http://www.skiddle.com/news/ Latest Entertainment news and reviews.. including album releases, gig and tour news, festival dates and ticket competitions en-us Copyright Skiddle.com 2012 support@skiddle.com 40 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:00:15 GMT Annie Mac, DJ Fresh, Luciano and Maya Jane Coles are amongst the acts set to join Nero, Carl Cox and Fatboy Slim at the fifth annual Big Beach Bootique.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/More-Acts-Revealed-for-Fatboy-Slims-Big-Beach-Bootique/11492/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:05:00 GMT Bass-led London night Chew the Fat! commences a brand-new residency at Shoreditch club XOYO for 2012, and collaborates with label Well Rounded for their first party of the year.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Chew-the-Fat-meets-Well-Rounded-at-XOYO-this-Friday/11490/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:30:00 GMT Ahead of their UK live dates in April, the globetrotting trio tell us what fans can expect from the tour and fill us in on some of their upcoming projects. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Above--Beyond-Talk-Musical-Progression-Upcoming-Projects-and-the-Pet-Shop-Boys/11488/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:25:00 GMT Bestival have revealed more acts set to appear at the colourful event over the weekend of 6th-9th September 2012, including festival exclusives from Sigur Ros and The xx!> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Bestival-announces-exclusive-shows-from-Sigur-Ros-and-The-xx/11486/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:26:00 GMT We caught up with Yousef ahead of Circus final ever Masque showcase and headline slot for Movement UK at Joshua Brooks later this month. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Yousef-chats-to-Skiddle-ahead-of-the-final-ever-Circus-at-The-Masque/11484/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:42:00 GMT Nero, Noah and the Whale, Justice, Chic ft Nile Rogers and Azealia Banks amongst huge roster of acts set to appear over the two day festival in June. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Flaming-Lips-and-Dizzee-Rascal-to--headline-Parklife-2012/11476/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:47:00 GMT The excitement is mounting, with less than 24 hours to go before Parklife Festival announce the line-up for 2012's festival! Watch the second in our series of Parklife trailers here. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Parklife-Festival-Line-Up-One-Day-to-Go/11466/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:06:00 GMT Every fortnight we bring you our guide to some of the UK's best events, along with exclusive guest mixes from some of the finest DJs around.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Weekends-Matter---The-Skiddle-Podcast/10972/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT The sixth instalment of the Skiddle.com Weekends Matter podcast is now available for your listening please...> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Skiddle-Podcast-Episode-6-now-available---with-exclusive-mix-from-Copyright/11464/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:46:00 GMT Some people are more than just a little bit excited for Parklife Festival which goes on sale tomorrow from 10am.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Excited-for-Parklife-Festival/11462/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:33:00 GMT John Thorp heads to the Great British Seaside for an exhaustive (and exhausting) three night smasher of a festival at the hands of Bugged Out. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Festival-Review-Bugged-Out-Weekender-2012/11452/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:58:00 GMT There are just two days to go until we can finally reveal the line-up for Parklife 2012! Can you spot yourself in the crowd from last year? > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Video-Parklife-is-coming/11450/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:03:00 GMT Jack Oughton explores his top five places to indulge in a healthy - yet heavenly - meal in London.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/5-spots-for-A-Healthy-Meal-in-London-/11448/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:47:00 GMT Head honcho of Drumcode Adam Beyer returns to London on April 8th for a massive six hour Warehouse set with Closer and LWE.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Adam-Beyer-returns-to-London-for-intimate-6-hour-warehouse-set-/11446/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:15:00 GMT Just because it's Valentine's Day it doesn't mean you can't watch your pennies. Here's our pick of Manchester Restaurants with great Valentine's offers. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Value-Valentines-Meals-in-Manchester-/11442/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:30:00 GMT Fiora Lopes heads to Hackney Down Studios for the latest event by KRUSH with Romanian stalwarts Petre Insprescu and Praslea. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Club-review-KRUSH--Hackney-Down-Studios-with-Petre-Inspirescu-and-Praslea/11438/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:12:00 GMT London electronic music festival Field Day adds new acts to the extensive line-up including Modeselektor, Django Django, and Blawan and announce new date in June.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Modeselektor-Django-Django-Blawan-plus-more-announced-for-Field-Day-2012/11432/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:46:00 GMT We are now looking for a new team member to join us at our office in Preston, Lancashire, working 5 days per week (4 weekdays & every Saturday)> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Work-for-Skiddle---Customer-Service-Role/11428/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:55:00 GMT Fast rising Australian star Jaytech has been confirmed as support for Above & Beyond's biggest ever UK tour. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Jaytech-announced-as-support-for-Above--Beyonds-UK-Group-Therapy-Tour/11424/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:56:00 GMT February 16th sees MiMo take over Shoreditch's East Village for a night of Underground House, Disco and Funk in aid of Help For Heroes. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/MiMo-presents-A-Night-For-Help-For-Heroes--East-Village-Shoreditch/11422/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT The forward thinking three day festival Liverpool Sound City returns in May, with another compelling line up.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Professor-Green-White-Denim--Death-in-Vegas-announced-for-Liverpool-Sound-City/11420/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:38:00 GMT Jayne Robinson laughs, cries and raises a glass to the Royal Exchange's heartwarming production of Jim Cartwright's classic two-hander 'Two'. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Theatre-review-Two-by-Jim-Cartwright-at-The-Royal-Exchange-Manchester/11418/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:02:00 GMT Hoya Hoya kick started the 2012 run of events on Saturday with the first instalment of their second Secret Series season. Natalie Davies went along to The Roadhouse to investigate.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Club-Review-Hoya-Hoya-Secret-Series-II-w-Bok-Bok-Alexander-Nut-Illum-Sphere/11416/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:33:00 GMT This weekend sees Gatecrasher Birmingham take in two different sides of the musical spectrum, with the Supersonic vague sound clash on Friday and a Dutch takeover of big room house on Saturday. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/This-weekend-at-Gatecrasher-Supersonic-Vague-and-a-Dutch-Invasion-with-Hardwell/11414/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:04:00 GMT February 11th sees UK duo Audiofly join the likes of Davide Squillace, Inland Knights and James Teej at The Warehouse in Leeds for Filth's 5th birthday party. We caught up with them for more.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Discovering-new-musical-boundaries-is-a-priority-Interview-with-Audiofly/11412/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:02:00 GMT Jack Law heads to the brand new Mint Warehouse in Leeds for the launch party with Nicolas Jaar's Clown & Sunset label on duty in the main room, and Flux & Butterside Up in room two.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Club-Review-Clown--Sunset-Dont-Break-My-Love-w-Nicolas-Jaar--Mint-Warehouse/11410/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:51:00 GMT Manchester's premier celebration of all things pop moves to its new home of Mint Lounge this weekend, celebrating with a pop-tastic launch party on Friday 3rd February. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Pop-Til-You-Drop-launches-new-weekly-Mint-Lounge-residency-this-Friday/11402/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:51:00 GMT Bass heads unite - we've got news of another massive bass-fuelled all-nighter for London, as Innovation returns to Proud2. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Innovation-returns-to-London-for-bass-all-nighter-at-Proud2/11400/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:41:00 GMT Orbital is the first act to be revealed for this year's Bestival, along with plenty of new additions to the festival for 2012.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Orbital-Announced-for-Bestival-2012-and-Wildlife-Theme-Confirmed/11398/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:17:00 GMT Looking for ways to impress your Ladyfriend this Valentine's? From traditional flowers and chocolates to speedboats and skating, here's Jack Oughton's guide to wooing in the Capital. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/A-blokes-guide-to-Valentines-in-London/11388/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:42:00 GMT A review of Mulletover's January Sale at Nettil Warehouse, featuring Micheal Mayer, Joy Orbison and Geddes.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Club-Review-Mulletover-January-Sale-Hackney/11380/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:25:00 GMT Drake has been revealed as main stage headliner for Saturday 7th July at Wireless Festival 2012.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Drake-confirmed-as-Wireless-Saturday-headliner/11384/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:09:00 GMT Loco Dice, Jamie Jones and Carl Craig top a massive 10 hour Easter party at The Warehouse Project's brand new venue.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Warehouse-Project-announces-epic-ten-hour-Easter-event/11382/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT Due to huge demand, the weekend long series of events planned for Birmingham in April has been expanded to incorporate more acts, a second arena, and an even bigger afterparty.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/More-acts-and-events-added-to-CircoLoco-Birmingham-takeover/11374/ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:19:00 GMT For the first weekend in February, Sankeys throw forward a double tour de force of musical showcases, with the return of Tribal Sessions on the Friday and a No.19 Music Showcase on Saturday with Art Department.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Sankeys-kicks-off-February-with-Tribal-Sessions-and-Art-Department/11294/ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:11:40 GMT The Warehouse Project will announce their Easter 2012 line ups tomorrow, with tickets on sale from 10am.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Warehouse-Project-Easter-line-ups-revealed-tomorrow-/11372/ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:06:00 GMT Pioneering DJ and producer Paul Van Dyk is set to launch new album 'Evolution' at a never-been-played-before Central London location in March.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Paul-Van-Dyk-launches-new-album-Evolution-in-London/11354/ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:32:00 GMT The official after show parties for Skrillex's London dates in February will be held at Electric Brixton on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th February. Get your tickets here!> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Skrillex-announces-official-after-parties-for-London-dates-/11368/ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:30:00 GMT Having sold out his hugely anticipated London return on Easter Thursday 5th April in less than two days, Carl Cox has added another date at Electric Brixton on Good Friday 6th April.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Carl-Cox-adds-second-London-Easter-show-Tickets-now-on-sale/11358/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:57:00 GMT After completely selling out their first London date, Above and Beyond have announced a second night at O2 Academy Brixton on Sunday 8th April. Tickets are now available!> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Second-Above-and-Beyond-Brixton-date-now-on-sale/11356/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:51:00 GMT Bestival's younger sibling Camp Bestival have announced their 2012 line-up, with Hot Chip, Chic ft Nile Rogers, Earth Wind and Fire and Kool and the Gang all confirmed to appear. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Hot-Chip-and-Chic-ft-Nile-Rogers-to-headline-Camp-Bestival-2012/11352/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:06:00 GMT New Order, Buraka Som Sistema, Luciano, Reboot (live) are amongst the first names announced for the Serbian festival this July. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/First-acts-announced-for-Exit-Festival-2012/11350/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:39:00 GMT Earlybird camping tickets for Cheshire's Cloud 9 Festival are now on sale, priced at just 27.50!> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Cloud-9-Festival-Earlybird-tickets-now-on-sale/11348/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:06:00 GMT We caught up with the local DJ, pasta conoisseur and Twitter legend to talk about his love of vinyl, serving a (slightly) drunk Mark Ronson in Piccadilly Records, and how he nearly ended up on 'Take Me Out'. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Let-the-Pasta-see-the-Sauce-We-chat-to-Pasta-Paul-ahead-of-his-Funkademia-debut/11338/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:11:00 GMT X Factor success story Olly Murs will headline Guilfest 2012, with reggae legend Jimmy Cliff also confirmed to appear at the family friendly festival. Tickets are now on sale!> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Olly-Murs-and-Jimmy-Cliff-revealed-for-Guilfest-2012/11336/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:53:00 GMT This Saturday saw iconic Leeds night Back to Basics hold their first party at new home The Warehouse.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Club-review-Back-to-Basics-re-opening-party--The-Warehouse-with-Lil-Louis/11334/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:46:00 GMT Grammy Award winning DJ Roger Sanchez returns to Gatecrasher Birmingham on February 25th. We caught up with him for a chat about how architecture is like music, working with Michael Jackson, and changing nappies. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Interview-with-Roger-Sanchez-ahead-of-his-return-to-Gatecrasher-Birmingham/11332/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:29:00 GMT The Salford festival returns to Chapel Street on Sunday 6th May, for an all day showcase of new music, live art, spoken word and more. Pick up your discounted Earlybird tickets exclusively through Skiddle!> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Sounds-From-The-Other-City-2012-Earlybird-tickets-now-available/11330/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:01:00 GMT Chase and Status, Benga, Loco Dice, SBTRKT and Tiga are amongst the names revealed today for Hideout 2012. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Hideout-Festival-announce-30-new-line-up-additions/11326/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT We have two pairs of tickets to give away to mUmU's 4th birthday party with Tobi Neumann, Robert Dietz and Laura Jones.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Win-tickets-to-mUmUs-4th-birthday-party/11328/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:47:00 GMT