90s rave culture documentary set for streaming debut this month

15th May 2026 5:15pm

'Free Party: A Folk History' explores the origins of the UK's free party movement in the '90s. Plus interviews with Spiral Tribe, DiY Sound System, Bedlam and more.

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.

Sankeys Manchester reveal seasonal closing party plans and more

15th May 2026 4:00pm

After a successful run since their opening, read more about the Manchester club's seasonal break and plans for a September return.

Madonna, Shakira and BTS announced as World Cup headliners

15th May 2026 1:50pm

They take on a new concept with the first-ever Super Bowl-inspired halftime show.

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.

Barbican reveals Outdoor Cinema 2026 programme

14th May 2026 5:11pm

This year’s curated programme features films from Spike Lee, Denis Villeneuve, Jean-Luc Godard, and Sean Baker screening on the venue’s Sculpture Court.

Overmono announce sophomore album ‘Pure Devotion’

14th May 2026 3:52pm

The Welsh duo have revealed their long-awaited followup to 2023’s ‘Good Lies’, and shared new track ‘Lockup’.

Pale Waves announce special headline show in Salford

14th May 2026 2:40pm

The Mancunian indie pop group will headline a special outdoor event in September, featuring a lineup hand-picked by the band themselves.

Bob Dylan exhibition ‘Retrospectrum’ to open in Manchester

14th May 2026 11:46am

The exhibition opens at Castle Fine Art on Saturday 16th May, six decades on from the Nobel-winning singer’s infamous Free Trade Hall gig.

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.

Beastie Boys icon Mike D announces first-ever UK and European solo shows

13th May 2026 10:38am

Fresh from dropping debut solo single ‘Switch Up’, Mike D is swapping huge stages for intimate venues as the hip-hop icon gears up for a rare run of live summer dates across Europe.

corto.alto shares new breakbeat nu jazz banger ‘THIEF’ alongside biggest headline tour yet

12th May 2026 3:36pm

Mercury-nominated corto.alto returns with new breakbeat and bass-grooved single ‘THIEF’ alongside news of his biggest UK and EU headline tour to date.

Get to know... Idioteque

12th May 2026 4:11pm

London collective Idioteque discuss genre-blurring sounds, immersive live shows, emotional storytelling, and the future of downtempo music ahead of new material coming later this year.

You can get a free tattoo and vegan steak sandwich in London next weekend

12th May 2026 3:05pm

THIS™ is opening a vegan tattoo parlour pop-up in Kentish Town next weekend, handing out free vegan cowboy flash tattoos and plant steak sandwiches.

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