luvlive Joins The Great Escape 2026 as Official Stage Host

iluvlive is proud to announce that we will be partnering with The Great Escape 2026 as an official stage host, presenting a dedicated Artist Development showcase as part of this year’s full festival programme.

Taking place from 13–16 May across Brighton, The Great Escape returns with over 450 artists performing across 35+ venues, alongside a global music industry conference. With the full schedule now revealed, iluvlive joins a wide-ranging list of media platforms, record labels, and industry partners hosting stages throughout the festival.

Our showcase will take place at the Queens Hotel Brighton on Wednesday 13th May, spotlighting a selection of artists from our Artist Development programme:

• Arno Sacco

• Izzy Withers

• JNR Williams

• Persia Holder

This moment marks a significant step for iluvlive, placing our developing artists directly within one of the world’s leading platforms for new music discovery. Known as a launchpad for emerging talent, The Great Escape brings together artists, audiences, and industry from across the globe - creating real opportunities for connection, visibility, and career progression.

With over 40 new artists recently added to the 2026 lineup, including names such as Nectar Woode, Mandy, Indiana, and Working Men’s Club, this year’s festival continues to champion forward-thinking, genre-spanning music from across the UK and beyond.

As part of this wider programme, iluvlive’s showcase represents the next stage in our mission: supporting artists not just in development, but in stepping onto major industry platforms with confidence and purpose.

More details on set times and the final lineup addition will be announced soon.