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.

Factory International announces Spring Summer 2026 season of premieres at Aviva Studios

20th Jan 2026 1:43pm

Factory International unveils its Spring/Summer 2026 season at Aviva Studios, featuring world and UK premieres across dance, theatre, opera and visual art.

Sound and Vision: Acid house, rave & the adoption of the smiley

20th Nov 2025 9:35am

How a simple club flyer, a 303 squelch and a youth movement transformed the smiley into one of music culture’s most enduring visual symbols - and why it’s still everywhere.

Best-selling rock and metal albums of 21st century revealed

20th Oct 2025 3:29pm

The top 10 features Green Day, Linkin Park, Muse, My Chemical Romance, and Nickelback.

Bradford unveils 'Built By Sound', an installation chronicling resistance through rhythm

11th Sep 2025 10:20am

The immersive installation explores how British South Asian communities found joy in defiance during the 70s and 80s.

Greta Thunberg joins Sam Fender onstage to deliver “Free Palestine” message

11th Aug 2025 12:36pm

The political activist made a surprise appearance during Fender's headline performance at Copenhagen’s Syd for Solen festival, linking her message of resistance and Fender’s music to ongoing calls for justice in Gaza.

Nicole Moudaber Interview: “Music has always been part of who I am”

15th Jul 2025 3:35pm

We caught up with techno legend Nicole Moudaber to talk about new single ‘AI Love You’, her tech house label MoodCollective, how her craft has developed, and much more.

From protest to party: the evolution of Pride

21st Aug 2025 11:15am

From six nights of protest to Britney and cocktails, we traced how Pride has evolved since its inception 56 years ago.

Louder Than Labels: Jase Jeffery interview

25th Jun 2025 4:10pm

This Pride, we got to speak to Bent Hedonism creator Jase Jeffery. As both a prominent figure in the northern queer community and passionate about queer spaces within the music scene, we got to know how the Australian DJ feels about queer music spaces

Only 22% of Ibiza bookings are female or non-binary, new study reveals

16th Jun 2025 4:16pm

The manual study tracked over 980 artist bookings spanning five months.

New London event series to explore importance of pirate radio stations

2nd Jun 2025 12:26pm

The month-long June 2025 programme will feature talks, club experiences, broadcasts, and more. 

London Trans+ Pride announce 2025 theme with support from famous names

6th May 2025 10:16am

With the theme 'Existence & Resistance', London Trans+ Pride returns in July 2025, uniting voices in protest, solidarity, and support for the UK’s trans+ community.

The Best Techno Festivals in Europe

28th Jan 2026 1:29pm

From massive Dutch raves to desert marathons and Malta boat parties, discover the best techno festivals in Europe for 2026. Lineups, locations and vibes included for every techno fan.

The Best Music Festivals in Australia

5th Feb 2026 11:07am

Here are the best music festivals in Australia.

Best Music Festivals in France

11th Feb 2026 12:00pm

Discover the best music festivals in France, from Parisian rock giants and beachside raves to alpine dance takeovers and underground woodland escapes.