Music venues and pubs to receive “greater protection” from noise complaints

28th Jul 2025 10:48am

The new measures will also require developers to soundproof flats and apartments near existing venues. 

Let The People In! Interview: “Everyone there is there for the party”

4th Apr 2024 4:42pm

We caught up with one of three Let The People In! organisers, Marco Giannini, to chat all things about the party, the collaboration of Sticky Heat and Sprechen, and grassroots events. Check out what he had to say below!

Manchester institution Night & Day Café wins legal fight but must reduce noise

19th Mar 2024 3:35pm

After spending years and around £100,000 fighting a noise complaint, Night & Day Café can continue to serve Manchester’s music fans but must reduce noise levels.

MEUTE interview: "you can't replicate the energy of a street show"

19th Oct 2022 10:40am

We got to chat with Thomas Burhorn from MEUTE, the techno marching band taking on the world one step at a time

New On Skiddle: Cirque Du Soul, Swedish House Mafia, Funkademia NYE...

11th Nov 2021 2:05pm

A selection of some of the freshest, most exciting and outrageous events with tickets on sale this week!

New On Skiddle: Bicep, Solardo, Ministry of Sound 30th Birthday parties & more

2nd Jul 2021 9:41am

Take a look at some of the very latest events on Skiddle with tickets now on sale

The Best Indie & Alternative Festivals in the UK

20th Feb 2026 3:59pm

Oh, how we long for the temperamental British weather, drinks in hand with the best company imaginable and seeing bands we love at the UK's best indie festivals. Who said the guitar was dead?

Skepta shows that going phone free can bring ravers so much closer

20th Jul 2019 1:17pm

The rapper's secret Manchester International Festival event DYSTOPIA987 went electronic device free in a trailblazing move.

Sean Johnston interview: A Love From Outer Space

24th Nov 2017 12:19pm

One half of A Love From Outer Space, Sean Johnston, catches up with Marko Kutlesa to discuss his collaborative project, his early career and his musical style.

Jayda G Interview: Get into the groove

7th Nov 2017 3:01pm

Jayda G spoke with John Thorp about the simple beauty of sharing music, her studies in environmental toxicology and the importance of having a good time behind the decks.

Paul Kalkbrenner Interview: Back To The Future

24th Oct 2017 10:47am

Paul Kalkbrenner sat down with John Thorp to discuss his renowned live act, his Back To The Future concept, nostalgia, his acting stint and much more.

Calibre interview: Good Vibrations

23rd Mar 2017 4:00pm

Marko Kutlesa spoke to the drum and bass don about his numerous past projects, ahead of a festival appearance at One Tribe Festival later this year.

2 Billion Beats Interview: Timeless Disco

18th Jan 2017 12:01pm

We discuss the enduring appeal of disco, live instrumentation in club music, and balancing the contemporary with the nostaligic ahead of the Manchester duo's appearance at Alfresco in May.

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.

The A-Z of grime with Logan Sama

29th Aug 2017 5:05pm

We asked the renowned radio host and DJ alliance to some of the biggest MCs to list his A-Z of grime. Everything from BBK to gun fingers to pirate radio.