Manchester's White Hotel to stay open under new ownership

26th Aug 2026 3:50pm

A shock announcement in May told fans that the well-loved Salford venue, The White Hotel, was to close, but a cryptic Instagram post has revealed that the iconic club is set to live on.

Campaign grows to save former Dublin arts venue

29th Jul 2026 1:18pm

The future of a much-loved Dublin arts venue could be back on the table, as fresh proposals aim to bring the former cultural hub back into public ownership after its closure earlier this year.

Brighton venue future secured with support from Fatboy Slim and more

24th Jul 2026 10:45am

The Pipeline is to become community-owned as part of a £7m initiative backed by DJ Fatboy Slim and Andy Burnham that's been dubbed the "National Trust of music venues".

Hard, fast and unapologetic: this is hardcore, with DJ Rebekah

27th Aug 2026 6:30pm

The hakken, shaved heads, the hard techno boom, uptempo drama, “f*ck you” energy, and where we go from here. DJ Rebekah chats to us about hardcore.

Now Wave-resurrected venue The Abbey announce opening gigs

21st May 2026 11:31am

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.

Historic Edinburgh venue to be demolished for student flats three years after closure

12th Mar 2026 10:48am

The West Tollcross club, most recently known as ATIK, closed its doors three years ago and was a storied venue in the Scottish capital, appearing in the 2017 film T2: Trainspotting.

New 2,300 capacity Stratford music venue to open in 2027

26th Feb 2026 11:35am

Originally a theatre venue, historic 2,300 capacity space The Rex will undergo a £15 million transformation, with doors set to open in 2027.

Makina and the North East: From Import to Institution

19th Feb 2026 10:30am

We chat with DJ Scott, Schak, and Lee Davidson as they trace Makina’s journey from Spanish import to North East institution, built in clubs, on tapes, and in the community.

New iteration of Sankeys reveals first season lineup

28th Jan 2026 4:46pm

Sankeys return to Manchester is right around the corner.

Independent Venue Week: great gigs and events across the country

23rd Jan 2026 3:02pm

With IVW just around the corner, check out all the amazing gigs and events across the country for the 2026 celebrations.

Dublin arts venue The Complex announces closure

19th Jan 2026 4:58pm

The venue had been an ever-present sight within Dublin’s arts scene, and had launched a petition to try and secure its safety last month, however they have now announced their permanent closure.

Margate venue Where Else? launches crowdfunder to secure future

12th Jan 2026 1:34pm

You can donate to the 150-capacity venue now to help secure its future.

Barbican to close for major refurb ahead of 50th anniversary

1st Jan 2026 2:00pm

The iconic London venue will partially close for a year from June 2028 as a £119m renovation begins, refreshing the arts centre ahead of its 50th anniversary.

Scottish festival HebCelt generates £4.4m for local economy

11th Dec 2025 3:07pm

The Stornoway festival enjoyed its most successful edition in 2025, and continues to bring tens of thousands to the Outer Hebrides every summer.

New On Skiddle: Armin van Buuren, DISFUNCTION, Oppidan, and more

15th Dec 2025 9:08am

Oppidan, Armin van Buuren, Symmetrik, Marsolo, Becky Hill, Richard Ashcroft, Fatboy Slim, and more.