The Skinny 200th Issue Party: Photo Gallery

Last month, we celebrated 200 issues of The Skinny with a blow-out party at Summerhall – here's a recap of what went down

Article by The Skinny | 09 Jan 2023

On 1 December, The Skinny celebrated 200 issues of the magazine with a massive party in Edinburgh’s Summerhall. Eagle-eyed observers will note we had actually produced 203 issues by the time the party happened – what can we say, it’s been a busy time and we’re extremely prolific.

We worked with some incredible partners to make the event happen and we want to thank them again. Our charity partner Tiny Changes represent a cause very close to our hearts, and the generous donations of our attendees will go towards their mission to help young minds feel better. The support offered by events discovery platform Skiddle was essential to the event happening.

Cakes from Lovecrumbs. Photo: Marilena Vlachopolou

A bespoke beer – the delicious Bicentennial Can – was produced by Barney’s Beer, and is now available in a bottle shop near you. Lovecrumbs provided us with a frankly dazzling array of cakes, and non-alcoholic beverages were on hand thanks to Nuisance drinks.

Summerhall, our former home, once again provided us with a beautiful venue and the support of their fantastic team, which was of course invaluable.

The night was programmed by Music editor Tallah, and she did a truly incredible job. We kept the acts secret until the night itself, because we enjoy a mystery and also not committing to anything too soon. BIGGEST THANK YOU to all of the performers, it was an absolute privilege to have them as part of our party. In the Dissection Room, SHEARS, Callum Easter, BEMZ, AMUNDA, with DJ sets from The Skinny DJs, aka George (who also performed his final back flip), and Arusa Qureshi.

Arusa Qureshi DJing at The Skinny 200th Issue Party
Arusa Qureshi on stage at The Skinny 200th Issue Party. Photo: Martyna Maz

Downstairs in the Anatomy Lecture Theatre was a chill space which featured performances from Djana Gabrielle and Lewis McLaughlin. Nested within the night was a launch event for new music zine Chün, who programmed the Gallery Bar downstairs featuring philomenah, Alliyah Enyo, Backslash After Backslash \\\\\ and DJ Disc Jocelyne, aka Vicky Kavanagh from Bikini Body.

A good time was had by all! Thank you to Creative Projects manager Tom for taking the lead, and all The Skinny staff for making it happen – everyone who pulled together to make the party a success, but also the hundreds or, at this stage, thousands who have worked to make 203 issues of the magazine. And everyone who came to celebrate with us! Your support means the world to us and made it a night to remember.

Scroll on for more photos from our photographers on the night – Marilena Vlachopoulou and Martyna Maz – and keep an eye on our Instagram for more from the party...

Bemz, photo by Marilena Vlachopolou