News
The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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FestivalsManchester Literature Festival programme announced
Margaret Atwood will open this year's Manchester Literature Festival, leading a programme that also welcomes Vivienne Westwood, Ben Okri, Anne Enright and Olivia Laing. Read more »| 12 Jul 2016 -
FilmLiverpool Film Night: submissions now open
Are you a talented emerging filmmaker with a great short film up your sleeve? You could be screening it at FACT with Liverpool Film Night Read more »| 11 Jul 2016 -
FestivalsDown the Front: T in the Park 2016 in Pictures – Sunday
From John Grant's showstopping synth pop to LCD Soundsystem's first show on Scottish soil since 2010, The Skinny presents rolling pictorial reportage of... Read more »| 10 Jul 2016 -
Festivals
Down the Front: T in the Park 2016 in Pictures – Saturday
From a rude mainstage awakening at the hands of Royce da 5'9" to Daniel Avery's triumphant reprisal at the Slam Tent, The Skinny presents rolling pictor... Read more »| 09 Jul 2016 -
FestivalsDown the Front: T in the Park 2016 in Pictures – Friday
From Frightened Rabbit's glorious return to The Stone Roses' road-testing of long-awaited new material, The Skinny presents rolling pictorial reportage ... Read more »| 08 Jul 2016 -
Intersections
Sub-Prime: Is May vs. Leadsom Good for Feminism?
Spoiler: no, it fucking well isn't. Read more »| 08 Jul 2016
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Videos
Weirds – Weird Sun: Video Premiere
Watch the video for the new single by Leeds-based psych explorers Weirds, as they unveil debut EP Weird Sun Leeds psych-rock outfit Weirds today ... Read more »| 08 Jul 2016 -
Things To Do
What's On North 7-14 Jul: Liverpool Biennial
The UK's biggest contemporary art festival, Liverpool Biennial kicks off this weekend; street artists and painters go head to head in the mighty Manchester Art Battle; the Independent Liverpool summer food and drink festival returns; and oh, so much more. Read more »| 07 Jul 2016 -
Things To Do
What's On Scotland 7-14 Jul: Retina Festival
In our continued efforts to fill your plate with all the juiciest cuts of culture we've got a steamin' top ten this week, featuring the Scottish International Photography Festival, Dave Clarke at Jackhammer, Romeo and Juliet and Flying Duck's vegan fete Read more »| 07 Jul 2016 -
Music
Live music in Manchester this week: 6 - 12 Jul
Portland surf-pop, harmony heavy psych-folk and a visit from country troubadour Sturgill Simpson all feature in your guide to Manchester music this week Read more »| 06 Jul 2016 -
Music
Live music in Liverpool this week: 8 - 14 July
Funk-tinged electronica from a Prince collaborator? Brass-infused hip-hop? Scottish guitar noise? Here's your gigging schedule for the week... Read more »| 06 Jul 2016 -
Art
This Week in Scottish Art: 5-11 July
There's a whole list of new art events and openings to see this week, beginning and ending with art band gigs. Read more »| 05 Jul 2016 -
Festivals
Liverpool Music Week 2016: First bands revealed
Horrors side project Cat's Eyes join this year's bill, alongside Manchester's GoGo Penguin and hotly-tipped Mersyside favourites Clean Cut Kid and She Drew The Gun Read more »| 01 Jul 2016 -
Clubs
Glasgow clubbing highlights: 30 Jun - 5 Jul
This week in Glasgow's clubs, there's disco at The Berkeley Suite, a Numbers party at Sub Club and a summer all-dayer at SWG3... Read more »| 30 Jun 2016 -
Film
Nicolas Winding Refn film season at HOME
The Danish director of Drive and Bronson has exclusively programmed a series of cult movies to screen at HOME, Manchester throughout July Nicolas Winding Re... Read more »| 30 Jun 2016