iluvlive at The Great Escape 2026

iluvlive joins The Great Escape 2026 as an official stage host, presenting a special Artist Development showcase at the heart of this year’s festival.

Taking place at the Queens Hotel Brighton, this showcase brings together a curated lineup of emerging artists who have been developing their sound and live performance through iluvlive’s ongoing programmes.

Lineup

Performance times to be announced.

Arno Sacco

Izzy Withers

JNR Williams

Persia Holder

Set within a festival that hosts over 450 artists across 35+ venues, this is a chance to experience the next wave of talent in an intimate setting - before the rest of the world catches on.

Expect powerful live performances, genre-spanning sounds, and artists stepping into a defining moment of their journey.

The Great Escape is known globally as a launchpad for new music. As part of the official programme, this iluvlive showcase sits firmly within that discovery space - connecting artists with new audiences, industry professionals, and future opportunities.

Venue: Queens Hotel Brighton (1-3 Kings Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1NS)

Date: Thursday 14th May 2026

Time: 12:00pm - 4:30pm

Tickets available via The Great Escape