The Loft launches Manchester creative community

15th Sep 2026 2:36pm

The initiative will be open to emerging creatives and students aged 18-25, providing them with opportunities in the music, nightlife and cultural industries.

Ditch the pub. Check out Liverpool's best wine bars instead

21st Aug 2026 4:48pm

Is your mate suggesting the pub again? Check out our favourite wine bars in the city instead. From Spanish and Portuguese tapas bars to the best day drinking spots, here's the best Liverpool wine bars to have a drink in this weekend

Stop whining your heart out with these wine bars in Manchester

4th Sep 2026 9:03am

Wine is more than just a drink. It's a conversation starter, and if you get a bottle a true crowd-pleaser. And with Manchester stacked with wine bars, check out all the best here.

Swedish House Mafia team up with Lykke Li on new single

3rd Aug 2026 10:53am

Dance music's best-known trio have joined forces with Lykke Li for their first release of 2026, after giving fans an early taste of the collaboration during huge sets in Ibiza and at Tomorrowland.

Daytimers are celebrating their 6th birthday with daytime rave

23rd Jul 2026 1:52pm

Paying homage to the iconic day parties in the 80s and 90s, Daytimers are celebrating their 6th birthday in Hackney with a daytime rave, featuring pioneering and emerging artists in the South Asian electronic music scene

Get to know... 1000 Rabbits

17th Jul 2026 11:22am

Off-kilter, emotionally raw, & impossible to pin down, get to know 1000 Rabbits as they discuss debut EP ‘Are We Friends Yet?’, their inimitable live sound, & more

Creatures Comedy Festival 2026: lineups, venues and what’s new

9th Jun 2026 3:25pm

Returning to the 'Worker Bee' city for its third instalment, read more about this year's mixture of international and local names, as well as the introduction of festival passes.

Hard, fast and unapologetic: this is hardcore, with DJ Rebekah

27th Aug 2026 6:30pm

The hakken, shaved heads, the hard techno boom, uptempo drama, “f*ck you” energy, and where we go from here. DJ Rebekah chats to us about hardcore.

Jamie Webster announces new album and intimate UK tour

20th May 2026 10:53am

Fresh from selling out huge hometown shows, the Liverpool songwriter is heading back to smaller venues with reflective new material exploring identity, pressure, belonging and modern working-class life.

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.

Stormzy's film company greenlit to co-produce Ian Wright biopic

15th May 2026 11:30am

#Merky Films will be the official co-producer, as well as Stormzy leading as executive producer.

Emerging South Asian artists invited to apply for fully funded Resonate residency

13th May 2026 10:54am

Studio time, mentorship, live performance slots and international showcase opportunities are all up for grabs as Dialled Industry launches the latest edition of its artist development programme.

Paul van Dyk launches new mentorship programme for emerging producers

12th May 2026 12:17pm

Paul van Dyk has launched VANDIT Next Generation, a new mentorship scheme offering emerging producers feedback, guidance and release opportunities - Applications now open

The best bands of the 1960s

6th May 2026 4:08pm

From The Beatles and The Rolling Stones to The Supremes, Pink Floyd and The Stooges, explore the best bands of the 1960s and how rock, soul, folk, psychedelia and blues rock changed music for future generations.

The best DJs of all time

21st Apr 2026 4:16pm

From Daft Punk to DJ EZ, we explore some of the best DJs of all time, celebrating pioneers, innovators and modern icons who have shaped dance music and club culture across the globe.