The Great Escape is an international live music event; by day, a series of insightful interviews with leading figures from the worldwide music industry; by night, a festival of export-ready artists from across the globe performing at multiple walk-able venues.
Taking place in the seaside city of Brighton, bringing together all the key elements of the live and recorded music industries in a way that will entertain, educate and excite all comers - from experienced industry campaigners to those who just want to experience good music.
Listed Events
- The Great Escape 2025
- The Great Escape First Fifty 2024
- The Great Escape 2024
- The Great Escape 2023
- The Great Escape 2022
The Great Escape- CANCELLED 2021The Great Escape- CANCELLED 2020The Road To The Great Escape- CANCELLED 2020- The Great Escape 2019
- The Great Escape 2018
- The Great Escape 2017
- The Great Escape 2016
- The Great Escape 2015
- The Great Escape 2014
- The Great Escape 2013
- The Great Escape 2012
- The Great Escape 2011
- The Great Escape 2010
- The Great Escape 2009
- The Great Escape 2008
- The Great Escape 2007
- The Great Escape 2006
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Inner-city festival at various venues around Brighton is a major showcase for new music
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