The Great Escape launches First Fifty live shows, with Chloe Qisha, Ray Bull, and Disgusting Sisters playing DIY’s stage

The Great Escape has announced that it’ll be kick-starting its 2025 edition on Wednesday 13th November with its annual series of First Fifty launch gigs. 

Taking place across eight East London venues, the event will platform a selection of the first fifty artists announced to play Brighton’s annual new music celebration next May - including Chloe Qisha, Ray Bull, and Disgusting Sisters, who DIY will host on our very own stage at The Victoria.

Elsewhere on the lineup, Luvcat and TTSSFU will be taking to MOTH Club’s gold-fringed stage, while the likes of The Orchestra (For Now), Chloe Slater, RUBII and many more will grace beloved venues such as The Shacklewell Arms, Folklore, The Sebright Arms, and Paper Dress Vintage. 

Tickets for each of the First Fifty gigs are available to purchase here; it promises to be a memorable night of some of the best new music around, so what are you waiting for? We’ll see you at The Victoria on the 13th!

Check out the full lineup for all eight First Fifty stages below.