The Great Escape

The Great Escape is the festival for new music. Held in Brighton in the UK, over 500 emerging artists from all over the world showcase in 30+ walkable venues across the city and a pop-up festival site on Brighton Beach.

In 2026, Sounds Australia is returning to The Great Escape Festival with two huge showcases of Australian music, presented in partnership with the Australian High Commission UK and Tourism Australia.

Join us on Thursday 14 May at Komedia as we take over both stages for the afternoon. Then, on Saturday 16 May, Australian artists will showcase across all three stages on TGE Beach. As an exciting addition to this year’s showcase at TGE Beach, we’ll be welcoming Ones To Watch to Saturday’s showcase who will host the outdoor stage.

For the last 15 years, Sounds Australia’s showcases at  The Great Escape Festival have become renowned as the places to see the next generation of Australian artists, such as Amyl & The Sniffers, Budjerah, Confidence Man, Courtney Barnett, Cub Sport, DMA’S, Dune Rats, Ecca Vandal, Folk Bitch Trio, Gang Of Youths, Gordi, Gretta Ray, Julia Jacklin, Kita Alexander, Middle Kids, Miss Kaninna, Pacific Avenue, Radio Free Alice, South Summit, Sycco, Tasman Keith, Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers, The Rubens and Tkay Maidza.

Listen to a playlist of the Australian artists showcasing at The Great Escape 2026

Official Festival Website