New On Skiddle: Ewan McVicar, Hacienda Classical, Central Cee...

Discover the biggest, best and most recently announced club events, gigs and live music festivals at the beginning of every week, in our New On Skiddle roundup. 

Showcasing talents at the very top of their game, this week's top ten event selection includes the likes of Ewan McVicar, winner of DJ MAG's Best Track of 2021 with 'Tell Me Something Good', Big Sean endorsed rapper, Central Cee, drum n bass selectors Andy C, Bou and Koven, and house music specialists Archie Hamilton, DJ Seinfeld, Helena Hauff and Nightmares On Wax, amongst many others. 

Scroll further down the page to find out where you can catch the aforementioned artists live, and grab yourself some tickets whilst you still can.

 

(Click or tap on the event titles, artist or venue names below for more)

 

Easter XL - Ewan McVicar All Night Long

When: Thursday 14th April 2022

Where: Sub Club in Glasgow

Man of the moment, producer/DJ Ewan McVicar will head to one of his favourite clubbing destinations this April, Glasgow's Sub Club, for part two of his XL residency. Promising to be one of the clubs highlights of the year so far, following on from his first sold-out instalment, McVicar is set to supply revellers with a naughty soundtrack stocked with full of dance floor fillers.

Do Easter properly this year. Get down to Sub Club to hear why Ewan McVicar is one of the hottest names on the scene at present.

 

Find tickets for Ewan McVicar All Night Long - here

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Hacienda Classical By The Sea

When: Sunday 7th August 2022

Where: The Oval in Hastings

Celebrated live orchestral clubbing series, the Hacienda Classical has announced its plans to hold a brand new event on the southern coast of England this summer, taking over The Oval outdoor events space in Hastings for the first-ever Hacienda By The sea.

Manchester favourites, DJ Graeme Park and DJ Paulette, along with special guests Basement Jaxx and house legend, Todd Terry, will link up with the award-winning Manchester Camerata Orchestra to provide a live and reimagined arrangement of some of the most influential dance anthems of the past thirty years. 

Experience an all-new setlist of classic records mixed by dance legends and accompanied by strings, horns and live vocalists, whilst looking out over the stunning coastline, as the summer sets this August. 

 

Find tickets for Hacienda Classical By The Sea - here

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Central Cee - Intimate short sets

When: Friday 20th May 2022

Where: Arts Club in Liverpool / Phase One in Liverpool 

One of the most exciting rap prospects to emerge out of London in recent times, Central Cee has announced two intimate and limited performances in Liverpool this May, taking to the stage at live music venue, The Arts Club and nightclub, Phase One. 

Inspired by his dad's hip hop collection at a young age, Central Cee quickly picked up a passion and knack for rap. Honing his craft through a pretty tough upbringing, which saw him out on the streets at just fourteen years of age, the talented rap star is now enjoying the hard-earned fruits of his labour, having been co-signed by American rapper, Big sean and achieving no less than six hit singles last year alone. 

Catch him delivering his usual energetic live show at two up-close-and-personal events in Liverpool this May. Tickets on the link below...

 

Find tickets for Central Cee - here

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Reggae Land Festival

When: Saturday 30th - Sunday 31st July 2022

Where: Campbell Park in Milton Keynes

The Uk's biggest Reggae Festival, Reggae Land will touch down in Milton Keynes Campbell Park this summer for an incredible weekend, teeming with performances from some of the best live reggae, dub, and dancehall artists around.

Appearing across the two-day, family-friendly weekend event are world renowned names the likes of Julian Marley, son of Bob Marley, who brings his beautifully soulful reggae music to the show with his band, The Uprising, David Rodigan MBE, delivering exclusive dub, dancehall and reggae tracks, Glasgow-based sound system, Mungo's Hi Fi, The Dub Pistols, Dub Smugglers, Big Mountain and Grammy award-winner, Shaggy. 

Don't just go for the music! Punters will also be spoilt to an offering of delicious and authentic food in the festivals Caribbean Food Village, with plenty of Caribbean cocktail and rum bars on hand to help wash it all down.

 

Find tickets for Reggae Land Festival - here

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One7Four Festival

When: Saturday 30th April 2022

Where: Gloucester Park in Basildon

A brand new, boutique drum n bass festival is coming to Basildon, Essex in 2022, bringing with it a host of the bass scenes biggest and most respected names. 

Amongst the celebrated names set to throw it down at the debut of this year's One7Four Festival are the likes of Ram Records head honcho, Andy C, Dillinja, Hedex, DJ Hazard, King Of The Rollers, the jump up trio made up of esteemed DJs Serum, Voltage and Bladerunner, and Eksman to name a select few. 

Over 50 acts have been confirmed to perform across three unique arenas, armed with the best in live production and sound. A must-attend event for lovers of drum n bass.

 

Find tickets for One7Four Festival - here

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Baltic Weekender Festival

When: Friday 3rd - Saturday 4th June 2022

Where: Baltic Triangle in Liverpool

The Baltic Weekender is back again this June, after a sell-out year in 2021. The cultural event, which takes over the city's trendy Baltic District for two heavy days and nights of live music, will welcome a second-to-none bill of artists to perform in various venues across the former industrial zone. 

Recently announced phase one acts, representing house, techno, grime and bass, include Unknown T, Archie Hamilton, Helena Hauff, Nightmares On wax, Ross From Friends and Elkka (see above for more). Keep your eyes peeled for phase two of artist announcements, due any day now.

 

Find tickets for Baltic Weekender Festival - here

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WooTown Festival

When: Saturday 27th August 2022

Where: Sixways Stadium in Worcester

Chest rattling sound system setups, mind blowing visuals, decor and staging production, thrilling fairground attractions, mouthwatering food options and, of course, a jaw-dropping programme of DJs awaits all those who return to Worcester's Sixways Stadium, for the eight instalment of WooTown Festival this August. 

The huge live music event, running over the August Bank Holiday weekend,described as the biggest bass festival in the West Midlands, will provide the thousands expected to attend with first-class DJ sets coming from Dimension, Holy Goof, Bou, Haribo, Darkzy, Window Kid, Turno and more... 

Early bird tickets for this event have now sold out and First Release tickets are selling fast! Act fast and secure yours now on the link below...

 

Find tickets for WooTown Festival - here

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Remix Presents: Cream

When: Saturday 30th July 2022

Where: Bridlington Spa in Bridlington

Iconic Liverpool-based dance brand, Cream heads over the border to the East coast of Northern England this July, to host an evening of unadulterated dance anthems and hands in the air classics in Bridlington Spa, East Yorkshire. 

The team behind the pioneering label and events company, one that has influenced more than three decades of electronic music around the world, has enlisted a group of greats to help it bring the party to the people of Bridlington. On the lineup are legendary dance floor dominators, Judge Jules, Todd Terry, Tall Paul, Seb Fontaine, K-Klass and Zander Club. 

For fans of the best in electro house, funky house, hard dance and trance - an unmissable occasion!

 

Find tickets for Remix Presents: Cream - here

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Just Bees & Things & Flowers 2022

When: Friday 3rd June 2022

Where: Springfield Farm Festival Site in London 

Sunshine, soul music, like-minded musos and good vibes. That's what's on the menu at St Alban's Just Bees & Things & Flowers Garden Party Festival this June. What better way to spend the Queen's one-off Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend (word on the grapevine is Her Majesty has been extended an invitation too). 

From midday until midnight on Friday 3rd June, those in attendance can look forward to quality live music from trusty selectors and reputed names such as Trevor Nelson MBE, Dave Lee ZR, DJ Spen, Norman Jay MBE, Michael Gray, CJ Mackintosh, Ricky Morrison and Brandon Block.

Promising an extraordinary day of entertainment and experiences, on a purpose built facility in the leafy county of Hertfordshire, the festival is set to be one hell of a celebration of all the magnificent things mentioned above.

 

Find tickets for Just Bees & Things & Flowers 2022 - here

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Away Day Festival

When: Saturday 30th April 2022

Where: Stewart Park in Middlesbrough

From the organisers of popular house music event, BeachJam comes a brand new open-air party in the North East of England - Away Day Festival.

Taking place over the early May Bank Holiday weekend, at Middlesbrough’s picturesque Stewart Park, the festival and its team of staff are said to be working on delivering a day-long dance music soiree to end all others, with some of the biggest names in UK music confirmed to appear across two monstrous stages - the Grasslands and the Playground. 

Pulling out all the stops, the festival will host artists the likes of RnB and UK garage icon, Craig David, scandalous Bradford collective, Bad Boy Chiller Crew, Jax Jones, Low Steppa, Emily Nash, Skepsis and Danny T, with a special guest headliner still yet to be announced.  

Payment plan options are available for the upcoming summer event. Secure your ticket today for less than ten pounds. Just click or tap on the link below...

 

Find tickets for Away Day Festival - here

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Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.