Skullcrusher, Arlo Parks and Bree Runway among first names confirmed for The Great Escape 2021

After the 2020 edition of the Brighton festival was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, organisers have provided a glimmer of hope for next year's festival by announcing the first 50 names to join the lineup.

Skullcrusher, Arlo Parks, Bree Runway, Pa Salieu, Holly Humberstone, Mae Muller, Che Lingo, Berwyn, Niko B, Olivia Dean, Baby Queen, Remi Wolf, KennyHoopla, The Magic Gang, Oscar Lang, Walt Disco, Emma-Jean Thackray and more are set to play next year's festival.

The Great Escape is back

The First Fifty artists who will play #TGE21 have just been revealed including @HolHumberstone @KING_SALIEU @arloparks and more. Discover the latest additions >> https://t.co/UdB3aoK51p

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— The Great Escape (@thegreatescape) November 19, 2020

As well as announcing the first 50 names for next year's event, The Great Escape has unveiled the lineup for The Road To The Great Escape showcases, which will take place in Glasgow from 8-9 May 2021, and Dublin from 10-11 May 2021. Berwyn, Baby Queen, Oscar Lang, Remi Wolf and KennyHoopla are among the artists confirmed to be playing both cities.