Ireland’s grassroots music venues receive 1 million euro funding boost

27th May 2026 9:54am

The funding will help 60 venues across Ireland programme more live music and comedy, creating fresh opportunities for emerging artists while supporting the grassroots spaces that help launch new talent.

Beyond nostalgia: what the return of Oasis and Britpop tells us about 2025

24th Sep 2025 12:00pm

Britpop’s defining act is back, along with a revival of ’90s culture. Discover how it taps into our shared longing for connection and the comfort of simpler, more certain times.

UK Staycation: The best destinations for comedy, live music, theatre and more

19th May 2021 2:14pm

Forget the hassle and stress of attempting to leave the UK for a holiday abroad this summer, and take a break here at home instead. Check out our list of top staycation destinations in 2021...

#LetUsDance - dance music industry rallies to issue urgent plea to government

22nd Jul 2020 11:44pm

Artists including Pete Tong, Fatboy Slim, Charlotte De Witte and Massive Attack are backing the campaign

The story behind the UK’s first socially distanced rave

20th Jul 2020 2:57pm

Here's how Nitty threw a council-approved party in a Nottinghamshire forest in the midst of a global pandemic

The UK Government is ignoring nightclubs - now it's time for answers

9th Jul 2020 7:58pm

Time is running out to save the UK's £66 billion nighttime economy.

Skiddle partners with mental health festival Headstock

31st Oct 2019 10:25am

The festival, centred around mental health and well being, will take place across several of Manchester's most iconic venues in 2020.

Crazy Twist to Singers Hawick Show

25th Sep 2019 12:03pm

Singer songwriter Alistair Griffin has teamed up with the Burnfoot Community Hub to offer ticket buyers to his Hawick show the chance of winning a family day pass to the centre and round of crazy golf.

Michael Mayer interview: & Now & Then

28th Sep 2016 11:45am

In an open and revealing interview, Michael Mayer discussed with Marko Kutlesa his career to date, his forthcoming album and some of the current politics of the dance music scene.

New club concept to engage playful curiosities of Liverpool partygoers

23rd Nov 2015 5:51pm

Fun Buttons is a new night re-imagining Clubbing for the interactive era; mashing up DJ and live music with party games

New club concept to engage playful curiosities of Liverpool partygoers

2nd Nov 2015 1:39pm

Fun Buttons is a new night re-imagining Clubbing for the interactive era; mashing up DJ and live music with party games

Reflection of Ten Years of The Rainbow and What's Next with Lee McDonald

22nd Aug 2014 4:19pm

From a rundown pub in a rundown area of Birmingham, Lee McDonald has seen Rainbow Venues transform into a clubbing mecca and become a catalyst for the revival of the local night-time economy - Mike Boorman finds out how.

T in the Park 2006 - Line up / Ticket Info!

13th Feb 2006 12:00am

Going to T in the park but don't know who is playing? Read on for the line-up as well as info on tickets.