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.
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FilmAlcarràs
Alcarràs, Carla Simón's Golden Bear winner, is a powerful and nostalgic portrait of a family of peach farmers in rural Catalonia Read more »| 07 Oct 2022 -
FilmLFF 2022: The Eternal Daughter
Two Tilda Swintons for the price of one in Joanna Hogg's curious ghost story, centering on Swinton playing a mother and daughter struggling to find a connection Read more »| 07 Oct 2022 -
MusicConnect Festival 2022: The Report
Although not perfect, Connect has a future as one of the UK's most unique and engaging festivals Read more »| 09 Sep 2022 -
MusicPITCH Scotland 2022: The Report
PITCH Scotland have achieved an impressive amount in a short space of time and it’s clear they’re only just getting started Read more »| 07 Sep 2022 -
MusicJupiter Rising 2022 festival: The Report
Following a torrential downpour on Friday night, we dive into the action of Jupiter Rising's Saturday programme Read more »| 02 Sep 2022 -
FilmTake One Action returns for its 15th edition
Take One Action, Scotland's festival for social change, is back for its 15th edition. The festival is more compact this year but it's as radical and hopeful for our future as ever. We caught up with festival programmer Xuanlin Tham to find out more Read more »| 02 Sep 2022
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FilmGlasgow Youth Film Festival returns for 2022
GYFF, the innovative festival curated by young people from Glasgow, returns with a mix of old films and mint fresh ones, such as the new comedic murder mystery See How They Run, which opens the festival Read more »| 18 Aug 2022 -
MusicJupiter Rising 2022: Meet the festival's curators
We talk to four of the curators behind this year's Jupiter Rising, a festival that leads the way in showcasing new talent and inclusivity Read more »| 16 Aug 2022 -
FilmEIFF 2022: It Is in Us All
It Is in Us All offers a dark atmosphere that's well constructed, but its inconsistent narrative keeps the film from being an engaging experience Read more »| 15 Aug 2022 -
MusicBluedot Festival 2022: The Report
Bluedot brings a mix of science and art to the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Macclesfield, and a life-altering performance from Björk and The Hallé Orchestra make this year's edition a weekend to remember Read more »| 03 Aug 2022 -
FilmEdinburgh International Film Festival: The 2022 programme
In its 75th year, Edinburgh International Film Festival reveals the 87 feature films that will screen at a new-look festival Read more »| 20 Jul 2022 -
FilmScotland on Screen: EIFF Creative Director Kristy Matheson
After 13 years of taking place in June, Edinburgh International Film Festival is moving back to join the August festivities. Ahead of EIFF's programme launch, we chat to Kristy Matheson, the Creative Director overseeing the festival's new era Read more »| 11 Jul 2022 -
FilmEIFF announce new strands, retrospectives and award
Edinburgh International Film Festival returns to the August festival bonanza with a new look programme and a new award – the Powell and Pressburger Award – celebrating creativity in both British film and cinema from further afield Read more »| 29 Jun 2022 -
MusicJupiter Rising announce 2022 lineup
Kathryn Joseph, Glasgow African Balafon Orchestra, Auntie Flo and Shoot Your Shot join the forward-thinking artist-led music and art festival Jupiter Rising Read more »| 16 Jun 2022 -
MusicTectonics Festival, Glasgow, 30 Apr: The Report
After two years online, Tectonics festival returns to Glasgow City Halls with an abundant display of performers both international and local Read more »| 09 May 2022