Arts & Entertainment
The latest arts and entertainment highlights, previews, reviews, music and film features and opinion pieces from The Skinny writers.
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ClubsDEBONAIR on how she crafts her rousing DJ sets
Ahead of her Scottish debut, London-based selector DEBONAIR opens up about her invigorating, eclectic DJ sets Read more »| 12 Dec 2017 -
Music
Scottish Music Highlights: 12-18 Dec
As Christmas gets closer, Christmas gigs get more frequent – we select our pick of the best along with some other not-so-Christmassy shows like Mogwai, Jane Weaver and Pronto Mama Read more »| 11 Dec 2017 -
Art
Scottish Art Highlights & Opportunities: December 2017
December's one-stop shop for exhibition highlights, artist opportunities and news throughout Scotland Read more »| 11 Dec 2017 -
Music
A very special Christmas with Natalie Pryce: Track-by-track
Glasgow 'jazz noir' collective Natalie Pryce have put together a unique Christmas record – the band talk us through the EP track-by track, and share some of their favourite anti-Christmas anthems Read more »| 11 Dec 2017 -
Film'Nick Broomfield without the ego': Meet Duncan Cowles
Documentarian Duncan Cowles is one of our favourite filmmakers on Scotland's lively short film scene; we take a look at his wonderful new film Taking Stock, and catch up with Cowles to find out more about the film Read more »| 11 Dec 2017 -
Film
Ørsted’s new interactive film will change the way you think about climate change
Home, a new interactive film from Danish energy provider Ørsted, aims to provide hope for the future of our planet Read more »| 11 Dec 2017
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MusicSPECTRA unveil Nordic Music Festival for Aberdeen
The light festival announces a host of exciting electronic and AV shows from across the UK and the Nordic countries Read more »| 11 Dec 2017 -
Film
Mountains May Depart
Jia Zhangke's ambitious, decade-spanning new film sees the Chinese filmmaker once again turning his camera on his ever-changing homeland Read more »| 11 Dec 2017 -
Comedy
Fringe Dog's 2017 Christmas Message
A traditional Christmas address given by comedy journalist Fringe Dog, with a story that shows friendship can be found in the most unlikely places Read more »| 11 Dec 2017 -
Music
Dante – Song (Track Premiere)
Perthshire six-piece Dante share a track from their forthcoming second album Read more »| 11 Dec 2017 -
Music
Cloud Nothings @ The Art School, Glasgow, 8 Dec
Cloud Nothings' encore is full of gusto, but sadly after a long year of touring the rest feels as if they're just going through the motions Read more »| 11 Dec 2017 -
FilmThe Disaster Artist
James Franco's tragicomic celebration of the making of the worst film ever made Read more »| 08 Dec 2017 -
Music
Liam Gallagher @ SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 4 Dec
Liam Gallagher delivers a successful and genuinely entertaining set tonight taking in a plethora of Oasis classics and soon-to-be hits from latest album, As You Were Read more »| 08 Dec 2017 -
Music
Mark Lanegan @ The Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 4 Dec
Mark Lanegan slips between genres and eras with ease on his latest UK tour Read more »| 08 Dec 2017 -
Clubs
Pretty FLY: Denis Sulta, Theo Kottis & Jasper James
Jasper James, Theo Kottis and Denis Sulta open up about everything from FLY Club parties and their highlights of 2017, to hairstyles, dress sense and their greatest fears and inspirations Read more »| 08 Dec 2017