NME has announced its stage at The Great Escape 2026, featuring a lineup led by Mandy, Indiana and Girl Scout. The 20th anniversary edition of the UK festival for new and emerging music takes place in Brighton from May 13 to 16. The NME Stage, located at The Old Market on May 15, will also host Australian indie band Any Young Mechanic, New York City alt-pop trio Chanpan, and Swedish garage rockers Girl Scout.
The NME Stage is part of a larger festival program that includes performances by Peaches, The Lottery Winners, and BIG WETT. NME will also present a special spotlight show from The Kooks. The NME 100 Gig Guide: The Great Escape Edition will provide a definitive guide to seeing emerging artists live in Brighton. Tickets for the festival are available, and the full NME 100 list of 2026 can be explored ahead of the event.
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