The Great Eastern

The Great Eastern 2022 is finally here! We are buzzing to catch some incredible artists across Summerhall & The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh 🥳

Please read below important information ahead of coming to TGE!

• Wristbands
Festival ticket holders will need to collect their wristbands and programmes before they can access any venues. The wristband collection point is at Summerhall's Courtyard. Collection will be open from 1pm until approximately 10pm at night. The collection point is right through the entrance of the Summerhall, past the main entrance (there will be plenty of signage). Anyone wishing to purchase a ticket on the day can also head to the Box Office at Summerhall.

Please remember to grab a festival brochure after you get your wristband!

• Stage Times
Here are your official stage times and stage splits via Clashfinder - https://bit.ly/TGEclash

There may be points during the festival when venues or rooms might be at capacity - so if anyone really wants to see a specific band they are heavily advised to head there earlier than just before their set. Times are subject to change throughout the day, but this will be updated on Clashfinder and via our socials.

• Mask wearing
Covid is still amongst us and although laws have now changed in regards to face masks in Scotland, we ask all festival attendees to respect anyone’s decision to continue to wear a mask throughout the day. This includes TGE, Summerhall & Queens Hall staff, artists and other festival attendees. We want everyone to feel comfortable and have a great day without worry!

• Food at TGE
We’ve teamed up with Dough Pizza & Bonnie Burrito in Edinburgh! Dough Pizza are offering 10% off for anyone with a festival wristband and Bonnie Burrito have a 20% discount with code THEGEF20

Dough Pizzeria & Delivery - 47 South Clerk Street - https://dough-pizza.co.uk/

Bonnie Burrito - https://bonnieburrito.com/menu/

• Weather
It looks like it's going dry with some rain expected in the afternoon. We advise some waterproof clothing or an umbrella to have handy on you throughout the day!

And that's about all the info you need right now! Please remember to be considerate of residents and neighbours, don't drop litter when you're walking between venues, be nice to staff and other gig goers when you're at gigs, and just have a bloody good time!

Much love
Team TGE x

UPDATE: Unfortunately due to illness Peaness will not be able to make it to TGE tomorrow. Fear not, we have the wonderful Bikini Body stepping in their place to provide the best of vibes. Catch them at the Summerhall Gallery Bar from 6pm-6.45pm 🥳

So hyped for Porridge Radio tomorrow!

Their fantastic new album is out TODAY!!! 🥳

Check it out now at: https://porridgeradio.ffm.to/waterslide-diving-board-ladder-to-the-sky 🎧

Trust us - you don't want to miss the band in Edinburgh tomorrow at The Great Eastern! Tickets here: thegreateastern.org 🎟

Hot off the release of “A Hundred and One Things”, Glaswegian singer-songwriter Kirsteen Harvey takes the stage at The Great Eastern on 21 May!

Listen to “A Hundred and One Things” here: https://bit.ly/3KGwlGt

Check out the event page here for the full event details: https://bit.ly/3OQnQvM

🎟: https://bit.ly/38sxUup

Stage times are HERE for The Great Eastern on Saturday! 🥳
Final tickets available at thegreateastern.org 🎟

Box Office will be at Summerhall Courtyard and will be open from 1pm. Make sure you head there first to pick up your wristbands and brochures.

(Clashfinder here too to help you plan your day: https://bit.ly/TGEclash)

We can't wait to see you all this weekend 🙌

Fantastic interview with Kathryn Joseph up live on The Skinny right now! Kathryn's new album is stunning and we are THRILLED to host her in the capital on Saturday! 🎉

🎟 Tickets here: https://thegreateastern.org

https://www.theskinny.co.uk/music/interviews/kathryn-joseph-on-for-you-who-are-the-wronged

Kathryn Joseph on for you who are the wronged - The Skinny Ahead of her appearance at The Great Eastern festival, we speak to Kathryn Joseph about her beautiful and pain-filled third album for you who are the wronged.

Berta Kennedy is on a roll this year; she released her new song “I’m Good” in February and was shortlisted for BBC Scotland Introducing’s Scottish Act of the Year in March. She is rolling into The Great Eastern stage on 21 May, bringing her blend of R&B, alternative and pop 🎵

Listen to “I’m Good” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zezMq-Ads8M

Check out the event page here for the full event details: https://bit.ly/3OQnQvM

🎟: https://bit.ly/38sxUup

Lewis McLaughlin

The winner of Glastonbury’s Emerging Talent Competition this year and Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis McLaughlin brings his debut album Feel the Ground You Walk Upon to the Great Eastern stage on 21 May 🏆

His win has secured a slot on the main stage at Glastonbury 2022, and at the Great Eastern you will get to see him perform before that - you do not want to miss this!

Listen to his debut album Feel the Ground You Walk Upon here: https://bit.ly/3MLObsZ

Check out the event page here for the full event details: https://bit.ly/3OQnQvM

🎟: https://bit.ly/38sxUup

Fresh off the release of his new songs "Lucky 22" in March and “Rear Window” in April, Scottish/Spanish singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Phillip Jon Taylor, also a founding member of PAWS, brings his indie rock sensibilities to The Great Eastern on 21 May!

Listen to “Rear Window” here: https://bit.ly/3LSnPFy

Check out the event page here for the full event details: https://bit.ly/3OQnQvM

🎟: https://bit.ly/38sxUup

Buzzing to welcome Withered Hand to The Great Eastern on 21 May! His masterful lyricism and melancholy vocals are sure to tug at your heartstrings.

Check out the event page here for the full event details: https://bit.ly/3OQnQvM

🎟: https://bit.ly/38sxUup

Modern Studies adds an experimental touch to chamber pop and folk with their gorgeous vocal harmonies. On the heels of the release of their latest album We Are There, they will be joining The Great Eastern lineup for 21 May 🔥

Listen to We Are There here: https://bit.ly/3MDXJq2

Check out the event page here for the full event details: https://bit.ly/3OQnQvM

🎟: https://bit.ly/38sxUup

Her music is like a warm embrace on a rainy day with her soft vocals and instrumentation. Hot off the release of her debut EP Citrus in March, folk singer-songwriter Elanor Moss joins us on 21 May for the Great Eastern!

Listen to Citrus here: https://bit.ly/3vMPKl3

Check out the event page here for the full event details: https://bit.ly/3OQnQvM

🎟: https://bit.ly/38sxUup

Excited to welcome London-based singer-songwriter Tiberius b to the Great Eastern on 21 May! Tiberius B started off their 2022 with the release of their new single “Olivia” and will be bringing songs that live out their truth to the stage.

Listen to their newest single “Olivia” here: https://bit.ly/39nCYAq

Check out the event page here for the full event details: https://bit.ly/3OQnQvM

🎟: https://bit.ly/38sxUup

The countdown continues... 3 WEEKS TO GO! 🥳🥳

Who are you excited to see?

Remaining tickets here →🎟: https://bit.ly/3vtxpcc

IT'S ON! More incredible acts added to The Great Eastern festival next month! 🔥🔥🔥

Join us for a party in the capital on Saturday 21 May - final tickets on sale now! 🥳

🎟: https://thegreateastern.org

Kathryn Joseph Free Love Porridge Radio Soccer96 Anna B Savage The Joy Hotel The Wave Pictures Tiberius b Naima Bock Banji Bull deep tan Peaness Hater Elanor Moss The Big Day Iona Zajac Magpie Blue Modern Studies Withered Hand Hailey Beavis Lewis McLaughlin Phillip Jon Taylor Berta Kennedy Kirsteen Harvey Amy Papiransky

The Great Eastern is one month away! Keep your eyes peeled for our next line up announcement 👀

Who are you excited to see this year!? ⚡️
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Magpie Blue's music stops you in your tracks. Classy, melancholic and full of emotion. She joins our extensive TGE line up, May 21st! ✨

Grab tickets here: https://bit.ly/38sxUup

Absolutely buzzing to welcome rising indie-pop group The Big Day to The Great Eastern! They bring their highly-strung and robust sound to Edinburgh, May 21st! 🔥

Tickets here: https://bit.ly/38sxUup

Hot off the back of her debut single '30 Degrees' and new single 'Every Morning' (via Sub Pop), Naima Bock brings her folk infused melodies to The Great Eastern next month. An absolute must see!

Catch her and many other incredible acts live, May 21st 🥳🥳

Tickets here: https://bit.ly/38sxUup

Exceptionally talented multi-instrumentalist Iona Zajac brings her sweet and melancholic melodies to the second edition of The Great Eastern, May 21st!

Tickets here: https://bit.ly/3h7scPl

It’s been a quick rise for Swedish indie pop quartet Hater. Effortless and assured Hater drift eloquently into well-structured and stunning melodies, with slow burning grooves and classic rock rhythms. What else can you ask for!? This is going to be a very special performance ⚡️

🎟: https://bit.ly/3h7scPl

Buzzing to welcome three-piece band Peaness to The Great Eastern, May 21st for what is set to be a night of catchy, fuzzy, harmony driven indie-pop greatness!

Listen to their sensational new track 'How I'm Feeling' here → https://bit.ly/3K1yNaz

🎟: https://bit.ly/3h7scPl

Norfolk born, Edinburgh based songwriter Hailey Beavis brings her melodic harmonies to The Great Eastern, May 21st. Expect a night of strong-willed bedroom pop that ticks all the right boxes ✨

🎟: https://bit.ly/3h7scPl

Since making the final of the BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year, Amy Papiransky has continued to carve her name in the Scottish music scene. She brings a carefully crafted collection of new, uplifting pop songs and effortless ballads to The Great Eastern this May! ⚡️

🎟: https://bit.ly/3h7scPl

Rising purveyors of acerbic, creepy post-punk grooves, deep tan join us for our second edition of The Great Eastern 😎

Listen to their latest banger 'beginners' krav maga' here: https://spoti.fi/3tis850

Last few early bird tickets 🎟 → https://bit.ly/3h7scPl

Hull's premier shoegazey, dream-pop crew bdrmm round up their lushest, most atmospheric vibes as they head north to Edinburgh for our second edition of The Great Eastern! An absolute must see ⚡️

🎟: https://bit.ly/3h7scPl

We welcome UK purveyors of smooth 'N' scuzzy indie rock Bull to our extensive TGE line up this May! Not one to miss out on ⚡️

🎧: https://spoti.fi/3HspS08
🎟: https://bit.ly/3h7scPl

Super excited to welcome UK indie rock luminaries The Wave Pictures up to Edinburgh for The Great Eastern this May! Their upcoming seasonal double album 'When The Purple Emperor Spreads His Wings', is out May 20th on Moshi Moshi Records 🔥

You can buy, order or download HERE:
http://ffm.to/thepurplewinter

TGE early bird tickets 🎟 → https://bit.ly/3h7scPl

Glasgow east-end group The Joy Hotel bring their dreamy mix of pop, psych-rock and alt-country to the second edition of The Great Eastern, May 21st! Unmissable 🔥

🎟: https://bit.ly/3h7scPl

We are thrilled to welcome back Anna B Savage to the second edition of The Great Eastern this May after her incredible set at last year's festival! Her debut album 'A Common Turn' is out now - a truly sensational listen if you ask us! ✨

Grab your ticket here 🎟 → https://bit.ly/3h7scPl