FIRST FIFTY

FIRST FIFTY: The Live Launch of The Great Escape

Every November, FIRST FIFTY marks the start of a new chapter for The Great Escape. As the unique live launch of the first fifty artists announced to play the festival, it’s your first chance to discover the names set to take over Brighton the following May.

Taking place across some of East London’s best-loved independent venues, FIRST FIFTY brings together a handpicked selection of the most exciting emerging artists from the UK and around the world for one night of live music discovery.

From future festival favourites to your next new obsession, FIRST FIFTY is all about experiencing what’s next — first.