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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ArtArt Battle Manchester: Inside the phenomenon
An energetic live experience where artists compete to create a masterpiece against the clock, Art Battle Manchester has taken the city by storm. We go behind the scenes of this popular phenomenon, and meet a painter gearing up for the next event... Read more »| 03 Feb 2017 -
BooksThis is How it Always is by Laurie Frankel
Claude Walsh-Adams was born a boy… but she isn’t entirely comfortable with the arrangement. Her four brothers and two loving, liberal parents em... Read more »| 03 Feb 2017 -
MusicBrooders – Brooders
Brooders may conjure up an image of some kind of Kim Deal-based tribute act but this three-piece pulled from the Midlands, London and based in Leeds are very... Read more »| 02 Feb 2017 -
Clubs
Edinburgh Clubbing Highlights: 2-8 Feb
FLY Club keep the birthday vibes rolling with a Moda Black label showcase, plus Irish selector Saoirse and Manchester duo Solardo feature in Edinburgh's clubs this week Read more »| 02 Feb 2017 -
Clubs
Glasgow Clubbing Highlights: 2-8 Feb
Bicep's huge SWG3 show dominates Glasgow's clubbing calendar this weekend, but if you missed out on tickets, there's plenty of other quality options to choose from... Read more »| 02 Feb 2017 -
Music
Nam Wayne – Nam Wayne (Album Premiere)
Listen to Nam Wayne's self-titled debut album in full a week ahead of release Read more »| 02 Feb 2017
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Music
Trunk of Funk: Craig Charles' favourite tracks
Probably best known as Red Dwarf's Dave Lister, BBC 6 Music's Funk and Soul king Craig Charles lets us delve deep into his musical psyche ahead of his appear... Read more »| 02 Feb 2017 -
Art
RSA New Contemporaries 2017: An introduction
As RSA New Contemporaries returns for its ninth year, we speak to some of the artists about their plans and what the opportunity means during the first year out of art school Read more »| 02 Feb 2017 -
Film
Watch every day of Groundhog Day simultaneously
Watch every day Bill Murray's character spends in a time loop in Groundhog Day in this dizzying 31 minute supercut. Read more »| 02 Feb 2017 -
Comedy
Crystal Baws: February 2017 Horoscopes
Our resident futurologist Mystic Mark returns with his February horoscopes Read more »| 02 Feb 2017 -
MusicLa Bête Blooms – I Know It's Nothing (EP Premiere)
Listen to La Bête Blooms' EP I Know It's Nothing Read more »| 02 Feb 2017 -
Clubs
Club nights in Leeds this week: 2-9 Feb
It's finally time for Pearson Sound in Leeds, but if your wallet is still feeling the winter pinch you can find a free party at bar 212 hosted by Sub:terranea with funk, house and techno from Hearts of Darkness and residents. Read more »| 02 Feb 2017 -
Clubs
Club nights in Liverpool this week: 2-9 Feb
Liverpool's clubs scene welcomes the first party from Mia Mendi this weekend, plus a glittery celebration of all things disco at Constellations and a big night to mark a milestone for much-loved promoters mUmU. Read more »| 02 Feb 2017 -
Clubs
Club nights in Manchester this week: 2-9 Feb
There's plenty for all tastes on Manchester's clubs scene this week, from rave to dancehall and an exciting new night for electronic experimentalists, Club C.I.T.S. Plus, book ahead for Gilles Peterson and HomoElectric. Read more »| 02 Feb 2017 -
ArtEdinburgh Art Festival call for submissions
The annual visual arts festival is looking for both emerging and more established artists for its 2017 edition Read more »| 02 Feb 2017