https://www.skiddle.com/news/ Latest Live Music news and reviews.. including album releases, gig and tour news, festival dates and ticket competitions en-us Copyright Skiddle.com 2026 noreply@skiddle.com 40 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:01:39 GMT The Tresor Academy of Subcultural Understanding is accepting global applicants for the first time for their free three-week programme, teaching young people how to run subcultural spaces in their cities https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Berlins-Tresor-is-opening-its-doors-to-the-future-club-founders-of-the-world/61736/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:16:00 BST Space Afrika and Valentin Noujam's new exhibition, The Dark Wood, is now open at London's ICA, combining film, sound and urban storytelling to haunting effect. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Manchesters-Space-Afrika-bring-immersive-new-film-installation-to-Londons-ICA-this-week/61735/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:36:00 BST From Norman Jay and Dub Pistols, to Paddington and Wicked, to PDC Darts and Wimbledon, BST Hyde Park's Open House is back for eight days this summer. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/BST-Hyde-Parks-free-Open-House-programme-returns-with-outdoor-cinema-live-music-kids-activities-and-more/61734/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:57:00 BST Guest artists choose five tracks with fewer than 5,000 streams every week. All killer, no filler. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Five-Under-Five/59975/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:10:00 BST You can apply to perform at Salfords Media City festival, which goes down in October, now. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Manchester-festival-Beyond-The-Music-opens-artist-applications-for-2026/61728/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:56:00 BST Watch the satirical new video for the psych-inspired outfit's latest single, Future Country, and discover where you can catch them live on the road in 2027. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Pigeon-announce-2027-UK-tour-and-share-new-Future-Country-video/61723/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:44:00 BST It's Coming Home! To get stuck into all things 2026 FIFA World Cup and more in Manchester, scroll down now! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Where-to-watch-the-FIFA-World-Cup-2026-in-Manchester/61720/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:20:00 BST If you missed the 2026 edition, you're in luck as Caf Mambo Ibiza will be back at Coombe Abbey for an unforgettable festival of Ibiza Classics. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Caf-Mambo-Ibiza-to-return-to-Coombe-Abbey-with-a-huge-2027-lineup/61721/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:35:00 BST From six nights of protest to Britney and cocktails, we traced how Pride has evolved since its inception 56 years ago. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/From-protest-to-party-the-evolution-of-Pride/60299/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:55:00 BST All WHP 2026 events so far: The Streets, You&Me, Solomun, Overmono, Tiesto, Hannah Laing, KI/KI, Interplanetary Criminal, and more. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Warehouse-Project-2026-everything-you-need-to-know/61707/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:35:00 BST Released on 5th June, Ewan McVicars 'Keep It Tribal' brings together Clanadonia, Tommy Flanagan, Bryce Drennan, and more for a new unofficial Scotland World Cup anthem. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Has-Ewan-McVicar-created-Scotlands-soundtrack-for-the-2026-World-Cup/61716/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:19:00 BST The music venue is also gearing up to celebrate its 20th anniversary. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/East-London-venue-Village-Underground-reveals-new-open-air-terrace/61712/ Fri, 29 May 2026 16:40:00 BST The independent underground bass crew Mukes boasts MOLL B2B Maracuya, Sherpa, SINDA, and more, powered by Dankashire Soundsystem. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Grassroots-MCR-bass-music-crew-takes-over-The-Yard-this-Saturday/61711/ Fri, 29 May 2026 16:31:00 BST This new chapter will see the festival take place in a new outdoor home in Glasgow. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Terminal-V-announces-new-location-and-more-ahead-of-10th-anniversary-/61710/ Fri, 29 May 2026 15:40:00 BST With lead single B.U.N, Roll Deep announces new mixtape 'Best In The Game Mixtape'. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Grime-collective-Roll-Deep-return-with-new-material-in-14-years/61709/ Fri, 29 May 2026 14:10:00 BST The Music Is Black festival will be a free-to-attend event at London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/A-new-celebration-of-black-music-to-launch-in-London-next-month/61708/ Fri, 29 May 2026 11:40:00 BST Think festivals think Skiddle. For those who enjoy soundsystems nestled within luscious woodland, these forest festivals should do the trick. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-best-forest-festivals/55273/ Fri, 29 May 2026 11:30:00 BST The Smiths legend and Manchester native reflects on the experiences that shaped his career for Apple Music's Origin Stories, revealing why the city remains vital to his creative process. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Johnny-Marr-reflects-on-Manchester-roots-in-new-Origin-Stories-episode/61699/ Fri, 29 May 2026 10:15:00 BST London-born jazz band Erza Collective shares details on upcoming album and new music release. Read more below. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Ezra-Collective-announces-fourth-studio-album-Here-Because-of-Hope/61706/ Fri, 29 May 2026 09:55:00 BST The Manchester collective has relaunched, bringing together its label, online vinyl store, DJ talent and events platform. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Do-As-You-Please-relaunch-with-Records--Arts-House-/61705/ Thu, 28 May 2026 16:22:00 BST Stick on your battle jacket, raise your horns to the sky, and open up the pit at these incredible rock, metal, and punk festivals in 2026. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Best-Punk-Rock-and-Metal-Festivals/55137/ Thu, 28 May 2026 16:05:00 BST Promising to be a new live music grassroots venue for the city, the 450-capacity venue will open this autumn on the venues ground floor. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/New-Century-announces-grassroots-music-venue-Locker-opening-this-autumn/61704/ Thu, 28 May 2026 15:33:00 BST Dubtendo and Sub Culture are the newest spaces announced by the indie Derbyshire festival. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Y-Not-Festival-expands-with-new-music-spaces/61703/ Thu, 28 May 2026 14:09:00 BST Salfords cult venue confirmed it will close this January in an interview with the Guardian after 10 years, as redevelopment plans place the site in a flood-risk zone. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-White-Hotel-to-close-in-January-after-10-years/61702/ Thu, 28 May 2026 10:13:00 BST A host of new names have joined the nationwide festival taking over grassroots venues during Glastonburys fallow year, with secret sets, local shows and a spotlight on the spaces supporting future talent. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Fatboy-Slim-Lucy-Spraggan--more-join-nationwide-Everywhere-At-Once-festival/61696/ Wed, 27 May 2026 10:16:00 BST The funding will help 60 venues across Ireland programme more live music and comedy, creating fresh opportunities for emerging artists while supporting the grassroots spaces that help launch new talent. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Irelands-grassroots-music-venues-receive-1-million-euro-funding-boost/61695/ Wed, 27 May 2026 09:54:00 BST The best UK festivals in June, covering indie, pop, house, techno, DnB, country, metal, hardcore, disco, psytrance, and so much more. Skiddle's Big Fat Fest Guide is back! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Skiddles-big-fat-festival-guide-UK-edition---June/61692/ Wed, 27 May 2026 09:39:00 BST Sun, sea, and absolutely no suspicious parents? Sign us up, and even better, paired with some of the best festivals across Europe. Spanning across all genres, read more below! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Skiddles-big-fat-festival-guide-Europe-edition---June/61694/ Tue, 26 May 2026 17:30:00 BST Announced by the late rock star's wife, Sharron, the project is expected to commence later this summer. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/AI-Ozzy-Osbourne-avatar-in-the-works-to-communicate-with-fans/61693/ Fri, 22 May 2026 14:30:00 BST Set to be held today at t noon and again at 10:31 pm, the exact time the bomb was detonated. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Minute-silences-to-be-held-in-Manchester-for-ninth-anniversary-of-terror-attack/61690/ Fri, 22 May 2026 11:00:00 BST Wednesday nights at Eden will be celebrating all things UKG from June through to September, as the Balearic club welcomes 23 Degrees, DJ EZ and Garage Nation. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Eden-Ibiza-announce-weekday-party-series-celebrating-UK-garage/61688/ Thu, 21 May 2026 16:17:00 BST Directed by Leigh Powis, Twenty Years in Manchester captures the two decades of WHPs existence, from Boddingtons to Mayfield. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/20-years-of-The-Warehouse-Project-celebrated-in-upcoming-short-film/61687/ Thu, 21 May 2026 14:27:00 BST The legendary German trance DJ returns to the Dutch capital for a performance at the Rabozaal in Melkweg this October. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Paul-van-Dyk-returns-to-ADE-with-open-to-close-performance-/61686/ Thu, 21 May 2026 13:49:00 BST Willie J Healey, 1000 Rabbits, Spanish Horses, and Ora Cogan are among the opening slew of acts playing at the resurrected Mancunian haunt, beginning in June. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Now-Wave-resurrected-venue-The-Abbey-announce-opening-gigs/61685/ Thu, 21 May 2026 11:31:00 BST Check out our top picks of the Best Folk festivals in the UK and beyond, where you can go being serenaded on a hilltop to jigging in a huge crowd, all in one place! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/-The-Best-Folk-Music-Festivals-/57779/ Thu, 21 May 2026 10:12:00 BST Fresh from selling out huge hometown shows, the Liverpool songwriter is heading back to smaller venues with reflective new material exploring identity, pressure, belonging and modern working-class life. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Jamie-Webster-announces-new-album-and-intimate-UK-tour/61682/ Wed, 20 May 2026 10:53:00 BST Evening 4 Ricky lands at Manchesters AO Arena on the 7th June with 12 rounds of tributes to Hatton, including live music, boxing legends, comedy and more https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Manchester-unites-at-the-AO-next-month-for-huge-12-round-tribute-night-for-Ricky-Hatton/61677/ Tue, 19 May 2026 15:04:00 BST 'Free Party: A Folk History' explores the origins of the UK's free party movement in the '90s. Plus interviews with Spiral Tribe, DiY Sound System, Bedlam and more. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/90s-rave-culture-documentary-set-for-streaming-debut-this-month/61666/ Fri, 15 May 2026 17:15:00 BST We caught up with the rapper and High Focus Records founder to talk about his album Elevation and upcoming tour, his Peruvian pilgrimage and living off-grid in the Portuguese mountains. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Fliptrix-Interview-From-Coldharbour-Lane-to-an-off-grid-Portuguese-farm-/61665/ Fri, 15 May 2026 16:18:00 BST After a successful run since their opening, read more about the Manchester club's seasonal break and plans for a September return. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Sankeys-Manchester-reveal-seasonal-closing-party-plans-and-more/61664/ Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:00 BST They take on a new concept with the first-ever Super Bowl-inspired halftime show. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Madonna-Shakira-and-BTS-announced-as-World-Cup-headliners/61663/ Fri, 15 May 2026 13:50:00 BST #Merky Films will be the official co-producer, as well as Stormzy leading as executive producer. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Stormzys-film-company-greenlit-to-co-produce-Ian-Wright-biopic/61662/ Fri, 15 May 2026 11:30:00 BST The Welsh duo have revealed their long-awaited followup to 2023s Good Lies, and shared new track Lockup. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Overmono-announce-sophomore-album-Pure-Devotion/61660/ Thu, 14 May 2026 15:52:00 BST The Mancunian indie pop group will headline a special outdoor event in September, featuring a lineup hand-picked by the band themselves. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Pale-Waves-announce-special-headline-show-in-Salford/61659/ Thu, 14 May 2026 14:40:00 BST The exhibition opens at Castle Fine Art on Saturday 16th May, six decades on from the Nobel-winning singers infamous Free Trade Hall gig. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Bob-Dylan-exhibition-Retrospectrum-to-open-in-Manchester/61658/ Thu, 14 May 2026 11:46:00 BST Studio time, mentorship, live performance slots and international showcase opportunities are all up for grabs as Dialled Industry launches the latest edition of its artist development programme. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Emerging-South-Asian-artists-invited-to-apply-for-fully-funded-Resonate-residency/61657/ Wed, 13 May 2026 10:54:00 BST Fresh from dropping debut solo single Switch Up, Mike D is swapping huge stages for intimate venues as the hip-hop icon gears up for a rare run of live summer dates across Europe. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Beastie-Boys-icon-Mike-D-announces-first-ever-UK-and-European-solo-shows/61656/ Wed, 13 May 2026 10:38:00 BST London collective Idioteque discuss genre-blurring sounds, immersive live shows, emotional storytelling, and the future of downtempo music ahead of new material coming later this year. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Get-to-know-Idioteque/61654/ Tue, 12 May 2026 16:11:00 BST Mercury-nominated corto.alto returns with new breakbeat and bass-grooved single THIEF alongside news of his biggest UK and EU headline tour to date. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/cortoalto-shares-new-breakbeat-nu-jazz-banger-THIEF-alongside-biggest-headline-tour-yet/61655/ Tue, 12 May 2026 15:36:00 BST Beatles fans can get their fix at this new opening in 2027. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Beatles-to-open-new-fan-experience-in-London/61648/ Mon, 11 May 2026 14:21:00 BST