The Alternative Escape: Presented by The Planetary Group & Impressive! PR

Brighton - The Planetary Group & Impressive! PR invite you to our Alternative Escape Day / Night Stage at The Great Escape. Held at the Secret Comedy Club, this full day of music and entertainment features the best indie acts from Australia, Canada, Quebec, Wales & England on May 14th, 2026 starting at 12:00pm and ending at 10 p.m.

The Great Escape is a festival for new music, showcasing 500 emerging artists from all over the world in 30+ walkable venues across the city and a pop-up festival site on Brighton Beach. It’s the first place to discover your new favorite artist and see them in an intimate setting before they go on to headline major festival stages.

SCHEDULE:

Daytime Set Times:
12:00–12:25 – Fool Nelson
12:40–1:05 – Very Special Guest
1:20–1:45 – Yoo Doo Right
2:00–2:25 – Joan and The Giants
2:40–3:05 – Sunday Club
3:20–3:45 – Tullamarines
Nighttime Set Times:

6:00–6:25 – Chroma

6:40–7:05 – My Life Story

7:20–7:45 – The Sick Fix

8:00–8:25 – Sam Scherdel

8:40–9:05 – SONNY E

9:20–9:45 – Sweet Unrest

RSVP does not guarantee entry due to venue capacity

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Host or Publisher Planetary Group