The Great Escape Festival in Brighton, UK

THE GREAT ESCAPE FESTIVAL, a three day event that takes place in Brighton, UK and plays host to roughly 200 bands and 10,000 people from May 15-17 has four Japanese acts on its roster for this year. Indie rock band monobright, alternative/rock band Doping Panda, new wave/electro-pop artist Dr. Usui and new wave/post punk band Vola & The Oriental Machine will all perform at the event. For more information about these artists, the event's schedule or to buy tickets, please see the festival's site.