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Get Down To The Great Escape Launch Party Now!

May 15, 2013

Posted by James Kendall

Even if you don’t have a ticket, the great Escape starts tonight. The launch party features some of the best Brighton bands and not only is it totally free, you’re all invited. On the bill at The Hub Stage in Jubilee Square are Abi Wade (5pm), Justin Saltmeris (6pm), Jennifer Left (7pm) and Ambassadeurs (8pm). Get your arse down there on your way home from work. The sun is out and there’s good music to be listened to. The weekend starts here.

The Great Escape

May 15, 2013

James Kendall

James Kendall is the co-owner and editor of SOURCE. He’s been a music journalist since 1992 and spent over a decade travelling the globe covering dance music for DJmag. He’s interviewed a range of subjects from Bat For Lashes, Foals and James ‘LCD Soundsystem’ Murphy to Katie Price and the Sugababes. He’s a keen photographer and has work featured in The Guardian.

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