UK Festivals
Welcome to The Skinny UK festival guide. We bring you previews, reviews, and line-up information for arts, film, music and comedy festivals around the UK.
-
MusicAs it Happens: Sunday at T in the Park 2014
T in the Park 2014 Rolling pictorial reportage of the action, coming live from T in the Park's final year in Balado. Photography by Jassy Earl a... Read more »| 13 Jul 2014 -
MusicAs it Happens: Saturday at T in the Park 2014
T in the Park 2014 Rolling pictorial reportage of the action, coming live from T in the Park's final year in Balado. Photography by Jassy Earl a... Read more »| 12 Jul 2014 -
Music
As It Happens: Friday at T in the Park 2014
T in the Park 2014 Rolling pictorial reportage of the action, coming live from T in the Park's final year in Balado. Photography by Jassy Earl a... Read more »| 11 Jul 2014 -
MusicThe Final Fling: 15 to see at T in the Park's last year in Balado
As Scotland's largest music festival waves goodbye to its longstanding Balado site, we profile some of the best new artists, grizzled veterans and wildcard acts playing at this month's big musical bunfight, otherwise known as T in the Park Read more »| 07 Jul 2014 -
Music
Behind the Scenes: Beacons Festival
With just weeks to go ’til the festival, Beacons festival top dog Ash Kollakowski takes a break from adding the finishing touches to the programme to explain the importance of discernment, and not getting too big for your boots Read more »| 07 Jul 2014 -
Art
Dazzle Ship: Carlos Cruz-Diez
With Liverpool Biennial's first commission, Dazzle Ship by Carlos Cruz-Diez, now installed in the Albert Dock, we take a look at the story of this dazzling form of camouflage and its place in the maritime history of Liverpool Read more »| 04 Jul 2014
-
Festival GuideCausing a Scene: Liverpool’s Shiny New Festival
Looking for a pre-Edinburgh warm up? Shiny New Festival is on hand to assist with an impressive programme of fringe performance. Director Peter Mitchelson hopes it will become the cornerstone of an expanding scene Read more »| 04 Jul 2014 -
Art
Biennial Artist Focus: Judith Hopf
Part of a group show at the renovated Old Blind School, Judith Hopf discusses similarities between Liverpool and Berlin, exhibiting in public spaces, and reimagining materials Read more »| 04 Jul 2014 -
Art
Give Them the Old Razzle Dazzle: Liverpool Biennial 2014
Liverpool Biennial opens for its 8th edition this month, and we let you know what's what for the festival season Read more »| 04 Jul 2014 -
Festival GuideHome Nations Festival @ Tron
As the Commonwealth Games draw ever nearer, the Tron theatre kicks off celebrations with its very own Home Nations Festival. This involves various events, in... Read more »| 03 Jul 2014 -
Festival Guide
24:7 Theatre Festival: Ten Years, Ten Plays, Ten Questions
A theatre festival dedicated exclusively to new writing and emerging artists is a brave concept, but those who take a chance on 24:7 can expect to reap rewards. This year's writers offer insights into their plays Read more »| 02 Jul 2014 -
Music
Body & Soul Festival 2014
The fifth edition of Ireland's new favourite festival continues on a grand trajectory, with John Grant, Tom Vek and Caribou leading the charge Read more »| 02 Jul 2014 -
Music
In Pictures: Solas Festival
Saturday at age-inclusive arts fest Solas, saw the main musical offerings. On the menu were a myriad of predominantly Scottish talent bringing a patchwork of... Read more »| 02 Jul 2014 -
Film
Southern Discomfort: Jim Mickle on Cold in July
Jim Mickle is proving himself one of the most exciting young filmmakers working in the US today. Fourth feature Cold in July, a ripe, pulpy thriller with a big-name cast, is his best yet. We spoke to him ahead of its UK premiere at EIFF Read more »| 02 Jul 2014 -
Festival Guide
Northwest Festival Watch – July 2014
Oh come, all ye faithful Read more »| 01 Jul 2014