The Great Escape Festival is a four-day music festival held in Brighton and Hove, England every year in May. It showcases new music from a variety of genres.
Look out for new Norwegian talent playing the festival this year.
Eirik Næss
THE TEMPEST 6:30pm Thursday
Eirik Næss is an artist, songwriter, and musician from Norway. Originally known for his work as a session guitarist, Eirik transitioned into a solo artist and topliner in 2020, quickly making a name for himself in both the Norwegian and international music scenes. His song Wave gained nationwide recognition, earning a 10-week A-list placement on Norway’s biggest radio station, NRK P1.
Eirik has collaborated with international names like Alan Walker, Mike williams, Blanks, MOTi, and Da Tweekaz. With over a million monthly listeners on Spotify, Eirik continues to push boundaries, traveling the world to write and record new music.
Swank Mami
PATTERNS DOWNSTAIRS 7:30pm Friday
Swank Mami, also known as Umal, has made a powerful entrance into the musicworld. Following her debut single, Venus Retrograde, Swank Mami has createdwaves in pop music with her sleek, genre-defying sound.The 27-year-old Somali artist from Oslo has already made her mark in leadinginternational media outlets like The Fader, The Face, and Dazed, which celebratedher as a “Norwegian pop star tearing through the fast lane.”She was also handpicked for a role in Travis Scott’s latest film, Circus Maximus, ina segment directed by Drive director Nicolas Winding Refn, and has earnedsupport from notable figures such as Arca and brands like Sandy Liang and Ganni.Summer 2024 marked Swank Mami’s first major festival stage—Øyafestivalen—where she delivered a performance that earned a five-star review from NRK P3.Since then, she has expanded her success with numerous shows both at homeand internationally, including her debut performance in London and an impressivefirst show in Sweden.
Tara Nome Doyle
UNITARIAN CHURCH 10:00pm Saturday
With Ekko (Fat Cat Records), Berlin-based Irish-Norwegian artist Tara Nome Doyle unveils her third album—a journey that ventures outward into the unknown and inward to the depths of the self. Along the way, it explores pain, farewells, new beginnings, and ultimately, acceptance. Spanning just 30 minutes, the album exudes a remarkable clarity—not just in its brevity, but in its emotional depth. Songs like Lighthouse, Bad Days, and Dive In feature refrains destined for large venues, their powerful melodies soaring on pop-infused harmonies before retreating into the intimacy of the verses.
RABO
DUST 7:00pm Thursday
RABO, the Oslo-born artist, is ready to take over the music scene with her bold, infectious sound.
Diving headfirst into songwriting, RABO quickly made waves, writing for global acts like K-pop stars Aespa. But the thrill of crafting hits for others wasn’t enough—she wanted her own voice to shine.
Her debut single, “Talk To Me,” is a burst of energy—catchy, danceable, and totally unfiltered. Inspired by ’80s icons and indie rock vibes, it blends big drums, driving guitars, and irresistible melodies. It’s a song meant for the dance floor, with a chorus that sticks in your head long after it ends. RABO’s here, and she’s ready to make you listen.
Nordic Brunch hosted by Ja Ja Ja
Ja Ja Ja would like to invite you to catch up with the Nordics at The Great Escape, 2025
Join us for a Nordic brunch at Redroaster, Friday 16 May, 10.30am – 12pm.This is an excellent opportunity to meet the Nordic delegates attending the festival.
Please RSVP to info@musicnorway.no by Wednesday 14 May.
Address: Redroaster, 29 New Road, Brighton, BN11UG
Norwegian delegates attending
with support from Music Norway
Nikolaj N. Gloppen
Viljar Siljan
Aldin Duratovic
Øyvind Strønen
Martin Vinje
Sagal Ahmed
