The New Zealand Music Commission in conjunction with Live Nation proudly presents:
New Zealand – Focus Country @ The Great Escape 2026
Thursday 14th May
12pm – 4pm @ Patterns, 10 Marine Parade, Brighton
DOWNSTAIRS & UPSTAIRS
For the first time ever, New Zealand will be the focus country at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton. The New Zealand Music Commission and Live Nation New Zealand are proud to present 10 Kiwi artists this year taking over the whole of Patterns. The event will take place 12pm – 4pm on Thursday 14th May.
New Zealand has had many global success stories over several decades including Lorde, Neil Finn, Ladyhawke, Alien Weaponry, The Naked & Famous and Flight of The Conchords to name but a few.
“I am thrilled for New Zealand to be the lead country at The Great Escape this year. The festival has always been a significant part of the New Zealand Music Commission’s international activities and has consistently been a joy to attend both from a networking /showcasing perspective and as a place to experience fantastic music. Over the past few years, we have proudly supported artists like Aldous Harding, The Beths, DARTZ, LEISURE, NO CIGAR and Teeks — to name just a handful — and this year we along with Live Nation New Zealand look forward to introducing the world to a new and sparkling collection of some of the best new music NZ has to offer!”
ALAN HOLT – NEW ZEALAND MUSIC COMMISION
“We’re stoked to be teaming up with the NZ Music Commission for the 20th anniversary of the Great Escape festival. Live Nation is about more than just putting on shows – it’s about being a genuine part of the local scene and helping our artists break through on the world stage. This partnership is a massive opportunity to give Kiwi talent a global platform, while also bringing that international energy back home to keep the local industry inspired and growing.”
MARK KNEEBONE – MD OF LIVE NATION NEW ZEALAND
The artists so far announced to performing can be found here:
LUKA GEORGE – https://greatescapefestival.com/artists/luca-george/
VERA ELLEN – https://greatescapefestival.com/artists/vera-ellen/
WHO SHOT SCOTT – https://greatescapefestival.com/artists/who-shot-scott/
LEAO – https://greatescapefestival.com/artists/leao/
HEMI HEMINGWAY – https://greatescapefestival.com/artists/hemi-hemingway/
JUDE KELLY – https://greatescapefestival.com/artists/jude-kelly/
OFFICE DOG – https://greatescapefestival.com/artists/office-dog/
RATBAG – https://greatescapefestival.com/artists/ratbag/
RINGLETS – https://greatescapefestival.com/artists/ringlets/
MUROKI – https://greatescapefestival.com/artists/muroki/
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