https://www.skiddle.com/news/ Latest Features & interviews 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, 16 Jun 2026 17:53:36 GMT The East London collective will introduce queer line dancing to Ireland for the first time as they support CMAT at Virgin Media Park. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/From-East-London-pubs-to-stadium-crowds-Queer-Line-Dance-Club-joins-CMAT-in-Cork/61750/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:53:00 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, 11 Jun 2026 09:50:00 BST 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Tractors, beers, cowboy hats, and the jangling of country music coming through the speakers. These are the best country festivals... Think festivals think Skiddle https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Best-Country-Music-Festivals/57668/ Wed, 06 May 2026 16:02:00 BST Ready to show the littluns a place where the thrills never end? Here are the best child-friendly festivals in 2024. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Best-Family-Friendly-Festivals/55135/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:41:00 BST No-phone raves are having a burst of popularity at the moment. We take a look at why theyre increasing in demand, with contributions from DJs and promoters. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Switching-Off-and-Dialling-In-The-Rise-of-No-Phone-Raves/60494/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:19:00 BST Blending experimental influences into a genre-blurring sound shaped by movement, tension and hope, Austin's fervent art-punk five-piece The Opera are a band you really ought to get to know in 2026. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Get-to-know-The-Opera/61621/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:22:00 BST The best UK festivals in May - spanning house, rock, pop, reggae, metal, hip-hop, jazz, DnB, and so much more. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Skiddles-big-fat-festival-guide-UK-edition---May/61602/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:46:00 BST From Daft Punk to DJ EZ, we explore some of the best DJs of all time, celebrating pioneers, innovators and modern icons who have shaped dance music and club culture across the globe. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-best-DJs-of-all-time/57790/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:16:00 BST One of many new acts carrying the torch for Manchester, Georgian blend wistful, atmospheric sounds with retro influences. Get to know the group ahead of the release of their debut EP Crackled Grounds this summer. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Get-to-know-Georgian/61568/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:44:00 BST Record Store Day returns April 18 with 300+ UK in-store events, exclusive vinyl drops and live sets, plus a BBC 6 Music broadcast in Glasgow. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Record-Store-Day-2026-Hundreds-of-UK-events-live-sets-and-exclusives-announced/61566/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:29:00 BST Here are the best new events from Skiddle, including a breathtaking night of country music, a high-energy set on Brighton's seafront, and a three hour set in Bristol. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/New-On-Skiddle-Nashville-Shy-FX-Fatboy-Slim-and-more/61533/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:11:00 BST The shoegaze trio discuss their origins, influences, and growing fanbase as they prepare to tour the UK and Europe in support of their upcoming debut album, Birding. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Get-to-know-Deary/61520/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:12:00 BST This weeks New On Skiddle features cathedral gigs from B*Witched & Scouting For Girls, a pair of Warehouse Project events at Depot Mayfield & Ambers, World Cup fanzones, and a Bristolian dance festival. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/New-On-Skiddle-Festivals-Fanzones-and-Cathedrals/61516/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:21:00 BST Canterbury Live reveals its full 2026 lineup with JLS, Becky Hill and Madness heading to the historic St Lawrence Ground this August. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Canterbury-Live-unveils-full-debut-2026-lineup-with-JLS-Becky-Hill--Madness-/61510/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:06:00 GMT Paris Hilton and Holly Johnson of Frankie Goes to Hollywood join RAYE and Diana Ross as headliners for Brighton & Hove Prides 35th birthday weekender. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Brighton-Pride-On-The-Park-unveils-full-lineup/61504/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:15:00 GMT A new indie festival in Liverpool, Manchester Punk Fest, experimental in Glasgow, indie by the sea, hard dance in Edinburgh, jazz in London, and more. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Skiddles-big-fat-festival-guide-UK-edition---April/61466/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:28:00 GMT A slew of day raves, garden parties and festivals are among the new events on Skiddle this week. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/New-On-Skiddle-Omar-PENDULUM-Luke-Dean-and-more/61481/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT Kraftwerk mark 50 years of Radio-Activity with new Dolby Atmos, vinyl and Blu-ray editions, with long-awaited UK & Ireland tour on the horizon. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Kraftwerk-announce-50th-anniversary-reissue-of-Radio-Activity-/61474/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:06:00 GMT Paris-born and now rooted in Londons prolific Windmill scene, Spanish Horses blend 70s New York influences with restless live energy. Fresh off a UK tour and new single Raindance, the five-piece are gearing up for a big year ahead. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Get-to-know-Spanish-Horses/61440/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:28:00 GMT This weeks new events on Skiddle include a long-awaited return from No Art, an all day Patrick Topping set in Newcastle, and tons of Bank Holiday bangers. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/New-On-Skiddle-No-Art-Into-the-Woods-DanceOnArrival-and-more-/61454/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:23:00 GMT Recent data from the streaming giant reports songs in 16 different languages charted on the apps Global Top 50 last year, doubling the number in 2020. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Spotify-reports-rise-in-popularity-for-non-English-language-music-/61446/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:05:00 GMT Tems, Wet Leg, Dijon, and Maribou State will make their Bristol debuts as the festival returns to Clifton Downs this summer. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Forwards-Festival-announce-first-names-for-2026/61445/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:53:00 GMT Malta festivals deliver sunshine, stunning venues and huge lineups across house, techno, trance and drum & bass. Discover the best music festivals in Malta in 2026 and plan your next festival getaway. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Best-Music-Festivals-in-Malta-/55861/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:52:00 GMT Bank Holidays, open-air summer shows, and cracking indie lineups are among this weeks newest events on Skiddle. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/New-On-Skiddle-Overmono-Craig-David-Tisto-and-more/61415/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT Discover the best UK garage festivals in 2026, featuring Garage Nation, Sidewinder, Frequency Festival and more. These garage festivals bring legendary DJs, huge basslines and classic anthems together across the UK. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Best-UK-Garage-Festivals-in-the-UK/57497/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:40:00 GMT Brighton festival The Great Escape are partnering with NME to bring The Kooks to the seaside for a special 20th anniversary show. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Kooks-to-headline-special-20th-anniversary-seaside-show-/61401/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:47:00 GMT A brand new weekend of open-air concerts is heading to Hertfordshire, with The Human League, Rudimental, The Libertines, and Ministry of Sound set to star. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Hitchin-Live-at-the-Priory-reveals-full-lineup-/61399/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:36:00 GMT The immersive experience heads up a series of listening parties around the world in support of the musicians new album Full Circle. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Tom-Misch-announces-immersive-event-at-London-music-gallery/61398/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:01:00 GMT Discover the biggest EDM festivals and best dance music festivals in 2026. From Creamfields and Parklife to Forbidden Forest and Terminal V, explore the UKs top events for house, techno, trance and more. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Best-UK-Dance-and-EDM-Festivals/57200/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:30:00 GMT The virtual band have confirmed details of their first North American tour since 2022, with Little Simz and Deltron 3030 supporting many dates across September and October. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Gorillaz-confirm-details-of-North-American-tour-/61391/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:30:00 GMT Penned by music journalist Daniel Dylan Wray, the new book collects over 150 original interviews and spans seven decades. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Sheffields-rich-musical-history-captured-in-new-book-Groovy-Laidback-and-Nasty/61390/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:36:00 GMT The best outdoor gigs in the UK 2026 castle concerts, park shows and waterfront headliners. Get summer tickets now on Skiddle. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-UKs-best-outdoor-concerts-and-gigs/61381/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:22:00 GMT Featuring STREETrave, Terminal V, Wolf Alice, Hernan Cattaneo, The Redlight, Faster Horses, Kyle Starkey, and more. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/New-On-Skiddle-The-Redlight-Wolf-Alice-Faster-Horses-and-more-/61377/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT Explore how Jamie Hewletts comic-book beginnings evolved into the Gorillaz visual universe, and how his artwork shaped the bands identity as powerfully as the music itself. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Sound-and-Vision-Jamie-Hewlett---the-visual-architect-of-Gorillaz/61374/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:50:00 GMT Discover the UK's best house festivals and leading techno festivals, from city-centre weekender events to immersive outdoor showcases. Whether you love deep grooves or hard-hitting beats, these house festivals highlight the best of UK electronic music. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-UKs-Best-House-and-Techno-Festivals/54728/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:35:00 GMT The recently crowned Best New Artist at the Grammys follows up from previous RSD ambassadors including Sam Fender, Noel Gallagher, and Elton John. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Record-Store-Day-2026-announces-Olivia-Dean-as-Official-UK-Ambassador-/61366/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:49:00 GMT Discover the best drum and bass festivals in 2026, from Mallorca and Malta to London, Croatia and beyond. Explore huge lineups, beach raves and warehouse parties at the best drum and bass festivals this year. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Best-Drum-and-Bass-Festivals/55288/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT Faithless, Sigma, and Wilkinson headline the four day festivals return to Lancashire this summer. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Beat-Herder-announce-first-wave-lineup-for-2026/61361/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:13:00 GMT MOBO Awards 2026 add Wiley, Chip, Nolay, Scorcher, and D Double E for Grime 25 tribute curated by DJ Target for the awards' 30th anniversary https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/MOBO-Awards-2026-add-icon-packed-25-years-of-Grime-performance-to-Manchester-lineup/61352/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:30:00 GMT The best new and upcoming events on Skiddle, featuring a rare open air set from Faithless, a new electronic festival in Manchester, a Brighton beach fest spearheaded by Madness, and more. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/New-On-Skiddle-Faithless-Outwards-Hybrid-Minds-Madness-and-more/61340/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT Oh, how we long for the temperamental British weather, drinks in hand with the best company imaginable and seeing bands we love at the UK's best indie festivals. Who said the guitar was dead? https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Best-Indie--Alternative-Festivals-in-the-UK/55250/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:59:00 GMT The dance group will headline Lloyds Amphitheatre this summer as part of their 30th anniversary celebrations, backed by Kosheen and Milly On Air. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Faithless-announce-rare-open-air-show-on-Bristols-Harbourside/61327/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:15:00 GMT