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Artist applications for The Great Escape 2027, in partnership with CD Baby will open soon. Join our mailing list to be notified when applications open.

Every May, The Great Escape showcases hundreds of the world’s most exciting emerging artists across venues throughout Brighton, welcoming music fans alongside thousands of international music industry professionals.

We’ll announce when applications go live across our website, social channels and mailing list, so be sure to check back soon or sign up to stay informed.

CD Baby is a proud partner of The Great Escape, supporting independent artists at every stage of their careers.

CD Baby is one of the world’s largest distributors of independent music, trusted by over 2 million artists with nearly 20 million tracks on 150+ digital platforms. For 25 years, CD Baby’s artist-services platform has streamlined distribution, rights management, and promotion—helping musicians reach new fans, earn royalties, and maintain full creative control. With artist success as our business model, CD Baby exists to empower independent musicians to thrive on their own terms.

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We look forward to discovering your music.

Previous TGE performers include Adele, Stormzy, Ed Sheeran, HAIM, AJ Tracey, Skepta, Charli XCX, Kneecap, Sleep Token, Wolf Alice, Dave, Hozier, Lewis Capaldi and many more.

Please join our mailing list to be kept up to date with The Great Escape’s news and updates. Join mailing list here