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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MusicBluedot Festival 2018: Review
The Flaming Lips, Future Islands and The Chemical Brothers in a family-friendly setting makes Bluedot 2018 a raging success Read more »| 26 Jul 2018 -
FilmScottish zombie musical to open Glasgow Youth Film Festival
The tenth edition of the innovative Glasgow Youth Film Festival will kick off with genre mashup Anna and the Apocalypse Read more »| 24 Jul 2018 -
FilmBerlin on Screen at GFT, plus other titles to explore
As GFT presents a season of Berlin films to celebrate Glasgow's co-hosting of the European Championships with the German capital, we suggest more cinematic titles made in Berlin that delve into this fascinating city's history Read more »| 24 Jul 2018 -
FilmA Prayer Before Dawn
Joe Cole gives an intensely physical performance in this bruising drama immersing us in the brutal world of a Thai prison Read more »| 20 Jul 2018 -
MusicKelburn Garden Party 2018: Review
From boats on hillsides to art installations and loads of great music paired with probably too much sun, The Skinny, once again, have a bloody great time at Kelburn Garden Party Read more »| 12 Jul 2018 -
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TRNSMT: The Killers @ Glasgow Green, 8 Jul
The Killers top day five of 2018's TRNSMT festival at Glasgow Green with gusto Read more »| 11 Jul 2018
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TRNSMT: Arctic Monkeys @ Glasgow Green, 1 Jul
Arctic Monkeys lead the charge on day three of 2018's TRNSMT festival as Glasgow's heatwave continues Read more »| 05 Jul 2018 -
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Supersonic 2018: The Review
Shirley Collins, Daniel Higgs, Terminal Cheesecake and Gnod are just some of the exceptionally talented artists who thrill at this year's Supersonic Festival in Birmingham Read more »| 28 Jun 2018 -
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The Great Escape 2018: The Review
We dig deep this year to find The Great Escape's most exciting new up-and-coming offerings and enjoy a wonderful cross-section of Scottish bands along the way Read more »| 25 Jun 2018 -
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C'est la vie!
This delightful French comedy follows the diverse and eccentric event management staff, caterers, musicians, and one grouchy anti-technology photographer as they orchestrate a sumptuous wedding at an 18th century chateau. Read more »| 21 Jun 2018 -
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The Best Documentaries at Sheffield Doc/Fest
We report back from this year's Sheffield Doc/Fest, where we found a host of up-and-coming voices challenging the traditional boundaries of documentary filmmaking Read more »| 18 Jun 2018 -
Music
Parklife 2018: Review
Lorde, Confidence Man and Vince Staples are just some of our highlights from Manchester's Parklife festival Read more »| 15 Jun 2018 -
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Field Day 2018: Review
Organisational issues loom heavily over this year's Field Day festival, despite playing host to some solid performances across both days Read more »| 15 Jun 2018 -
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APE Presents: Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Victoria Park, 3 Jun
Preceded by Patti Smith, St. Vincent and Courtney Barnett among others, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds deliver an extraordinary closing set for London's inaugural All Points East festival Read more »| 14 Jun 2018 -
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APE Presents: The National @ Victoria Park, London, 2 Jun
The National tower above their peers in their curated edition of London's All Points East festival Read more »| 14 Jun 2018