TRIPPPLE NIPPPLES were a highlight for many people at this years Great Escape Festival. We wish we had more footage of this Trippple Nippples at The Great Escapewww.youtube.comAbsolutely raucous!!! Trippple Nippples performing at The Loft - Friday's pick of the day, from videos uploaded to The Metahub at The Great Escape 2012. Film...

Fred from Spector hosted a panel at this years Great Escape Festival for Noisey featuring Jen Long, Jamie from the Klaxons and Peter from Record of the Day to discuss the UK's music industry's cycle of hyping up very new bands before quickly losing interest. Let us know your views...Noisey Talks: The Great Escape Festival UK Special #11www.youtube.comIn a change from our usual programming, regular panelist Fred from Spector hosts an episode in front of an actual audience at the UK's premier festy by the s...

NOVELLA popped into see The Fly whilst they were in Brighton over The Great Escape Festival to record this lovely session for them. You really should click below and see for yourselves!Novella Video / FLY TV Videos / Music News from THE FLY - The UK's Most Popular Music Magazinewww.the-fly.co.ukCOVER STORY: GrimesONESTOWATCH: Haim, Light Asylum, Bastille, Savages, Swim Deep, Violet, Virals, Palma Violets, Opossum, Best FriendsFEATURES: The Cribs, Zulu Winter, Beach House, Gaz Coombes, The Temper Trap, Here We Go Magic, Mystery JetsREVIEWS: 2:54, alt-J, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Get Cap...

The Big Sleep avant-rock sounds are Today's Band Of Day! BAND OF THE DAY #240 - The Big Sleep The...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #240 - The Big Sleep The Brooklyn-based trio of guitarist Danny Barria, bassist and vocalist Sonya Balchandani, and drummer Gabe Rhodes make up the experimental post-rock group The Big...

Need a post TGE fix? Then how about heading to Festival Beauregard this year to catch the likes of The Kills, Hot Chip, Gossip, Sebastien Tellier and Metronomy!Festival Beauregard - Your Post TGE Fixgreatescapefestival.tumblr.comIt’s universally known that Britain is a nation of festival lovers, Glastonbury, Lovebox, Wilderness, and of course The Great Escape. We pay our hard earned cash for festivals tickets year after year,...

Bands In Transit captured some incredible live sessions at The Great Escape 2012. Their first video features Niki And The Dove stripping their electro-pop back to its brilliant essence with an exclusive performance of "The Drummer". Keep an eye out for more TGE12 BiT sessions over the coming weeks!Niki and the Dove 'The Drummer': Bands In Transitwww.youtube.comNiki and the Dove join Bands In Transit to play their track 'The Drummer' at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton. Taken from the debut album 'Instinct' -- ...

Bwani Junction's afrobeat and oriental style guitar pop is Today's Band Of The Day! BAND OF THE DAY #239 - Bwani Junction This...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #239 - Bwani Junction This young Edinburgh four-piece first met at school, taking their name from the title of a 1956 feature film set in an Indian railway town. Described as...

#TGE12 merchandise is now available to buy online with a 25% discount on each order! What are you waiting for?! Our range includes tote bags, line up t shirts and also some illustrated t shirt designs created by Chloe Cane...get clicking!Merchandise offer – 25% off « The Great Escapeescapegreat.comWe are delighted to announce that our brand new merchandise for TGE 2012 is now available to buy online and with 25% off each order you make, what are you waiting for?! Our range includes tote bags, line up t shirts and also some illustrated t shirt designs created by Chloe Cane. To check out our on...

Jagged, laser-sharp, beat-infested rock quartet Alt-J are streaming their entire debut album now. Today has just got 10 times better! An Awesome Wavesoundcloud.comAlt-J's debut album, out May 28th on Infectious Music.

New Tarn remix of #TGE12 artist rcsa 'Pretty' available to listen now!Pretty (Tarn rmx)soundcloud.comhttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Tarn/141739135845345 http://rrccssaa.com/

Just added lots more photo's to the #TGE12 Pinterest board! Which is your favorite picture so far? The Great Escape 2012pinterest.com

Just added lots more photo's to the TGE12 Pinterest board! Let us know your favorite picture so farThe Great Escape 2012pinterest.com

Today see's new releases by #TGE12 artists The Temper Trap, Admiral Fallow, Gaz Coombes, Spector and We Are Augustines. Which are you listening to?New Releases This Week // Monday 21stgreatescapefestival.tumblr.comThe Temper Trap self titled new album is out today (May 21) hot on the heels of their spell binding performance at this years Great Escape Festival. Also out this week is #TGE12 Admiral Fallow new...

Melodic four-piece Body Language unique take on pop is Today's Band Of The Day! BAND OF THE DAY #238 - Body Language When you...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #238 - Body Language When you hear that a band is from Brooklyn you may just well roll your eyes for the hundredth time and ask whether or not the New York suburb has any actual people...

Melodic four-piece Body Language unique take on pop is Today's Band Of The Day http://bit.ly/KqW0PA

Alby Daniels is today's Band of the Day!BAND OF THE DAY #237 - Alby Danielsgreatescapefestival.tumblr.comWith his first EP ‘This Dawn’ released in February this year it becomes ever more tricky to try and pigeon-hole this new soul sensation. He’s not quite dubstep,...

Alby Daniels is Today's Band Of The Day! BAND OF THE DAY #237 - Alby Daneils With his...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #237 - Alby Daneils With his first EP ‘This Dawn’ released in February this year it becomes ever more tricky to try and pigeon-hole this new soul sensation. He’s not quite dubstep,...

This time last week we were having the time of our lives in Brighton at #TGE12. Here is our first installment of some of the TGE teams picks from the Festival. What were yours? First Installment of Staff Picks From Great Escape Festival 2012.greatescapefestival.tumblr.comStaff picks for The Great Escape 2012 We had a blast over the weekend, here’s are first installment of a few of our favourite things that we saw at The Great Escape 2012: KEVIN MOORE (Event...

Fantastic rendition of Usher's 'Climax' by Dry the River for NME Magazine recorded in Brighton over #TGE12 Dry The River Cover Usher's 'Climax' - NMETV Latest Music Videos and Clips | - NME.COMwww.nme.comWatch the latest music videos, video interviews, live sessions, music video news and band walk-ons from around the globe

Yet more amazing photos of TGE12 up on Pintrest. Doesn't it make you wish you were back in Brighton!? The Great Escape 2012pinterest.com

If you missed #Channel4 coverage of #TGE12 last night featuring Alt-J, Friends, The Temper Trap, Maximo Park Official and Aiden Grimshaw plus loads more! Fear not, you can watch it by clicking below, enjoy.The Great Escape Festival 2012 - 4oDwww.channel4.comThe Great Escape Festival 2012 on 4 on Demand. Watch The Great Escape Festival 2012 online when you want on 4oD. Highlights from the annual event in Brighton featuring performances by The Temper Trap and Maximo Park, plus some of the hottest new acts tipped for glory in 2012.

Today's band of the day are not quite what you'd expect. Find out more about GENTLEMAN STARKEY over here:BAND OF THE DAY #236 - Gentlemen Starkey ...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #236 - Gentlemen Starkey Looking at Gentleman Starkey you’d think you’d gone back in time, back to the 50’s. With their rolled up sleeves and turned up jacket collars the four piece...

Fresh off the back of two storming sets at #TGE12 Friends have unleashed their new video, click below to view. Don't forget to tune into Channel4's coverage of #TGE12 just after midnight tonight for more Friends action!Friends - "Mind Control" (Official Video)www.youtube.comThe third video from the album "Manifest!" (purchase the album at iTunes: http://smarturl.it/friendsmanifest) Directed by Hiro Murai http://afriendszone.com/...

More of our favourite people have chosen their favourites from this years TGE check out what Drowned in Sound, Dots and Dashes, The 405, Q Magazine and Killing Moon Limited had to say: Top Tips from The Great Escape 2012 Part 2 The...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comTop Tips from The Great Escape 2012 Part 2 The Second instalment of our favourite reviews. Tomorrow we’ll have the staff picks! Who did you enjoy most? DROWNED IN SOUND Fantastic stagehosts Drowned in...

Tune in to Channel 4 at 12.35am tonight to spot yourself on the telly and relive The Great Escape Festival 2012. Highlights will include performances from Maximo Park Official and The Temper Trap. Not to be missed!The Great Escape Festival 2012www.channel4.comThe Internet home of The Great Escape Festival 2012 at Channel 4; includes The Great Escape Festival 2012 Series and Episode Guides. Visit Channel4.com for more on The Great Escape Festival 2012.

We're so excited! Channel 4's 'Highlight's of the Great Escape' program is now available to watch online. See if you can spot yourselves! The Great Escape Festival 2012www.channel4.comThe Internet home of The Great Escape Festival 2012 at Channel 4; includes The Great Escape Festival 2012 Series and Episode Guides. Visit Channel4.com for more on The Great Escape Festival 2012.

Today's band of the day is fantastic Surrey 4-piece fiN. take a listen over here:BAND OF THE DAY #235 - fiN This Surrey four...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #235 - fiN This Surrey four piece may look like your typical guitar wheeling indie four piece but they are here to let you know that they are most certainly not. They have already...

Camden Barfly are offering FREE ENTRY for tomorrow's (Wed 15th) show featuring #TGE12 artists The Big Sleep and Io Echo. Just show your TGE wristband for FREE ENTRY. Doors are at 7pm! The Big Sleep - Valentine (Official Music Video)www.youtube.comOfficial music video for "Valentine" from The Big Sleep off the new album "Nature Experiments!" Actors: Hailey Giles & Inokentiy Aksentiev http://www.goodnig/...

It seems like a lifetime ago, but last week we ran a Bleeding Heart Narrative competition, now we've got a letter from the band and an update! Take a look: and the winner is...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBleeding Heart Narrative Competition Winners Last week seems like a lifetime ago, but to recap we had an exclusive track from the brilliant ‘Bleeding Heart Narrative’ which you can listen to here...

Even more fantastic photos from this weekend added to our Pintrest. Are you in there?The Great Escape 2012pinterest.com

Some of our favourite people have chosen their favourites of this years TGE, including The Line Of Best Fit, The Fly, Topshop, The Guardian and Rock Sound. Take a look and find your new favourite band. Top Tips from The Great Escape 2012 Some of our...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comTop Tips from The Great Escape 2012 Some of our favourite people have written about the amazing bands they saw at this years Great Escape, take a read and work out who your new favourite bands...

Camden Barfly are helping shift are end of festival blues with a host of #TGE12 artists appearing there this week. Tonight's see's one of our highlights Jinja Safari deploying sitar strings and four part harmonies from 7pm. Tickets and further details available here http://bit.ly/J66qqZJinja Safari - 'Hiccups'www.youtube.comA video & house party for HICCUPS, a song by Jinja Safari. http://jinjasafari.tumblr.com/ - We gathered our friends together with an idea about running amok ...

This morning's Band of the Day is the Fantastic Io Echo. Who caught them at this years TGE?! BAND OF THE DAY # 234 - IO Echo She’s from LA,...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY # 234 - IO Echo She’s from LA, he’s from London, together the duo make dreamy, luscious pop music with a side of dark yet slightly eccentric gothika. It seems they have been living in...

Feeling blue that The Great Escape Festival is over for another year? Well why not head down to see the magnificent Zebra and Snake play Camden Barfly tonight! It is FREE to all of those who are still wearing their TGE wristbands. Doors open at 7pm!Zebra and Snake - Sweetest Treasure (Live Session)www.youtube.comMore sessions, interviews, features and music news at http://thelineofbestfit.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add...

Feel like some glitch pop with a view? Last Red Stripe Street Gig of TGE 2012 brings Oliver Tank and his unique dreamwave sounds to Madeira Drive. 5.30pm in front of the Brighton Wheel by the pier Friends of Red Stripe UK

Rock Sound stage at Concorde 2 tonight come down to see [Me], Mojo Fury, Sonic Boom Six and The Defiled starting from 7.15pm. 14+ show and there's some £10 tickets available for those without TGE wristbands!

Sneak underneath the train station opposite The Prince Albert at 3pm today and you will find the 2nd Red Stripe Street Gig of the day exploding with King Charles's psych-pop delights Friends of Red Stripe UK.

Win a photo with Mojo Fury, come down to our FIRST AND FORVER photobooth at The Festival Hub! Twitter / Dr. Martens: Win a photo with @mojofury ...twitter.comWin a photo with @mojofuryband come down to our #FIRSTANDFORVER photobooth @GreatEscapeFest festival hub! #TGE12 http://t.co/wezXnNT8

To find the next Red Stripe Secret Street Gig go to The Hub at Jubilee Square and follow the video below for directions! See you there. TGE SECRET GIG, SAT 12THvimeo.comNavigate your way to a secret Street Gig with this navigational film designed for smartphones by Periplum. This film is for use from 13.45 on Saturday 12th May at The Great Escape in Brighton. Start streaming the film then make your way to the Hub in...

Tonight Splashh replace Reverend And The Makers as support for Africa Express Sound System. A Few tickets still left at The Hub and on the Door at The Dome.Africa Express Sound System 2011www.youtube.comThe Africa Express Sound System headlined Standon Calling festival in 2011. Here's what it looked like.

Don't miss your chance to win a private gig in a Brighton Wheel pod with Admiral Fallow and Flip Grater. Tweet your best Brighton city-scape photo and tag @RedStripeLager and #redstripe http://bit.ly/Khp6UW

The few remaining Friday & Saturday tickets have been released as single Sat tickets! Available now from The Hub for £38. Be quick as they won't last long!The Great Escape 2012www.youtube.comMusic 'Bored' by New York City Cops - http://soundcloud.com/newyorkcitycops Video edited by Angela Stephenson and Brett Pracownik http://www.facebook.com/Gre...

Last day of Red Stripe Street Gigs TGE 2012 beings with the biting rhymes of Riz MC (yes, him of Four Lions fame) as he lights up the Hub Stage today at 1pm. Friends of Red Stripe UK

Remember SMIA Showcasing Scotland has moved from Horatio's to The Warren, starting at 12.30pm with PAWS Bwani Junction and Admiral Fallow!

COMPETITION TIME check out our Pintrest for Metahub and Share this post for the chance to win Africa Express Sound System tickets for the Dome tonight!MetaHub at Great Escape 2012pinterest.comA team of renowned VJ’s will then mix and project these videos in a visual feast, situated at the The Hub in Jubilee Square throughout the course of the festival.

First class rock music tonight at Latest Music Bar get there for 11.30pm to catch The Chapman Family, Mutiny on the Bounty and 22! Party until the early hours at Moshi Moshi Brighton. 20% off food for all TGE wristbands, plus Melting Vinyl and Republic of Music DJs until 3am.

Checkout Rolo Tomassi at The Haunt, Howler at Horatio's and Keep Shelly in Athens all on stage @22.15. Plus Stonelove clubnight at Digital Free to all TGE wristband holders 23.00 til Late.

The Twilight Sad (Official) at Coalition We Are The Ocean at Concorde 2 and Citizens at Corn Exchange. All on stage at 9.45 and all venues have space! Go fill them up!

Amazing Late night show at Audio tonight with Sunless 97, Jimmy Edgar and St. Lucia starting at 11.30! Get down there for a great time.

Queue's at Digital and Blind Tiger so why not head over to Coalition to see We Were Promised Jetpacksor the amazing Princess Chelsea at Psychosocial?!

It's all change with Aiden Grimshaw, you'll find him on at 6.45pm tomorrow at Coalition.

There are a limited number of tickets for The Temper Trap Dome tickets still available for tonight's show. Be quick!

Final Red Stripe Street Gig of the day sees new-style folk artists Skinny Lister rock the van in front of the Unitarian Church, New Road. Head there for 5.30pm. Friends of Red Stripe UK

Feel like some dulcet New Zealand folk? Avalanche City are playing the second Red Stripe Street Gig of the day. Head to Moshi Moshi in Bartholomew Sq (behind the Queens Hotel). Friends of Red Stripe UK

Don't forget the Alternative Escape is running alongside all of our core programming with FREE ENTRY showcases for all wristband holders. For those disappointed by the cancellation of the Island Records Showcase last night, make sure you get back down to The Loft today for showcases presented by Old Blue Last and Pink Mist with special guest sets from Rolo Tomassi at 5pm and O CHILDREN at midnight! Spotlight On Alternative Escape « The Great Escapeescapegreat.comWe have an amazing Alternative Escape line up this year, following in the grand tradition of doing exciting things in exciting places, we’ve gone bigger and better than ever before. Here’s our Top 10 suggestions of where you should be and what Alternative Escape showcases you definitely shouldn’t mi...

To win a private gig in a Brighton wheel pod don't forget to enter our Red Stripe twitter competition and watch out for our exciting artist announcements. Friends of Red Stripe UK Just follow the link below: Twitter / The Great Escape: To win a private gig on @B ...twitter.comTo win a private gig on @Brightonwheel, tweet a Brighton city-scape pic w/ #redstripe & @redstripelager. Exciting artists to be announced.

First Red Stripe Street Gig of the day sees the delicate harmonies of Cut Ribbons land in front of the Brighton Music Hall at 12.30pm (on the beach at the end of West Street). Feel like some Indie-Rock on the beach? Get there now! Friends of Red Stripe UK

TGE12 is now well under way! Last night was incredible, come join us for the next two nights with Friday and Saturday tickets still available for purchase, just follow this link http://bit.ly/IYjnQT. As if you need any more convincing, check out this video to see what your weekend could be like! http://bit.ly/KKO22G The Great Escape 2012www.youtube.comMusic 'Bored' by New York City Cops - http://soundcloud.com/newyorkcitycops Video edited by Angela Stephenson and Brett Pracownik http://www.facebook.com/Gre...

anyone queuing should head down to Coalition now for Mikill Pane and Riz MC x

The second Red Stripe Street Gig of #TGE12 sees White Arrows rock some psych-pop tunes at 6:30pm. Don't wait head straight to Moshi Moshi in Bartholomew Sq, behind the Thistle Hotel Friends of Red Stripe UK

Don't miss our Red Stripe Twitter competition to win a private gig in a Brighton Wheel pod. Friends of Red Stripe UKTwitter / The Great Escape: Win a private gig on the @ ...twitter.comWin a private gig on the @brightonwheel with the likes of @AdmiralFallow! Tweet a Brighton city-scape pic with #redstripe & @RedStripeLager

Dr. Martens have taken their #FIRSTANDFOREVER photobooth down to TGE12. Come and visit them in the hub and join the fun. They're giving one of you the chance to win a photo with Kids In Glass Houses. All you have to do is go get your photo taken and leave your contact details to win this amazing prize!

Navigate your way to the last Red Stripe street gig of the day. Go to The Hub at Jubilee Square from 4pm and click the link http://vimeo.com/41887870. Wait for the film to start streaming, then the film will lead you to the secret location. In association with Arts Council EnglandTGE PERIPLUM SECRET GIG 1vimeo.comNavigate your way to the final pop-up street gig at The Great Escape in Brighton on Thursday 10th May 2012 with this film. Begin at The Hub, Jubilee Square, between 4 & 4.30pm then start streaming. Follow the instructions and movements of the film and...

Reminder that while you’re at TGE make sure you download the free app iDon'tQ. The app allows you to go into a venue, order your drinks, and even pay for them through your phone, all without having to wait in line. It will let you know when your drinks are ready, and if there is table service even bring them over! It's bar Q jumping with manners. Download from your app store today. App Store - iDon'tQitunes.apple.comRead reviews, get customer ratings, see screenshots and learn more about iDon'tQ on the App Store. Download iDon'tQ and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

Slow down, Molasses kick off the Great Escape 2012 Red Stripe Street Gigs with their unique purist dream-pop sound. Head to the Festival Hub for 1.30pm to catch them. Friends of Red Stripe UK.

New additions to our stellar Africa Express Sound System line-up of Jon McClure (of Reverend And The Makers) Spoek Mathambo, Shinghi Shoniwa, Terri Walker and others are KANO and Afrikan Boy. A few tickets are still available just head over to our website to grab them. Check out how brilliant they are in this fab video:Africa Express Sound System 2011www.youtube.comThe Africa Express Sound System headlined Standon Calling festival in 2011. Here's what it looked like.

Wristband exchange is OPEN! Last night we had a blast a the VEVO opening show, they're doing another one tonight at Concorde 2. Dry the River, Maverick Sabre and Spector will be playing from 12pm. First Come First Served!

Tonight's VEVO show is still going strong! Don't miss Dry the River, Maverick Sabre and Spector at Concorde 2 from 12pm tomorrow! Free show, first come first served! Twitter / The Great Escape: Heres what you're missing. ...twitter.comHeres what you're missing. Check out @iambenga crowd surfing! http://t.co/U5803aSS

Benga and Subfocus are playing Horatios right now! Free Entry first come first served. Get there now to join the party!

Micheal Eavis and Rob De Bank arguably two of the most important figures within the industry will be taking your questions live from #TGE12 tomorrow. Click below for more details and to submit questions.Michael Eavis and Rob da Bank webchat live from the Great Escape – post your questions herewww.guardian.co.ukThe figures responsible for the UK's best big festivals – Glastonbury and Bestival – will be online to answer your questions at 1pm on Friday 11 May. Leave your questions here

#TGE12 Wristband exchange opens at 5.30pm for tonights VEVO show featuring Chiddy Bang, Benga and Subfocus...oh yeees!

Want a chance to win Maximo Park Official single or top-up #TGE12 tickets for their Dome show tomorrow night. Share this post to be in with a chance of winning!

Check out the new interactive festival map for this years Great Escape Festival! Map reading has never been this fun... http://bit.ly/JRQCCGYoung Magic // 20.00 Thursday // Above Audiowww.thinglink.comYoung Magic // 20.00 Thursday // Above Audio - ThingLink

We caught up with Pixie Geldof from the much hyped about Violet to talk about influences and the forthcoming appearance at the years TGE festival. Click below to see what she had to say http://bit.ly/LIFn5HViolet Interviewgreatescapefestival.tumblr.comWe caught up with Pixie Geldolf from Violet to chat about her influences, forthcoming single and her appearance at this years Great Escape Festival! You started writing songs and playing the guitar...

Have a look at this poster for details on The Recommender's showcase at The Green Door Store on Thursday, featuring Anneka, Us Baby Bear Bones, Cave Painting and Rangleklods http://bit.ly/IPQRCQhttp://bit.ly/IPQRCQassets4.pinimg.com

Hey guys, we have the exclusive first track ‘HAL Passes the Turing Test” from Bleeding Heart Narrative. Not only that you have the chance to win one of 5 copies of their recent ‘Bison’ EP.

To win, post here with the name of one animal and two other objects/things (i.e. ‘cat / sombrero / jackhammer’), being as random as they like. Bleeding Heart Narrative will choose their 5 favourites.

However, their favourite 3 of these will also have their submission turned into a drawing by frontman Oli Barrett (who also did the cover artwork for ‘Bison’). Make sense? Best get going with the animals-’n'-free-word-association then...

http://bit.ly/ISUwALBleeding Heart Narrative giveaway « The Great Escapeescapegreat.comTo mark the fact that the Bleeding Heart Narrative are playing the The Great Escape we have the exclusive first track ‘HAL Passes the Turing Test” which can listen to by CLICKING HERE Not only that you have the chance to win one of 5 copies of their recent ‘Brison’ EP. Head over to the TGE facebook ...

This video has made us far to excited for this years Great Escape Festival. Don't miss out! Still a few tickets left here http://bit.ly/IYjnQTThe Great Escape 2012www.youtube.comMusic 'Bored' by New York City Cops - http://soundcloud.com/newyorkcitycops Video edited by Angela Stephenson and Brett Pracownik http://www.facebook.com/Gre...

If you haven't yet downloaded the FREE #TGE12 app for your iPhone or Android then you need to rectify this situation ASAP! http://bit.ly/xsar31Download The Great Escape App for FREE « The Great Escapebit.lyThe Great Escape App is now live and available for you to download on iPhone and now Android for FREE. Current features allow you to explore the...

Catalan Sounds: Music From Catalonia and the Balearic Islands our The Great Escape's lead international partner this year. Take a look at all the shows and convention activity they have planned over the TGE weekend. Catalan Sounds Lead International Partner Activity « The Great Escapeescapegreat.comAnd so we’re nearly here, The Great Escape 2012! The venues are being prepped, the bands are on their way and the exodus to Brighton is beginning! If you don’t have a ticket, what are you waiting for?

Don't forget you can sign up to our text service now! For news on amendments, secret gigs and more whilst you enjoy the festival. Head over to the website for information on how to sign up The Great Escape Text Service « The Great Escapeescapegreat.comThe Great Escape Text Service is back! Keep up to date with secret gigs, schedule changes and more while you’re at The Great Escape. To sign up to The Great Escape register your mobile number with us by texting ESCAPE to 80039 and we’ll send you all of the details of schedule changes, secret shows, ...

For more great recommendations for this years festival, check out Seek Music's Nick Armstrong's radio show. You can listen right now on their site: Nick Armstrong – The Great Escape 2012 Preview | Seeks Musicseeksmusic.com Nick Armstrong The Great Escape 2012 Preview by Seeks Music on Mixcloud

Take a look at our Pintrest for some sweet looking Stage Host posters from the likes of Kissability, Noisey, Chess Club Records/Promotions, Neon Gold Records, M POUR MONTRÉAL/M FOR MONTREAL, The Line Of Best Fit, Elastic Artists and Arts and Crafts Records. Don't they look great? Stage Host Posterspinterest.com

Check out the brilliant new video from Maximo Park Official for the first single off their upcoming album http://bit.ly/JZve0f Don't forget you can get tickets to their Dome show from here: http://bit.ly/JZve0f Maximo Park - Hips And Lipswww.youtube.comHips And Lips is the first single taken from The National Health out on 11th June. Pre-order now: Play.com: http://bit.ly/GWczox Amazon: http://amzn.to/Iot5L...

Great new band Fever Fever released their new single this week. Check out the slick new video they've made to go with it: Fever Fever - The Chairwww.youtube.comMusic video for 'The Chair' by Fever Fever. Released on Kissability Records. Made by Dan Tombs www.dantombs.net Buy the MP3 here: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/...

Remember us talking about The Great Escape remix project set up by Projekta? Well the first track is up on The Line Of Best Fit and it's Zebra and Snake remixing I Ching, listen here: Listen: Zebra and Snake x I Ching – Drive [Best Fit Premiere]www.thelineofbestfit.comFinland duo kick off the Projekta Remix Exchange Project, in association with Great Escape and TLOBF, taking apart I Ching's track and making it their own.

Check out this bloggers list compiled by The Hype Machine, find out who all the top bloggers will be watching at this years Great Escape http://bit.ly/KJC2i7Great Escape 2012: Music Bloggers' Picks - figure out what bands to see!hypem.comThe best place to find new music on the web. Every day, thousands of people around the world write about music they love — and it all ends up here.

Dr. Martens competition for The Great Escape Festival tickets closes today. Last chance to win!Wall PhotosWe're gearing up for the @[8879108650:274:The Great Escape Festival] and looking forward to seeing some great music

And we've got one last chance to win a pair of tickets. Just reply to this post and tell us about your best ever festival.

We'll pick two winners tomorrow - good luck!

Wristband exchange opens TOMORROW! For more information on that and how to get into our VEVO UK launch party head over here: VEVO PARTY TOMORROW / WRISTBAND EXCHANGE...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comVEVO PARTY TOMORROW / WRISTBAND EXCHANGE OPENING!! We’re SO excited about seeing you in Brighton this week! Just a reminder that our wristband exchange opens at 5pm tomorrow at The Hub, Jubilee...

this mornings band of the day are fantastic five-piece OSO LEONE check them out over here: http://bit.ly/JbV8ihBAND OF THE DAY #233 - Oso Leone Born as a...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #233 - Oso Leone Born as a duo, Oso Leone soon developed into a five piece band as they sought to create their own rich sound. Xavi Marin and Paco Colomba`s met while studying away...

The second installment of the Projekta remix exchange has just been announced in association with yours truly and The Line Of Best Fit. Its features I Ching, Enjoyed, Retro Stefson and Zebra and Snake. Click below for full details Projekta Announces Second Remix Exchange Programme in association with THE GREAT ESCAPE and THE LINEgreatescapefestival.tumblr.comProjekta have announced the second instalment of their Remix Exchange Programme, this time in association with The Line Of Best Fit and, yours truly, The Great Escape Festival. This time round, the...

We're delighted to present the very first Canada House at TGE this
year! With the hottest new talent on display, Canada House aka The Blind Tiger Club, Brighton is definitely worth a visit! Head to the TGE website and check out the playlist put together by NME.com of all the Canadian acts performing at TGE this year. Canada House launches at The Great Escape « The Great Escapeescapegreat.comThis year for the first time ever, The Great Escape is delighted to introduce Canada House, which will be presenting the finest new music Canada has to offer across all three days of The Great Escape. With showcases presented by SASK Music and AMIA, Music Nova Scotia, Factor and M for Montreal, Cana...

Amics del Bosc music for plants is this mornings Band Of The Day!BAND OF THE DAY #232 - Amics del Bosc Amics...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #232 - Amics del Bosc Amics del Bosc (Forest’s Friends) are nature fanatics, these kind of people that shudder to think of a woodcutter cutting a healthy tree. Confessed mushroom...

The lovely folks over at the NME Magazine have an exclusive mixtape from Canada House, of all the acts they have playing The Great Escape this year. Great bands, great music, don't miss out: New Mixtape – Canada At The Great Escapewww.nme.comNew Mixtape – Canada At The Great Escape - Read the latest music news from the NME Blog

The first in Bands In Transit 7 day til The Great Escape countdown. Watch this captivating video of the supremely talented Marques Toliver from last year:Marques Toliver "Deep In My Heart": Bands In Transitwww.youtube.comMarques Toliver performs "Deep In My Heart", for his Bands In Transit Session at the Great Escape Festival in Brighton.

The first in Bands in Transits 7 day til The Great Escape countdown. Watch this captivating video of the supremely talented Marques Toliver from last year:Marques Toliver "Deep In My Heart": Bands In Transitwww.youtube.comMarques Toliver performs "Deep In My Heart", for his Bands In Transit Session at the Great Escape Festival in Brighton.

Perfect for a sleepy afternoon, the beautiful Ninette & The Goldfish are this afternoon's Band of the Day http://bit.ly/KwUgmXBAND OF THE DAY #231 - Ninette and the Goldfishgreatescapefestival.tumblr.comOver the 12 months Ninette & The Goldfish have notched up over 100 shows which have taken them to the likes of New York, Paris and Toronto. They have...

We've got a treat for you! Just click 'LIKE' on this post for a chance to win tickets to 'Breakout' in association with Music Week at Proud Galleries. The line-up is stellar, check it out: WIN TICKETS TO BREAKOUT SHOWCASE AT PROUD...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comWIN TICKETS TO BREAKOUT SHOWCASE AT PROUD GALLERIES The Great Escape has teamed up with Breakout and Institut Ramon Llull to host Breakout’s next monthly showcase on Wednesday, 9th May at Proud...

We just can't stop! With only a week 'til the festival we have MORE band additions, check these guys out: fiN., GENTLEMAN STARKEY, Visions of Trees DJ, hundreds, Io Echo, The Coopers, Seye, The Lake Poets, Rangleklods and The Mannakings http://bit.ly/IY2sw8More bands just added to the line up « The Great Escapeescapegreat.comWe just keep throwing out the surprises, and with just one week to go until The Great Escape, todays surprise is MORE BANDS!!! Feast your eyes on these new additions fiN, GENTLEMEN STARKY, VISIONS OF TREES DJ, HUNDREDS, IO ECHO, RANGLEKLODS, THE COOPERS , SEYE, LAKE POETS, RANGLEKLODS & THE MANNAKIN...

Woah, only a week to go until The Great Escape 2012 gets underway. Are you excited?? Don't forget, tickets are still available here - http://bit.ly/IYjnQTMumford and Sonswww.youtube.comMumford and Sons one of the best bands I have seen this year great performance, and fantastic voices playing a new song Little Lion Man at Salles Benny Theat...

Woah, only a week to go until The Great Escape 2012 gets underway. Are you excited?? Don't forget, tickets are still available here: The Great Escapewww2.seetickets.com