The Great Escape looks to Poland for talent

Each year The Great Escape partners with a country, and this year organisers have announced they will be joining forces with Poland's Adam Mickiewicz Institute, who will be presenting Don't Panic! We Are From Poland.

	The Great Escape

So expect Poland's most exciting musical offerings to make the journey to the south coast to join up with 300+ bands performing in more than 30 venues spread across Brighton over the course of three days.

Paweł Potoroczyn, Director of the Adam Mickiewicz, said: "Since we established the first Don't Panic! We Are From Poland event in 2008, this showcase of current Polish music has become an identifiable brand throughout Europe and North America. Its recognition and reputation opens the door for music from Poland to be presented at the most important global music business events. The Adam Mickiewicz Institute is delighted to strengthen its relationship with The Great Escape, as host country, having being involved with the festival for the last four years. Absolutely don't panic! And pay attention to Central Europe."

TGE Operations Manager, Kat Morris, added, "We're thrilled to be presenting Poland as lead country partner for The Great Escape 2013. We have showcased Polish artists at TGE for the last four years and have been greatly inspired by the new talent and music businesses that have emerged during that time. 2013 feels like the perfect opportunity to put the spotlight on Poland and we're really looking forward to unveiling the full line up in the New Year."

The Great Escape has welcomed many Polish bands and artists in previous years such as Paula & Karol, Novika And The Lovefinders, Bueno Bros, Tres B, Rebeka, Indigo Trees, The Car Is On Fire and Kamp!.

The Great Escape features international and UK pop, cutting edge, hip hop, electronic, and rock acts showcased at venues all over Brighton. The dates are confirmed as Thursday 16th until Saturday 18th May 2013.

Artist Registration for The Great Escape is now open and free to register. Those bands wishing to be considered for TGE 2013 should register via the TGE website here and complete the online application form to be considered for a spot at the showcase.

In its eight year history, The Great Escape has quickly established itself as an international platform for new talent, with over 30 countries represented throughout the three-day programme, from Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Russia, Spain and the US. The 2012 festival hosted 16,000 attendees over the three-day event, of which 3,000 attendees were also registered delegates, representing 25 countries respectively.

Next year will see more than 300 bands in total, performing in more than 30 venues spread across Brighton over the course of three days. There are no acts confirmed yet for 2013.

A three day super early bird ticket is priced at £35. To buy tickets, click here.

It's also possible to book accommodation early at The Great Escape's official hostel partner Journeys,for £30 a bed a night. There are also rooms at the exclusive delegate hotel, The Queens, on sale from £420 for three nights.

A three day super early bird delegate pass is priced at £80. To buy tickets, click here.

The venues are all a close walk from each other with each venue equipped to an international showcase standard. This year's partner country has not yet been confirmed.

As well as the live music, there's also a number of "Parkinson" style interviews with luminaries from the world of Music and Media, to show the way in which success is achieved, as well as educational panels, workshops and networking sessions.

The Alternative Escape will be returning to TGE once again now larger than ever before, taking in over 20 additional venues to the core TGE programme. The Alternative Escape allows promoters, media partners, record labels and anyone else interested in promoting live music to host their own creative showcases as part of the wider Great Escape Festival.

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