Marika Hackman, Unknown T, Mandy, Indiana and more join The Great Escape line-up

A raft of new names have been added to the line-up for this year’s The Great Escape Festival in Brighton. Drill star Unknown T is to headline a Spotlight Show at Concorde 2 on Friday 12th May, with support from South London rapper Ms Banks and Tanzanian songwriter and producer Tiggs Da Author. Among the other new acts to have been added are special guest Marika Hackman, Chubby and the Gang, King Hannah and Mandy, Indiana. The festival returns to take over venues and spaces across Brighton from 11th to 13th May. Major acts previously announced for the bill this year include Arlo Parks, Maisie Peters, The Big Moon, Sorry and PVA. Also, for the first time, BBC Asian Network will host a stage at The Great Escape at the Paganini Ballroom (The Old Ship) on 12th May, with performances from artists including Tara Lily, Pritt, H33RA and Asha Gold.