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The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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Things To DoWhat's On North 18-25 Aug: North Leeds Food Fest
Red Bull Music Academy has announced its UK tour later this year, and in the meantime you can enjoy the North Leeds Food Festival at Roundhay Park, Kosmonaut's Summer Party, Rochdale Feel Good Festival and much more. Read more »| 18 Aug 2016 -
FestivalsRed Bull Music Academy announce UK tour
Red Bull Music Academy UK tour will visit Liverpool, Leeds, Glasgow and London this October, featuring Jamie Woon Moodymann, Young Fathers, DJ Harvey and more Read more »| 17 Aug 2016 -
MusicLive music in Liverpool this week: 17-23 Aug
There's antifolk, roots reggae and grindcore galore this week in our Liverpool gig guide... Read more »| 17 Aug 2016 -
Things To DoLive music in Manchester this week: 17-23 Aug
You'd have forgiven this week's gigs to be thin on the ground, being the height of summer 'n' all, but it's far from the case – as proven by promising things to come from Kevin Morby, Julianna Barwick, Miracle Legion, Suuns, Sax Ruins and many, many more. Read more »| 16 Aug 2016 -
Music
Remembering The Lapelles' Gary Watson
The Skinny pays respects to Gary Watson, late frontman of The Lapelles, after the 22-year-old tragically passed away on Sunday morning. Read more »| 15 Aug 2016 -
Festivals
Liverpool Psych Fest announce major launch event
Psych Fest have revealed details of An Opening Dispatch, the launch event for this year's festival which will take place across several venues and involve virtual reality, art, DJs and live performance Read more »| 12 Aug 2016
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Festivals
A Carefully Planned Festival #6: Past and Present
We get to know the founder of the Northwest's most ambitious DIY music event – Matthew Boycott-Garnett tells us about his favourite acts to play previous events and who you should catch this year Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
Festivals
Take One Action announces 2016 programme
Take One Action film festival returns to explore key themes facing the world today, including women’s empowerment, refugee integration, fighting austerity and global warming Read more »| 11 Aug 2016 -
Things To DoLive music in Manchester this week: 11-17 Aug
The Deaf Institute celebrates its 8th birthday, the mysterious Willis Earl Beal heads to Soup Kitchen and there's lots of experimental goodness at Islington Mill. Scroll down to see what's what. Read more »| 11 Aug 2016 -
Things To Do
What's On Scotland 11-18 Aug: Edinburgh Fringe
Fun-seekers and fringe-bingers – do we have a treat for you this week? Check out our guide to the top five plays, comedy shows, gigs, art shows and literary events of the festivals, plus Joakim, EIBF, The Glad Cafe Weekender and EAF's Platform 2016. Read more »| 11 Aug 2016 -
Things To Do
What's On North 11-18 Aug: Beer garden time!
It may be feeling particularly Baltic today, but apparently there's warm weather on the way - as are sunny vibes at Manchester Caribbean Carnival, Modular Open Air party at Constellations and the best beer gardens in Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds. Read more »| 11 Aug 2016 -
Festivals
Stay Fresh Fest: A new festival for Manchester
Manchester gets a new festival this September, as The Deaf Institute and The Skinny present Stay Fresh Fest, two stages of some of the most vital new music i... Read more »| 11 Aug 2016 -
Music
Live music in Liverpool this week: 10-17 Aug
There's pop-punk aplenty on Merseyside this week, not to mention a special appearance from a hip-hop veteran; meanwhile one particular prog outfit makes a welcome return Read more »| 10 Aug 2016 -
Food And Drink
New in Food: Foundry 39, Horn Please & more
Our latest guide to new restaurants, cafes and bars in Edinburgh and Glasgow features exciting modern Indian dining, burgers and pizza together at last and a second site for everyone's favourite lady bakers, Twelve Triangles Read more »| 05 Aug 2016 -
Music
Mercury Prize 2016: Shortlist announced
The twelve-act shortlist for this year's Hyundai Mercury Prize has been announced this morning. Read more »| 04 Aug 2016