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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ClubsGlasgow Clubbing Highlights: 25-29 Nov
Sub Club pulls out all the stops this weekend, with shows from the legendary Andrew Weatherall, Midland, and Thunder Disco's 7th birthday bash Read more »| 25 Nov 2016 -
ClubsEdinburgh Clubbing Highlights: 25-29 Nov
Denis Sulta and Dixon Avenue Basement Jams take over Cabaret Voltaire in this weekend's Edinburgh club picks, plus shows from James Lavelle of UNKLE and duo Waze & Odyssey Read more »| 25 Nov 2016 -
BooksKathleen Jamie wins Saltire Book of the Year award
Stirling University Professor Kathleen Jamie’s poetry collection sees off books by the likes of Irvine Welsh, Jenni Fagan and James Kelman to win Scotland's top literary award Read more »| 24 Nov 2016 -
Music
Live music in Liverpool this week: 24-29 Nov
Thought Liverpool's live scene had closed shop following a hectic Music Week? Think again: Pink Kink and False Advertising star in a week of must-see shows Read more »| 24 Nov 2016 -
MusicAnaïs Mitchell @ La Belle Angèle, 20 Nov
For the past few years, it’s seemed like Anaïs Mitchell has been ascending, and tonight, closing out her tour in Edinburgh, it genuinely feels lik... Read more »| 24 Nov 2016 -
Music
Live music in Manchester this week: 24-29 Nov
Halifax trio The Orielles curate two nights of rising goodness down at Fallow Cafe, alt-folk favourite Jesca Hoop takes to The Deaf Institute with new material and Dalek and Radian team up for a double header at Islington Mill. Read more »| 24 Nov 2016
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Music
Adam Betts – Colossal Squid
Upon hearing the cymbal cyclone that closes Drumbones, the seismic opener from Adam Betts’ solo debut Colossal Squid, you might be wondering whether th... Read more »| 24 Nov 2016 -
Music
Kristin Hersh @ Gorilla, Manchester, 13 Nov
From up on Gorilla's balcony, minutes before Kristin Hersh takes to the stage, a genuine and perfectly reasonable question from the young sound guy: "Have yo... Read more »| 24 Nov 2016 -
FilmDVD Gift Guide: From Buster to 'Bustin
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me... a collector's edition DVD (or more likely a Blu-ray, but that doesn't rhyme) Read more »| 24 Nov 2016 -
Music
Julia Holter @ Cathedral, Manchester, 15 Nov
The Californian pop firebrand brings her vitally diverse live show to historic surroundings in Manchester Read more »| 24 Nov 2016 -
Clubs
Club nights in Leeds this week: 24 Nov-1 Dec
This weekend it's all about Back to Basics' 25th anniversary party, while there's plenty to book ahead for including Horse Meat Disco and some special Christmas one-offs. Read more »| 24 Nov 2016 -
Clubs
Club nights in Liverpool this week: 24 Nov-1 Dec
It's a packed week for Liverpool's clubs, with Nightmares On Wax, Erol Alkan, Ruf Dug, and a whole host of major league DJs coming down to Camp and Furnace for a Fabric benefit all in the diary. Read more »| 24 Nov 2016 -
Clubs
Club nights in Manchester this week: 24 Nov-1 Dec
The festive season gets an injection of the carnivalesque as a fundraiser party from Audio Farm brings live jam bands and circus performers to Islington Mill... Read more »| 24 Nov 2016 -
Film
Trainspotting 2: International trailer reveals new footage
Another tantalising glimpses at Danny Boyle’s Trainspotting sequel T2 in the international trailer Read more »| 23 Nov 2016 -
Music
The Coral to star in new exhibition in Harrogate
The Coral: Distance Inbetween is a new exhibition documenting the music, artwork and stories behind the band’s most recent album. Read more »| 23 Nov 2016