The Great Escape have added their third spotlight show presented by YouTube which will include performances from Kano, Little Simz, Ghetts, Kojo Funds, DJ Maximum and DJ’s Elijah and Skilliam.

Kano said: “I can't wait to get back onstage with my band, and what makes it even more exciting is that I got some friends with me. And they just so happen to be some of the best in the game today.”

Another incredible addition to the line-up sees the New Gen crew coming together for a club night featuring some of the best underground artists from the UK’s grime and rap scenes including NEW GEN executive producer and rapper Renz and crafty beatmaker and lyricist Jevon, with extra special guests to be announced on the night set.

Others added to the bill include: Irish wordsmith and rapper extraordinaire Rejjie Snow, Stefflon Don, Kojey Radical and Ray BLK.

The Great Escape takes place at various venues throughout Brighton from Thursday 18th - Saturday 20th May.  The festival  kicks starts the festival season, introducing the artists and sounds of 2017. With over 450 bands playing in 30 venues over 3 days. 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

The Great Escape Event Manager Kevin Moore said; “With only three weeks to go, this year’s festival is shaping up to be the most exciting in the history of The Great Escape. We’ve worked very hard to get it right. Brighton will be buzzing with over 450 artists performing across 30 venues from noon to late and we’ve still got some surprises up our sleeves".

Details of all acts added to the line up added today (in alphabetical order): 67, Abra Cabra, Amy Becker, Avelino, Belly Squad, Coco, Cosima, DGS Samurai Champs, DJ Maximum, Elijah, Ghetts, Hare Squead, Jevon, Kano, Killason, Knucks, Kojey Radical, Kojo Funds, Little Simz, MC Sniper, Mungo, New Gen/ Not3s, Oscar Jerome, Paige Cakey, Rag N Bone Man, Ray Blk, Raye, Rejiie Snow, Renz, Ryan De La Cruz, Sampa The Great, Shogun, Skilliam, Slang, Steflon Don, Sturla Atlas, Tash LC, Tizzy & Brandz, Wallwork BSB TSVI, Young T & Bugsey and Yxng Bane

The Great Escape 2017 Ticket Information
Great Ecape 2017 Festival Tickets - £65
Great Escape 2017 Delegate Passes - £250
Saturday - £42
Friday & Saturday - £54
Young Adult Saturday - £29