iluvlive Presents: The Great Escape Festival 2025
Venue: Dust, 77 East St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1NF
Date: 15th May 2025
Entry: Tickets via The Great Escape (see below)
Time (subject to change):
12:15 - STORRY
13:15 - Olympia Vitalis
14:10 - DeeRiginal
15:30 - JERUB
DEERIGINAL
DeeRiginal is an artist from Central London who makes FRESH AIR MUSIC.His vocals are a blend of Grime, R&B and Spoken Word. The beats behind his voice are often hybrids of two genres or more. Since 2019, Dee has released an album’s worth of music, showcasing his evolving style and versatility.
In 2024, he released a documentary about London. The documentary offers a unique insight into the lives of artists from different parts of the city. Dee also released clothing merchandise under the name ‘BEWM’, a phrase that can be heard in many of his tracks.
JERUB
An authentic storyteller with a heartwarming take on pop and indie, JERUB is an artist you want to get to know about. Born in Nigeria before moving to Nottingham at age 10, the rising artist first made an impact in 2021 as a finalist in BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge Introducing Talent search, standing out from over 10,000 entries and receiving praise from members of the judging panel, including Arlo Parks and Tom Grennan.
OLYMPIA VITALIS
Born in West London, Olympia Vitalis stands out boldly in the soul scene, unapologetically claiming her space. With seven years of experience singing in a gospel choir, Olympia has honed her unique improvisational style. She has already established herself by addressing topics close to her heart through her writing, seamlessly blending her reflections on both significant and everyday matters; she adds a touch of subtlety and distinctive vocals to her work.
STORRY
STORRY is a two-time JUNO-nominated singer-songwriter, visual artist, and advocate known for her genre-blending sound and powerful lyrics. With influences from R&B, hip-hop, and pop, she creates emotionally resonant tracks that explore themes of empowerment and resilience.
A Voice UK 2024 finalist, she has recently shared the stage with legends like Lizz Wright, Sting, and Beverley Knight. She is set to release Chapter 2: Run, the prequel to her debut album, in 2025. This album tells the raw, unpredictable journey of realizing her ‘boyfriend’ was actually her trafficker and reclaiming her life.
STORRY embarked on a headline UK tour in April 2025 following a sold-out performance at the London Jazz Festival. Her live performances are visceral experiences that must be seen to be believed—her voice doesn’t just touch you; it hits you in the face.
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About PPL:
PPL is the UK music industry’s collective management organisation (CMO) for performers and recording rightsholders, founded in 1934. We license recorded music in the UK when it is played in public (bars, nightclubs, shops, offices, etc.) or broadcast (BBC, commercial radio, commercial TV, etc.) and we work to ensure that revenue flows back to both our own members and those of our international CMO partners. Our members include both independent and major record companies, together with performers ranging from emerging grassroots artists through to established session musicians and globally renowned artists.
In 2023, PPL’s revenue was £283.5 million, the highest in the organisation’s 90-year history, and we paid close to 165,000 performers and recording rightsholders.
PPL’s public performance licensing is carried out on our behalf by PPL PRS Ltd, the joint venture between PPL and PRS for Music. Through a network of agreements with CMOs around the world, we also collect performance rights royalties internationally when music is played overseas in public and used on TV, radio and some online streaming services, as well as for private copying. International royalties are an increasingly important revenue stream for performers and recording rightsholders.