Courtney Barnett, Dune Rats, Hermitude Named For UK's The Great Escape

A handful of Aussies have been confirmed for one of the UK's biggest festivals, The Great Escape, with singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett and hip hop outfit Hermitude among the names.

A number of Brisbane acts are featured in the list, while Sydney and Melbourne will also be represented at the massive event. Here are the names:

Courtney Barnett
Dune Rats
Ginger & The Ghost
Hermitude
Jeremy Neale
Major Leagues
Money For Rope
The Creases

These locals will join big name internationals such as urban/dance songstress Kelis, British singer-songwriters Ella Eyre and Charli XCX and many more. Check out the full list of first round artists at the official festival website.

The Great Escape runs from Thursday 8 to Saturday 10 May in Brighton, England.