Roots reggae rocking – foundation tune, fresh dubs, vibes alive, rockers, steppers, rub-a-dub. Scotland’s original [and biggest] roots and culture rasta reggae sound system, Messenger has been spreading the word on their own custom built bass-heavy rig since 1987, with a flame burning brighter than ever today.
---------- THURSDAY 11pm - 3am NEKTAR [FUNDRAISER]: QUEER TECHNO NIGHT
“Fresh and fruity, yet underground and heavy – join us for another one of our seductive queer parties!” say the @nektar.fm crew. Get ready for a decent boost of lustful and serotonin-inducing house, trance and techno!!
Entry fee will be going towards polish LGBTQ+ community @lambdawarszawa
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WUKASA [LIVE] Doors open from 7pm - 10pm
Scottish Alt/Pop band @wukasa_ launch their new EP with a live show, plus support from two special guest acts @_ellaengland & @shunalovelle
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MIDNIGHT BASS SELECTORS 11pm - 3am
Advanced tickets on RA
---------- SATURDAY 11pm - 3am MESSENGER SOUND SYSTEM: DENNIS BROWN SALUTE
After a packed night with their Bob Marley birthday special last month @messengersoundsystem celebrate the life and achievements of the Crown Prince of Reggae. Original Reggae sound system since 1987, longest running club night in Edinburgh.
---------- Tickets and more information to all events can be found on the Bongo Website at www.thebongoclub.co.uk
Celebrate the life and love of Bob Marley on his birthday celebration with @messengersoundsystem
Original sound system since 1987, experience the full sound stack with some of the best in Reggae music as Messenger host for you tonight with @afrikansimba and @istalion on the mic.
@anikonik returns again, one of Scotland’s most prolific when it comes to her dedication to the underground drum and bass scene. She has graced the stages at the top of the ladder like Boomtown, Outlook and Fabric.
Lineup: @anikonik @idefix.audio @torsosound_ @max.huxy + more
@midnightbass_edi
Advanced tickets on RA
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CANDY FLIP@ BASS FREQUENCY
@candyflip.scotland - “For our first event of the year, we will be exploring the deep, murky and bass sonics of all things 140, dubstep and halftime. We`ll be diving into these much loved genres and showing why they`re in the limelight for underground UK club and sound system culture.”
@discomakossa is a club night devoted to the myriad sides of African funk, disco, house and various off-shoots from around the globe. For our first dance of 2024 we welcome back the one and only @butho_the_warrior of JAIVA, a resident night at Glasgow’s famed Sub Club.
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MESSENGER SOUND SYSTEM
“@messengersoundsystem celebrate the King of Reggae Muzik,” they say. “Hit Me With Muzik And I Will Feel No Pain (as he said). Tuffest Wailers Selection without objection! Original Classics + Rare Dubs. Always one of the sweetest sessions of the year. Cultural satisfaction guaranteed.
@afrikansimba (travelling up from London specially for the occasion) + @istalion Rastaman Vibration is Positive. Blessed Love”
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Tickets and more information to all events can be found on the Bongo Website at www.thebongoclub.co.uk
Due to circumstances completely beyond our control, tonight`s Jungle Magik event has unfortunately been cancelled at short notice and the club will not be open.
We are back tomorrow night however for Messenger Sound System!
Scotland`s biggest weekly drum and bass night. Featuring selections of dnb, garage, grime, jungle and more from local residents.
@midnightbass_edi
Advanced tickets on RA
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*CLUB IS NOT OPEN*
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MESSENGER SOUND SYSTEM
The best in reggae sound systems @messengersoundsystem is through for their monthly party with @yahisrealmusic on the MC duties. Longest running club night in Edinburgh since 1987.
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Tickets and more information to all events can be found on the Bongo Website at www.thebongoclub.co.uk
Scotland`s biggest weekly drum and bass night. Featuring selections of dnb, garage, grime, jungle and more from local residents.
Advanced tickets on RA
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@discomakossa
Come through this Friday with the finest selections of Afrobeat, dancehall and funk. Take a stroll through the continent as they experiment with genres and styles
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Running since 1987, Messenger are here to bring you the best in Reggae sound systems with live MC performance from @yahisrealmusic
@messengersoundsystem come through with @afrikansimba
Real conscious reggae with a full sound system stack and live vocals. Since 1987 providing the best in reggae sound systems live and direct from the Bongo club tonight.
Scotland`s biggest weekly drum and bass night. Featuring selections of dnb, garage, grime, jungle and more from local residents. More music upstairs as well!
Lineup @refracta_uk @torsosound_ @jamie_adms
Advanced tickets on RA
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RAVE FOR UKRAINE X NEKTAR
A two night collab with @raveforukraine and @nektar.fm coming together for a charity night this wednesday. 70% of the proceeds will go to Voices of Children, a charity working to provide Ukrainian children suffering from PTSD with rehabilitative treatment and psychological aid.
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CANDY FLIP PRESENTS: GABBER ME TIMBERS
@candyflip.scotland presents us with some of the most music bending genres of gabber and bass with a pirate themed night. With a set from @scottishgabberpunk and Candy Flip residents, expect a brand new kind of night as they shell the main room
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KAROL MODZELEWSKI
Polish comedy night from acclaimed comedian @karolmodzelewski
---------- FRIDAY 11PM
JUNGLE MAGIK: FABIO & GROOVERIDER
@junglemagik invite along Jungle legends @fabioandgrooverider
Heavyweights of dnb and jungle, at the forefront of the scene since they started 30+ years ago, voted in DJ Mag`s poll of the greatest DJs of all time.
It`s an honour to have them here at The Bongo Club alongside some of the best in local talent across both floors.
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SMALL FAKERS & THE KINKS EXPERIENCE
A gig appearance from @smallfakers a tribute band to mod legends the sensational Small Faces and The Kinks Experience, a tribute band re-creating the authentic live sound of The Kinks.
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MESSENGER SOUND SYSTEM
@messengersoundsystem are here with the return of @afrikansimba
Conscious Reggae music since 1987 with a high powered, custom built sound system. A fan favourite with Bongo regulars.
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Tickets and more information to all events can be found on the Bongo Website -> thebongoclub.co.uk
The Wall of Bass returns powered by @messengersoundsystem for a super special Halloween weekend event.
Messenger Sound System are one of the most prolific sound systems here in Scotland and especially here at The Bongo. Known for their reggae/dancehall tunes, they are here to change it up and host some DnB/jungle/Bassline with some of the best names in Scottish DnB.
This week @akintore_ come over from Glasgow from a run of successful nights at the sister event @midnightbass_gla at Broadcast. Joining them will be Glasgow regulars @etal__ and DJ Void
Upstairs room 2 will be taken over by @thesourceedi as they spin tunes with @satn4v @akshaj_pilla and @lavendelhiver
Don’t forget your Bongo Dollars!!!
DNB/Jungle/Garage/Breaks/Grime
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LOVE FROM UKRAINE RAVE
This Wednesday @shevchenko.philia hosts a fundraiser night for the efforts in the war in Ukraine.
The war in Ukraine continues, which means we support our compatriots who have been injured - all the money raised goes to the @superhumans.center
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PERCOLATE: CONDUCTA’S CRIB
This Thursday we invite very special guest @conductauk on his tour with @percolate_music
Conducta is a well established name in UKG and joining him is Jungle’s main man Tim Reaper.
Tickets on third release
UKG/Bassline/Jungle
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DISCO MAKOSSA
African rhythms and house disco sounds as @discomakossa come back for their monthly party with resident DJs @chrisastrojazz Gees Wax & Just Arch.
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MESSENGER SOUND SYSTEM
Sounds of the reggae rhythms as @messengersoundsystem a fan favourite is here with the full sound system stack. Dancing since 1987 and one of the fan favourites here. Expect reggae dance sounds with a live MC @yahisrealmusic
Reggae/dance/dub/sound system
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Tickets and more information to all events can be found on the Bongo Website at www.thebongoclub.co.uk
“After a successful summer season at Summerhall, Messenger return to Bongo basscamp for the monthly shot of Conscious Reggae Muzik inna Dubwize style!” they say.
“Full Sound System Experience…
Conscious Reggae Muzik to rock your soul Upfull vibes for each n everyone. Messenger established 1987 Bongo Club resident since 1997 1st independent heavy duty, high powered custom built sound system north of the border. Conscious Reggae Muzik / Dubwize Original Roots + Culture Experience Edinburgh’s longest running club night Good vibes every time.”
TONIGHT: For their *Bongo Summer Closing* event, @messengersoundsystem celebrates the Ras Tafari Birthday. 🇪🇹
LINE UP: Messenger Sound System MC Ista Lion
Tix: RA // Bongo
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“Hold a Joy, Salute to the King of Kings, Ras Tafari Birthday month celebration,” they say. “Conscious Reggae Muzik to rock your soul. Upfull vibes for each n everyone. 🔥
Messenger established 1987, Bongo Club resident since 1997, first independent heavy duty, high-powered custom-built sound system north of the border. 🔊
Conscious Reggae Muzik / Dubwize Original, Roots & Culture Experience. Edinburgh’s longest running club night. Good vibes every time. ☀
“LAST BONGO SESSION b4 we temporarily shift up the road to Summerhall for the festival. Rally Round, crowd o’ people…” 💨
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**ONLY A COUPLE MORE WEEKENDS LEFT TO ENJOY BONGO BEFORE WE MOVE OUT FOR SUMMER**
Following their celebration of the life and music of Jah Shaka (RIP), the next @messengersoundsystem dance is a Rockers International Special, devoted to the great Augustus Pablo.
Immortalised on the King Tubbys Meets Rockers Uptown album, Pablo’s distinctive, melodica-drenched sound is immediately recognisable, even to those with just a passing interest in dub and reggae music. Essential.
‘Tribute to the original melodica and dub master Augustus Pablo, who alongside the legendary King Tubby is responsible for some of the mightiest muzikal works ever to come out of the island of Jamaica and beyond,’ they say.
‘Fitting Tribute in Pablo’s birth month – catch classic Pablo and extended Rockers family selections to nice up the place – Heartically!
Messenger will be pulling out our original ‘ol skool bass boxes and amps for the occasion. 3 stacks of raw, reggae sound system bass line.
MCs @afrikansimba and @istalion in the area.
Muzikal pleasure + cultural satisfaction guaranteed. Vibes nice every time. Rock and Come In…’
Another one for the Polish hip hop crew, as the @sobota_flow UK live tour stops in Edinburgh. Support from @prozak420
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TUESDAY
MIDNIGHT BASS: SUNDAY SERVICE
Ahead of Sunday Service`s all-dayer at Biscuit Factory next month, @midnightbass_edi welcomes party organiser Pollyanna and Metropolis head honcho Prolifix for the official warm-up.
LINE UP:
RM 1 // Drum & Bass (all night)
@pollyanna_dnb
@prolifix_dnb
RM 2 // House / Disco / Techno
** The Source Takeover **
@satn4v (The Source)
@_dj_dreamer (EHFM)
@json.wav (The Source)
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WEDNESDAY
PRINCIPLE 8 (ESHC FUNDRAISER) - RA PICK
“Edinburgh’s darkest and hardest queer night has returned for a second showing,” say the @principle.8 crew.
“Our up-and-coming resident DJs will bring you a fresh selection of garage, techno, breaks, bass, pop edits, jungle, and more hot and heavy UK heaters."
LINE UP:
@birken_shtein
@lewis_forbes
@cowboy.beatbop
@katelate.dj
UPSTAIRS LINE UP:
@callumad01
@phillyholmes_
@ana.sweeney
@eshcoop
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FRIDAY
CANDY FLIP (TECHNO VS TEKNO)
“We are back for our 4th instalment at the Bongo Club and believe us it’s a stomper,” say the @candyflip.scotland crew. “We are inviting up none other than legend Matt:Scratch (Amen4Tekno) to come and play a double set alongside his alias M0VE (Foundation Techno), as we take to the decks to battle out which genre is better… Tekno, or… Techno?
Joining him we have Edinburgh’s finest tek-head Teknocrat; as well as Rodent going b2b with F:N once more to showcase the differences, similarities and uniqueness of the two genres.”
LINE UP:
@mattscratch_ // @m0ve_techno
@teknocrat_ad
@rodent.dj b2b @fin_alongi (@aliendisko.edi)
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SATURDAY
MESSENGER SOUND SYSTEM: ROCKERS SPECIAL
Following their celebration of the life and music of Jah Shaka (RIP), the next @messengersoundsystem dance is a Rockers International Special, devoted to the great Augustus Pablo
Following the sad news of his recent passing, @messengersoundsystem play this tribute dance “in honour to the greatest sound man, JAH SHAKA, King of Roots + Culture Sound System,” as they put it. “Nuff Shaka classics for your musical upliftment and cultural satisfaction. Messenger will be pulling out our original ‘ol skool bass boxes and amps for this occasion. 3 stacks of raw, reggae sound system bass line. Shaka’s first appearance in Scotland was on these very boxes – 1998, original Bongo Club, New Street. Join us as we salute the inspirator for this sound and so many others. MC Afrikan Simba, original Shaka student on the mic. Tune in and hold a good vibes – Conscious Reggae Muzik for each n everyone. Blessings.”
LINEUP: Messenger Sound System @afrikansimba @istalion
@discomakossa are back for a night of blistering Afro-Funk + Club sounds – a funk filled trip through the sounds of African disco, boogie, house, acid, kwaito and techno – from resident DJs Astrojazz, Geez Wax and Just-Arch.
Disco/House/Afrobeats --------------
SATURDAY
Following the sad news of his recent passing, @messengersoundsystem play this tribute dance “in honour to the greatest sound man, @jahshakamusic King of Roots + Culture Sound System,” as they put it.
“Nuff Shaka classics for your musical upliftment and cultural satisfaction. Messenger will be pulling out our original ‘ol skool bass boxes and amps for this occasion. 3 stacks of raw, reggae sound system bass line.
Shaka’s first appearance in Scotland was on these very boxes – 1998, original Bongo Club, New Street.
Join us as we salute the inspirator for this sound and so many others. @afrikansimba original Shaka student on the mic. Tune in and hold a good vibes – Conscious Reggae Muzik for each n everyone. Blessings.”
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SUNDAY
After their smashing debut night @candyflip.scotland bring @napes_dnb to The Bongo for his Scottish debut.
“London-based, Bristol-honed Napes is becoming notorious for destroying dances across the UK with his own unique blend of grime, jungle and minimal drum and bass,” say the Candy Flip crew. @ji_2001 @kaydee.wav @corran.dj b2b @s0l_1 @Mempool
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Tickets and more information to all events can be found on the Bongo Website at www.thebongoclub.co.uk
Tuesday 7th Feb- @midnightbass_edi are hosting a jungle special with the greatest in local jungle talent in @tonyjungle @katelate.dj and Resident bongo bar boy @ji_2001 . In room 2 it’s a @club_nacht takeover!
Thursday 9th- @loosemoralsevents x @disclaimerglasgow are in to throw a night of the finest house garage and techno with @noisecomplaintdj and @ampelmanngla taking over the decks.
Friday 10th- @junglemagik are in with head honcho @djkidscotland to bring a 3 hour set of the history of jungle music, in memory of the late Mc Skibadee.
Saturday 11th- @messengersoundsystem are back for their yearly celebration of the reggae legend Bob Marley’s birthday. Residents joined by mc @afrikansimba for a big night on the big messenger soundsystem!
As always tickets are available through The Bongo Club website and through Resident Advisor. Great week ahead so grab your tickets!
Tuesday 18th- @midnightbass_edi are in for their weekly party, this week they’re putting on a full night of neuro drum and bass!
Wednesday 19th - @_ecfs_ are back with their first club night of the year bringing 3 Edinburgh powerhouses to the booth, @smiffmusic @sosigloop @riaandrews_ , all blending a multitude of genres for you to dance to.
Thursday 20th - @femm.ergy comes around once again with a stacked line up of djs and artists alike celebrating all things femme - @riaandrews_ and @sosigloop back for a second night aswell as @katelate.dj @phillyholmes_ and more bringing the heat.
Friday 21st- @overground4lyf head honcho goes back to back with spectacled club don @case_ment For a 4 hour set. With Wax Collective taking over room 2 with their UK Funky influenced selection
Saturday 22nd - @messengersoundsystem celebrate 25 years of Messenger at The Bongo Club, They present a Roots double bill featuring special guests @jahyouthsoundsystem the Roots Ambassador + MCs Prince Livijah and Sister Uwimana. Expect exclusive dub plates and fantastic sound!
All tickets and more information for events can be found via the link in our bio or through the accounts tagged above and Resident Advisor.
@midnightbass_edi welcomes @jappa_uk fresh from his tour of Australia and NZ, as you can see... ;o)
Expect "bruising subs, killa fx and destructive beats, this is a flow tougher than Ostrich steak and rowdier than a night on the tiles with your nan after one-too-many Jagerbombs."
LINE UP: RM 1 // DnB @jappa_uk @djdrowzee (Electrikal)
RM 2 // EMS NAV
Tix: RA // Bongo // OTD
#drumnbass
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WEDNESDAY: NIGHT TUBE
@nighttubeofficial welcomes three European DJs for its first shindig of the new season....
LINE UP: @combaila (from Barcelona via Berlin) T-Delight Palomeque (both from Madrid)
Tix: RA // Bongo // OTD
#housemusic #electro #acid
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THURSDAY: PLANT BASS`D X LUCKY DIP - `GANG OF BITCHES FROM HELL`
A night of "devilish all femme hard dance", as @plantbassd___ & @_luckydip_ "splatter thee Bongo with blood and fire," they say, "dedicated to hard (yet loving) sounds, devil decor, ghosts, ghouls and splurge at the raucous Cowgate venue."
LINE UP: @joeymousepads @apieceofcabbage @sssmmeelllyyy @_luckydip_
@discomakossa returns for "a hot journey into African flavours of house, disco, boogie and funk" with residents Astrojazz, Geez Wax & Just-Arch (main room) plus Spoof J (Greenhouse Records) upstairs. "COME TO DANCE!"
“Around this time last year, reggae music lost one of its greatest innovators, Lee `Scratch` Perry,” explain @messengersoundsystem, hence this special.
“Catch the finest Upsetter productions alongside the cream of today`s Roots and Culture stars for a night of the highest muzikal upliftment and cultural satisfaction."