First 50 acts for The Great Escape 24 | Festival News

The Great Escape which takes place at various venues throughout Brighton from Wednesday 15th - Saturday 18th May have announced their first 50 acts for 2024. Including indie singer-songwriter Faye Webster who will kick off the festivities at the Brighton Dome Concert Hall for the first Spotlight Show, while the sensational Sid Sriram will take centre stage at the BBC Asian Network Stage. Additionally, another 26 emerging artists will be gracing the stages , ready to captivate your musical senses.

In addition the iconic music industry conference will be collaborating with new industry partners, to elevate and shape the programming for an unforgettable experience. The Council of Music Makers will host Thursday 16 May, with the Night Time Industries Association hosting on Friday 17 May and both BBC Introducing LIVE and Youth Music taking over on Saturday 18 May.

The celebrations will kick off with a spectacular welcome party hosted by the BPI on Brighton beach on Wednesday 15 May. And we're also proud to announce Spain as our Lead Country Partner for 2024. The Spanish Wave and TGE present a rich program, featuring showcases, industry panels, and receptions.