The First: Damnation Festival

3rd Nov 2025 11:56am

Since 2005, Damnation has championed metal’s niche corners, growing into the world’s largest indoor metal festival. We chatted with festival founder Gavin McInally to look back at that very first edition.

Where to watch England vs Spain UEFA EURO 2024

12th Jul 2024 1:46pm

Don’t miss the most important game of the year this Sunday, and if you’re wondering where to watch it wonder no more. Check out our full list of all the best Fanparks across the country!

World Book Day 2023: Must-read music biographies and autobiographies

2nd Mar 2023 4:53pm

It’s World Book Day! Here are the best music autobiographies and biographies to get stuck into.

Live Review: The 1975 at AO Arena, Manchester

23rd Jan 2023 2:35pm

We went to see The 1975 at AO Arena in Manchester on Friday 20th January.

Skiddle's end of year review 2022

23rd Dec 2022 11:46am

Whether you loved it or hated it, join us as we reflect on all the brilliant madness that was 2022.

Last Chance To Dance: Five huge events happening this weekend

4th Feb 2022 2:37pm

Last Chance To Dance is back to provide you with some last-minute weekend inspiration.

Skiddle's Open Goal: A Weekly Roundup of Football news and events

8th Nov 2021 4:25pm

It was round 11 of the Premier League this weekend and it continues to prove that it is one of the most competitive leagues in the world. Here's our roundup of the latest action.

The Best Indie & Alternative Festivals in the UK

20th Feb 2026 3:59pm

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?

DJ Seinfeld interview: Coming full circle

6th Jun 2018 10:15am

DJ Seinfeld spoke with Marko Kutlesa about the influence the British club scene has had on him, his different aliases and much more.

Everything Everything interview: A Fever Dream

17th May 2018 10:13am

Henry Boon caught up with the Manchester quartet ahead of their homecoming festival set at Parklife and an Antics afterparty at Night and Day Cafe.

Manchester Psych Fest 2018 line up unveiled

13th Jun 2018 7:00pm

The trippy all dayer has dropped details of its mind-blowingly brilliant bill.

More added to Manchester Strange Waves II line up

5th May 2017 12:57pm

Strange Waves psych all dayer return to Manchester's O2 Ritz for the second year, they've added Beach Fossils, Dead Pretties and Tempesst to the line up.

An exclusive interview with Cuban Pete - Strange Daze 13th Birthday

15th Sep 2016 6:58am

Chris Nanook from Strange Daze, catches up with true vinyl vanguard and House Music aficionado, Cuban Pete... for a chat about music, mixing, parties, memories and secret dancefloor weaponry!

Ben Watt at The Deaf Institute Review

9th Jun 2016 8:40am

Drew Williams checks out the former Buzzin' Fly boss' new band in regal form in Manchester.

The Ruby Lounge Summer and Autumn Highlights

5th Jul 2011 10:42am

From girl-group harmonies to old skool hip hop, we take a look at some of the best live music events coming up at this intimate Manchester venue.