We’re excited to announce The Independent Stage at The Great Escape 2025 is back, shining a spotlight on groundbreaking artists. And what better way to launch this stage than with a very special headline performance from Skunk Anansie!
On Friday 16 May, the legendary British rock band will take over The Old Market for an exclusive, intimate show – their only club performance on their current UK tour. The show lands just days before the release of their highly anticipated new album, The Painful Truth, promising fans a high-energy set packed with new music and iconic hits.
The Independent, TGE’s exclusive news partner, will host this exciting stage for the third year running feature an incredible line-up of fresh, genre-defying talent, championing the most exciting new music from across the globe. More details coming soon!
With 450+ artists across 35+ venues, plus our Late Escape after-hours series, The Great Escape 2025 is set to be an unmissable celebration of new music.
Single day, 2 day (Friday + Saturday) and 4 day tickets are now on sale