Great Escape review 2008 - Day 3
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008A review of the third day of the Brighton Great Escape Festival with photos and video footage. Reviews include Lightspeed Champion, Crystal Castles, The Shortwave Set and School of Language.
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A review of the third day of the Brighton Great Escape Festival with photos and video footage. Reviews include Lightspeed Champion, Crystal Castles, The Shortwave Set and School of Language.
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