News
The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
-
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 29 Sep-6 Oct: Food Fest Galore
This week, stack up on nutrients in time for winter at Glasgow Pizza Festival and the Scottish Vegan Festival, admire a chandelier made from lost earrings at GWL, catch Honeyblood at Electric Circus and watch in awe as Scottish Ballet blow your mind. Read more »| 29 Sep 2016 -
Things To DoWhat's On North 29 Sep-6 Oct: Black History Month
With the departure of September comes Black History Month, along with autumnal highlights including Manchester Food and Drink Festival, St George's Hall Beer Fest in Liverpool and Tor Festival in Todmarden. Read more »| 29 Sep 2016 -
Things To DoLive music in Manchester this week: 28 Sep-4 Oct
This week's got everything from rising Aussies The Goon Sax and local acts aplenty at the Oxjam Takeover in Chorlton, through to electro heads Moderat and legendary folktronica pioneer Beth Orton. Read more »| 28 Sep 2016 -
Food And Drink
Liverpool Food and Drink Fest Awards: The Winners
Two accolades for Neon Jamon and an outstanding contribution award for the folk behind Salt Dog Slims; find out who else won big at the Liverpool Food and Drink Festival Awards. Read more »| 28 Sep 2016 -
ArtFirst LightPool Festival to illuminate Blackpool
Artists including Bob and Roberta Smith and Steve Messam will participate in a brand new art festival celebrating Blackpool's unique relationship with light, and marking the final weekend of this year's Blackpool Illuminations. Read more »| 27 Sep 2016 -
Things To Do
The best Halloween happenings in the North
Catch horror titan John Carpenter as part of Liverpool Music Week, explore St George's Hall by night, party with Coded Rhythm, Metropolis or Rebel Soul, and much, much more... It's Halloween, folks! Read more »| 26 Sep 2016
-
Music
Kraftwerk Announce 2017 UK Tour
German electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk have announced details of their first UK tour for more than a decade. The group will bring their 3D live show to ... Read more »| 26 Sep 2016 -
Things To Do
What's On North 22-29 Sep: Liverpool Psych Fest
Summer may have drawn to a close, but the festival feeling is still going strong with Liverpool Psych Fest, Stay Fresh Fest at The Deaf Institute and, in a boozier turn of events, Oktoberfest at the Great Baltic Warehouse in Liverpool. Read more »| 22 Sep 2016 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 22-29 Sep: Vintage Markets
This week, deal with the batshit September weather by investing in a new wardrobe at Scotland's various vintage and design fairs, check out the best in queer film from SQIFF, party al fresco with FLY and laugh your face off at Pajama Men. Read more »| 22 Sep 2016 -
Festivals
Le Guess Who? confirms final line-up for 2016
Deerhoof and Slowdive's Neil Halstead lead the final names added to the line-up for this year's Le Guess Who? festival in Utrecht, the Netherlands this Novem... Read more »| 21 Sep 2016 -
Music
Mobo Awards announce 2016 nominees
Kano and Laura Mvula lead the way with four nominations a piece for this year's Mobo Awards Read more »| 21 Sep 2016 -
Things To Do
Live music in Manchester this week: 21-27 Sep
We're taking to The Deaf Institute for Stay Fresh Fest on Saturday with Cowtown, Peaness and others, while Thursday provides more than ample choice with Plaid, Father Murphy and a Faitala EP launch. Read more »| 21 Sep 2016 -
Music
SAMA announce 2016 nominees
The SAMAs are announcing shortlisted nominees every day this week – here's the list so far So far, the Scottish Alternative Music Award have announced... Read more »| 20 Sep 2016 -
Art
This Week in Scottish Art: 20-26 September
Openings, performances and artist talks take place through the week across Glasgow and Edinburgh, including the last in the Transmission's series of experimental form artist talks, and an imaginary nightclub presented in the publication Ultra Vires. Read more »| 20 Sep 2016 -
Things To Do
The Skinny is in Leeds: come celebrate with us!
The Skinny is now in Leeds. Come celebrate with us at Belgrave Music Hall with music from Beacons Metro, Super Friendz and Now Wave! Read more »| 19 Sep 2016