THE GREAT ESCAPE officially relaunched last night with music fans flocking to the city for the first day of fun.
Brighton welcomed thousands of visitors yesterday for the four-day new music festival, which kicked off with a night of top DJs and bands in Jubilee Square.
This year's event marks The Great Escape’s return to an in-person format, having been cancelled in 2020 and held online in 2021 due to the pandemic.
Platform B radio station, usually hidden in the Green Door Store under Brighton railway station, hosted the opening event, which was headlined by the city’s own Lambrini Girls.
The free event was a gentle precursor for the next three days, as the multi-venue festival kicks into life today, with 500 artists playing across 45 sites.
Though the festival is focused on new music, a number of established artists are also set to play, including American internet sensation Rebecca Black, who shot to fame with her song Friday, in 2010.
The Great Escape will also welcome Brighton rapper Arrdee, who recently gained national attention for his collaboration with Manchester star Aitch.
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