Brighton's 'The Great Escape' has added yet more artists to this years line up.  They include Brighton’s very own boisterous 6-piece The Go! Team, Finnish powerhouse known for her extraordinary soulful voice Alma, and Lotto Boyzz with their unique mix of African and Caribbean music.

Also set to perform at this year's extravaganza are, Arab electronic hip-hop super group 47SOUL, British grunge-punksters Milk Teeth and the wonderful East End collective Deep Throat Choir.  While South London rapper Ms Banks will showcase her intricate wordplay and bold bangers. Sam Smith’s favourite, the incredibly talented Bruno Major, will bring his smooth vocals and poignant collection of R&B tracks and next up, a rare chance to catch Mancunian psychedelic band Whyte Horses who will be showcasing their wonderfully eclectic and uplifting second album Empty Words.

The Late Escape brings you emotionally charged house producer, Ross From Friends, whose comprehensive sound palette includes everything from early experimental, to hip-hop sampling and 80s Eurobeat. Joining him is Glastonbury’s Block 9 founder DJ Gideon whose extensive vinyl collection will keep the party going with his underground deep house, disco and soul grooves whilst Electro-dance legend Erol Alkan will bring his infamous wild nights to the festival. 

Event Manager Lyndsey Boggis said:

“We’ve been inundated with artists wanting to showcase, more than ever before, the bar has been quite spectacularly raised and as a result we’ve curated a line-up of artists who will no doubt set the music agenda for the rest of the year. This year’s festival is going to be the best Brighton has ever seen; with our brand-new beach venue and even more artists to announce in the coming weeks, it’s set to be the biggest year yet.”

The Great Escape takes place from Thursday 17th - Saturday 19th May 2018 at various venues throughout Brighton. With over 400 bands playing in 30 venues over 3 days The Great Escape is the ideal festival to see emerging talent from around the world. In addition to pre-publicised performances, impromptu street gigs spring up all over town. In addition to the music there are 3 days of seminars where the movers and shakers of the industry host debates and workshops.

Running in parallel with The Great Escape is The Alternative Escape which hosts numerous club nights, label parties, industry showcases, unique collaborations and outdoor gigs all add to the festivities. 

Artists added to The Great Escape 2018 line up today (in alphabetical order)

3rd Line Butterfly, 47 Soul, A Festival, A Parade, Æ Mak, Aeris Roves, Ak/Dk, Albuquerque, All Our Exes Live In Texas, Alma, Amaroun, Apre, Ari Roar, Art School Girlfriend, Bc Camplight, Benin City, Black Futures, Black Midi, Blanco White, Blind Butcher, Blossom Caldarone, Brigitte Laverne, Brooke Bentham, Bruno Major, Bülow, Cari Cari, Cassia, Che Lingo, Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5, Crewel Intentions, Day Fly, Declan J Donovan, Deep Throat Choir, Delgres, Delilah Montagu, Didirri, Ecca Vandal, Fabrizio Cammarata, Forever Cult, Franc Moody, Gentle Stranger, Gideön, Ginger Snaps, Gizmo Varillas, Haiku Hands, Hammer, Hangmans Chair, Harvey Causon, Hatis Noit, Hello Piedpiper, Högni, Homebound, Howl And The Hum, Husky Loops, Ilgen-Nur, Jack River, Janice, Jimothy Lacoste, K Trap, Kirke Karja Solo, Kojey Radical, Lady Bird, Le Boom, Lilla Vargen, Lily Moore, Little Destroyer, Lotto Boyzz, Luke Marzec, Luna Bay, Maddy Storm, Malena Zavala, Marsicans, Max Frost, Mellah, Milk Teeth, Mr Bongo X Discojuice, Ms Banks, Murphy, Nana Adjoa, Nia Wyn, Nina Nesbitt, Noble Jacks, Odette, Orchards, Pale Seas, Pip Blom, Plaza, Polo, Pretty Vicious, Puppy, Pvmnts, Queen Zee, Rina Sawayama, Ross From Friends (Live), Ruthanne, Scuffle, Self Esteem, Shadowparty, Simone Tang, Soham De, Stevie Appleton, Sun Acarna, Superparka, Suspect, Swimming Girls, Teleman, Ten Fé, The Beat Escape, The Eskies, The Garrys, The Gentle Good, The Go! Team, The Rhythm Method, The Teskey Brothers, Trixie Whitley, Veronica Fusaro, White Room, Whyte Horses, Xavier Darcy, and Yusufla.

Ticket Information

Great Escape Festival & Convention Delegate  Pass - £215.00 +BF
Convention only pass  - £125.00 +BF
Festival only (Adults) - £65.00 +BF
Festival only (16 - 17 tears old)– £35.00 +BF
Spotlight Show - £16.00+BF

Tickets available from Ticketweb