In an announcement on Monday, The Great Escape festival has revealed the initial acts to perform at "The Road to The Great Escape," a two day concert event taking place at various locations across Dublin.

The brand new live music showcase will take place during the days leading up to The Great Escape music festival and conference in Brighton.

On May 11th and 12th, the event will highlight a plethora of incredible emerging artists, including homegrown acts Malaki and April, alongside Scottish singer-songwriter Aaron Smith, Blackpool experimental punks Strange Bones, and enigmatic indie alternative artist Oscar Lang.

Two-day, all venue-access tickets for the event are priced at €17.45, and will go on sale January 24th at 9am.

Check out the initial line-up below.

Aaron Smith
Ama
April
Aviva
Chiiild
Dear-God
Gracey
Griff
House of Pharoahs
HYYTS
Kid Kapichi
Lucia & The Best Boys
Mabes
Malaki
Master Peace
Noisy
Oscar Lang
People Club
Strange Bones
The Pale White
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers