https://www.skiddle.com/news/ Latest Latest Showbiz News 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 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:31:54 GMT The hip-hop icon's life story is heading to the big screen, with a release date now locked in and the actor set to play the rap legend already confirmed. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Snoop-Dogg-biopic-confirms-2027-cinema-release-date/61835/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:33:00 BST Looking for where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Birmingham? Discover the best fan zones, pubs, and giant-screen England watchalongs across Brum and the Black Country. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Where-to-watch-the-Fifa-World-Cup-2026-in-Birmingham/61738/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:17:00 BST Carl Cox has been awarded an OBE for services to music, recognising more than four decades spent shaping electronic music and club culture worldwide. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Carl-Cox-awarded-OBE-for-services-to-music/61753/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:39:00 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 Tickets to Brick Lane Fan Zone for Englands first three World Cup 2026 group games against Croatia, Ghana, and Panama are now live and selling fast. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Brick-Lane-Fan-Zone-England-World-Cup-group-games-tickets-now-live/61674/ Tue, 19 May 2026 10:22:00 BST Liam Youngs immersive exhibition In Other Worlds arrives at the Barbican this May, exploring the potential of future worlds through a hopeful, not dystopic lens https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Immersive-future-facing-exhibition-In-Other-Worlds-lands-at-the-Barbican-next-month/61567/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:57:00 BST Find a big golden egg, win 100 of credit to spend on events! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Win-100-with-the-Skiddle-Easter-egg-hunt/61511/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:01:00 BST Jack Whitehall will host Saturday Night Live UK on April 11, joined by Jorja Smith, as the new series continues on Sky and NOW. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Jack-Whitehall-announced-as-next-Saturday-Night-Live-UK-host-with-Jorja-Smith-as-musical-guest/61526/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:22:00 BST SXSW London reveals Screen Festival keynotes and premieres, with Sharon Horgan, Russell T Davies, Tom Quinn, and a host of new films confirmed. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/SXSW-London-announces-first-wave-of-Screen-Festival-keynotes-and-premieres/61524/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:56:00 BST Kln 75, the true story behind Keith Jarretts legendary 1975 concert, lands in UK and Irish cinemas on 1 May 2026, directed by Ira Fluk and starring Mala Emde, John Magaro, and more https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Kln-75---The-story-of-the-best-selling-solo-jazz-album-in-history---confirms-UK-cinema-release-for-May-2026/61353/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:32:00 GMT The livestream, starting at 2pm on Friday 20th February, aims to celebrate the labels 30-year legacy whilst raising funds for War Child, supporting children caught up in conflicts around the world https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Ralph-Lawson-to-DJ-a-20-hours--20-min-livestream-for-War-Child-this-Friday/61315/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:30:00 GMT Blending nightlife culture with an original club-driven soundtrack, God Is A DJ turns the DJ booth into the centre of a high-energy musical exploring fame, love and life beneath the lights. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/New-musical-God-is-a-DJ-to-bring-the-world-of-club-culture-to-the-stage/61313/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:34:00 GMT Bad Bunny makes Super Bowl halftime history with a Spanish-led performance, guest appearances and a landmark moment for Latin music on a global stage. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Bad-Bunny-joined-by-Lady-Gaga--Ricky-Martin-in-defiant-historic-Super-Bowl-halftime-show/61278/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:27:00 GMT Still in a Dream is Simon Reynolds latest book, one that explores shoegaze, slackers, and the reinvention of rock from 19841994. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Simon-Reynolds-announces-new-book-charting-the-rise-of-shoegaze/61230/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:13:00 GMT adidas and Factory International return with Originals Creator Network North, a six-month development programme for emerging creatives in Greater Manchester. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/adidas-and-Factory-International-launch-Originals-Creator-Network-North-for-emerging-creatives/61227/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:18:00 GMT Skiddle turns 25 in 100 days. The countdown to Blackpool Tower begins, with our secret host revealed below. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Its-100-days-until-Skiddles-25th-Birthday/61193/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:42:00 GMT Pitchfork introduces a $5 monthly subscription, unlocking reader scores, moderated comments and full access to its 30,000-strong review archive, with non-subscribers reduced to four free reviews a month https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Pitchfork-launches-new-subscription-service-introducing-reader-scores-and-commenting/61180/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:49:00 GMT Timothe Chalamet finally puts EsDeeKid rumours to bed, joining the now world-famous scouse rap star in a viral remix of '4RAWS' while promoting his new film in the UK. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Timothe-Chalamet-goes-viral-in-EsDeeKid-4-Raws-collab/61083/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:04:00 GMT Love Hultn releases Works II, a limited-edition book documenting 66 custom-built synthesisers from 202225, blending sound, craft and design to incredible effect https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Love-Hultn-showcases-66-of-his-stunning-custom-built-synths-in-new-book-Works-II/61057/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:42:00 GMT The alliance will stand up for unity against the far right, leading to a major national demonstration in London on Saturday 28 March 2026 https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Fontaines-DC-Kneecap--Paloma-Faith-among-stars-co-signing-Together-Against-The-Far-Right-campaign/60980/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:29:00 GMT The 40-year story has also been immortalised in a new anniversary film, which annals the site's story from inception to transformation to the modern day. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/SEC-Glasgow-celebrates-40-years-of-shaping-Scotlands-cultural-landscape/60863/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:55:00 GMT Curated by Art on a Postcard, this Exhibition and Auction pairs music and art to raise vital funds to support children caught in war zones around the world https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/War-Child--Kate-Bush-invite-52-artists-to-create-Running-Up-That-Hill-inspired-art-for-Sound--Vision-2025/60769/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:12:00 GMT Daniel Ek will step down as Spotify CEO on January 1st, shifting to an executive chairman role as co-CEOs Gustav Sderstrm and Alex Norstrm take charge. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Daniel-Ek-to-step-down-as-Spotify-CEO/60661/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:37:00 BST Orchid expands beyond early adopters - with fresh sounds, live-to-DAW sync, and Pistil plugin for its official worldwide launch. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Kevin-Parkers-Telepathic-Instruments-launches-Orchid-Drop-3-worldwide/60659/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:16:00 BST After 25 EPs and more than a decade at the forefront of techno, Charlotte de Witte is releasing her long-awaited self-titled debut album, out November 7th. Cover, tracklist, tour, and pre-order info below. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Charlotte-de-Witte-reveals-cover--track-list-for-self-titled-debut-album-out-this-November/60563/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:38:00 BST They've done it again... But they're facing Spain, the country that pipped them to the World Cup last year. Can the women bring football home again? Head down to one of these fan parks and be there to find out!! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Where-to-watch-England-vs-Spain-womens-Euro-2025-Final/60406/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:00:00 BST The group of over 30 Bens will summit the UK's highest peak to take part in both the highest sports day and highest karaoke in UK history, with over 1,500 raised already! More on how to support and donate below. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Council-of-Bens-to-climb-Ben-Nevis-this-weekend-in-support-of-YoungMinds---Donate-now/60400/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:51:00 BST The audio-visual installation, created with Zac Norman and Charlie Miller, explores the lives and challenges of Arctic communities under threat from climate change. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/BICEP-unveil-soundtrack-for-immersive-indigenous-arctic-installation-TAKKUUK/60387/ Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:06:00 BST Norman Cook announces debut book launch for It Aint Over Til the Fatboy Sings at Brighton's Theatre Royal this October - featuring live conversation, audience Q&A and signing! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Fatboy-Slim-announces-book-launch-for-It-Aint-Over-til-the-Fatboy-Sings/60366/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:25:00 BST The crowdfunder, which is well on its way to smashing its goal, looks to ensure that Keith has funds for private care, support, transport, and palliative care. Donate now in the link below. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Crowdfunder-launched-for-JD-Twitch-following-terminal-brain-tumour-diagnosis/60362/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:04:00 BST Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough will have its world premiere on the closing night of this years Edinburgh International Film Festival on Wednesday 20th August. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/World-premiere-of-Irvine-Welsh-doc-to-close-Edinburgh-Film-Festival/60318/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:41:00 BST The partnership sees Skiddle become Squires Gate FC's primary Stadium Sponsor and Event Partner, with the club's ground now called The Skiddle Community Stadium, and club tickets being sold through the platform. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Skiddle-and-Squires-Gate-FC-announce-new-club-partnership/60311/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:18:00 BST Rare memorabilia from Oasis, Tupac, Amy Winehouse, and more is up for grabs in Propstores Pop Culture Live Auction - bidding starts tomorrow. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Propstore-launch-huge-music-memorabilia-auction-ft-Oasis-Tupac--more/60309/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:34:00 BST The creatively immersive new documentary about The Corals early years premieres at Sheffield Doc Fest 2025, with unseen footage, animations, and a live Q&A. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Coral-documentary-to-premiere-at-Sheffield-Doc-Fest-this-month/60242/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:06:00 BST Metro today features a special Tube map celebrating Londons grassroots music scene, spotlighting iconic venues and artists across the capital. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Metro-unveils-Grassroots-Music-Tube-Map-spotlighting-Londons-iconic-scene/60196/ Tue, 13 May 2025 12:28:00 BST Amid the 20th anniversary of their acclaimed debut, the iconic noughties indie group will be rewarded for their Outstanding Song Collection, to be presented at this years Ivors on 22nd May. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Bloc-Party-to-be-honoured-at-this-years-Ivor-Novello-Awards-/60179/ Thu, 08 May 2025 09:52:00 BST The auction, put on by Weatheralls family via Soundgas, features 12 pieces of his studio gear, from vintage synths to drum machines, pedals and more. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Andrew-Weatheralls-personal-studio-gear-now-up-for-auction/60173/ Tue, 06 May 2025 16:33:00 BST With the theme 'Existence & Resistance', London Trans+ Pride returns in July 2025, uniting voices in protest, solidarity, and support for the UKs trans+ community. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/London-Trans-Pride-announce-2025-theme-with-support-from-famous-names-/60169/ Tue, 06 May 2025 10:16:00 BST Partners Dominique and Dave Harvey have turned Seabass Vinyl into not only Scotland's first and only pressing plant but also the first in the UK to be recognised as carbon-neutral. Tom Hirst speaks to them about it all. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Meet-the-owners-of-Seabass-Vinyl---Scotlands-only-vinyl-pressing-plant/60090/ Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:12:00 GMT The announcement, coinciding with World Recycling Day, has seen the scheme backed by major UK indie outlets like Rough Trade, and is a guiding light for industry sustainability. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Key-Production-relaunch-Vinyl-and-CD-recycling-scheme-/60079/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:34:00 GMT Named as "The single most significant shift in over fifty years of British music," the policy will be a lifeline for small venues, upcoming artists, and many more in such uncertain times for the industry. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/UK-Government-announce-huge-new-policy-to-support-grassroots-music-venues/59742/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:50:00 GMT One of the greatest Irishmen to play for Liverpool, Ronnie Whelan is a local legend in every right, and this Meet & Greet - Raising funds for the local Community Basket & Zoe's Place - is your chance to meet him! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Meet-Liverpool-legend-Ronnie-Whelan-at-Hotel-Anfield-next-month/59662/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:40:00 BST What were you up to in 2012? Most likely watching us host the Olympics. Either way, were sure listening to the best summer songs of 2012 will help bring back those memories https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-best-summer-songs-of-2012-/59300/ Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:20:00 BST Don't miss your chance to watch England in their Round of 16 game against Slovakia! Check out all the FanZones across the UK here at Skiddle! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Where-to-Watch-England-vs-Slovakia-UEFA-EURO-2024/59242/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:55:00 BST The best ever Tiny Desks concerts, all in one place. Scroll down and check out who we here at Skiddle, In no particular order, think makes the cut! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Best-NPR-Tiny-Desk-Concerts/59227/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:44:00 BST Whether it be limited releases, rare first pressings, or releases shrouded in mystery; Here are some of the rarest and most expensive vinyl records that have fetched huge sums of money in the past. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-10-most-valuable-vinyl-records/58988/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:08:00 BST We are back once again with the March edition of Last Laugh, where we look at all the best comedy events on sale on Skiddle in 2024; check them out below! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Last-Laugh-The-best-comedy-events-on-Skiddle/58871/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:45:00 GMT In her first book, Welcome to the Club, DJ Paulette tackles the highs, lows and lessons of a thirty-year music career while seeking to give justice to the women who keep the beat going. Read what she had to say below! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/DJ-Paulette-Interview-Its-about-time-I-talked-about-these-things/58595/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:42:00 GMT Culture calling are saying that it is time we took back control of our Industry and show the Government how important the sector is to the UK; scroll down and see what you can do to help! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Sign-up-to-Culture-Calling-and-save-UK-Culture/58341/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:30:00 GMT We are back with Last Laugh for June, where we look at all the best comedy events on Skiddle in the coming weeks and months; check them out below! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Last-Laugh-The-best-comedy-events-on-Skiddle/57717/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:12:00 BST