“Was such a great experience seeing Metal represented so well at The Great Escape and was a strong turnout from the community in celebration!” - Danielle Reginiano (Agent - ITB)

"The Rock Alliance invited us to play their stage at the Alternative Escape in 2025. The event was exceptionally well organised. They are doing incredible work supporting new rock and metal artists by providing them the opportunity to play a major festival and meet industry professionals. We are grateful for the opportunity and had a fantastic experience, thank you to The Rock Alliance” - Laura Takala (Artist - Lo Rays)

"“The Rock & Metal Alliance stage at The Great Escape 2025 was a raw, electrifying metal haven in a Brighton dive-bar. Fierce riffs and mosh pits united fans in a sonic tribe. From a publishing view, it was fantastic to see these brilliant songs bought to life by such high-energy talent.” - Laura May (Publisher - May Music Ltd)

"For me, the rock and metal alliance stage was the stand out stage of The Geat Escape. It felt like the festivals hub of the alternative music scene, offering something different and much needed: a meticulously curated lineup of some of the best breaking artists across the rock and metal, along with the sense of community that’s come to define the genre.” Benjamin Ward (Digital Marketing and Management Agency - donttrymusic.com)

"We had an unforgettable experience performing at the Rock & Metal Alliance stage during this year's Alternative Escape in Brighton! The vibes were absolutely electric, and the crowd was beyond incredible—far surpassing our expectations for that time of day. The energy was phenomenal, and we were blown away by the turnout. We connected with some fantastic bands, including Stoned Statues, Lo Rays, Mallavora and Persecutor—all of whom brought their A-game. A huge shoutout to our friends in Spitfire Tires for kicking things off with a killer set. We forged some amazing friendships that day and can't wait to cross paths with these talented folks again. As a bonus, our performance led to an exciting opportunity to play at this year's Pro Weekend Festival in Valencia. We're still buzzing from the experience!" - Sam (Artist - The Alchemy)

"Rob & Emma created a brilliant industry day at The Great Escape, great people strong networking and a fantastic opportunity for Persecutor to perform” - Thomas Lassen ( kill beat… repeat - Manager Persecutor)