We don’t know about you, but we’re already counting down the days to this year’s The Great Escape.
After all, not only does it take place across the length and breadth of one of the greatest cities that this fine country has to offer – that’s Brighton, in case you were wondering – but it also boasts a seriously stacked line-up of some of the best new, emerging, and undisputedly awesome musical talent on the planet right now.
Now, fear not, dear reader. We know how overwhelming it can be to have such a packed bill staring you in the face and yet to only have a handful of hours in the day in which to catch them all. That’s why we’ve put together this handy list of the acts that you seriously can’t afford to miss at this year’s The Great Escape – after all, we wouldn’t want you to miss your new favourite band, would we?
Lewis Capaldi
Why: Because he’s, urm, kinda a big deal right now.
When: Thursday, May 9th at 9 pm.
Where: Brighton Dome Concert Hall.
Black Honey
Why: Because we think that they’re going to be supermassive.
When: Friday, May 10th at 1:45 am.
Where: The Haunt
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes
Why: Because we can’t think of a better way to shake off a hangover.
When: Friday, 10th May at 10:15 pm
Where: The Old Market
APRE
Why: Because everybody loves them and we think you will too.
When: Thursday, May 9th at 9:15 pm and Friday, May 10th at 2:30 pm
Where: Komedia (Thursday) and The Walrus (Friday).
Emily Burns
Why: Because you should always make time for razor-sharp pop songs.
When: Thursday, 8th May at 8:30 pm.
Where: Patterns, Downstairs.
The Rhythm Method
Why: Because witty wordplay and a tongue-in-cheek delivery should rarely be underestimated.
When: Saturday, May 11th at 8:30 pm
Where: One Church