The Kooks had been scheduled to play a Spotlight Show on the beach, but have had cancel due to injury
"Bringing Babyshambles into that tent feels like coming back to something special," says Pete Doherty
Two decades on from playing in the first Great Escape lineup, the British indie icons return to Brighton in May for a special show presented by NME – find all ticket information below
The singer’s first ever tour dates were opening for The Kooks back in 2014
The frontman also shared a statement exclusively with NME, revealing details about progress on their upcoming album
"We were in such a different kind of space"
Others on the line-up include The Libertines, Scissor Sisters, Groove Armada and more
An eclectic mix of rising stars and stalwarts will join Jools, Ronnie Wood and Imelda May to ring in the New Year
Others on the bill include Luvcat, The Darkness, Alessi Rose and Lambrini Girls
Tickets go on sale later this week
