A host of quality acts are lining up to play at The Great Escape in Brighton this year. And just in case you don't know what The Great Escape is, it's a new music conference along the lines of SXSW, which this year will feature talks from guests such as Michael Eavis, Mani, Peter Hook, Rob Da Bank and that lovely Andy Rourke.
The line-up of bands booked to play includes Kubb, The Bees, The Futureheads, Brakes, The Cribs, The Feeling, Martha Wainwright, Richard Hawley, Electric Soft Parade, Fields, The Upper Room, This Et Al, Guillemots and Ladyfuzz.
The event takes place from 18 - 20 May in Brighton. Delegate passes for the conference, plus three day passes for the live music events, are on sale now. See http://www.escapegreat.com for info and tickets.