Celebrating its 18th year, the Great Escape festival has become a hallmark event in the global music calendar, renowned for its platform for emerging artistes.
By Emmanuel Okoro
Nigerian acts, The Cavemen and Tommy WÁ, have been confirmed among the studded lineup for the Great Escape 2024 festival set to electrify Brighton, UK, from May 15th to 18th. Celebrating its 18th year, the Great Escape festival has become a hallmark event in the global music calendar, renowned for its platform for emerging artistes. With a tradition of hosting over 500 bands across 30 venues, the festival has served as a springboard for countless rising stars, facilitating their journey to stardom.
The Cavemen, known for their vibrant fusion of Highlife, Jazz, and Soul, have been selected to enhance the festival’s diverse lineup. Their inclusion aligns perfectly with the festival’s vision of expanding its offerings in these genres. Having recently supported Afrobeats sensation, Wizkid, on tour, including a mesmerising performance at Tottenham Stadium attended by 50,000 fans, the duo have been making waves on both local and international stages. Their appearances at prestigious festivals such as Montreux Jazz, Love Supreme, and Lowlands in 2023 solidified their reputation as a dynamic force in the music scene.
Meanwhile, Tommy WÁ, hailing from the realms of folk, Americana, and country, is set to make his Great Escape debut. Fresh off the release of his EP Roadman and Folks late last year, the singer has been captivating audiences worldwide with his soulful melodies and performances. His upcoming showcase at the Great Escape marks the culmination of a series of international performances, including stops in Cape Town, Hamburg, and Berlin.
Expressing his excitement for the festival, he remarked, “With the release of my EP, this is the year of connecting the dots, and Great Escape just happens to come at the right time. I am super pumped about the spontaneity and rawness the festival brings out of artistes, and I am excited to meet new folks and industry execs during this showcase.”
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