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Grace Carter, Brighton’s very own soul sensation, is had the opportunity to pick who I surround myself with.
coming home to play LoveBN1 Fest. Jessie J, Grace The people I call my family have saved me from a lot and
Jones and 2017 X Factor winners Rak Su, will join Grace are a massive part of my life. I wouldn’t be where I am
for the festival as part of Brighton Pride. The London- without them!
based artist was third on BBC Music’s Sound of 2019
after releasing tracks such as Why Her Not Me? and What has been the biggest lesson or the best thing
Don’t Hurt Like It Used To. you've learnt so far in the industry?
That it’s important to be able to say no. No one knows you
Since emerging in 2017 Grace has experienced success like you know yourself.
after success and supported Rag’N’Bone Man, Haim and
Dua Lipa for her Self-Titled Tour. Through her heartfelt What's next for you?
songs 22-year-old Grace’s raw and poetic emotion flows Festivals, festivals and more
through her music. festivals! We’re going all
over the place this year,
BN1 Magazine spoke to Grace, before she hits LoveBN1 which blows my mind
Fest in August. every time I think
about it. We’ll be in
What inspired you to cover Wicked Game? Did you Asia and America
hear the track a lot growing up? throughout August
It wasn’t a song my mum had played and then I’m also
me growing up, but it’s a song I working on my
was always aware of. Someone debut album so
suggested I gave it a go and when there’s a lot to come!
I sat down with the lyrics in front
of me it made so much sense. It’s LoveBN1 Fest comes to
important to me that when I cover Brighton’s Preston Park
a song I can relate it back to my on Sun 4 Aug, as part of
life and my emotions. Music and Brighton Pride.
singing are both very therapeutic for
me, so it was important for me to be
able to connect with the words.
What made you decide on the video concept
for Don’t Hurt Like It Used To, with the cold and
hostile environment becoming beautiful?
You said it! The song is about rising from a
negative situation and I wanted the video to
capture that too.
Are you excited about playing LoveBN1 Fest?
What can fans expect from your set?
I’m so excited! I very rarely have time to come back to
Brighton which is a shame as it’s where I grew up, so
it’s a real honour to be invited along to play at pride this
year! Nothing beats a home crowd so I guess people can GRACE
expect a lot of smiles and some emotional tunes.
What does Brighton Pride mean to you?
Brighton Pride has been a part of my life for years. It’s
a day when everyone comes together to celebrate love
and positivity and I’m very happy to be a part of it! CARTER
How much new attention did the BBC Music Sound
2019 poll bring you?
Coming third in the Sound poll was a really special
moment for me, I definitely wasn’t expecting it at all but BY REBECCA WELLER
I’ve been working at this since I was 13 so to get the nod
that I'm doing something right is definitely nice. I guess a
lot of people discovered me through this year’s list so it’s
been a blessing.

How important is your family in your success?
Very important! I have a very unconventional family. I was
brought up to build my own family around me, so I’ve