A host of rising artists are heading to Dublin for the showcase ahead of the larger festival in Brighton.

Today, The Great Escape today announces the highly anticipated return of The Road To The Great Escape. The live music showcase takes place in both Glasgow and Dublin in the days leading up to The Great Escape new music festival and conference in Brighton.

The Dublin showcase kicks off on 9 & 10 May, bringing a number of the festival’s artists to the capital. Chamomile Records’ singer-songwriter Aby Coulibaly, LA artist Wallice, Tamil-Swiss R&B musician Priya Ragu and London rapper Sainte are among the acts playing across venues such as Whelan’s, Workman’s Club and the Academy 2.

Full lineup:

Aby Coulibaly

Baby Queen

Conor Albert

Dylan Fraser

Eli Smart

English Teacher

Frankie Beetlestone

Highschool

Honeyglaze

Kynsy

Lucy McWilliams

Malaki

Priya Ragu

Sainte

Sprints

Sycco

The Clockworks

Wallice

The Road To The Great Escape will take place across multiple venues on 9 & 10 May 2022 with day and venue tickets on sale on Ticketmaster.

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