The best songs of the year 2025

22nd Dec 2025 9:48am

Here are the best songs of 2025, picked by Skiddle staff.

The Best Country Music Festivals

6th May 2026 4:02pm

Tractors, beers, cowboy hats, and the jangling of country music coming through the speakers. These are the best country festivals... Think festivals think Skiddle

Kings Coronation Weekend Events in Birmingham

5th May 2023 2:44pm

Here are some of the best King’s Coronation Weekend events in Birmingham to make sure you have a royally good time on the extra Bank holiday weekend!

How to spend Halloween in Brixton

25th Oct 2022 12:15pm

Check out all the killer Halloween events happening in Brixton this spooky season, with tickets now on sale on Skiddle!

Oktoberfest History: What is Oktoberfest?

28th Sep 2023 2:15pm

Have you ever wondered why, when October comes around, everyone turns German for a bit and starts drinking ungodly amounts of beer, well, scroll down and find out!

Lola Young announced for MFor 2022 at Lydiard Park Swindon

14th Mar 2022 7:13pm

Another great and upcoming artist announced for the 3rd MFor Festival which never dissapoints!

NYE 2021: Bring in the new year at one of these amazing family-friendly events

24th Nov 2021 9:51am

Looking for a place to welcome in the new year with your family? Call off the search... Find a selection of wholesome 'end of year' parties in our family-friendly New Years Eve event roundup

School Holidays: Ten things to do with the kids this half term

21st Oct 2021 2:04pm

Class is dismissed for one long week this Friday, as the autumn half-term arrives! Check out our top ten list of things to do over the school break to keep you and your youngsters entertained

SadBoys of Soundcloud – an introduction to the world of emo rap

26th Jun 2019 3:53pm

How a shamelessly glum Scandinavian teenage rapper with a thirst for Arizona Iced Tea came to influence the likes of Kanye and Drake.

Dimitri From Paris Interview: Dancefloor debonair

11th Sep 2019 11:41am

Becca Frankland asked Dimitri From Paris whether dance music has become lazy, if the disco trend will burn out and how he sees the future of the genre progressing.

Martyn and Steffi Interview: Doms & Deykers

30th Nov 2016 11:10am

Following the release of 'Evidence From A Good Source', we spoke to underground icons Martyn and Steffi about the collaboration process, their separate paths into club music, and where they're heading next.

Francois Kevorkian Interview: New York State Of Mind

27th Apr 2016 11:40am

Mark Dale talks to Francois K about Prince, politics, and Body and Soul ahead of the Liverpool Disco Festival Launch Party on Saturday April 30th.

Who will headline Glastonbury this year?

2nd Feb 2016 8:03pm

Three of our writers pick their selections for who will take a starring role on the renowned Pyramid stage in June.

Pirate Copy 'Our teachers always said we would end up in Prison'

24th Oct 2014 3:00pm

For 'three mates from Manchester, a second hand turntable and some dodgy sampling', Pirate Copy are making a hell of a lot of noise in their city and beyond at the moment. Ben Smith got them in for a chat.

St. Vincent at Manchester's Albert Hall

24th Oct 2014 2:20pm

We sent Alan Wragg down to witness the beguiling sounds of St. Vincent at Manchester's Albert Hall. Read his reaction here.