NZ @ the Great Escape 2016

May 16th 2016
Since being founded in 2006, The Great Escape has been firmly established internationally as the leading event for showcasing new music. Taking place in Brighton over 3 days in May, The Great Escape kicks starts the festival season, introducing 15,000 music lovers to the key artists and sounds of the year.

Since being founded in 2006, The Great Escape has been firmly established internationally as the leading event for showcasing new music. Taking place in Brighton over 3 days in May, The Great Escape kicks starts the festival season, introducing 15,000 music lovers to the key artists and sounds of the year.

With over 300 bands playing in 30 venues over 3 days, The Great Escape is the key date in the music calendar. In addition to pre-publicised performances, impromptu Street gigs spring up all over town. The Alternative Escape, numerous club nights, label parties, industry showcases, unique collaborations and outdoor gigs all add to the festivities.

"Think of it as Glastonbury by the sea." NME

This year four bands and artists from New Zealand will be making the journey to Brighton UK. Nadia Reid, Anthonie Tonnon, Tiny Ruins & Hamish Kilgour, and Aldous Harding will be appearing at their own showcases as well as the NZ@The Great Escape party which will be taking place at Paganini Ballroon on Friday the 20th of May.

 

New Zealand @ The Great Escape 2016

Friday 20 of May, 12pm - 4pm. Paganini Ballroon Brighton

Doors will open at 12:00. Fine Marlborough New Zealand wine provided by Spy Valley Wines.


Alongside the NZ Music Commission sponsored showcase the acts will also be performing at these additional evening showcases:

Nadia Reid: Friday 20th May @ Sallis Benny, 7.00pm
Anthonie Tonnon: Friday 20th May at Queens Hotel, 8.30pm
Tiny Ruins & Hamish Kilgour: Saturday 21st May at Sallis Benny, 9.00pm
Aldous Harding: Saturday 21st May at Patterns Upstairs, 6.30pm

 

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