Brighton is set to come alive once again as The Great Escape 2025 — the UK’s leading festival for new music — returns from 14th to 17th May 2025, bringing together over 500 emerging artists from around the world across more than 35 iconic venues.
Celebrated as Europe’s premier showcase for discovering the next wave of musical talent, The Great Escape (TGE) has built a reputation as the place where stars are born — with past alumni including Adele, Stormzy, Celeste, Foals, and Arlo Parks.
This year’s edition promises to be the biggest yet, offering festivalgoers four unforgettable days of cutting-edge sounds spanning indie, pop, hip hop, electronic, punk, jazz, and everything in between. Alongside the official programme, Brighton’s streets will buzz with secret gigs, pop-up performances, late-night parties, and unmissable beachside moments.
Highlights of The Great Escape 2025 include:
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500+ artists across multiple stages and venues
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The TGE Conference, gathering music industry leaders, tastemakers, and innovators
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The First Fifty, spotlighting the most hotly tipped acts of the year
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A dynamic spotlight on global music scenes, with special international showcases
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A strong commitment to sustainability and accessibility, ensuring music lovers from all backgrounds can experience the magic
TGE 2025 Artist Highlights (so far):
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Rising indie-pop star Nieve Ella
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Post-punk provocateurs English Teacher
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Hypnotic electronic duo Overmono
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Hotly tipped rapper BXKS
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A special focus on South Korea’s vibrant music scene
Commenting on this year’s event, Rory Bett, CEO of MAMA Festivals, said:
“The Great Escape has always been about championing the best new talent from around the world. 2025 is set to be our most exciting year yet, and we can’t wait to welcome music lovers back to Brighton for a celebration of discovery and creativity.”
Tickets are on sale now, with festival passes, day tickets, and delegate passes available via greatescapefestival.com.
For updates, artist announcements, and to start planning your festival adventure, follow The Great Escape on Instagram, X (Twitter), Facebook, and TikTok.
