Simz, Adele, The Last Dinner Party, Yard Act, Foals and Lewis Capaldi.

The Great Escape takes place across Brighton from the 15th – 18th May 2024.

Tickets and more information can be found on the official website.

Words by Elliott Nielson