First trailer for Tony reveals Anthony Bourdain’s origin story in A24 biopic

6th May 2026 2:51pm

The A24 biopic stars Dominic Sessa (The Holdovers) and explores Anthony Bourdain’s early years, focusing on a Cape Cod kitchen job that sparked his world-famous culinary career.

Shambala Festival adds over 70 new names to lineup

26th Feb 2026 4:00pm

Reggie Watts, Orchestra Baobab, Los Bitchos, Nubiyan Twist, Grove, Prima Queen, and Sarathy Korwar are among the names added to the Northampton festival’s latest edition

Why we should all be worried about AI in music

30th Oct 2025 12:00pm

As AI seeps into music—from holographic performances to machine-made tracks—are we risking the soul of creativity itself? The question isn’t if it’ll change music, but whether humanity will still have a place in it.

New On Skiddle: D.O.D, Busted, Ocean Colour Scene & More

25th Nov 2024 9:00am

There's D.O.D on tour, Busted, Ocean Colour Scene, Teketech Hardcore and much more for you to enjoy in this week's New On Skiddle.

Basstripper Interview: “I’m incredibly excited for what’s next”

18th Oct 2024 10:12am

Fresh off the release of new single 'Time To Go' and his busiest summer yet, rising DnB star Basstripper chats about his upcoming shows and events, favourite artists, and much more.

Houghton Festival review: an oasis in the desert

16th Aug 2023 10:36am

We sent Jonathan Coll to Houghton Festival 2023. Here's what he thought about the Norfolk electronic haven..

Backseat Mafia Meltchester Vol 2 Preview

19th May 2023 12:54am

Backseat Mafia Festival Preview Article! May 18th 2023 by Andi Cullen. Meltchester is on May 20th

Backseat Mafia Meltchester Vol 2 Preview

19th May 2023 12:52am

https://www.backseatmafia.com/meltchester-vol-2-get-your-skates-on-and-dont-miss-it/

Memories From The Dancefloor: An interview with podcast host Damian Kerlin

9th Feb 2023 5:18pm

We speak to the man behind the new podcast docu-series celebrating LGBTQIA+ venues and unravelling the forgotten history behind queer nightlife across the UK

Sounds From The Other City returns to Salford in 2022

15th Nov 2021 12:01pm

Taking over the live music spaces of Salford once again, the popular festival will showcase some of the finest new musical talents from across the North of England, over the 2022 May Day Bank Holiday weekend

Live in November: Listen to artists performing live across the UK this month

2nd Nov 2021 9:50am

Check out our Live in November Spotify playlist and discover artists playing live in venues across the UK over the next four weeks

Independent Venue Week 2020: reported financial boosts for grassroots venues

28th Jan 2020 11:17am

The news could be crucial in maintaining important live music spaces across the UK.

Simply the Best with... Avalanche Party

5th Sep 2019 2:48pm

This time it's the turn of Yorkshire garage rockers Avalanche Party to face the Simply the Best Q & A.

Find Independent Venue Week 2019 tickets

3rd Jan 2019 10:05am

A wide range of live shows take place across the UK between Monday 28th January and Sunday 3rd February.

Remembering a classic: Bloc Party 'Silent Alarm'

10th Dec 2018 7:04am

We throwback to Bloc Party's pile-driver of a debut album 'Silent Alarm'.