Quiet pint or absolute carnage? These Irish pubs in Liverpool do both

18th Aug 2026 1:31pm

The best Irish pubs in Liverpool are waiting for you. From old-school boozers to bouncing bars, we’ve got something for everybody’s taste.

Discover Madam Lola’s, Brighton’s beautiful new cabaret madhouse

10th Aug 2026 3:56pm

Madam Lola’s brings immersive drag, burlesque, aerial and circus cabaret to Brighton every Friday and Saturday night. Find tickets on Skiddle.

Beatport and Appetite on the Farm launch emerging DJ competition

10th Aug 2026 10:56am

Beatport and Appetite on the Farm are giving two emerging DJs the chance to perform at the Essex festival this August - entries close Wednesday.

Iconic Blue Note Jazz Club to open first UK venue in London

7th Aug 2026 5:10pm

Set to open next month, the opening is already stacked with a busy lineup.

Get To Know... Man/Woman/Chainsaw

7th Aug 2026 2:25pm

We interview Emmie-Mae and Billy Doyle of Man/Woman/Chainsaw to discuss their debut album, Cannonball, their sonic evolution, and making room for silliness.

Fun things to do in Liverpool

6th Aug 2026 12:33pm

Discover fun things to do in Liverpool, from Bingo Lingo and Beatles history to museums, mini golf, comedy, boat tours, record shopping, live music and unforgettable nights out across the city.

Sheffield Theatres unveils full programme for new festival Open Works

4th Aug 2026 3:30pm

Featuring UK premieres, talks with industry leaders, and work-in-progress stagings, Sheffield-based theatre festival Open Works runs from September to October

Mount Kimbie share new tracks as part of Fabric Presents mix

3rd Aug 2026 3:25pm

The electronic duo lean into their clubbier side for their latest project, combining dancefloor favourites with fresh material and a new reworking of a Nia Archives track.

One of the north's biggest cookouts returns this weekend

31st Jul 2026 3:00pm

After a sold-out scorcher last year, Win's Cookout returns to Manchester.

Paul McCartney lands first-ever Mercury Prize nomination as 2026 shortlist is revealed

31st Jul 2026 12:30pm

His nomination goes alongside Dave, Olivia Dean, Raye and many more for this year's Mercury Prize.

The best pubs in Liverpool

30th Jul 2026 10:53am

From historic boozers and craft beer taprooms to lively music pubs and cosy local favourites, discover the best pubs in Liverpool for your next pint, relaxed afternoon, big night out or full-blown pub crawl across town.

Hard, fast and unapologetic: this is hardcore, with DJ Rebekah

20th Aug 2026 6:30pm

The hakken, shaved heads, the hard techno boom, uptempo drama, “f*ck you” energy, and where we go from here. DJ Rebekah chats to us about hardcore.

Five Under Five

19th Aug 2026 5:20pm

Guest artists choose five tracks with fewer than 5,000 streams every week. All killer, no filler.

The best foods to take to a festival

5th Aug 2026 2:12pm

Beans, crisps, and a good ol' Pot Noodle. Here are the best foods to take to a music festival.

The Best Hip Hop Festivals

10th Aug 2026 3:23pm

From Carti to Lauryn Hill, here are the best hip-hop festivals in 2026 across the UK, Europe, and beyond.