News
The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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MusicRadiohead share Present Tense video by PT Anderson
Radiohead team up with Paul Thomas Anderson once again for their third video from A Moon Shaped Pool Read more »| 16 Sep 2016 -
MusicCitizens Theatre launch Citz Sessions gigs
Frightened Rabbit’s Scott Hutchison, Claire Grogan, Withered Hand, Frances McKee of The Vaselines and Kathleen MacIness headline a weekend of gigs at the iconic Citizens Theatre Read more »| 15 Sep 2016 -
FestivalsRBMA give Liverpool a psychedelic new artwork
Red Bull Music Academy commission Liverpool graffiti artist Dead to create a piece of art to mark the upcoming RBMA tour, which this year kicks off in Liverpool Read more »| 15 Sep 2016 -
Things To DoWhat's On North 15-22 Sep: Food events & more
Revel in the last of the summery food and drink events, check out Tracey Emin's dirty ol' bed as it makes its Northern debut, get some laughs as Liverpool Comedy kicks off and get 20 quick bursts of creative inspiration from PechaKucha. Read more »| 15 Sep 2016 -
Things To Do
What's On Scotland 15-22 Sep: Freakender 2016
The British Bake Off might be utterly screwed, but Glasgow's baking scene is positively burgeoning this week. Plus Groove Armada at Nightvision, Freakender 2016 and a Katy Dove memorial exhibition. Read more »| 15 Sep 2016 -
Books
Graeme Macrae Burnet makes Man Booker Shortlist
Today the prestigious Man Booker Prize was announced, with a novel from tiny Scottish publisher Saraband making the cut ahead of work by JM Coetzee and AL Kennedy Read more »| 13 Sep 2016
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Food And Drink
New in food: Vice and Virtue, Pollen Bakery & more
From sourdough loaves with a caramelised crust and deep-fried PB and J sarnies to Cuban street food and a new neighbourhood bistro from the Sticky Walnut stable, it's all going on this month in the North. Read more »| 13 Sep 2016 -
Festivals
I, Daniel Blake to close Take One Action Festival
This year’s Take One Action closes with the Palme d’Or winning film by the festival’s long time patron, Ken Loach Read more »| 12 Sep 2016 -
Film
Trailer for Ben Wheatley's Free Fire released
Bullets and blood fly in the first trailer for Ben Wheatley's star-studded crime movie Free Fire Read more »| 09 Sep 2016 -
Film
Watch the trailer for Ben Affleck’s Live by Night
Following the much maligned Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Ben Affleck is back behind the camera for the fourth time with gangster picture Live by Night... Read more »| 09 Sep 2016 -
Things To Do
What's On North 8-15 Sep: Heritage Open Days
Each week The Skinny team hand-pick a selection of the best events from the North's cultural calendar to provide you with this here top ten guide to the most... Read more »| 08 Sep 2016 -
Things To Do
What's On Scotland 8-15 Sep: Doors Open Days
The post-Fringe dust has settled and we're enjoying the calm before the Freshers' storm; so make the most of it with Doors Open Days, Glasgow Juniper Festival, The Adventures of Prince Achmed and Take One Action Film Fest. Read more »| 08 Sep 2016 -
Festivals
Manchester Science Festival unveil 2016 programme
Manchester Science Festival has announced the eclectic programme for its tenth edition, which includes over 130 events for all ages in many surprising spaces across Greater Manchester Read more »| 07 Sep 2016 -
Music
Live music in Manchester this week: 7-13 Sep
Eleanor Friedberger, Teenage Fanclub, Shield Patterns and Club Kuru all tour their latest stuff, while Now Wave and Strange Days join forces for an mini fest that packs a mighty punch through the likes of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. Read more »| 07 Sep 2016 -
Food And Drink
Scottish Food News – September 2016
Our foodie events round-up, featuring tea towels, transcontinental cake festivals, and not one but two gin festivals Read more »| 02 Sep 2016