English Teacher, Welly And The Bug Club Among Over 100 New Acts Announced For The Great Escape
Tuesday, 04 March 2025
Written by Laura Johnson
Photo: Denmarc Creary
Organisers have added over 100 new acts for The Great Escape.
Playing host to over 450 up-and-coming artists and hotly tipped talent across more than 35 venues, the multi-day event known for providing a platform for rising artists and underground talent will return to Brighton in May.
New additions include 2024 Mercury Prize-winners English Teacher (pictured), who headline the new Billboard UK Live Stage, Welly, The Bug Club, She's In Parties, Nxdia, Tough Cookie, Home Counties, Greg Freeman, Adult DVD, and many more.
They join an already stacked line-up that spans everything from pop and alternative to jazz, grime and punk. Acts already announced include Jordan Adetunji, Lynks, Man/Woman/Chainsaw, Westside Cowboy, The K’s, Real Farmer, Search Results, Wayside, TRAAMS, Silver Gore, Makeshift Art Bar, Harry Strange, Basht., Total Tommy, Field Guide, Stella Bridie, HotWax, Astral Bakers, and Declan O’Donovan.
Additionally, Peter Doherty, joined by Warmduscher, and Trampolene are set to perform a Spotlight Show on May 14. Rizzle Kicks will also play a Spotlight Show at Brighton Dome on May 16.
Also, leading up to the main event, The Road to The Great Escape is set to return for showcases at King Tut's in Glasgow on May 9 and 10, and Whelan's in Dublin on May 12 and 13, featuring select artists performing ahead of the festival in Brighton.
Head below to keep up to date with the latest line-up developments.
What? Discover your new favourite emerging artists as you wander through the Brighton streets, soaking up the cultural history.
Where? Various venues, Brighton.
When? May 14 - 17, 2025.
Who? Peter Doherty, joined by Warmduscher, and Trampolene are set to perform a Spotlight Show on May 14, and Rizzle Kicks will play a Spotlight Show at Brighton Dome on May 16. Additionally, English Teacher will headline the new Billboard UK Live Stage. Check the poster below, and head here for the full line-up so far.
The Great Escape Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Wed May 14 2025 - BRIGHTON Various Venues
Wed May 14 2025 - BRIGHTON Various Venues [Peter Doherty, Warmduscher and Trampolene Spolight Show]
Thu May 15 2025 - BRIGHTON Various Venues
Fri May 16 2025 - BRIGHTON Various Venues
Fri May 16 2025 - BRIGHTON Dome [Rizzle Kicks Spotlight Show]
Sat May 17 2025 - BRIGHTON Various Venues
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