Festivals
Priya Ragu, Sipho, Lime Garden and Daisy Brain to play the DIY stage at The Great Escape’s First Fifty
The new music celebration will see other acts including ENNY, Hussy, Malady and more performing at various East London venues.
Taking place from 17th-19th November, The Great Escape’s First Fifty is back and bigger and better than ever following a two-year hiatus.
With gigs across eight venues in East London, an online showcase, plus a First Fifty show in The Great Escape’s hometown of Brighton, we’ll even be hosting a stage at Hackney Wick’s Studio 9294 on 17th November, with performances from Priya Ragu, Sipho, Lime Garden and Daisy Brain.
Elsewhere on the 17th, ENNY, Wu-Lu, Hussy, Malady and loads more will be performing from East London venues such as The Hackney Social, Oslo, Paper Dress Vintage, and Sebright Arms, so get your dancing and walking shoes ready.
On Thursday 18th, the fun continues with Wallice, Gustaf, Adam Menchor and more streaming in from across the world for a special online showcase, before Sam Ryder leads performances on the 19th at Brighton’s Chalk.
Set to be unmissable, grab your tickets here, and we’ll see ya at the front on the 17th!
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