Qobuz Returns to Brighton for Third Year of The Great Escape Partnership

The hi-res streaming and download platform will once again host its Qobuz Sessions showcase during the festival, alongside a networking event co-presented with the Association of Independent Music (AIM).

Running from 13–16 May in Brighton, The Great Escape has become one of Europe’s key discovery festivals, bringing together hundreds of emerging acts and music industry professionals across dozens of venues.

This year’s Qobuz Sessions takes place at Komedia Basement on Saturday 16 May, featuring performances from Flora Hibberd, Hemi Hemmingway, Ebi Soda and Native James. The lineup reflects Qobuz’s ongoing positioning around artist discovery and editorial-led curation rather than purely algorithm-driven recommendations.

Qobuz will also co-host a “Happy Hour with AIM” networking event at Dead Wax Social on Thursday 14 May, aimed at bringing together artists, labels and industry professionals attending the festival.

Dan Mackta, Managing Director of North America and Northern Europe at Qobuz, said the festival continues to align closely with the company’s broader philosophy around music discovery:

Brighton, UK, in May is becoming a Qobuz habit. And not one we intend to shake off any time soon. The opportunity to be part of an event where discovering new music is the raison d’être chimes perfectly with our approach. We’re looking forward to our Komedia showcase and the industry drinks with AIM, as well as getting lost in the Lanes, only to spill out somewhere unexpected and catch the next big thing playing live.

The partnership continues a busy period for Qobuz, which has increasingly positioned itself as an alternative to mainstream streaming platforms through its emphasis on high-resolution audio, editorial content and artist payouts. Recent months have seen the platform launch its Android TV app, extending hi-res streaming further into the living room ecosystem, while also being recognised among France’s fastest-growing digital media companies.

The Brighton appearance also follows several recent moves designed to expand both Qobuz’s catalogue depth and cultural presence. More recently, StereoNET covered the platform’s partnership with Create Music Group to broaden catalogue diversity and strengthen support for independent artists. Qobuz also returned to London’s Brick Lane Jazz Festival, continuing its push toward curated, real-world music discovery at a time when much of the streaming market remains dominated by algorithm-driven listening.

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