Pulitzer-laden opera ‘Angel’s Bone’ makes its UK premiere at Factory International

7th May 2026 3:31pm

English National Opera will bring ‘Angel’s Bone’ to Aviva Studios in Manchester next week, featuring a live orchestral performance from The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and Kantos Chamber Choir.

Get to know... Holly Head

2nd Feb 2026 9:30am

Armed with raw, politically charged and boundary-pushing tracks, Manchester’s Holly Head are staking their claim as one of the city’s most exciting new acts, set to make serious waves in 2026.

Elder Island reveal what they've been crafting after three years away

14th Jan 2026 4:08pm

With their first single in three years, Ordinary Love, released at the back end of 2025, we caught up with Bristol's Elder Island to chat about the release, the space they gave themselves to create, remixes, and more

The best new and upcoming bands in 2026

7th Jan 2026 3:55pm

Here are the best bands that we here at Skiddle think you should be keeping an eye on in 2026

On her debut EP, Mia Lily showcases a fascinating mixture of contrasting sounds

16th Dec 2025 3:33pm

We spoke to emerging talent Mia Lily about her debut EP, dub techno and learning as she goes.

Trance hero Armin van Buuren to bring The Orb to High Lights Festival 2026

5th Dec 2025 4:25pm

Dutch trance legend joins previously announced Hybrid Minds, Scorpion Kings, and FUSE for the London festival.

The best New Year's Eve events in Manchester 2025

19th Dec 2025 9:41am

Manchester - NYE is calling. From warehouse raves and country-themed rodeos to masquerade balls and family-friendly spectaculars. See out 2025 and welcome 2026 in style with Skiddle!

TRESOR resident UFO95 announces album ‘A Brutalist Dystopian Society’ Part 2 & world tour

2nd Dec 2025 1:16pm

Arriving on February 6th via MORD, the record captures the essence of brutalist architecture through the medium of dark techno. Album preview mix out now on Soundcloud.

Mint Festival releases phase one of 2026 lineup

31st Oct 2025 3:24pm

Amsterdam Dance Event checklist: things to do at ADE 2025

21st Oct 2025 1:57pm

Amsterdam Dance Event kicks off this week - here are some of the parties on our hit list.

Mia Lily unveils debut EP ‘Hydrated But Drunk’

16th Oct 2025 10:10am

The rising DJ and producer’s inaugural EP flits between breakbeat, garage, and techno, and drops on 17th October courtesy of record label Shall Not Fade.

Everything But The Girl announces career-spanning compilation

11th Sep 2025 3:35pm

‘The Best of Everything But The Girl’ features 16 tracks spanning the band’s evolution from coffeehouse sophisti-pop to trip-hop laced electronica.

Charlotte de Witte reveals cover & track list for self-titled debut album, out this November

9th Sep 2025 3:38pm

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.

New On Skiddle: WHP, Reggae Land 2026, Second Speed, WAH, and more

11th Aug 2025 9:35am

Four WHP events, WAH at Drumsheds, Junction 2 2026, I Hate Models in Liverpool, Reggae Land 2026, FUSE Halloween, and more. 

Bob Vylan to headline Burn It Down Festival

6th Aug 2025 10:50am

The punk duo will headline the punk, alt, metal, and rock festival in Torquay.