Independent Venue Week: great gigs and events across the country

23rd Jan 2026 3:02pm

With IVW just around the corner, check out all the amazing gigs and events across the country for the 2026 celebrations.

Fontaines DC, Kneecap, & Paloma Faith among stars co-signing Together Against The Far Right campaign

2nd Dec 2025 2:29pm

The alliance will stand up for unity against the far right, leading to a major national demonstration in London on Saturday 28 March 2026

World premiere of Irvine Welsh doc to close Edinburgh Film Festival

3rd Jul 2025 9:41am

Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough will have its world premiere on the closing night of this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival on Wednesday 20th August.

Carlisles Old Fire Station celebrates 10 years with amazing run of shows

7th May 2025 2:49pm

Carlisle’s Old Fire Station celebrates 10 years with a huge month of gigs. Check out Skiddle’s top picks from the May 2025 birthday lineup.

The Last Laugh: The best comedy events on Skiddle

15th Mar 2024 9:45am

We are back once again with the March edition of Last Laugh, where we look at all the best comedy events on sale on Skiddle in 2024; check them out below!

Independent venue week spotlight: Old Fire Station, Carlisle

29th Jan 2024 4:28pm

As part of Independent Venue Week, we're taking a look at some of the most beloved venues from across the UK. Here's all you need to know about Carlisle's Old Fire Station.

DJ Paulette Interview: "It's about time I talked about these things"

19th Jan 2024 1:42pm

In her first book, Welcome to the Club, DJ Paulette tackles the highs, lows and lessons of a thirty-year music career while seeking to give justice to the women who keep the beat going. Read what she had to say below!

Interview with Martha Reeves

23rd Oct 2019 4:27am

Interview with Martha Reeves about the life and times at Motown and the music industry

Patrick Topping, Wolf Alice and more music stars join Labour Party rallies

6th Jun 2017 11:25am

The likes of Reverend and The Makers, Clean Bandit and Floating Points will also take part in the outdoor rallies on Tuesday 6th June.

Cafe Mambo Ibiza returns to London for string of parties

20th Jun 2016 2:22pm

The next of which is on 24th June and will feature Paul S, Ridney and Jess Bays.

The Moonlandingz at Night and Day Cafe

17th Aug 2015 11:14am

One part Fat White Family and one part Eccetronic Research Council, The Moonlandingz head to Night and Day Cafe in Manchester's Northern Quarter.

Interview: The Eccentronic Research Council on their Pendle Witch inspired LP

10th Aug 2012 1:22pm

The Eccentronic Research Council launch their LP '1612 Overture' at 2022NQ next week, in commemoration of the 400th anniversary of The Pendle Witch trial. We caught up with them to find out more.