Unknown T And 73 More Artists Announced For The Great Escape 2023
Friday, 14 April 2023
Written by Laura Johnson
The Great Escape has added more acts to its 2023 line-up.
The three-day event is set to take place in May and will be based across over 35 venues across Brighton.
Known for providing a platform for emerging artists and underground talent, the festival has announced that UK rapper Unknown T (pictured) will headline a Spotlight Show at the Brighton Dome Concert Hall on May 12, joined by South London powerhouse Ms Banks and Tanzanian songwriter and producer Tiggs Da Autho.
Other new additions to the line-up include; Amrit Kaur, Fauna, Plantoid, Annie Taylor, Frank Hopkins, Polak GBP, Asha Gold, Frozemode, Pritt, Avice Caro, Gemma Dunleavy, Quasi Qui, Baque Luar, Gyakie, Rebecca Hurn, Bea Anderson, H33RA, Rebecca Lappa, Behind The Mask, Helen Ganya , Roe, Big Special, Human Interest, Roze, Blusher, Hutch, Ruti, Cero Ismael, Jerub, Saint Joshua, Chiedu Oraka, Kadeem Tyrell, Sam Austins, Chrissi, King Hannah, Shakara, Christian Löffler, Knife Bride, Shank1e, Chubby And The Gang, Larkins, Shaun Farrugia, Cody Frost, Lewis Fitzgerald, Snayx, Congratulations, Los Dedos, Summerr, Cowboyy, Maeve, Svint Philip, Cristale, Mandy, Indiana, Tara Lily, Denzel Himself, Marika Hackman, The Oozes, Drew Thomas, Master Peace, The Rills, Dull, Michael Aldag, Therez, Dwn, Egyptian Blue, Navy, University, Ellevator, Niknak, Yabba.
They join a mammoth bill that already features over 250 artists, including The Pretenders, The Big Moon, Sad Night Dynamite, Willie J Healey, Stone, and Maisie Peters and Arlo Parks, who will headline the festival's two other Spotlight Shows on May 12 and 13, respectively.
Head below for further details.
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 10 - 13.
Who? New additions include Amrit Kaur, Fauna, Plantoid, Annie Taylor, Frank Hopkins, Polak GBP, Asha Gold, Frozemode, Pritt, Avice Caro, Gemma Dunleavy, Quasi Qui, Baque Luar, Gyakie, Rebecca Hurn, Bea Anderson, H33RA, Rebecca Lappa, Behind The Mask, Helen Ganya , Roe, Big Special, Human Interest, Roze, Blusher, Hutch, Ruti, Cero Ismael, Jerub, Saint Joshua, Chiedu Oraka, Kadeem Tyrell, Sam Austins, Chrissi, King Hannah, Shakara, Christian Löffler, Knife Bride, Shank1e, Chubby And The Gang, Larkins, Shaun Farrugia, Cody Frost, Lewis Fitzgerald, Snayx, Congratulations, Los Dedos, Summerr, Cowboyy, Maeve, Svint Philip, Cristale, Mandy, Indiana, Tara Lily, Denzel Himself, Marika Hackman, The Oozes, Drew Thomas, Master Peace, The Rills, Dull, Michael Aldag, Therez, Dwn, Egyptian Blue, Navy, University, Ellevator, Niknak, and Yabba.
The weekend will also see performances from 7EBRA, HotWax, REEMUNNII, Abigail Asante, Jasmine Jethwa, Rose Gray, Acid Klaus, Jazmin Bean, RVG, ADMT, Jessie Marcella, Saloni, AE, Jo Hill, Signature Gold, Alana Maria, Juice Menace, Songer, Albertine Sarges, Junodream, Sophie Faith, Animal Shithouse, Katie Phelan, Sophie Jamieson, Anna B Savage, KIDS, Sötnos, Astles, Lael Neale, Spielmann, Baby Cool, Lip Filler, Sprints, Becky Sikasa, Lost Girl, Spyres, Bedroom High Club, Lucky Iris, St Lundi, Benefits, Luke RV, SUDS, Benny Atlas, LVRA, Surya Sen, Berry Galazka, Mac Wetha, System Olympia, Bingo Fury, Mace the Great, Tay Iwar, Boyish. Marina Herlop, TENN, Bricknasty, May, The Broken Islands, Butch Kassidy, McKinley Dixon, The Dimpker Brothers, Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard, Memphis LK, The Foxies, CATBEAR, MF Tomlinson, The Goa Express, Charlotte Plank, Midnight Rodeo, The Joy, Coach Party, Minas, The Kairos, Cole Bleu, Minor Conflict, The Luka State, CRASHFACE, Modern Woman, The Native, David GotSound, modernlove, DEADLETTER, MOON MATES, The Rubens, Debby Friday, Moonchild Sanelly, The Scorpios, Delilah Holliday, NAYANA IZ, The Umlauts, Dirtsharks, Nice Biscuit, Thumpasaurus, Donna Thompson, Núria Graham, Toni Sancho, Ebi Soda, Odreii, TRAAMS, Edie Bens, OMBIGIIZI, Trout, eee gee, Orchards, TTRRUUCES, Ella More, OROVEGA, Valencia Grace, Ellie Moon, PABST, VLURE, Elmiene, Pacific Avenue, Voya, Emiko, Pale Blue Eyes, Wallgrin, Fari Chiketa, PEACH, Wax Works, Flip Top Head, Petite Noir, Whammyboy, Freak Slug, Picture Parlour, White Flowers, Future Utopia, Polite Bureaux, Whitelands, Gena Rose Bruce, Problem Patterns, WREX, GIRLSofGRIME, Proteins of Magic, YOHVN BLVCK, Hanya, Public Body, Yonaka, HMD, rainbow frog biscuits, Holiday Ghosts, and Rauchen.
They join previously announced acts The Pretenders, The Big Moon, Sad Night Dynamite, Willie J Healey, and Stone, along with Spotlight show headliners Maisie Peters and Arlo Parks. Also set to appear as part of the core programme are 49th & Main, Aime Simone, BELLAH, Blondshell, SKAAR, Stacey Ryan, venbee, Avantdale Bowling Club, Been Stellar, Big Wett, Brimheim, Chalk, CUCAMARAS, Ethan Bortnick, Ethan P. Flynn, Julie Pavon, Kai Bosch, Lambrini Girls, Lemonade Shoelace, MIA WRAY, Phoebe Go, Shanghai Baby, Somadina, Tasman Keith, Terra Kin, The Dream Machine, The Joy Hotel, Wild Horse, 86tv's, Alexander Stuart, Alice Longyu Gao, Amie Blu, Amy Montgomery, Ann Liu Cannon, Anna Bassy, Annahstasia, Another Sky, Arny Margret, Arthur Hill, Ash Olsen, Bellah Mae, Beth Mccarthy, Blondes, Bobbi Lu, Boslen, Brad Heidi, C.O.F.F.I.N, Cap Carter, Cassidy Mann, Cate, Chanel Loren, Changing Currents, Christof Van Der Ven, Christy, Civic, Clt Drp, Cooper T, Dandlion, Daniel Wakeford, Dasia, Deafdeafdeaf, Deb Never, Deijuvhs, Divorce, Dolores Forever, Dust, Dylan John Thomas, Eat Your Heart Out, Ella Dhc, Fat Dog, Fernie, Flossing, Freddy Merkky, Frum, Gen & The Degenerates, Gengahr, Georgia Harmer, Gigi Moss, Girl Scout, Good Wilson, Gurriers, Hak Baker, Haley Blais, Hallan, Hannes, Haunt The Woods, Heir, Heartworms, Hex Girlfriend, Hinako Omori, I.Jordan, Ikan Hyu, Isabel Larosa, Izzi De Rosa, Izzie Yardley, James Marriott, Jazzygold, Jem Cassar-Daley, Jfdr, Jgrrey, Joyeria, Karma Sheen, Katy Alex, Khakikid, Killowen, King Lx, Kween Deekayy, L Devine, L'eclair, Lady Ice, Lake Malice, Lemfreck, Lexie Carroll, Lilo, Lizzie Esau, Louis Culture, Luxe, Maddie Zahm, Mae Stephens, Maria Chiara Argiro, Maz, Mo'ju, Moreish Idols, Mouraine, Nathan Aeli, Nieve Ella, Nix Northwest, Noisy, Nokia Mansion, Nonso Amadi, O., October & The Eyes, Peaks!, Penelope Trappes, Personal Trainer, Pier, Pool Kids, Pva, Raf, Rarelyalways, Reb Fountain, Rio Rainz, Ruby Waters, Røry,, Saint Harison, Sandrayati, Santù, Sebastian Schub, Shae Universe, Siights, Slaney Bay, Slow Leaves, Solar Eyes, Sophie May, Sorry, Spider, Steph Strings, Super Duty Tough Work, Tapir!, Taylah Elaine, Teeth Machine, The Gluts, The Murder Capital, The New Cut, Tigerstate, Tom Ford, Too Hot For Candy, Tramhaus, Uche Yara, Vanille, Vc Pines, Vexed, Viji, Voicenotes, Von Vella, Will Swinton, William The Conqueror, Wombo, and Zakhar. Head here for the full line-up to date.
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