KELIS is one of the big name headliners at Brighton Dome Concert Hall in May as The Great Escape announces its first 100 artists on the bill today.


This year's festival of new music, which takes over venues across Brighton, is running from Thursday, May 8, to Saturday, May 10.


Early bird tickets costing £45 for the full three days are currently available from www.mamacolive/thegreatescape or in person at Resident Records in Kensington Gardens, Brighton.


For more information and an interview with one of the programmers check out The Guide's Great Escape Now Booking special on Friday.