DIY's Pier Party at The Great Escape

0:00On April 17th, festival season's heating up, and the Great Escape 2026 is just a month out, hitting Brighton from the 13th to the 16th of May, DIY's jumping in with our Friday night bash at Horatios on the pier featuring folk rock crew men and toll, Irish songstress, Afrik, jazz punk wildcats. Why, plus fresh London, X Marcy and Iceland's space station, the full schedule dropped, packing over 450 emerging artists across more than 35 venues. Standouts include soul pop sensation, nectar wood and experimental edwriters, Mandy, Indiana, with a ton more like Polly from the Dirt, Little Grandad, SLAG, and bathing suits keeping the vibes electric. Fans are buzzing online, hyped for this coastal takeover that mixes killer tunes with a three day conference for industry heads. It's the spot where new music breaks wide open, drawing crowds ready to discover tomorrow's stars amid Brighton's beach energy.

1:01Separate tickets unlock spotlights shows from peaches, the kooks, and kingfisher, adding that extra punch to the lineup. Check the festival site and app for stage times and full details to lock in your spot. Catch the wave down south, DIY's pier party awaits on Friday the 15th. And that's the story for today. Music news today, driven by AI.