The best cocktail bars in Manchester

1st Oct 2026 1:26pm

Discover Manchester cocktail bars for every mood, from polished classics and hidden gems to waterside drinks, live music and some of the best cocktail bars in Manchester.

Return to Gouryella: Rediscovering the roots of Ibiza

20th May 2026 7:54am

A movement is taking hold across the White Isle as clubs and promoters attempt to restore authenticity to the dancefloor experience, championing presence and musical journeys over digital distraction and spectacle.

Canterbury Live unveils full debut 2026 lineup with JLS, Becky Hill, & Madness

27th Mar 2026 12:06pm

Canterbury Live reveals its full 2026 lineup with JLS, Becky Hill and Madness heading to the historic St Lawrence Ground this August.

Madness announced as latest Colchester Castle Summer Series headliner

25th Nov 2024 3:28pm

With iconic tracks like 'Our House' and 'It Must be Love' Madness's headline show Colchester Castle Summer Series is set to be an absolute dream - sign up for presale or secure your payment plan now!

Skiddle Record Club: Week 9 - Sleep Token - Sundowning

13th Jan 2022 11:49am

Each week, a different member of the Skiddle team picks a record for the rest of the team to listen to and evaluate, ranking the album out of 10. Where will this weeks record land on the leaderboard?

Skiddle Record Club: Week 8 - Kendrick Lamar - Good Kid, m.A.A.d City

6th Jan 2022 9:00am

Each week, a different member of the Skiddle team picks a record for the rest of the team to listen to and evaluate, ranking the album out of 10. Where will this weeks record land on the leaderboard?

Skiddle Record Club: Week 4 - James Arthur - Back From The Edge

18th Nov 2021 10:00am

Each week, a different member of the Skiddle team picks a record for the rest of the team to listen to and evaluate, ranking the album out of 10. Where will this weeks record land on the leaderboard?

UEFA Euro Championship songs ranked: The good, the bad and the ugly

26th May 2021 3:27pm

Ranked from the very best of the bunch to the very worst - here are all eight of the UEFA Euro Championships official tournament anthems

2Tone icons The Selecter are joined by The Beat for UK tour

21st Sep 2017 1:21pm

With a heap of hits between them, it's an all star affair as two legends of their genre head out on tour this Autumn.

Pauline Black interview: race, female empowerment and the 2 Tone life

29th Apr 2017 10:33am

Ahead of a slew of shows and headlining performance at Positive Vibration, we caught up with inspirational frontwoman of The Selecter, Pauline Black, to talk about racism, sexism and brushing shoulders with Blondie.

Yves V interview: Telling stories through the beat

3rd Nov 2016 3:58pm

We caught up with the Belgian DJ to talk about his prolific year of productions, ADE and his DJ Mag ranking.

Kanye does not have the largest vocabulary in music, says study

23rd Jul 2015 11:46am

See who beat Kanye to the top three spots and why Robbie Williams is a lyrical genius.

Pirupa: From Punk Rock to Tribal Grooves

28th Jan 2015 1:40pm

Our man Ben Smith caught up with Italian producer Pirupa ahead of his appearance for Nic Fanciulli's Saved Records at Fire London this weekend

Zoom returns to Tunnel, Glasgow on April 26th

4th Apr 2014 4:38pm

Zoom returns to ply Glasgow's trance scene with two rooms of no holds barred, euphoric bliss on April 26th.

All Night Terrace Opening Party with MK and Kevin Saunderson

24th Feb 2014 11:48am

London's newest and freshest venue prepares to host some of house music's heaviest hitters on March 1st. Head here for the lowdown.