Excitement is building as Europe’s leading festival of new music, The Great Escape, announces new acts for its May weekender extravaganza in Brighton. Opening the UK festival season on May 14th-16th, this 10th anniversary line up includes Kate Tempest, George the Poet, Holly McNish, Kelela, Ghost Culture, Swim Deep and Stormzy.

The Great Escape
The Great Escape has an impressive line-up of acts

Presenting over 400 of the hottest up and coming artists from across the world, The Great Escape presents to over 18,000 music fans in over 30 venues across Brighton as music, excitement and new artists spill out into the city streets, bandstands and open spaces.

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With support from Arts Council England, The Great Escape organisers are also excited to announce Great Day Out, a strand of the festival that will develop the programming on offer for a 14+ audience.

In celebration of the 10th birthday and with a commitment to embrace younger music fans, The Great Escape will curate a multi-venue music programme with a commitment to embrace younger music fans.

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Three day festival passes are now on sale at saver prices for just £49.50 plus booking fees.

For tickets and further information, visit www.greatescapefestival.com