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The Great Escape 2009

The Great Escape Festival

When: May 14-16

Where: Various venues across Brighton.

Great Escape information: More than just an industry shindig, The Great Escape is a fine way to discover new bands. This year the city-wide bash plays host to performances from The Maccabees, White Denim, School Of Seven Bells and Chairlift.

Great Escape tickets: £39.50 for early-bird punter tickets, £150 for delegate tickets, £50 for artist early-bird tickets.

Website: www.escapegreat.com

The Great Escape Line-up 2009 includes:
Ou Est Le Swimming Pool
The Soft Pack
Sky Larkin
The Big Pink
The RGBs
View the full 2009 The Great Escape Line-up here

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The Charlatans, Gang Of Four join The Great Escape line up

The Charlatans, Gang Of Four join The Great Escape line up

  • Apr 8, 2009
Maccabees, White Denim, Chairlift for Brighton Great Escape

Maccabees, White Denim, Chairlift for Brighton Great Escape

  • Mar 3, 2009
The Great Escape announces first bands for 2009 festival

The Great Escape announces first bands for 2009 festival

  • Jan 30, 2009
Crystal Castles close The Great Escape

Crystal Castles close The Great Escape

  • May 18, 2008
The Rascals make last-minute dash for sick Santogold

The Rascals make last-minute dash for sick Santogold

  • May 18, 2008
The Subways preview new album at The Great Escape

The Subways preview new album at The Great Escape

  • May 18, 2008
Mystery Jets plan a murder at The Great Escape

Mystery Jets plan a murder at The Great Escape

  • May 18, 2008
Black Lips close day two of The Great Escape

Black Lips close day two of The Great Escape

  • May 17, 2008
The Hold Steady preview new album at The Great Escape

The Hold Steady preview new album at The Great Escape

  • May 17, 2008
The Fratellis play new songs at The Great Escape

The Fratellis play new songs at The Great Escape

  • May 17, 2008
The Ting Tings 'attacked by Madonna' at The Great Escape

The Ting Tings 'attacked by Madonna' at The Great Escape

  • May 16, 2008
The Go! Team play homecoming show at Great Escape

The Go! Team play homecoming show at Great Escape

  • May 16, 2008
Vampire Weekend play intimate Great Escape show

Vampire Weekend play intimate Great Escape show

  • May 16, 2008
Young Knives play 'best show in six months'

Young Knives play 'best show in six months'

  • May 16, 2008

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