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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FilmBoiling Point: the doc exploring Finland's far right
Finnish documentary Boiling Point is a cool-headed look at an increasingly incendiary subject: immigration. The film's director, Elina Hirvonen, tells us why she wanted to create a documentary that treats people on both sides of the debate as human beings Read more »| 05 Sep 2017 -
MusicArcTanGent 2017 Festival: The Review
ArcTanGent in Somerset is quietly growing year-on-year into an excellent wee festival with an international line-up. The Skinny was in attendance for the 2017 edition. Read more »| 24 Aug 2017 -
Music
Electric Fields: Ten Acts to See
Ahead of its fourth year, we take a closer look at 2017's Electric Fields line-up and recommend ten of the best acts we think you should check out over the weekend Read more »| 24 Aug 2017 -
Music
Cambridge Folk Festival 2017: The Report
The first thing you notice at Cambridge Folk Festival is the camp chairs. It’s not unusual to see camp chairs at an outdoor music festival, but at Camb... Read more »| 23 Aug 2017 -
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Black comedy Three Billboards to close London Film Festival
In Bruges director Martin McDonagh’s new black comedy will close this year’s London Film Festival Read more »| 22 Aug 2017 -
FilmGlasgow Youth Film Festival 2017 programme announced
The ninth annual Glasgow Youth Film Festival brings another line-up of film curated by local teen programmers Read more »| 21 Aug 2017
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Film
SQIFF reveals its 2017 programme
The kickarse Scottish Queer International Film Festival returns with an extended edition and a typically daring programme Read more »| 17 Aug 2017 -
MusicVegan Connections 2017: The Review
With a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, Vegan Connections is a mini-festival that pairs ethos with entertainment Read more »| 17 Aug 2017 -
Film
Take One Action announces 2017 programme
The social change film festival celebrates ten years, with a programme of films tackling such issues as climate change, EU immigration policy, Universal Basic Income and the Black Lives Matter movement Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
Music
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2017: The Report
From KT Tunstall to Young Fathers via Rhythmnreel, Tamzene and First Aid Kit, we take a closer look at this year's sold-out Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival Read more »| 11 Aug 2017 -
Music
Green Man Festival 2017: Ten acts to see
Set in the UK's most beautiful festival setting, Green Man celebrates its fifteenth birthday with a bumper bill. If you're heading to the Brecon Beacons, here's who we think deserves a spot on your Clashfinder Read more »| 09 Aug 2017 -
Music
Doune the Rabbit Hole 2017: eight acts to see
From local aces to Skinny favourites from across Europe and beyond, we pick out some highlights from this year's Doune the Rabbit Hole line-up Read more »| 01 Aug 2017 -
Music
Belladrum Tartan Heart 2017: 10 acts to see
Our highlights from this year's Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival line-up, from Bossy Love to Young Fathers Read more »| 01 Aug 2017 -
Music
Cambridge Folk Festival 2017: 10 acts to see
The venerable veteran of the festival calendar returns for its 53rd edition – here’s our pick of the best acts on offer this year. Read more »| 25 Jul 2017 -
Music
Reading & Leeds 2017: 9 acts to see
From Danny Brown and Migos to Marika Hackman and Muncie Girls, check out the acts we're looking forward to catching at Reading and Leeds this year Read more »| 24 Jul 2017