Aby Coulibaly, Malaki and Kynsy among first round of acts announced for The Road To The Great Escape

The Road To The Great Escape showcase will return to Dublin and Glasgow this May. The showcase precedes the three day Great Escape music festival that takes place in Brighton and Hove, England on May 11–14. Starting in Glasgow on May 6 & 7 before travelling to Dublin for May 9 & 10, the showcase brings emerging talent to various venues across the cities.

Dublin acts Aby Coulibaly and Sprints are among the artists set to play in both locations, alongside Conor Albert, Dylan Fraser, Eli Smart, English Teacher, Frankie Beetlestone, Honeyglaze, Priya Ragu, Sycco, and Wallice.

In Dublin, you can look forward to multiple shows at Whelan's, Workman's Club, Grand Social and the Academy 2 – featuring Irish rising stars Lucy McWilliams, Malaki, Kynsy, Baby Queen, Sprints and The Clockworks.

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The Road To @GreatEscapeIRE debuts 9 - 10th May 2022 featuring a host of amazing breakthrough acts across Ireland and the UK!

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Two day tickets for the 18+ event are on sale now.

Check out Hot Press' Hot for 2022 issue to read more about the up and coming artists slated to play The Road to the Great Escape showcase.