After a reschedule of an October 2023 tour Circa Waves finally kicked off their Underplay UK tour where they played at intimate venues across the country. One of the nights was at legendary Bedford Esquires which is host to hundreds of bands each year showcasing some of the hottest upcoming bands. Circa Waves were supported by rock band Cusp. For each show on the tour the band included a foodbank in which you could donate items too. The show was sold out and was a great night.
Thursday 1st February 2024 – The Great Escape today announces 100 new artists set to play at this year’s festival in Brighton, featuring a monumental and dynamic selection of some of the most promising new acts from across the globe and a breadth of genres including pop, electronic, punk, R&B, folk, rap and soul.
Welcoming some of the most exciting new acts to Brighton this May, the latest line-up additions feature sibling hyper-pop duo Frost Children, buzzy American indie-sleaze act The Dare, NYC electronic trio Fcukers, finger-picking blues and roots guitarist Muireann Bradley, Korean post-rockers Jambinai, Melbourne indie-pop trio Tamara & The Dreams and many more
In addition, The Great Escape has also revealed details of 2024’s first TGE Presents show, in partnership with Ticketmaster New Music. The free entry show will take place on 22 February and is the first in a series of monthly gigs set to be held at London’s Old Blue Last in the lead up to the festival. London art-rock six-piece Flat Party will headline the event, with support from gritty punk-tinted five-piece Saloon Dion and gothic shoegaze quintet Velvetine.
Alongside the festival, The Great Escape also hosts the UK’s leading music business conference, which is undergoing a transformation this year as a brand new network of music industry collaborators coming on board to shape its programming with the very best in cutting-edge knowledge and expert speakers. Look out for an exciting announcement on the conference coming soon.
Synonymous with new music discovery and acting as a springboard for rising artists, The Great Escape is the festival for new music. Playing host to over 450 up-and-coming artists and hotly tipped talent across 35+ walkable venues, alongside the music industry-led TGE conference, the festival will kick off the 2024 season from 15 – 18th May 2024 in Brighton, England. Tickets for The Great Escape festival start from £89.25 and are on sale here.
ALT / INDIE
Flat Party | The Shambolics | The Clause | Tamara & The Dreams | Bnny | Soft Launch | Fabiana Palladino | Nightbus | Bel | DellaXOZ | Rachael Lavelle | Brockhoff | The Dare | Kaeto | Soft Loft | Mali Velasquez | Humane The Moon | Kayla Grace | The Big Day | The Belair Lip Bombs | Platonic Sex | Cruel Sister | The Crooks | The Sheratons | Radio Free Alice | Colour TV | Winona Forever | Velvetine | Saloon Dion | Marathon | Brògeal | Good Neighbours | Faux Real | Man/Woman/Chainsaw | The Life | Fold Paper | Gut Health
The Great Escape has historically championed indie and alternative music and 2024 is set to see the festival continue to support the genre’s upcoming artists with Melbourne indie-pop trio Tamara & The Dreams, Chicago indie-rockers Bnny, American indie-sleaze star The Dare, the unpredictably slick Glaswegian band The Big Day and energetic Hamburg pop-rocker Brockhoff all added to the line-up. They will also be joined by Manchester late-night trio Nightbus and eclectic indie-rock quartet The Belair Lip Bombs.
Art-rock offerings come in the form of London six-piece Flat Party and noise-driven Man/Woman/Chainsaw, while shoegaze fans can get a lo-fi fix thanks to alt-rock soloist Cruel Sister, gothic quintet Velvetine, East London grungegaze duo Good Neighbours and Amsterdam-based post-punk band Marathon. Electronically-infused artist Rachael Lavelle, raw-edged Nashville native Mali Velasquez, Scottish five piece Brògeal and Aussie four-piece Platonic Sex add a folk spin to the line-up, while frenetic post-punk energy will be provided courtesy of buzzy melodic band Radio Free Alice, alt-rockers Saloon Dion, visual artist Kaeto, LA-based glam-rock brothers Faux Real and Canadian four-piece Winona Forever.
Other new indie additions include The Shambolics, The Clause, The Life, Fold Paper, Gut Health, Soft Launch, The Crooks, The Sheratons, Bel, Colour TV, Soft Loft, Humane The Moon and Kayla Grace.
FOLK / AMERICANA / COUNTRY
Elinborg | Anna Mieke | St Arnaud | Muireann Bradley | Lizzie Reid | Amble | Kingfishr | Moira & Claire | Desiree Dawson
Festival-goers can also expect to catch an array of exciting talent plucked from the worlds of folk, Americana and country including contemporary singer-songwriter Elinborg, Canadian folk darling St Arnaud, blues and roots finger-picking guitar star Muireann Bradley, Irish songwriter Anna Mieke, Canadian songwriter and baritone ukulele player Desiree Dawson and soulful Scottish serenader Lizzie Reid. Fans who like their folk more full-bodied won’t miss out either, as the line-up also features Irish folk-rock band Kingfishr, three-piece contemporary ensemble Amble and mystical indie-folk duo Moira & Claire.
ELECTRONIC / GRIME / RAP / HIP-HOP
KIIMI | Bolis Pupul | Michael Diamond | Coex | t l k | Lucy Tun | Fcukers | YARD
The Great Escape 2024 is also looking forward to welcoming an array of electronic artists to its stages as jazz-fuelled producer Michael Diamond, classically trained producer and vocalist KIIMI, Belgian electro-pop master Bolis Pupul and British-Burmese pop singer and DJ Lucy Tun all join the line-up. The new announcement also features warped NYC trio Fcukers, intense and immersive electro-noise band YARD, Bristol-based producer and vocalist t l k and Irish electronic artist Coex. For fans of rap and grime, TGE 2024 will also play host to a selection of some of the genre’s finest new acts and today’s announcement sees sharp and energetic wordsmith Chowerman added to the line-up.
JAZZ / R&B / SOUL
Romy Nova | Landel | Jackie Moonbather | Ruby J | SHVVN | Hohnen Ford | Caleb Kunle | Forest Claudette | Kuzi Cee
Flying the flag for jazz, soul and R&B at the festival, fans can look forward to catching emotional and energetic Kuzi Cee with his afro-beats and hip-hop-inspired sounds, modern soul storyteller Caleb Kunle, intimate jazz and folk singer Hohnen Ford, blues, jazz and indie-fusion artist Ruby J, multi-disciplinary act Romy Nova and comforting alt-R&B songwriter Forest Claudette. They will also be accompanied by Landel, Jackie Moonbather and SHVVN.
POP / DANCE
Frost Children | Angélica Garcia | Go-Jo | Mackenzy Mackay | MAD TSAI | Canty | SafeSp8ce | Vox Rea | Beattie | Leah Kate | Begonia | ASHY | Asha Jefferies | Maggie Andrew | Alessi Rose | Uly | Deeps | Tom Lark | Alfie Jukes | Tyler Lewis
Pop and dance music fans will also be treated to an enticing selection of some of the brightest new artists on the scene, including confessional pop-rock star Leah Kate, genre-bending emo bedroom pop artist SafeSp8ce, Paul Institute alum Fabiana Palladino and luscious noir-pop duo Vox Rea. They will be joined by self-produced silky-pop songwriter Alessi Rose, immersive multi-instrumentalist Uly, bedroom-born alt-pop artist Tom Lark, Australian singer-songwriter and producer Go-Jo, Canadian indie-pop powerhouse Begonia, breakthrough alt-pop artist DellaXOZ,infectious R&B-infused ASHY, Latin-inspired electro-pop artist Angélica Garcia, singer-songwriter Tyler Lewis, gripping genre-hopper Mackenzy Mackay and melancholic pop songwriter Maggie Andrew.
Elsewhere, fans of social media can look forward to raucous hyper-pop from ‘hyper-online’ sibling duo Frost Children, sad queer pop anthems courtesy of American artist and TikToker MAD TSAI and a performance from Brighton’s own TikTok sensation Alfie Jukes.
PUNK / ROCK / METAL
Southern River Band | Joe & The Shitboys | Aggrasoppar | Alien Chicks | Aziya | Arrows in Action | Holy Wars | Bound By Endogamy | Dirty Blonde | Johnny Hunter | Unpeople | iDestroy | House of Women | Jambinai | Really Good Time | Full Flower Moon Band | Zheani
This year TGE will also play host to a huge selection of artists plucked from the punk, rock and metal genres. Traditional rock’n’roll fans can strap in for a heady dose of guitar-driven rhythms Australian four-piece Southern River Band, five-piece glam-punks Johnny Hunter and warped rockers Full Flower Moon Band. On the more experimental end of the spectrum, Brixton-based trio Alien Chicks will be offering up dynamic power-punk while Dublin’s Really Good Time will deliver a set filled with convulsive crunk-rock, Switzerland’s Bound By Endogamy will serve up their innovative industrial brand of punk and Australia’s Zheani will bring her boundary-breaking ‘fairy-trap’.
Representing the Faroe Islands’ burgeoning rock scene, queer vegan punks Joe & The Shitboys have also joined the line-up alongside flower-punk supergroup Aggrasoppar. Additionally, rock revellers can catch rising alt-rock star Aziya, buzzy Nashville trio Arrows in Action, heavy alt-rockers Holy Wars, fierce female duo Dirty Blonde, metal maestros Unpeople, Korean post-rockers Jambinai, Bristol punks iDestroy and teen trio House of Women.
American Express presents BST Hyde Park is delighted to announce that South Korean megastars Stray Kids will headline on London’s most iconic stage on Sunday 14 July. The globally loved K-pop group Stray Kids are set to captivate their UK fans with their highly-anticipated debut headline performance at London’s iconic Hyde Park for a UK exclusive show in 2024. Tickets go on sale Monday 12 February at 10am GMT, visit www.bst-hydepark.com
South Korean boyband Stray Kids were formed by JYP Entertainment through the 2017 reality show of the same name, and are composed of eight members: Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N. They released their debut EP Mixtape in 2018, planting them at the top of the Korean charts, and as they climbed the charts around the world, the group scored a pair of No.1s in South Korea for 2020’s GO LIVE and its repackaged version IN LIFE. The group’s second full-length studio album Noeasy arrived in August 2021 – buoyed by the singles ‘Thunderous,’ ‘Wolfgang’, and ‘Mixtape: Oh’, they topped the South Korean album charts again, and reached No.5 on Billboard’s World Albums chart.
There has been no slowing down since then. In the years that followed Stray Kids have secured four number 1 spots on the Billboard 200, and in 2023 picked up an MTV Video Music Award for ‘Best K-Pop’; as well as a Billboard Music Award for Top K-Pop Album for their latest record 5-Star.
Sharing the 2024 edition of their annual ‘Step Out’ video series earlier this month, which saw them look back at what they achieved in 2023 and outline their plans for the year ahead, Stray Kids teased the release of two new albums in 2024 and also hinted at embarking on a massive world tour.
Performing a blend of big bass, electronic dance music, rap and R&B-inspired vocals influenced by Drake, Bruno Mars, Big Bang, GOT7, and Block B, fans can expect Stray Kids to deliver an electrifying full live set, showcasing all their chart-topping biggest hits on the iconic Great Oak Stage. They will be curating a day of incredible music, inviting some of today’s top artists to join in crafting an unforgettable experience.
Stray Kids say: “To all our UK STAYs – we cannot wait to see you at BST Hyde Park! This is our first time performing at a UK festival and it is such an honour to play in Hyde Park where so many legends have played before us. Come dance with us!”
Jim King, CEO of European Festivals at AEG Presents, says, “We’re so excited to welcome international superstars Stray Kids to BST Hyde Park in July for the first time! We’re honoured to bring Stray Kids to the stage in 2024, as this genre only continues to grow from strength to strength.”
What BST Hyde Park does best is bring the greatest music superstars to London for once-in-a-lifetime shows. Stray Kids join previously announced headliners Andrea Bocelli (5 July) and Robbie Williams (6 July) with more to be announced soon.
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After an incredible run of roadblock events at Miami Music Week in 2023, the iconic Epic Pool Parties series is to return to the luxurious Sagamore hotel on South Beach in 2024 with headliners including ANOTR, Hot Since 82, Danny Tenaglia and more to come
No trip to Miami at this time of year is complete without experiencing the rush of an Epic Pool Party, the warm rays on your face and the pulsating beats all around.
This year there are five chances to make unforgettable and sun kissed musical memories from March 20th – 24th 2024with world renowned brands DJ Mag who bring ANOTR, Knee Deep In Miami with Hot Since 82 plus special guests, Defected, Glitterbox and Danny Tenaglia all set to host and more huge line-ups to be revealed soon.
These exclusive events are an absolute must for anyone in Miami. They are bathed in famous Florida sunshine at the luxurious Sagamore Hotel on South Beach, Miami, right on the oceanfront. It has a four star rating and is known as Miami’s original Art Hotel because of its stunning period architecture and enviable location in the historic Art Deco district and has its own luxury pool surrounded by loungers and iconic palm trees. What more could you wish for?
Once again in 2024 the brands taking over the pool party series are the best of the best and the week is presented in association with world leading dance music magazine DJ Mag, who also kick things off with their own party on the Wednesday featuring ANOTR. This tastemaking pair is always looking to bring new ideas to the scene as they draw on a wide range of includes to cook up their own unique sound. The Dutch pair now take it to the world’s best stages and have also established their own revered No Art brand as one of the finest.
Then globally renowned house label Defected steps up on Thursday. It is a brand that has led from the front for more than 25 years with seminal mix CDs, its own magical festivals around the world, and a cultured mix of original pioneers and red hot new school talents all providing the music.
Friday’s host is the cult house label Knee Deep In Sound. Globally renowned and chart topping Hot Since 82 heads up proceedings and brings with him the fresh house and tech in the game and next to his spellbinding selections will be a mix of close label friends and associates.
Saturday sees a bona fide dance music legend headline with very special guests also joining him. Danny Tenaglia is a New York kingpin, famous for his long and winding sets and next level skills on the decks.
Last but not least on Sunday is when the famously colourful and vibrant house and disco party Glitterbox take over with a super line-up that will soundtrack the always historic closing party. It is a brand that is all about the original old school values of dance music – community, acceptable and safe dances for people of all genders, races and sexualities to come together as one.
These events always sell out well in advance so get booking your tickets early from theepicpoolparty.com to avoid being left out in the cold
Wednesday, March 20 – DJ MAG presents ANOTR
Thursday, March 21– DEFECTED
Friday, March 22– KNEE DEEP IN MIAMI with HOT SINCE 82 + SPECIAL GUESTS
Saturday, March 23– DANNY TENAGLIA + SPECIAL GUESTS
Sunday, March 24– GLITTERBOX
VIP PACKAGES
New to 2024, fans can elevate their Miami Music Week experience with very limited single day VIP tickets or a full 5 day VIP pass, they include access to two dedicated VIP areas, an elevated viewing balcony overlooking the dance floor and stage including a private bar, backstage VIP Tent area including private bar, 5 Days fast track entry and Q-Jump and re-admission as well as come and go as you please. Single day VIP tickets include all of the above but are valid for one day only on the day of the event chosen. Prices start at $200
Stewart Copeland, musician, legendary drummer and founder of the band The Police and Nigerian singer-songwriter Yemi Alade succeed Jean-Michel Jarre as official Ambassadors of MIDƐM+24.
MIDƐM+24, a global event dedicated to music professionals, is organised by the Mairie de Cannes and the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in collaboration with Hopscotch and with the support of Allover/Panda Events. After a successful pre-edition in January 2023 which saw Jean-Michel Jarre give three immersive live concerts, the enduring electronic pioneer has renewed his support for this year’s event as MIDƐM+24 “honorary ambassador”.
Bringing together one of the world’s best drummers, the Afro-pop icon and the most visionary of musicians, MIDƐM+24 reflects the diversity and innovation that characterize contemporary music creation and industry.
Stewart Copeland, famous for his role as founder and drummer of the legendary band The Police, brings his unrivalled expertise as an award-winning musician and composer. African music phenomenon Yemi Alade is hailed for her unique style and captivating stage presence, while electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre is recognized for his spectacular performances and boundless creativity.
As part of their support, MIDƐM+24 sponsors will take part in a series of events at the festival:
Stewart Copeland will take part in a meeting with students from the Georges-Méliès campus, a masterclass, a round table on artificial intelligence and its impact on the music industry, and a signing session. He will also leave his mark on the Cannes Walk of Fame and be named Honorary Citizen of the City of Cannes.
🎤 Yemi Alade will set the stage at Cannes’ Palais des Festivals alight in an exceptional performance on January 25.
Jean-Michel Jarre will be supporting the official launch of FNAMM (Formation Numérique Aux Métiers de la Musique), and will be giving a masterclass on January 25 at 4pm. He will also leave his mark on the Cannes Walk of Fame.
*MIDƐM+24 Official Inauguration
In the presence of David Lisnard, Mayor of Cannes, Stewart Copeland, Yemi Alade, Midem+24 sponsor, and Jean-Michel Jarre, honorary sponsor
📅 Date: 24 January
🕗 Time: 7.30pm
📍 Venue: Debussy Theatre (Palais des Festivals)
“MIDƐM+24 is honored to count on the support and participation of these renowned artists, who will help enrich and energise this leading global event for the music industry. Their involvement promises memorable moments and fruitful exchanges during this edition!” declares Gilbert Desveaux, founder of Hopscotch.
MIDɛM+24 Program
MIDɛM+24 LIVE
24+25+26+27 January 2024
LIVE Festival Full Programme
MuSee Discovery Experience + MIDɛM+ Academy
25+26 January 2024
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With immense enthusiasm and strategic foresight, MIDEM is reborn, after a 4-year absence. It has become the major gathering of the international music industry. A dynamic fusion of a music festival and a cutting-edge business intelligence forum gathering professionals to build the future of music, while developing their international network and business, and the general public around a rich and innovative line up.
MIDƐM+ brings together all the international players in the music industry in January in Cannes, and throughout the year with the MuSee+ community of leaders. Expected to speak at the 2024 edition are Per Sundin, CEO, Pophouse Entertainment, Jeff Liebenson, President, IAEL, Jeronimo Folgueira, CEO, Deezer, John Phelan, Director General, ICM, Richard James Burgess, President and CEO, A2IM, Allen Bargfrede, Managing Director, Avance Advisors and more
MIDɛM+24 LIVE (January 24th-27th, 2024)
As part of its Live Festival open to the general public, MIDƐM+ will host 6 concerts by established and emerging international artists. From DE LA SOUL, and BLACKSTAR (Yasiin Bey & Talib Kweli) to BAXTER DURY, SOOLKING, YEMI ALADE, or CLARA YSÉ and L’ORCHESTRE NATIONAL DE CANNES, to name but a few, will thus perform on the MIDƐM+ stages. The complete LIVE festival program: HERE
MuSee Discovery Experience + MIDɛM+ Academy (January 25th-26th, 2024)
During two days, MID3M+ will offer thought-provoking conferences, immersive experiences, networking, collaborative intelligence sessions and academy masterclasses to encourage constructive debate and bring out convergences, during privileged moments between international elected officials and representatives of the global music ecosystem. Attendees with passes gain exclusive access to a vibrant world of music and industry insights and get the opportunity to reflect together on the sector’s major challenges such as innovation, CSR and new business models. Detailed program HERE
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The countdown is well and truly on for Wales’ biggest family festival as ‘In It Together’ announce their headline acts for 2024. Set to make for an unforgettable weekend – Sugababes, Rag’n’Bone Man andDizzee Rascal have today been unveiled as the headliners for the festival, which returns to Margam in South Wales next May.
Sugababes are one of the most successful British girl bands of the 21st century, scoring 6 UK number 1 singles, millions of global sales, and multiple multi-platinum albums. Joining them on the bill is 3 time Brit Award winner Rag’n’Bone Man, whose 4x platinum selling 2017 debut album ‘Human’ became the fastest selling debut album by a male artist of the decade.
Also announced today – Cat Burns, Eliza Rose, Craig David’s TS5, James Morrison, Diversity, Joel Corry, Eats Everything, and Sigma are joining a stellar line-up of international stars includingRazorlight, Sam Ryder, Billy Ocean, Blue, Scouting for Girls, Sister Sledge and Gruff Rhys.
With budgets in mind, and cementing their status as the biggest family-friendly festival in Wales, In It Together are also launching their ‘Kids Go Free’ campaign – where children can now attend the festival for free as part of a family ticket. This means access to 150 artists playing over the weekend – plus over 100 free family activities included at no extra charge.
Among the activities are the Climbing Wall, Tic Tac Skate School, Outdoor Cinema, Sports Academy, Science School and Junior Jungle all making a welcome return. Joining them for 2024 will be an Extreme Sports Arena with BMX, Parkour and Volt Stunt Shows and Workshops, Live Wrestling, a designated Baby and Toddler tent and brand new Street Food Village. So, whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or fancy yourself as the foodie of the family – there is sure to be something to satisfy your cravings.
Another returning fan favourite is Steelworks which will be bigger than ever in 2024. The stage will showcase the best world music – everything from Reggae, Funk, Soul, Afrobeat to Dub and more. On Sunday the stage will be hosted by crowd favourites Chai Wallahs.
The festival’s iconic dance tent Panchaia will once again see the worlds of House, Techno and Drum n Bass collide in 2024. Elsewhere on site, the popular Rewind arena is back after an epic 2023 debut, playing the very best of 90’s and 00’s anthems. Garage Nation, Noughty 90s and Judgement will all host over the weekend.
As well as welcoming some of the biggest international names to the Welsh Valleys, the festival will once again be a proud supporter of upcoming local talent – with the Padlock Stage hosting over 30 Welsh artists, showcasing the country’s finest exports.
Speaking about this year’s festival Mark Hopkins, Head of Festivals said: ‘‘After much hard work behind the scenes, we’re thrilled to finally be able to announce Sugababes, Rag’n’Bone Man and Dizzee Rascal as the headline acts for 2024. “
Earlier this year the family-friendly weekender well and truly cemented its status as the number 1 festival in Wales, with headliners The Kooks, Anne-Marie and James playing to sold out crowds under the glorious May sunshine. A remarkable achievement for a festival which only made its debut in 2022.
Tickets for In It Together 2024 will be available from 10am on the Monday 27th November– register atwww.inittogetherfestival.com. Prices start from £159 for a weekend ticket or £319 for family tickets (2 adults with 2 kids going free). Secure your ticket for a £20 deposit and pay nothing more until after Christmas.