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?

Cheap UK festivals to attend this year

25th Apr 2023 11:44am

Feel like your wallet is holding you back from attending a festival in 2023? Don't worry, Skiddle is here with this list of all the best UK festivals on our site for under £100!

Live Review: Peter Hook & The Light at Albert Hall, Manchester

11th Apr 2023 3:08pm

Taking the stage for the third and final time for their Easter Homecoming, Peter Hook & The Light treated the lucky Manc crowd to a setlist of both Substance singles albums from Joy Division and New Order.

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

18th Oct 2022 9:00am

Fall is well underway, but the drop in temperature doesn't mean you've got to stay inside, Check out this month's Skiddle Gig List to discover all the best touring artists over the next few months and into the new year!

Festivals 2023: Ten epic live music events with tickets already on sale

3rd Jan 2023 5:35pm

Cure those festive blues by getting started on planning your 2023 festival season with all these awe-inspiring events that already have tickets on sale!

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

15th Aug 2022 3:15pm

With the end of the festival season on the horizon, there are still loads of gigs that will make sure you end your year with a bang. So check out our latest Skiddle Gig List guide, with tickets now available to buy!

Huge 90s Pop event coming to Manchester's AO Arena this October

25th Apr 2022 4:14pm

The era's biggest names will perform live at Manchester's AO Arena in front up to fifteen thousand pop fans this October

The best small boutique festivals

30th Jun 2025 10:16am

Looking for a smaller festival this year? We’ve got you. Check out these charming small UK festivals that triumph over big festivals any day.

10 of the best... Food and drink events to get stuck into in 2021

26th Mar 2021 12:09pm

A five-star sample of some of the many unique and appealing food and drink events, set to take place across the UK throughout the spring and summer in 2021

Cindy Wilson at Ruby Lounge Manchester review

26th Feb 2018 12:29pm

Grace Creaner witnessed the B52s singer exhibiting tracks off her debut album "Change".

DJ Yoda Interview: Cut and Paste Champion

3rd Jun 2016 4:08pm

DJ Yoda spoke to Marko Kutlesa about multiple genres, recent projects, his plans for the summer, his breakfast cereal collection and general obsession with food.

Submotion Orchestra at Brudenell Social Club review

18th Apr 2016 11:48am

Jonathan Gibson was subject to one of two sold out hometown shows for Submotion Orchestra in Leeds.

Augustines confirmed as latest Dot To Dot headliners

17th Mar 2016 10:44am

Huge list of acts confirmed for multi-city festival

A Cosmic Adventure with Kosme

5th Mar 2015 10:00am

Mike Warburton grabbed five minutes with the cosmic mind of Lyon based DJ and producer Kosme, ahead of his triumphant return to Manchester this weekend.

Promoter Focus: Just Skank

6th Feb 2015 12:40pm

Underground bass music experts Just Skank are the subject of our latest Promoter Focus. Find out what they have planned in February and March, here.