Fliptrix Interview: From Coldharbour Lane to an off-grid Portuguese farm

15th May 2026 4:18pm

We caught up with the rapper and High Focus Records founder to talk about his album ‘Elevation’ and upcoming tour, his Peruvian pilgrimage and living off-grid in the Portuguese mountains.

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.

The Hacienda Hangover: Why is Manchester so obsessed with the 80s and 90s?

17th Nov 2025 9:25am

Sick of the black and yellow stripes? We take a look at Manchester’s cultural legacy of the 80s and 90s - what keeps dragging us back to it?

Days out with Skiddle: The best experiences and attractions in the UK

22nd May 2024 4:57pm

Here are the best events and attractions that you can attend with family and friends.

New On Skiddle: DnB Allstars, testpress, Born On Road, WHP & more

29th Aug 2023 9:19am

Discover the best new events including Music On, Holly Humberstone, Tidyland Wet & Wild Weekend 2024, freshers raves, and so much more right here on Skiddle.

The Skiddle Gig List: Upcoming gigs and tours across the UK

12th Dec 2022 2:17pm

Whilst your mind may be fully focused on Christmas and the New Year, that doesn't mean you can't put aside time to plan your next gig! So, check out our latest Skiddle Gig List, and secure yourself some tickets!

Author Jim Ottewill on his new book about UK rave history- Out of Space

12th Jul 2022 12:32pm

We spoke to Jim Ottewill, whose book Out of Space: How UK Cities Shaped Rave Culture is out now.

New On Skiddle: Fatboy Slim, Electric Woodlands Festival, Clubland By The Sea...

28th Mar 2022 12:20pm

With a brand new week comes a long list of mind-blowing new events - check out this weeks New On Skiddle roundup and grab tickets to some of the biggest parties happening this year

New On Skiddle: 51st State Festival, BassJam Manchester, Project 72...

25th Mar 2021 11:38am

Our weekly roundup of some of the best and most recently added events on Skiddle

Charlie Sloth interview: no festival really celebrates UK rap culture

23rd Sep 2019 2:15pm

We caught up with the rap tastemaker as he brings Giggs, legendary Fire in the Booth live and more to Sheffield's Ponderosa for the first ever Fire in the Park.

Discovering Dark Matter: Another year of evolution for Transcend

28th Sep 2017 1:57pm

With Transcend's Fifth Birthday just around the corner, Phil Dickinson reflects on giant leaps made in 2017, on new projects launched and on the gathering pace of 2018 plans!

The Year of Dark Matter

28th Sep 2017 1:31pm

With Transcend?s Fifth Birthday just around the corner, Phil Dickinson reflects on giant leaps made in 2017, on new projects launched and on the gathering pace of 2018 plans!

Special Friars Live All Day Event Announced to Raise Funds for the River Reeves Foundation

25th Apr 2017 2:21pm

A DAY of live music has been announced as part of a fundraiser for the River Reeves Foundation. Friars Live in the town centre will be playing host to the event on Saturday, July 22.

Cosmic Gate Interview: New horizons

21st Mar 2017 4:25pm

Helen Giles spoke to dynamic duo Cosmic Gate about their new album, collaborations and their favourite location to perform.

GoGo Penguin interview

12th Aug 2016 8:50am

Charlie Ensor spoke to GoGo Penguin ahead of Liverpool Music Week about their forthcoming Live at Abbey Road EP, recording a film score, the state of jazz music, their creative process and more.