The best bands of the 1960s

6th May 2026 4:08pm

From The Beatles and The Rolling Stones to The Supremes, Pink Floyd and The Stooges, explore the best bands of the 1960s and how rock, soul, folk, psychedelia and blues rock changed music for future generations.

IWD2026: empowering stories, challenges faced, and solidarity

6th Mar 2026 4:30pm

Celebrate IWD2026 with Skiddle by listening to some of the voices of women in the music industry. Sharing their stories, experiences, and exploring what it means as a woman to work in the music industry today. Read more down below.

Offline-first: Reclaiming music from the algorithm

27th Jan 2026 12:39pm

Limited physical releases, mailing lists, and word-of-mouth buzz - could opting for an offline-first strategy help artists to reconnect with fans in a more valuable and meaningful way?

Moby to headline On The Beach Festival Brighton for his only UK show of 2026

9th Jan 2026 10:50am

Electronic music legend Moby brings a full live band to Brighton Beach this July, closing On The Beach Festival with a rare open-air performance as part of his limited 2026 world tour.

Boomtown announces first wave of artists for 2026 in its most diverse lineup yet

28th Oct 2025 1:00pm

Madness, Scissor Sisters, Kneecap, Skrillex, Faithless, and more set for Boomtown's Chapter 5: Radical Redesign, a diverse and eclectic return to the acclaimed festival's roots

Liverpool’s On The Waterfront reveals all 2026 headliners

6th Feb 2026 2:14pm

Paul Weller, Red Rum Club, and Cream Classical join Snow Patrol as headliners for the outdoor summer shows.

MOBO announces Manchester as host city for 2026 awards

15th Sep 2025 2:53pm

The award show will be held at Co-Op Live in March 2026.​

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.

Beauty in the Boutique: Stories of smaller festivals surviving and thriving

30th May 2025 2:52pm

Small in size, limitless in impact, boutique festivals deliver some of the finest getaways you could ask for. We spoke to Katch from Knockengorroch and Fletch from Moovin about the how and why. 

Why Britpop nostalgia is at an all-time high

25th Feb 2025 11:32am

Britpop is having another cultural moment, we explore why the 90s are back in vogue.

New On Skiddle: PRTY, Kaiser Chiefs, blk., 909, PURE Garage, and more

11th Nov 2024 8:46am

Featuring blk., Kaiser Chiefs, Azyr, The Wolfe Tones, Sweet Female Attitude, and more, here are the best new events.

MADE Festival review: Eclectic lineup brings together different generations

6th Aug 2024 3:28pm

Laviea Thomas went to MADE Festival on its tenth anniversary as it featured artists integral to the whole spectrum of dance music.

The Best Funk & Soul Music Festivals

7th Aug 2025 10:30am

Slap bass or caramel vocal melodies? No matter which floats your boat, you can find the best funk & soul music festivals right here.

The best sustainable festivals

13th Jun 2025 11:12am

Explore the world's best sustainable music festivals in 2025, from Øyafestivalen to Green Man, where eco-consciousness meets unforgettable live performances.

The best music festivals in Amsterdam

14th Mar 2026 5:02pm

If you love a good rave, dancing 'til your legs hurt, and throwing up the occasional gun finger, you’ll love Amsterdam’s music festivals.