New On Skiddle: Carl Cox in Brighton, James at Highest Point, Cream, Elrow...

What a week... Another huge wave of fantastic summer festivals, post-lockdown club nights, sweaty gigs, and outdoor food and beer festivals have been announced and added to Skiddle over the past seven days. And even still, the events just keep on coming.

There are quite literally too many events to choose from. Putting this list together was no easy task. And the range of experiences on offer, well, let's just say you won't be struggling to find something new. 

Fancy a rave on a beach courtesy of one of the worlds best DJs? We've got just the thing! How about a German beer festival with a Mancunian twist? A bit niche, but yes, we can accommodate. Ok, what about a trip back in time to the '90s, joining 5,000 other people in singing Peter Andre's 'Mysterious Girl'? Ermmm... yes, we have just the event for you. Who are we to judge. 

They say that variety is the spice of life. If that's the case, 2021 is looking pretty damn spicy with Skiddle. 

 

Click or tap on the event titles below for tickets and more...

 

 

Carl Cox Brighton

When: Friday 23rd July 2021

Where: Brighton Beach in Brighton

Oh yes, oh yes! One of the UK's biggest dance music legends, Carl Cox is readying a huge headline set to help celebrate the 21st birthday of famed Brighton venue, Concorde 2 this July.

Appearing in front of thousands of hungry rave revellers on what is set to be a very special outdoor event, live on Brighton Beach, the world-renowned 'three-deck wizard' will have bodies moving right throughout, performing a selection of his many house and techno bangers - from Phuture 2000 and Dr Funk, to Inferno, Pure and more.

Support on the evening event will come from local up and comer, Kieran Brindley. 

 

Find tickets for Carl Cox in Brighton here

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Elrow goes to the Midlands

When: Saturday 25th - Sunday 26th September 2021

Where: Sandwell Valley Country Park in Sandwell

The worlds largest dance party brand, Elrow will make its way over to Birmingham this September, delivering one of the wildest parties the region has ever seen.

Entertaining fans here in the UK and around the globe, Elrow has supplied over 150 incredible parties to huge audiences across the European continent and the United States. Following a seemingly never-ending period without live music, Elrow is back in 2021 and promises to reignite the long-lost spirit of rave.

The unmissable dance gathering, set to take place at the Sandwell Valley Country Park in West Bromwich, from Saturday 25th - Sunday 26th September, will host an unbeatable lineup of yet-to-be-announced, dance music greats. 

Those who acquire tickets for this highly anticipated two-day party can expect a unique and immersive carnivalesque atmosphere, accompanied by confetti canons, mind-blowing visuals and production, and much, much more...

 

Find tickets for Elrow goes to the Midlands here

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Mardi Gras: Proud in the Park

When: Saturday 14th August 2021

Where: Roundhay Park in Leeds

A brand new festival, Mardi Gras Proud in the Park is coming to one of Leed's finest outdoor spaces this August.

The event, which will recreate the excessive flamboyance of one of the worlds oldest carnival celebrations, Alabama's annual Mardi Gras, is set to run over one day towards the end of the summer season at Leeds' Roundhay Park.

Many more details have yet to be announced. Watch this space.

Tickets are selling fast for this one. Make sure you don't miss out and get your tickets now below...

  

Find tickets for Mardi Gras: Proud in the Park here

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Foreverland 2021

When: Friday 1st October 2021

Where: Albert Hall in Manchester

Transforming Manchester's Albert Hall into an unrecognisable and magical wonderland, one of the worlds most renowned club nights, Foreverland is set to bring a mind-blowing experience to the people of Northern England this October. 

Launched back in 2015, Foreverland has since become a global hit amongst fans of dance music and the weird and wonderful. The club night has earned a reputation for the nature of its unpretentious and yet lavish parties, as well as its ability to curate lineups stacked with performances from both upcoming and established DJ names.   

Featuring immersive decor installations, eye-popping theatrics, and some of the best selectors in the electronic scene, Foreverland 2021 is set to be one of the most exhilarating events happening in Manchester this year. 

 

Find tickets for Foverland 2021 here

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Wile Out Festival

When: Sunday 29th August 2021

Where: Towneley Park Burnley BB11 in Burnley

Arriving at Burnley's Towneley Park over the August bank holiday weekend, Wile Out Festival is the huge one-day event that's got a seriously impressive lineup that you're going to want to stop and take note of.

Confirmed to appear on the spacious grounds of one of Lancashire's biggest outdoor parks, those in attendance can expect to witness performances from the likes of legendary UKG selector, DJ EZ, as well as Joel Corry, Endor, Sigma, Tom Zanetti, Friction, Bou, Sam Divine, Bad Boy Chiller Crew and many more. 

Don't miss your chance to catch some of the biggest names in house, tech house, drum n bass, and bassline, performing across three stages up north this summer.

 

Find tickets for Wile Out Festival here

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Manctoberfest

When: Sunday 3rd October 2021

Where: Bowlers Exhibition Centre in Manchester

For those of you partial to a good strong stein of ale, look no further...

Coming to Manchester's massive Bowlers Exhibition Centre this October, Manctoberfest is set to replicate the vibe and produce the flavours of Munich's traditional Octoberfest event but with a certain Mancunian twist...

One for the lager louts, the beer monsters and avid pint guzzlers - assemble your pals and experience some of the finest Bavarian beverages on the market, whilst singing along to your favourite indie anthems.

Punters can expect to hear the soundtrack of Northern England performed live by some of the regions finest tribute acts, covering everything from Oasis to The Stone Roses, New Order, Happy Mondays, and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. There's also rumoured to be a special DJ set from Inspiral Carpets keys player - Clint Boon.

Tickets for this event are in high demand. Get yours now below...

 

Find tickets for Manctoberfest here

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90s Baby Pop | The Biggest 90s Show of the Decade

When: Sunday 3rd October 2021

Where: The Oval in Hastings

Join 5,000 pop music fans under a colossal big top tent in Hastings this October, for one of the UK's biggest nostalgia events - 90s Baby Pop.

Featuring performances from the creme-de-la-creme of '90s talent, the biggest retro lineup of the decade will include popular names the likes of Peter Andre, Vengaboys, 5ive, A1, 911, Atomic Kitten, Gareth Gates, Liberty X, S Club, East 17, Blazin Squad, The Honeyz, Baby D, Livin Joy and Rozalla. 

Dance and sing-a-long to some of the decade's biggest pop hits - from Peter Andre's 'Mysterious Girl' to Vengaboys ‘Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom', and Rozalla's ultimate 90s anthem, ‘Everybody’s Free (To Feel Good)’.

A joyful celebration of the golden era of pop, boasting a carefree evening of unmatched euphoria. We fully expect this fantastic upcoming event to sell out fast! Follow the link below and get your hands on some tickets whilst you still can.  

 

Find tickets for 90s Baby Pop here

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Metrofest 2021

When: Sunday 8th August 2021

Where: Trent Country Park in Enfield

Metrofest is the brand new London-based music festival, set to bring some legendary hip hop and R&B names to the UK for the very first time this year.

Scheduled to make his very first live appearance in the English capital this August, famed Bronx rapper Fat Joe will headline the new festival performing some of his many hit records - from 'What's Luv?' to 'All The Way Up', 'Lean Back' and more. Other names on the bill of the day-long event include the likes of Blackstreet, Fatman Scoop, Mya and Bobby V, to name a few.

Set upon the luscious grounds of London's Trent Park and taking place across multiple stages, the festival aims to provide its guest with an unrivalled summer festival experience 

With more special guests and details still yet to be announced, we highly recommended bagging your Metrofest tickets as soon as possible, to avoid disappointment.

 

Find tickets for Metrofest 2021 here

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Sequences present Chase & Status (DJ set)

When: Saturday 24th July 2021

Where: Central Bristol Location To Be Revealed in Bristol

It's been almost two years since Bristol-based party collective, Sequences threw their last event. But that's all about to change...

Following an uncomfortably long slog without live music, the seasoned promoters are back at long last, making moves and finalising plans to bring their biggest event to date, to Bristol this July.

Recently announcing their return via social media, Sequences have confirmed iconic drum n bass duo, Chase & Status as headliners of the upcoming all-day rave event. Also boasting a huge bill of additional support acts, ticket holders can expect to be blown away by sets from Kasra, Enei, Halogenix and Jakes, as part of an almighty Critical Soundsystem showcase.

Taking place at an unused and still to be announced venue, located just ten minutes from Bristol's harbourside, Sequences first event back in 2021 is set to be an unmissable one.

 

Find tickets for Chase & Status in Bristol here

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Sonny Fodera & Gorgon City present: Back to Love Bristol

When: Sunday 25th July 2021

Where: Central Bristol Location To Be Revealed in Bristol

Two of the biggest acts in the UK's house music scene, Sonny Fodera and Gorgon City present 'Back to Love' live in Bristol this summer.

Celebrating the nations undying love for dance music and all that comes with it, the one-day outdoor event, which takes place on Sunday 25th July, will see both sets of trusted selectors taking to the stage to entertain thousands of eager dance enthusiasts. 

Renowned Aussie DJ and producer Sonny Fodera will bring his arsenal of club destroying records to the party, including tracks 'Turn Back Time', 'Wired' and 'One Night', whilst revered British duo Gorgon City delight ravers with a selection of their most popular hits - from 'House Arrest' to 'There For You' and more.

Tickets are now on sale and selling fast! 

 

Find tickets for Sonny Fodera & Gorgon City present: Back to Love in Bristol here

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Chibuku & WAH presents Chase & Status in Liverpool

When: Saturday 9th October 2021

Where: Bramley Moore Dock in Liverpool

Seasoned dance promoters, Liverpool's Chibuku and Worried About Henry will bring chart-dominating drum n bass act, Chase & Status to the city's enormous Bramley Moore Dock warehouse venue this October, for a special headline performance.

The 5,000 capacity events space, situated on the banks of the River Mersey, will also welcome supporting sets from a host of other highly regarded bass music talents. Amongst those confirmed to appear are the likes of Andy C ft Tonn Piper, Dimension, Holy Goof, Hybrid Minds ft Tempza, Kaz, Matrix & Futurebound, Mollie Collins, and North base.

Tickets for this massive day party are expected to sell out. Get yours now below...

 

Find tickets for Chibuku & WAH presents Chase & Status in Liverpool here

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Highest Point presents James

When: Thursday 2nd September 2021

Where: Williamson Park in Lancaster

Lancaster's Highest Point has announced its plans to host an extra evening of live music before the gates of this year's main event are opened to the public.

Taking place on Thursday 2nd September, the new show will see some very popular British bands and a particularly favourable solo act performing well-known hits upon the breathtaking grounds of Lancaster's Ashton Memorial Park, home of Highest Point. 

Those who get their hands on tickets for what is expected to be a sell-out event will be spoilt to live music from Manchester band James, Liverpool group Lightning Seeds and musician, Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. 

This unofficial warm-up event for Highest Point 2021 will break in the stunning hilltop location, ready for the arrival of the festival's headline acts Rag 'N' Bone Man, Becky Hill, Wilkinson and more...

 

Find tickets for Highest Point presents James here

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Inside Out Festival

When: Saturday 2nd - Sunday 3rd October 2021

Where: Bute Park in Cardiff

A limited resale of tickets for this Cardiff's Inside Out Festival is underway.

The popular dance music event, held over two days at Bute Park in the Welsh capital, has recently revamped its event format, introducing a brand new concept for 2021 - Utopia. The fully immersive festival experience will boast an array of spectacular new stages and sensory overloading areas, the likes of which have never been seen at a UK festival. 

In addition to the new and improved changes to the festival, the Inside Out team has also recently announced this year's impressive lineup. Featuring the very best names in house, drum n bass, tech house, hip hop, grime and more, festival-goers will be amazed by sets from the likes of Hannah Wants, Alan Fitzpatrick, Solardo, Nathan Dawe, Sam Divine, The Artful Dodger, Crucast, Rudimental and many more.

Experience a festival like no other this year, at Cardiff's Inside Out Festival. 

 

Find tickets for Inside Out Festival here

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Cream in Leeds

When: Saturday 2nd October 2021

Where: Mint Warehouse in Leeds

Famous club night turned Globally recognised promoter, record label and festival superpower, Liverpool's Cream have recently announced a take over of the Leeds Mint warehouse, set to take place on Saturday 2nd October.

Returning to Yorkshire to host a special dance gathering, running through the evening and into the very early hours of Sunday 3rd October, Cream will provide hours of live music from some of the most influential DJ names in the electronic scene.

Selecting and mixing only the finest house and techno records, DJs Danny Rampling, Seb Fontaine, Tall Paul, K-Klass, Jon Pleased Wimmin and many more have all been confirmed for the White Rose county event.

Tickets for this one are unsurprisingly in very high demand. Don't hesitate, get yours now.

 

Find tickets for Cream in Leeds here

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Dance Generation presents Cafe Mambo Classics 2021

 

When: Saturday 18th September 2021

Where: Rainton Arena in Houghton-le-Spring

Delivering quality live entertainment from some of the most reputed dance brands and artists in the world, respected promotion team Dance Generation is gearing up to present an evening of Ibiza classics live in Sunderland this autumn.

Cafe Mambo Classic 2021 will celebrate the soundtrack and lasting legacy of Ibiza's original Balearic cafe, bar and venue. Familiar DJ names and regular Ibiza residents Roger Sanchez, The Shapeshifters, Ferreck Dawn, plus special guests Lovely Laura, Ben Santiago, and Cafe Mambo’s very own Danny O, will take those in attendance on a journey overseas to the White Isles, for a very special 8-hour party experience. 

Grab your tickets and head to the Rainton Arena in Houghton-le-Spring this September, for one huge evening of unmissable tunes. 

 

Find tickets for Dance Generation presents Cafe Mambo here

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UB40 featuring Ali Campbell & Astro

When: Monday 30th August 2021

Where: Centre Square Middlesbrough in Middlesbrough

As far as reggae bands go, UB40 are most certainly up there with the best. From 'Red Red Wine' to 'Kingston Town' and 'One in Ten', the Birmingham-based outfit released numerous chart-topping singles and albums, achieving worldwide success throughout the '80s and '90s.

As popular as ever, the band, consisting of original founding members Ali Campbell and Astro, continue to perform at sell-out shows across the UK and beyond. Recently announcing a new series of dates for 2021, UB40 are scheduled to arrive in Middlesborough on Monday 30th August.

Backed by a seven-piece band, fans can expect an unforgettable evening of live music from two of Britains most popular raggamuffins.

 

Find tickets for UB40 featuring Ali Campbell & Astro here

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Colour Clash 2021

When: Saturday 10th July 2021

Where: Tredegar Park in Newport

Newport's annual Colour Clash Festival is confirmed to return this July. 

Featuring a programme packed full of modern pop and dance music greats, the likes of drum n bass legend Wilkinson, rapper Professor Green, Ben Nicky, Young T & Bugsey, Darksy, Joel Corry, Tinchy Stryder, Basshunter, DJ Sammy and more, the rescheduled event, which was postponed in 2020 due to COVID, is set to be the festivals biggest edition yet! 

To further celebrate the return of the event this year, the festival's organisers have also recently announced the addition of a brand new pool party, set to be hosted by chart-smashing producer, Nathan Dawe.

Tickets purchased for last years sadly cancelled event are still valid for Colour Clash 2021. Act fast to get your hands on a remaining ticket for this years comeback event.

 

Find tickets for Colour Clash 2021 here

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