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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ClubsJackmaster: DJ Kicks and mastering the craft
Having conquered the Scottish clubbing landscape with his trademark eclecticism and annual Mastermixes, Numbers co-founder Jackmaster returns with a new entry in !K7 Records' DJ Kicks series. We meet the man behind the mix Read more »| 01 Jul 2016 -
FilmThe Here After
Swedish pop star Ulrik Munther stars in this chilly Swedish drama about a young man trying to move on from his regrettable past Read more »| 01 Jul 2016 -
Film
Ten great films about fashion
The fashion industry takes a beating this month, with Nicolas Winding Refn’s brutal fashion world-set horror The Neon Demon and fashion PR satire&... Read more »| 30 Jun 2016 -
Music
The SAY Award 2016: For Whom the Bell Tolls
The fifth annual SAY Award may have left Glasgow for a new home in Paisley, but this year's show was as fun and eclectic as ever. We survey the night and speak to its victor Read more »| 30 Jun 2016 -
Music
Scottish Gig Highlights – July 2016
Feminist stadium pop! Heroic hip-hop veterans! Reunited 90s indie faves! Yep, summer's officially here, and July's arrival heralds one last chance to throw yourself into the hectic live music calendar before festival season well and truly takes over Read more »| 30 Jun 2016 -
Art
CCA Highlights – July/August 2016
What makes a city? What does it mean to be on TV? How would you dispose of a politician’s body in near-future Cameroon, and what's the feminist subtext? All the usual questions and more at the CCA this summer Read more »| 30 Jun 2016
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ClubsClub nights in Leeds this week: 30 Jun - 7 Jul
It's your last chance to grab tickets for a party with the world's largest disco ball; plus, we look ahead to other unmissable summer nights from Palms Trax and The Garden Party festival. Read more »| 30 Jun 2016 -
Clubs
Glasgow clubbing highlights: 30 Jun - 5 Jul
This week in Glasgow's clubs, there's disco at The Berkeley Suite, a Numbers party at Sub Club and a summer all-dayer at SWG3... Read more »| 30 Jun 2016 -
Clubs
Edinburgh clubbing highlights: 30 Jun - 5 Jul
An end of season party at La Belle Angele and big nights at The Bongo Club and Cabaret Voltaire feature in this week's clubs round-up... Read more »| 30 Jun 2016 -
Film
Nicolas Winding Refn film season at HOME
The Danish director of Drive and Bronson has exclusively programmed a series of cult movies to screen at HOME, Manchester throughout July Nicolas Winding Re... Read more »| 30 Jun 2016 -
ComedyCrystal Baws: July 2016 Horoscopes
After more than five years of reading your stars month in, month out, Mystic Mark has decided it's time to take a holiday. We've used the opportunity to delv... Read more »| 30 Jun 2016 -
Film
Scottish Film Event Highlights – July 2016
Bill Forsyth turns 70, POUTfest goes on tour and Southside Film Festival asks you to get on your bike Read more »| 30 Jun 2016 -
Music
Live music in Liverpool this week: 29 Jun - 6 Jul
Stuck for gigs to go to this week? Strange Collective's EP launch, The Lapelles and a visit from Burt Bacharach should all be on your calendar Read more »| 29 Jun 2016 -
Clubs
Club nights in Liverpool this week: 30 Jun - 7 Jul
Things get heavy in Liverpool this week with drum'n'bass from LTJ Bukem, plus a style-hopping, all-welcome party from the 303 crew. You'll want to look forward to Adam Shelton and a mUmU bash, too... Read more »| 29 Jun 2016 -
Music
Anna Meredith wins The SAY Award 2016
Anna Meredith was chosen ahead of CHVRCHES, Franz Ferdinand and Sparks supergroup FFS and folk veterans Lau at the Paisley Town Hall ceremony Read more »| 29 Jun 2016