Today's Picks
- The best small independent venues in the UK
- The playlist: Drenge, Gaz Coombes, Kanye West, The Twilight Sad, Aphex Twin
- 9 movie villains who are actually just misunderstood
- Drake to headline Wireless Festival
- 10 of the best independent shops in Leeds
- 8 most terrifying clowns in movie history
- 15 things you won’t know about Manchester
- 12 of the best 'proper' pubs in Glasgow
- #IDARB is a wolf in 8-bit clothing
Making Of Big Hero 6
Director Don Hall and executive producer Roy Conli told Luke Hearfield how they conceived of their squishy hero
Surprising Songwriting Credits
Looking around the rock and pop world, there are many songwriters who have found their names popping up on unexpected album sleeves
Worst Movie Gangsters
From incompetent hit-men to bone-headed robbers, here are the nine most useless gangsters in TV and movie history
European Music Festivals
Why not go jet-setting AND create some mud-covered musical memories this summer?
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April Moon Feb 27, 9.30pm-11.45pm
Raikes Hall, Blackpool
Jaime April & Jason Moon are a couple of Canadians who have fallen in love with the Northwest...
Sanctuary Sun 11.30pm-5am
Flamingo, Blackpool
DJs Irene McGarvie and Robert Bagshaw spin new wave, techno and dance.
Monday at Flamingo Mon 11.30pm-5am
Flamingo, Blackpool
DJs Irene McGarvie and Robert Bagshaw spin electro and house.
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Royal Opera House Live Screening: Der Fliegende Hollander Tue 7.15
Odeon Blackpool, Blackpool
'Bryn Terfel makes this production quite unmissable.' TelegraphRunning time: c. 2h 20m / no interval. Sung in...
Super Bowl at Walkabout Feb 1, 10pm-5am
Walkabout, Blackpool
Expect big screens, electric atmosphere and bundles of American treats including hot dogs, chicken wings and of course...
Kaiser Chiefs to headline Belladrum festival
Kaiser Chiefs are to headline this year’s Belladrum Tartan Heart music festival. The Leeds band, which formed in... Read more...
Ceri Dupree: Fit For A Queen 2014 Feb 2, 7.30pm
Grand Theatre, Blackpool
To celebrate thirty years on the stage, female impersonator Ceri Dupree stars in this sensational new show paying...
Tuesday at Flamingo Tue 11.30pm-5am
Flamingo, Blackpool
DJ Dean Bennett spins house and electro.
Beer And Sausage Evening Feb 27, 7pm
Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Enjoy a fun flavour filled evening of beer and sausages at The Empress grill Room in Blackpool's Iconic...
Live at Glasgow reveals inaugural line-up
It was announced last month that a new all-day music festival, Live at Glasgow, is set to take... Read more...
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2015 At The Sands Jan 1-Dec 31, 9pm-1am
The Sands Venue, Blackpool
We have a jam packed year all set for you for 2015.Ray Quinn will be here.Your...
Wednesday at Flamingo Wed 11.30pm-5am
Flamingo, Blackpool
DJ Dean Bennett spins house and electro.
Why rebooting Zoolander is a bad idea
With Zoolander 2 moving into production, we look at why long overdue sequels to cult favourites rarely work... Read more...
Censored: Launch Party Feb 5, 8.30pm-2.30am
Underbar, Blackpool
Lewis Howarth, Sam Brinkworth and Finn Docherty play house and techno.
Grimethorpe Colliery Band Feb 8, 3pm
Grand Theatre, Blackpool
Under the musical direction of Brian Grant, the National Brass Band-winning ensemble plays popular classics.
Hansel And Gretel: Horse + Bamboo Theatre (Over 5s) mat Feb 3 & 4, 1.30pm, Feb 4, 10.30am
Grand Theatre, Blackpool
Hunger. It gnaws at the stomach like a dog on a bone. You're lost in the woods with...
tUnE-yArDs: Merrill Garbus on pop, violence and trying not to 'get it right'
Ahead of tUnE-yArDs’ UK tour, Merrill Garbus spoke to Nick Mitchell about her constantly evolving approach to music Read more...
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VIVA Winter Cabaret Specials From Jan 30, Jan 30 & 31, Feb 6 & 7, 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 28, Mar 6 & 7, 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 27, 6pm-11pm, ends Mar 27
Viva Blackpool, Blackpool
It's Blackpool's Biggest and Best Show Night Out - If you're looking for a great night out including...
7 hideous nu metal anthems we all thought were awesome
If you were a teenager in the late 90s or early noughties, chances are you found yourself moshing... Read more...
Thursday at Flamingo Thu 11.30pm-5am
Flamingo, Blackpool
DJs Irene McGarvie spins house and electro.
Eclectic Fri 11pm-5am
Flamingo, Blackpool
DJ Robert Bagshaw spins an eclectic mix of sounds.
Ellen Kent Opera & Ballet International: La Traviata Apr 5, 7.30pm
Grand Theatre, Blackpool
Starring Elena Dee and Alyona Kistenyova, La Traviata is Verdi's outstanding interpretation of one of the most popular...
18 stunning food and drink destinations in Yorkshire
Ranging from hearty gastronomic delights to high-brow cuisine, here are a range of establishments shortlisted at the Oliver... Read more...
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English Touring Opera: La Boheme May 11, 7.30pm
Grand Theatre, Blackpool
Puccini's La Boheme (Mon 23 & Tues 24)Sung in Italian with English surtitles visible from all seats....
English Touring Opera: The Siege Of Calais May 12, 7.30pm
Grand Theatre, Blackpool
The Siege of Calais (L'assedio di Calais) enjoyed its first ever UK professional tour with ETO in 2013....
Venue memories: Stornoway on Oxford gigs
To mark the second annual Independent Venue Week, indie-folk outfit Stornoway reflect on their own stand-out moments Read more...
Cinderella Feb 6 & 7, 7pm, mat Feb 7, 2pm
Grand Theatre, Blackpool
Blackpool & Fylde Children's Pantomime is back for spring 2015 and this year presents Cinderella at the Grand...
Brendan Cole: A Night To Remember Mar 6, 7.30pm
Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Following his last sell out tour of Licence to Thrill, Strictly Come Dancing's Brendan Cole is once again...
American Sniper Sat-Thu 3.00 6.05 9.05 (not Mon) 10.15 (Sat/Tue/Wed)
Odeon Blackpool, Blackpool
Born and raised in Odessa, Texas, Chris Kyle becomes a professional rodeo rider until injury forces him to...
Why Glasgow gamers are taking up the roll of the dice
Board gamer Owen Duffy explains why the cardboard revolution is on the up in Glasgow Read more...
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Ultima Vez: What The Body Does Not Remember Mar 20, 7.30pm
Grand Theatre, Blackpool
The amazing debut of Belgian choreographer Wim Vandekeybus and Ultima Vez in 1987 stunned the world of dance...
Venue memories: Young Knives on smashing toy guitars
To mark the second annual Independent Venue Week, we asked Young Knives’ Thomas Bonsu-Dartnall to share his favourite... Read more...
Schools Alive Feb 9-11, 7pm
Grand Theatre, Blackpool
Blackpool Music Service and Blackpool Music Education Hub are delighted to offer every Blackpool school the opportunity to...
Fierce Sat 11pm-6am
Flamingo, Blackpool
Dress to impress with DJs Paul Gregory and Robert Bagshaw.
The 2015 WDC/AL European Championships Apr 4 & 5, phone for times
Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool
The Dance Promoters Association presents in association with Blackpool Entertainment Company Ltd present the 2015 WDC/AL European Championships...
The Picture Of Doreen Gray Feb 13 & 14, 7.30pm
Grand Theatre, Blackpool
Award-winning LipService Theatre return to Scarborough.Doreen Gray has it all, a drive time radio show, a high...
The making of Big Hero 6
Luke Hearfield chats to Big Hero 6 co-director Don Hall and executive producer Roy Conli about their animated... Read more...
VIVA Winter Cabaret Specials with Leye D Johns Feb 13, 8pm-11.30pm
Viva Blackpool, Blackpool
Leave your troubles at the door, take your seats and get yourselves ready for a wonderful evening full...
VIVA Winter Cabaret Specials - Valentines With Leye D Johns Feb 14, 8pm-11.30pm
Viva Blackpool, Blackpool
Leave your troubles at the door, take your seats and get yourselves ready for a wonderful evening full...
Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance: Dangerous Games Jun 9-11, 7.30pm
Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool
The Irish-American dancer and choreographer directs this dynamic re-vamped, dance-theatre spectacular, featuring guest performer Nadine Coyle.
