Skiddle's big fat festival guide: UK edition - May

27th Apr 2026 9:46am

The best UK festivals in May - spanning house, rock, pop, reggae, metal, hip-hop, jazz, DnB, and so much more.

Free Liverpool grassroots music festival to return for 11th year in May

13th Apr 2026 4:48pm

Smithdown Festival has announced its first wave of acts and DJs for its multi-venue bank holiday bash.

Immersive 360° Aardman experience to launch in London this October

10th Mar 2026 5:35pm

Announced by London's Lightroom and Aardman studios, 'Larger Than Life' will feature Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, and Morph.

Claptone announces new album Wanderer, due May 2026 and available to preorder now

10th Feb 2026 9:15am

Claptone reveals new studio album Wanderer, landing May 2026, following recent singles with Seagirls, Crystal Fighters, Raphaella and Hannah Boleyn.

Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends opens at the Young V&A this week

9th Feb 2026 2:46pm

A new Aardman exhibition opens at the Young V&A this week, offering a behind-the-scenes interactive look at Wallace & Gromit, Chicken Run, Shaun the Sheep and more.

Elder Island reveal what they've been crafting after three years away

14th Jan 2026 4:08pm

With their first single in three years, Ordinary Love, released at the back end of 2025, we caught up with Bristol's Elder Island to chat about the release, the space they gave themselves to create, remixes, and more

Original 'Marty Supreme' soundtrack set for exclusive vinyl release

13th Jan 2026 2:55pm

Available for pre-order now, the vinyl will consist of tracks composed by Daniel Lopatin.

Last-minute New Year's Eve events in Bristol 2025

30th Dec 2025 10:00am

Think everything’s sold out? Think again. These New Year’s Eve events in Bristol range from drum & bass blowouts and underground raves to disco, hip-hop and indie parties, all with tickets still available.

Last-minute New Year's Eve events in Newcastle 2025

30th Dec 2025 9:22am

Dance into 2026 with these incredible New Year's Eve events in Newcastle that still have tickets left!

The best New Year's Eve events in Newcastle 2025

19th Dec 2025 10:32am

Discover the best Newcastle New Year’s Eve events right here and secure your tickets for the wildest parties of the year!

The best New Year's Eve events in Bristol 2025

19th Dec 2025 10:40am

Discover the best New Year's Eve events in Bristol for 2025. From drum & bass blowouts to soulful house nights, find your perfect party and celebrate in style!

The best songs of the year 2025

22nd Dec 2025 9:48am

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

T-Lex interview: "I just thought I would love to do that, and if she can do it, then I can do it."

12th Dec 2025 12:40pm

Defining her sound day by day, Bristol-based DJ T-Lex is making herself known on the DnB scene. Having had some big moves in her career already, check out what T-Lex had to say about her journey so far.

The best albums of the year 2025

24th Dec 2025 10:09am

Here are the 30 best albums released in 2025.

The Best Punk, Rock and Metal Festivals

28th May 2026 4:05pm

Stick on your battle jacket, raise your horns to the sky, and open up the pit at these incredible rock, metal, and punk festivals in 2026.