Skiddle's big fat festival guide: UK edition - August

28th Jul 2026 10:55am

The best UK festivals in August, covering metal, house, techno, pop, hip-hop, Afrobeats, indie, DnB, jazz, and so much more.

Album launch show hosted by Clint Boon celebrates Rochdale’s musical heritage

19th Feb 2026 12:58pm

Rochdale Music Stories’ special album launch takes place at Heywood Civic in March, featuring local talent and guest appearances from Peter Hook, Vox and Martin Moscrop,.

The best Manchester bands of all time

29th Jul 2025 12:50pm

From punk and post-punk to acid house, Madchester and modern indie, we round up the best Manchester bands of all time—genre-defining, era-shaping, and unmistakably Mancunian.

Skiddle Recommends: The best events to attend in April 2024

4th Apr 2024 11:19am

All of Skiddle’s biggest and best events in April 2024, all in one place. Grab your tickets in the boxes and make it a month to remember!

The Skiddle Gig List: Upcoming gigs and tours across the UK

16th May 2023 3:21pm

Check out this month's Skiddle Gig List to discover all the best touring artists over the next few months and into the summer!

The Skiddle Gig List: Upcoming gigs and tours across the UK

5th Apr 2023 2:10pm

Check out this month's Skiddle Gig List to discover all the best touring artists over the next few months and into the summer!

Skiddle Venue Spotlight: IVW Special

17th Jan 2022 10:20am

To celebrate the incoming Independent Venue Week we thought we'd put the spotlight on some of our Skiddle favourites.

Twisted Wheel interview: 'You make your own rules up, I like that'

25th Apr 2018 10:29am

Daniel Lovatt caught up with frontman Jonny Brown as Wheel embark on their massive comeback tour.

25 years of Screamadelica

22nd Sep 2016 7:22pm

Jimmy Coultas looks back on Primal Scream's masterpiece as it marks a quarter of a century of influence.

Venue Focus: 02 Academy Oxford

3rd Mar 2016 9:52am

02 Academy Oxford boast a rich programme of live music in the coming months including Reef, Less than Jake, The James Hunter Six and lots more.

Bestival announces exclusive shows from Sigur Ros and The xx

8th Feb 2012 12:26pm

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!

THE ZOO Project Meets Mumu // The Minx FX Eas

10th Mar 2009 5:41pm

This Easter Sunday will see Ibizas' infamous party, 'The Zoo Project' coming together with 'mUmU' to host a special one off event..