If SXSW is a bit out your price range (and roughly 5,000 miles out the way), don’t fret, we have our very own new music bonanza here in the UK which might prove more economical.
The Great Escape music festival takes place in Brighton in May as some of Europe and beyond’s finest rising acts converge on the South Coast. So far, over 200 acts have been announced and expect there to be plenty more as new music enthusiasts converge on city for a weekend of excellent new music.
Here’s everything you need to know, from the full mammoth lineup to ticket details.
When is the Great Escape?
The Great Escape will take place from May 18-20 2017.
Where is the Great Escape?
The festival takes place in a variety of locations in Brighton. Take a look here for the full list of venues taking part.
Who’s playing The Great Escape?
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Abattoir Blues
Abra Cadabra
Adam Naas
Afriquoi
Agar Agar
Ailbhe reddy
Áine Cahill
Ainslie Wills
Alameda
Aldous Harding
Alex Cameron
Alice Jemima
ALMA
Alyss
Ama Lou
Amy Becker
Anna Straker
Anteros
Aristophanes貍貓
Artificial Pleasure
Ásgeir
Astroid Boys
Avelino
Ayanna Witter-Johnson
Ayia
Azusena
Baba Shrimps
Babeheaven
Baby Queens
Bad Pop
Bad Sounds
Baloji
Bang Bang Romeo
Bantam Lyons
Be Charlotte
Beauty Sleep
Becky & The Birds
Beliefs
Belly Squad
Bernardt
Bert Miller and The Animal Folk
Bess Atwell
Betti
Betty Who
Bite The Buffalo
Biuret 뷰렛
Blackwaters
Blood Red Shoes
Blue Lab Beats
Bokito
Brent Cobb
Brian Deady
Bruce O Yates
Bryde
Busty and the bass
Buvette
CABBAGE
Callum Beattie
Callum Stewart
Camo Clave
Carys Selvey
Casi
Cassels
Catherine McGrath
Champs
Charlie Straw
Charlotte Day Wilson
Cheap Meat
Chelou
Cherry Glazerr
Childcare
Childhood
CHINAH
Club Drive
Coco
Cocoa Futures
Code Walk
Colter Wall
Communions
Confidence Man
Cosima
Cosmic strip
Cosmo pyke
Crimsons
Croox
Cupids
Cut_
Dagny
Dakota
Dan Bettridge
Dan Caplen
Dan Croll
Darlia
Dat Brass
Dead Pretties
Dean Lewis
Debrah Scarlet
Delaney davidson
Denai Moore
DGS Samurai Champs
Diane Birch
Dodie
Douglas Dare
Dream Wife
Drones Club
EAT FAST
Ekali
Elder Island
Elizabete Balčus
Emme Qoods
Ephemerals
Estrons
Faith i Branko
Fazerdaze
Fickle Friends
Fifi Rong
Fil Bo Riva
Fish
Fishbach
Flamingods
Flyte
Folly Rae
forest of fools
Francobollo
Frank Gamble
FREAK
Froth
Fuck Art, Let’s Dance!
Gabriella Cohen
Gabrielle Aplin
Gallops
Gardna
George Maple
Giant Rooks
Girl Ray
GIRLI
Glassmaps
Goat Girl
Gold Class
Goose
Gordi
Gothic Tropic
GURR
H Hawkline
Hannah Georgas
Hannah Grace
Happy Accidents
Hare Squead
Harrison Brome
Haux
Hazel English
Hearts Hearts
Hejira
Hello Moth
Her’s
Hipsters Dont Dance
HMLTD
Homeshake
Honey Hahs
Honey Lung
Horse Thief
Howl
Hungry Joe
Husky Loops
Hyperculte
Ibibio Sound Machine
IDER
Ill
Immigrant Swing
Indigo Husk
InHeaven
Into The Ark
Isaac Gracie
Isabella Cross
Isobel Anderson
Jack Ladder
Jackdat
Jacko Hooper
Jacques
Jade bird
Jagara
Jake Houlsby
James Hersey
Jameszoo
Jamie Isaac
Jane Weaver
Jarami
Jay Som
Jerkcurb
Jerry Williams
Jesse Terry
Jnthn Stein
Joe Fox
Joe Hertz
John Adams
John Hoseph Brill
John K. Samson
Jordan Mackampa
Jossy Mitsu
Judah and The Lion
Judas
Julie Bergan
Julie Byrne
Julien Gasc
Kamikaze Girls
Kane Strang
KillASon
Kim Janssen
King Henry
King Nun
Klangstof
Knucks
Kojey Radical
Kojo Funds
Kolars
Kovacs
Kudu Blue
Kytes
L.A. Salami
La Jungle
Lakuta
Las Aves
Leo Stannard
Life
Like A Motorcycle
Lisa Mitchell
Little Cub
Little Hours
Liv Dawson
Low Island
Lowly
Luxury Death
LYRA
Madame Gandhi
Mammút
Marc O’Reilly
Maria Kelly
Marika Hackman
MarthaGunn
Matt Maeson
Matt Maltese
Matt Woods
Mauno
Mc sniper
Me + Marie
Mellow Gang
Michael Baker
Middle Kids
Mikko Joensuu
Miles from Kinshasa
Miya Folick
Mo Kenney
Molly
Mome
Monico Blonde
Monster Florence
Mosa Wild
MOSES
Mullally
Mungo
Mystic Braves
Napoleon Gold
Nathan Ball
Native Dancer
Nilüfer Yanya
Noga Erez
North Downs
Not3s
Nova Twins
October Drift
Odd Beholder
off Bloom
Olympia
One Sentence. Supervisor
Orla Gartland
Oscar Jerome
Otzeki
Our Girl
Outllay
Overcoats
Paigey Cakey
Papooz
Parcels
Parekh & Singh
Paris Youth Foundation
Park Hotel
PAULi.
Pavo Pavo
Perturbator
Picture This
Pixey
Pixx
Plaitum
Pom Poko
Poor Nameless Boy
Port Cities
Poté
Prince Vaseline
Puma Blue
Pumarosa
Raheem Bakaré
Rahh
Raketkanon
Rat Boy
Ray BLK
Raye
Redfaces
Rejjie Snow
Rhys Lewis
Robocobra quartet
Ronya
Rory Wynne
Rosborough
Rosie Carney
Royal Tusk
Ryan de la Cruz
Sabella
Sailor and I
Saint PHNX
Sälen
SaluteS
Sampa The Great
SARA SARA
Sarathy Korwar
Shame
She-Devils
SHELLS
Shit Girlfriend
ShitKid
Shock Machine
Shogun
Shout Out Louds
Shy Luv
Sigrid
Skott
Slang
Sløtface
Smerz
Soleima
SÔNGE
Sonia Stein
Sonny
SONS
Sophie Hunger
SoShe
Spinning Coin
Steaming Satellites
Stefflon Don
Steve James
Stevie Parker
Strandels
Strong Asian Mothers
Sturla Atlas
Sultan of the Disco
Superfood
Swimming Tapes
Tamir Grinberg
Tash LC
Témé tan
Ten Fé
Ten Tonnes
TENDER
Tennyson
The Age of L.U.N.A
The Amazons
The Avulsions
The Bay Rays
The Blinders
The Brass Funkeys
The Daniel Wakeford Experience
The Districts
The Fedz
The Gift
The Goon Sax
The Japanese House
The Kolin
The LaFontaines
The Lightning Year
The Magic Gang
The Masks
The Monotones
The Moonlandingz
The Parrots
The Rhythm Method
The Sandinistas
The Turbans
The Van T’s
The Wooden Sky
This is The Kit
Thomas Azier
Tigercub
Tigertown
Tired Lion
Tom Adams
Tom Grennan
Tom Hickox
Tomaga
Tsar B
Tuys
Tvam
Victoria
Viølets
Wallflower
Wallwork B2B TSVI
Weirds
Welshly Arms
White Kite
Wild Front
Wildwood Kin
Will Heard
Will Joseph Cook
William Prince
Wrabel
Wyvern LIngo
XamVolo
Yellow Days
Yoke Lore
Yonaka
Young T & Bugsey
Youngr
YOWL
Yungblud
Yxng Bane
Zach Said
Zak Abel
Zeal & Ardor
Zipper Club
So there’s a lot of acts, but here a quick five you can’t afford to miss
Sigrid
The 20-year-old Norwegian made a barnstorming arrival with her debut single ‘Don’t Kill My Vibe’ and this will prove to be a first chance for many to catch her brand of uplifting pop.
Stefflon Don
Last year’s ‘Real Ting’ mixtape introduced to rising grime MC Stefflon Don in furious fashion, and having sold out her first ever headline show in a matter of minutes, her set will no doubt be one of the hottest events over the weekend.
Kane Strang
Later this year the New Zealand wonderkid will be releasing his second album and judging by lead single ‘Oh So You’re Off I See’, it could be a gigantic and ambitious rock affair.
Kane Strang – Oh So You’re Off I See by Dead Oceans
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Tsar B
The Belgian’s eponymous debut EP was an off-kilter electro pop delight – and this appearance will give many their first chance to be enchanted by the prospective pop star.
Avelino
“Don’t show up to my show if you’ve got no energy” says the Tottenham rapper on his barnstorming Stormzy and Skepta collaboration ‘Energy’. So, you know, if you’re going to head down to his likely raucous show – make sure you’re in the mood to get lively.
How do I buy tickets?
There are a limited amount of tickets available for the event – but you can buy them from here.