News
The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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ArtIan McKellen opens LGBT+ rights exhibition
Sir Ian McKellen gave a stirring speech in Manchester last night to launch Never Going Underground, a new exhibition at the People's History Museum exploring the fight for LGBT+ rights Read more »| 03 Mar 2017 -
Comedy
Quizlington Mill 2: Raise money for Islington Mill!
Join The Skinny for a super special pub quiz raising money for Islington Mill's roof repair fund (and celebrating The Skinny North's fourth birthday while we're at it!). Read more »| 02 Mar 2017 -
FestivalsPINS and All We Are added to FestEvol Gardens 2017
The penultimate line-up announcement also sees White Room, Chinah and more added to the bill Read more »| 02 Mar 2017 -
Music
Aidan Moffat announces new L. Pierre album
1948- will be the final album from the Falkirk songwriter's long-running alter-ego Aidan Moffat continues to keep his schedule busy, having announced t... Read more »| 02 Mar 2017 -
FestivalsSounds from the Other City: Share your experiences
The Skinny is teaming up with Sounds from the Other City festival for a new project, in which you become the eyes and ears of the event... Salford's Sounds ... Read more »| 02 Mar 2017 -
MusicEdinburgh's Electric Circus to close
The much-loved Edinburgh music venue and nightclub will close its doors later this month Read more »| 02 Mar 2017
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Things To Do
What's On Scotland 2-9 Mar: IWD
Have a toast to womankind with International Women's Day, load up on soundsystem at Wee Dub, tickle yo' ribs at Glasgow Comedy Fest and get dressed up for Mardi Gras Read more »| 02 Mar 2017 -
Things To Do
What's on North 2-9 Mar: Wonder Women
Time to celebrate the Northern legacy of radical feminism and inspirational women with International Women's Day, along with other top events including SICK! Festival, The Cocktail Experience and a Maray x Wreckfish pop up restaurant at Camp and Furnace. Read more »| 02 Mar 2017 -
Music
RM Hubbert releases new digital EP
Take a listen to the acclaimed Glasgow musician's Recovery EP1 Following on from last year's fourth studio album Telling the Trees, RM Hubbert ret... Read more »| 01 Mar 2017 -
MusicThurston Moore reveals new single and tour dates
Listen to Cease Fire in the player below Read more »| 01 Mar 2017 -
Film
The Lonely Island all-dayer comes to Manchester
Pilot Light TV Festival presents a day long tribute to YouTube and SNL favourites The Lonely Island Read more »| 28 Feb 2017 -
Music
Brian Wilson & Gary Numan play Liverpool in July
New series of shows unveiled for the city's 50 Summers of Love season, including the Beach Boys founder's last ever Pet Sounds show in the UK To mark 50 yea... Read more »| 27 Feb 2017 -
Festivals
Africa Oyé unveils first acts for 2017
The UK's largest festival of African music and culture returns for its 25th outing Read more »| 27 Feb 2017 -
Festivals
Loop, Songhoy Blues play Liverpool Psych Fest 2017
The annual gathering of sonic adventurers unveils a hefty first wave of acts for 2017, including The Black Angels and Laetitia Sadier Read more »| 27 Feb 2017 -
Festivals
Leeds International Festival unveils first line-up
Lauren Laverne, Rag'n'Bone Man and a Leeds United film premiere all set for the inaugural festival Read more »| 27 Feb 2017