New On Skiddle: MADE Festival 2023, Jika Jika Festival & more

A weekly roundup of the latest events, now on sale with Skiddle

Skiddle Staff

Last updated: 8th Aug 2022

Season closing festivals and all-night clubbing experiences, UK wide tours from a certain controversial emcee name, and an enthralling evening of boxing matchups, courtesy of one of the nations fastest rising sport brands. All this and more awaits you in our latest New On Skiddle roundup.

Look no further for the best in live entertainment and secure tickets to some of the newest events, now on sale with Skiddle. Simply click or tap on the event titles, artist or venue names below for more...

MADE Festival 2023

When: Saturday 29th July 2023

Where: Venue yet to be announced

From the cultivated heads behind renowned event brand, Weird Science, comes the West Midlands' biggest, rowdiest and most off-the-chain electronic music affair - MADE Festival.

Showcasing revered musical talents representing a broad range of genres - from house and drum n bass, to hip hop, disco, garage and more - the one-day event, celebrating its ninth year in 2023, has become a highlight of the annual festival season for music fans situated across the central regions of England.

Previous line-ups have included chart-breaking acts the likes of Stormzy, Camelphat, Annie Mac, MK, Chase & Status, DJ EZ, Fisher, Andy C, Solardo, AJ Tracey, Eats Everything and The Streets, to name a select few.

Details regarding next year's bill have yet to be announced. Follow the link below for tickets and more.

Find tickets for MADE Festival 2023 - here

Jika Jika Festival

When: Saturday 27th - Sunday 28th August 2022

Where: Seaview Tavern in Malin Head

Ireland's favourite electronic music festival, Jika Jika returns over the August Bank Holiday weekend, taking over a breathtaking new location on the wild and rugged coastline of Donegal.

Boasting two days of world-class dance music, those in attendance will be spoilt by an array of flawless live sets coming courtesy of some of the scene's biggest DJ talents and forward-thinking producers. Heading the bill, internationally acclaimed superstar DJ, Sasha will set the tone of the event, with supporting acts including Modea, George Feely, Aaron Sweeney, Emmett Gallagher and Brendan Tracey also bringing energy to the occasion.

Tickets for Jika Jika, including day tickets, weekend tickets, VIP tickets and camping tickets, can be found on the link below.

Find tickets for Jika Jika Festival - here

Homoelectric at Hidden

When: Saturday 27th August 2022

Where: Hidden in Manchester

UK rave icon, Grace Sands has teamed up with Manchester's Homoelectric crew to curate a special programme of live music, celebrating the return of what the sought-after event brand regards as its busiest party of the year.

Running through the night, from 10 pm on Saturday 27th August until dawn at 4 am on Sunday 28th August, the Bank Holiday soiree will see a score of diverse talents delivering sets teeming with the finest cuts in disco, house and techno. Among them are UK heavyweight and Berghain regular, Hannah Holland, Phantasy Records affiliate, Joshua James and Queen of the Manchester scene, DJ Paulette. Homoelectric residents Gina Breeze and Jamie Bull will also join the bill, spinning a first-rate collection of anthems over the venue's three floors.

Coinciding with Manchester's Pride celebrations, this is one party can't afford to miss.

Find tickets for Homoelectric at Hidden - here

Super Sonix XL Halloween Special

When: Wednesday 26th October 2022

Where: O2 Academy Birmingham in Birmingham

The home of the best 16+ plus events in Birmingham, Super Sonix is set to throw its biggest party to date this October. Presenting, Super Sonix XL Halloween Special.

The nocturnal event will see an impressive lineup of frightfully talented artists taking to the one's and two's, each executing spell-binding performances, providing young dance fans with four hours of heavy dance music. Expect mind-blowing SFX, lasers, visuals and a mighty, chest-rattling sound system to boot.

Join thousands of other ravers clad in fancy dress this October and celebrate Halloween in true Super Sonix style!

Find tickets for Super Sonix XL Halloween Special - here

Hit & Run X Calm Sessions: Last of the Summer Whine Day Party

When: Saturday 17th September 2022

Where: Six Trees Bar And Kitchen in Manchester

Purveyors of chill, Calm Sessions have linked up with bass music experts, Hit & Run to host another epic day-long event at Manchester's Six Tree's Kitchen and Bar.

Supplying fans of grime, dubstep, amapiano and more with an eye-popping lineup of acts, those present on the day can look forward to an eclectic mix of rowdy sets from the likes of P Money, Breakfake, Just Banco, genre-defying bass legend, Chimpo, Distrikt resident, EDIE and formidable breakbeat duo, Disaffected, making their Manchester debut this September.

The Calm Sessions team will take charge of their own separate stage with selectors including Sowetoboy, Kwesi Assiiiaam, MS DEE, Artist Lebo, Cedric and Terrie T appearing across the day.

Click the link below for tickets and more.

Find tickets for Last of the Summer Whine Day Party - here

Hedkandi presents A Farwell To Summer

When: Saturday 24th September 2022

Where: Crouchers Hotel and Restaurant in Chichester

In association with Stylish House Events, globally renowned dance brand Hedkandi will deliver a season ending party to end all others at Chichester's Crouchers Hotel this September - A Farewell To Summer.

Combining their many years of party-throwing experience, both brands will come together to host what is set to be a truly show-stopping spectacle. The original team of Kandi DJs will share the stage with an assortment of dancers and musicians, including Saxophone players and percussionists, whilst the usual mind-blowing Hedkandi production enhances the occasion further.

Spinning a selection of club classics and soulful house anthems, punters can expect exemplary sets from Hedkandi boss, Mark Doyle, Mark Tillotson and Keiron Kincaid. Live PA's appearing across the day include Katherine Ellis (When You Touch Me - Freemasons) and Erire (Dusk Til Dawn / Take Me Away).

To find even more Hedkandi events happening this year, click or tap here.

Find tickets for Hedkandi presents A Farwell To Summer - here

Mr Traumatik's Multidimensional Tour Part II

When: September - December 2022

Where: Various venues around the UK

Controversial, explicit, rebellious, intelligent... all apt ways of describing one of Wales finest emcee exports, namely Mr Traumatik. The Cardiff-born 37-year-old, who's considered something of a cult icon amongst fans of the jump up drum n bass scene, has been conquering swathes of audiences with his high energy performances for nearing a decade. And through the autumn and winter of this year, he plans to win over even more.

Heading out on his biggest tour of the UK to date, the second leg of Mr Traumatik's Multidimensional Tour, the Welsh rap star will take on twenty dates in regions across the British Isles with support from a list of very special guests.

Follow the link below to discover the full list of stop off's on the forthcoming tour and more.

Find tickets for Mr Traumatik's Multidimensional Tour Part II - here

Wicked N' Bad 4 - Fight Night

When: Sunday 18th September 2022

Where: Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in London

Let's get ready to rumble! The team of trusted boxing bout organisers behind Wicked N' Bad brand will present yet another high-octane evening of clashes between a selection of upcoming talents.

Known for introducing the first-ever professional dwarf boxing division in the UK, the sports event management company has grown in popularity over recent years, delivering a series of quality encounters in venues around the English capital.

Facing off at Wicked N' Bad's next fight night this September, Tom Not So Little and Tommy the Judge Hench will top the bill with undercards featuring the likes of Nish La Diabla vs Chy, Khalass Karim vs. Pro Boxer, Aggy vs. Black Rock, and many more. Hit the link below for more details.

Find tickets for Wicked N' Bad 4 - Fight Night - here

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.