WATERFOOLS are a three piece Alternative Rock band from Oxford made up of Wilf Cartwright (Vocals and Guitar), George Langford (Bass) and Jamie Langford (Drums).

Formed in 2016, they are known for their heavy guitar riffs, thrashing drum beats and catchy choruses which have combined
to define their sound, as well as their poetic lyrics that cryptically portray issues surrounding adolescence in the 21st century.

Similar artists include Foo Fighters, Drenge, Ty Segall and King Nun.

Yumi And The Weather are a four-piece psych-pop band from Brighton, first emerging in 2013 with the critically acclaimed 'All We Can' EP. 

Formed in Dorset and emerging from the Brighton scene, The RPM’s have utilised their indie sound to take the music industry by storm! These childhood friends Jack Valero (lead vocals and guitar), Callum James, (drums and backing vocals) took their talent to Brighton, where they were joined by Migue Cosme (bass guitar) and they released their debut EP, ‘Digital Disobedience’ in 2016. Gaining early momentum, the band wasted no time and by 2017 they released their second EP, ‘Agents of Change’ in 2017, courtesy of Xtra Mile Recordings.

Birmingham born The Clause are an alternative indie 4 piece who note influnces such as Catfish and The Bottlemen, Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian and local heroes from their studio group Jaws and The Twang. Despite the band forming just over a year ago, The Clause have experienced a flood of success and appreciation on Spotify for their singles Sixteen and Golden Age.

Breaking into the London scene is Hot Dreams with their carefully-crafted, atmosphereic indie sound.

A British MC, Singer and Actress all rolled in to one from Hackney, London, Paigey Cakey emerges from the murkiness of East London as a essential voice on the scene. With worldwide streams and stardom ellabarating her unmistakable confiedence, Paigey Cakey boasts an undeniable charm and alluring nature that captivates her thousands of disciples.

Council Punk from Glasgow, The Dunts have the stage presence of 4 grizzly bears and the mentality of a true Glaswegian punk-rock quartet. Thrashy guitars and jangly bass leads to a band that effortlessly infuses Punk with a subtle Independent charm.

In just under a month we will welcome five of the most anticipated up-and-coming artists currently on our radar and showcase them at The Great Escape Festival 2018. From Thursday 17th May countless Brighton venues will be filled with music and this year we will be returning to East Street Tap on Saturday 19th May. Here's what to expect...