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.

The best Halloween events for families & kids

14th Oct 2025 3:54pm

Discover the best Halloween events for families and kids across the UK — from pumpkin picking and spooky shows to raves, discos and film nights for all ages.

Jon Dasilva Interview: “Acid house has never gone away, it keeps evolving”

4th Sep 2024 12:02pm

We had a chat with the influential acid house DJ and former Hacienda resident before his set at Northenden Fringe Festival, talking all things New Order, grassroots venues, the impact of Hacienda, and more.

Skiddle Recommends: The best events to attend in January 2024

2nd Jan 2024 4:19pm

All of Skiddle’s biggest and best events in January 2024, all in one place. Grab your tickets in the boxes provided start the new year right!

The Best Rooftop Bars In Sheffield

27th Jul 2022 9:19am

Here are the best rooftop bars in Sheffield that are perfect for spending the entire summer in. Just be warned: they're super addictive.

Sober New Year: Ten alcohol-free events to welcome in 2022

15th Dec 2021 12:00pm

You don't have to be drunk to have a good time on New Year's Eve. Don't believe us? Here's a list of ten alcohol-free year-end experiences to prove it

NYE 2021: Bring in the new year at one of these amazing family-friendly events

24th Nov 2021 9:51am

Looking for a place to welcome in the new year with your family? Call off the search... Find a selection of wholesome 'end of year' parties in our family-friendly New Years Eve event roundup

School Holidays: Ten things to do with the kids this half term

21st Oct 2021 2:04pm

Class is dismissed for one long week this Friday, as the autumn half-term arrives! Check out our top ten list of things to do over the school break to keep you and your youngsters entertained

"We won't die quietly": Your local music scene is in crisis - here's how to help

1st Jan 2021 12:00am

From Bandcamp to streaming and forgoing refunds, here's the small steps you can take to make a big difference

The Moonlandingz interview: We are here for those who will have no culture

19th Aug 2016 9:13am

Adrian Flanagan of semi-fictional "psychopaths" The Moonlandingz held absolutely nothing back when he spoke to Dan Wray, ahead of their Ultimate Realism Tour in September.

2022nq is born! New Manchester venue launches this weekend

11th Apr 2012 1:57pm

As 2022nq readies itself for its opening weekend, we spoke to co-founder Jamie Scahill to find out what this new Manchester basement venue holds in store.

Festival Review: Bugged Out! Weekender 2012

6th Feb 2012 2:58pm

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.