Festivals
Step into a vibrant celebration of culture with The Skinny festival guide. We bring you the latest UK and international festival news; you'll find festival information, previews, reviews, features, and interviews.
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International FestivalsPositivus 2015: The Review
A family-friendly haven for rockers and ravers looking for a dance into the wee hours, as well as people who just want to watch a puppet film in the woods at 4 in the morning, we investigate the ninth edition of Latvia's Positivus festival Read more »| 23 Jul 2015 -
VideosRobert Carlyle on The Legend of Barney Thomson
Trainspotting and 28 Weeks Later star Robert Carlyle discusses his directorial debut, the Glasgow-set black comedy The Legend of Barney Thomson. Carlyle sta... Read more »| 22 Jul 2015 -
International FestivalsPohoda 2015: The Review
In search of a change, Vic Galloway forsakes his annual trip to T in the Park to take in the likes of Björk, Die Antwoord and CocoRosie at Slovakia's balmy Pohoda Festival Read more »| 20 Jul 2015 -
Film
Johnnie To: The Godfather of Hong Kong Gangster Cinema
While visiting Edinburgh International Film Festival, Hong Kong action master Johnnie To discusses the aesthetics of violence and the changing nature of the Hong Kong film industry Read more »| 17 Jul 2015 -
Edinburgh FringeCandy Gigi: Comedy Spotlight
Candy Gigi returns to the Fringe after winning the Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality last year. She's also been acting the honeytrap on Tinder recently – so we sent her on a date with our own resident siren, Fred Fletch. Read more »| 16 Jul 2015 -
Uk Festivals
Announcing: The Skinny Stage at The Garden Party, Leeds
We're pleased to say we're partnering a stage at this year's Garden Party, Leeds, programmed by Now Wave and Eat Your Own Ears. The Skinny stage proudly boa... Read more »| 16 Jul 2015
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Uk Festivals
MIF15: Arvo Pärt with Manchester Camerata @ Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 12 July
This year, Manchester International Festival has been graced by one of the most influential and perhaps under-celebrated composers of the past century. Arvo ... Read more »| 15 Jul 2015 -
Uk FestivalsT in the Park 2015: Sunday, 12 July
By Sunday, the ground at Strathallan is 'spongy' at best. An overnight deluge has added to the weekend's sogginess and a few early revellers cowp into the mu... Read more »| 14 Jul 2015 -
Uk Festivals
T in the Park 2015: Saturday, 11 July
Punters arriving on day two of T in the Park could be forgiven if they found Strathallan a home-from-home. Less than 48 hours after the gates had opened for ... Read more »| 14 Jul 2015 -
Uk Festivals
T in the Park 2015: Friday, 10 July
Strathallan Castle sits aloof above its new tenants, the Tennent's swilling masses camped in colorful tents swathed in mist and smoke from portable grills. I... Read more »| 14 Jul 2015 -
Edinburgh Festivals
The National & Arcade Fire members join Edinburgh International Festival
Richard Reed Parry of Arcade Fire and The National guitarist Bryce Dessner will perform alongside the Scottish Chamber Orchestra as part of this year’s... Read more »| 13 Jul 2015 -
Uk Festivals
MIF15: Neck of the Woods @ HOME, Manchester
Prior to the performance of Neck of the Woods, an announcement is made that anyone uncomfortable with complete darkness should swiftly leave the auditorium. ... Read more »| 13 Jul 2015 -
Uk Festivals
Down the Front: T in the Park 2015 in Pictures – Sunday
From Glasgow-based alt.pop duo BDY_PRTS to the barbed riffery of Irish outfit And So I Watch You From A Far, The Skinny presents rolling pictorial reportage ... Read more »| 12 Jul 2015 -
Uk Festivals
Down the Front: T in the Park 2015 in Pictures – Saturday
From the rechristened Stillhound to Catholic Action's double duty frontman, The Skinny presents rolling pictorial reportage of all the action from T in ... Read more »| 11 Jul 2015 -
Uk Festivals
Down the Front: T in the Park 2015 in Pictures – Friday
From The Twilight Sad to The War on Drugs, The Skinny presents rolling pictorial reportage of all the action from T in the Park's inaugural year at Strathall... Read more »| 10 Jul 2015