Sound system and crew, part of a music and art collective specializing in BASS music.
Custom built and comprised of the finest audio components, it operates at a huge 26KW and provides as much deep bass, punchy mids and clear highs as any party could require.
Previous guests include: TQD, Mike Skinner, Kode9, My Nu Leng, Flava D, Alix Perez, Audio, Dub Phizix, Shy FX & Stamina MC, Aphrodite, Champion, Kings Of The Rollers, Hedex, Friction & MC Linguistics, DJ Guv, Darkzy, Om Unit, Serum & Inja MC, Hybrid Minds, K Motionz, Harriet Jaxxon, AC13, Particle, Serial Killaz, Mefjus, Current Value…
“They are not just sound for hire. Electrikal are also renowned for throwing some of the wildest club nights and outdoor parties going, and have invited some of the biggest hitters in modern bass music to experience the even bigger drops on their rig. From the dubstep vanguard to drum and bass royalty, hip hop legends to the kingpins of house, any DJ to spin on this behemoth of a sound system is unlikely to forget about it in a hurry.” Ben Martin (High Sheen / Elastic Artists)
@principle.8 are back with resident DJs and special guests for a fundraiser night for the Edinburgh Student Housing Cooperative. Joined by drag performers @snoz3000 and @ugglybugga in to cause mayhem on stage and in the smoking area.
@electrikalsoundsystem brings back the @wallofbassuk with extra special guest @ivywubs, joining an impressive history of artists to have played including SHY FX, Hedex and Hybrid Minds.
@chromatic.edi launch a brand new night, hot on the heels of @mumbojumbo_edinburgh comes a new monthly Saturday as they invite Glasgow based producer @case_ment with @groovearmada vocalist MC M.A.D, known for his iconic vocals behind classic track ‘Superstylin’. Expect a range of garage, 140, breaks and much more.
The @mumbojumbo_edinburgh team are not gone though, upstairs @steveaustinsadick @trendywendy_no1 & @mairi_b_pots will be blessing the decks with their usual house, disco and funk madness
“There’s no better way to round off a day of sophisticated St Paddy’s celebrations than with a nice soothing sonic massage…” say the MB crew, “so come one come all to our special edition dub & bass sauna session at Bongo Club! We’ve got some very special guests to announce this week, it’s going to be a fatty!
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Tickets and more information to all events can be found on the Bongo Website at www.thebongoclub.co.uk
This Tuesday we have @pj.statham in for @midnightbass_edi . Looking back at last year`s valentines with Higgo it was a massive success sell out night so expect similar vibes this year with York based DJ and Producer in for a strictly UKG set!
For the 14th February Valentine`s slot we have @femm.ergy in with a stacked lineup of local artists and residents across both floors. Your fave femme club brings Valentine`s night to Bongo to celebrate femme love and great tunes!
We are gassed to announce we will be welcoming Fabric resident @harrymccanna for his Edinburgh debut on 15th February. A real vinyl digger, the co-boss of North South Records will bring undeniable groove to the Bongo Club. Canny wait for this one!
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ELECTRIKAL: GENERAL LEVY
With one of the most recognisable voices in the industry we are glad to welcome back @generallevy to the Bongo Club, those who saw his set two years ago know that this will be a crazy intense show, limited tickets available on RA so make sure to grab one before it is too late!
Powered by @sinaisound
@electrikalsoundsystem
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MUMBO JUMBO
Everyone`s favourite disco, house and dance night is back this Saturday with usual residents @steveaustinsadick @mairi_b_pots (Minus Wendy ☹️ )
Upstairs will be usual madness from @ybz_collective
@badger_music_maker comes up from Bristol for his Scottish debut, used to playing huge sold-out music spaces. Last weekend he played with regular promoter Electrikal Sound in Bristol to which he shelled his beats to almost 1000 people, it comes as a rare treat to see him play in an intimate venue like here.
“We love chaos,” say @thirdfingerup_ Here, psychedelic entities await to enlighten you with mesmerising LED artistry and the organic vibrations of psytrance seep into your lungs and enter your bloodstream.
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RAVE 4 UKRAINE
“After two sell-outs and nearly £6000 raised, charity club night Rave for Ukraine returns with an all-Eastern European line-up!” they say. “Joining us from Ukraine and making their Bongo debut will be @radv.vr @yourudriver @cyberplasticc while R4UA resident @ewsqaa will return for her third set with us, bringing the best of the Polish techno scene.
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OVERGROUND: 140 SPECIAL
“Kicking off our 2024 season at Bongo, we’re back with a party designed to put its exceptionally powerful and finely tuned Danley soundsytem through its paces,” say the Overground crew. “A tribute to the sonic aesthetics most closely associated with the Bongo: UK Bass, Garage, Grime, Breaks, and all things 140. We had an amazing 2023, and following two venue-filling December parties at Bongo, we can’t wait to pick up where we left off. This is gonna be a proper rave for the bassline junkies out there. Don’t miss!”
@simulauk comes through for @electrikalsoundsystem with Wall of Bass. Guest sound system @botanicasound are in with a full stack so expect some of the most intense drum and bass in a while.
On support we have regular @refracta_uk and @atl_dnb
Tuesday night sees @denhamaudio back in Scotland after a crazy 2023 after the official release of their track with @borai_bristol ‘Make Me’. If you were lucky enough to catch them at Midnight Bass in Glasgow last year then you know this is one not to miss out on!
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 ---------- WEDNESDAY
ANDROMEDA SOUNDS: VITESS (LIVE)
Parisian producer, @vitess.music is a member of the new wave of French artists to follow. Known for his drumming skills, he is here this Wednesday for a live set with @andromeda.sounds residents on support
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NEKTAR: A FRUITY QUEER TECHNO NIGHT
@nektar.fm is back!! This time we will take you on a sonic journey through house, techno, and trance, increasing the bpm with every DJ.
***@dickndomofficial will be playing from 1-2 so get down early to not miss out***
@electrikalsoundsystem invite your favourite TV presenters from your childhood to play a strictly DNB set tonight. Fresh from playing with Electrikal down in England they have decided to bless us with something fresh and new, with support from Electrikal sound and @kingdomaudiouk
All cancelled valid @woodlanddanceproject ticket holders get free entry
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! For his birthday celebrations, @gilbo_____ invites @texyo._ @smiffmusic @yungkidd__ @_luckydip_ @z.oeoconnor for a night of dubstep, grime, garage, breaks, jungle and more!
Advanced tickets on RA
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FORM 696: CASEMENT & CHRISSY GRIMEZ
After a successful debut night, @form.696edi invites Glasgow based producer @case_ment in for the headline slot with one of Scotland`s best MCs @chrissygrimez
Expect some of the best in Scottish grime, dubstep, garage and more with a high energy main room!
On support we have Nook resident @the_gospel_of_ferdifernand , their newest resident @larasinclair_ and usual tomfoolery from @ji_2001 b2b @cowboy.erp
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ELECTRIKAL SOUND SYSTEM: DICK AND DOM (DNB set)
Yes you heard it right, your favourite childhood TV presenters @dickndomofficial are coming this Friday with @electrikalsoundsystem for a strictly dnb set.
With support from Electrikal sound and @kingdomaudiouk
This is a re-scheduled date for Dick & Dom, who had to cancel their Halloween date in October. Tickets purchased for the 27th October date are valid for this date.
***NB DICK & DOM WILL BE ON 12-1AM, SO GET DOWN EARLY!****
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BARRY CAN`T SWIM (LIVE)
**THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT**
Edinburgh dance artist @barrycantswim stops at Bongo on his UK tour promoting debut album ‘When Will We Land’ this Autumn.
Doors open at 19:00 with support from @blackboxxmusic ---------- ALSO SATURDAY
MUMBO JUMBO
Usual madness returns with @mumbojumbo_edinburgh brining their usual residents for a night of house, soul, disco and more with @steveaustinsadick @trendywendy_no1 and @mairi_b_pots
Upstairs @ybz_collective come through with some grime, garage, dubstep, techno and more
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.
Scotland’s dedicated weekly drum and bass night with special guest Anikonik.
Starting out in Dundee, Anikonik has paved ways for dnb in Scotland becoming a household name here in Edinburgh and all over the UK. From residencies with Electrikal Sound System and Kool FM, and playing at legendary places such as Boomtown fair and Printworks (RIP), we are honoured to have her back again as we are sure this will be another banger!
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After sold out shows with General Levy and Mungos HI-FI, @uplandsroast invite reggae MC Charlie P for another extra special night with a whole host of talented MCs spitting over some bass for us.
Lineup: @charliepreggae @wends.mc @vixen.sound @uplandsroast 527 Sound System (DJ Set)
Reggae/Dub/Sound System
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ELECTRIKAL SOUND SYSTEM: DNB HALLOWEEN
@electrikalsoundsystem The Wall of Bass returns for a stacked lineup this halloween weekend. Having hosted some of the biggest names in dnb history such as Chase and Status, Andy C and Shy FX, we can`t wait to have them back with some of the best in local dnb DJs.
LINE UP:
@rodent.dj @pollyanna_dnb @harryjackson_21 @d_russ__ @honkinhifi @t_o_d_dj @eoin_dj MORE TBA
Powered by the @messengersoundsystem (special guest PA)
All valid ticket holders from Woodland Dance cancellation gain entry to this event for free!”
DNB/Jungle/Breaks
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MUMBO JUMBO: HALLOWEEN DANCE
@mumbojumbo_edinburgh returns with two floors of dance, local favourites @trendywendy_no1 @steveaustinsadick and @mairi_b_pots come to bring us some disco, house dance music whilst upstairs YBZ collective holds down the fort with some garage, grime, techno and more.
@ybz_collective are @z.oeoconnor @god.rizla @texyo._ @gilbo_____ @notwilliam_russell
Disco/House/Techno/Garage ----------
Tickets and more information to all events can be found on the Bongo Website at www.thebongoclub.co.uk
“For the second part of our 6th Birthday celebrations, we are gassed to bring you some straight height all the way from Bristol, @sambinary ” say the MB crew.
Don’t forget your Bongo Dollars!!!
@midnightbass_edi
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BPM: GENESIS
Having run events in St Andrews for the last 6 years, @bpmlife_ takes their spot in Edinburgh for the first time. Genesis will be venturing into the depths of both UK and US Hip-Hop/Rap/RnB.
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FORM 696: 2T & BIG ALF
GRIME is Back!!!
In fact it never even left, @form.696edi is a debut night long awaited for here at The Bongo Club. Starring some of the finest local talent with @bigshellboot headlining, one of Scotland`s most talented MC’s, spitting alongside @fkabigalf on decks.
Some of the biggest grime heads are here for support. Host of @ehfm_live Grimewatch and our very own sweetheart @ji_2001 is going b2b with @cowboy.erp (@volenschorus) With support from some of the finest regulars on Cowgate @z.oeoconner and @miira_dj This is not a night to be missed!
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ELECTRIKAL (WALL OF BASS): FORMULA
The legendary sound system is back this Friday with special guest @formuladnb
@electrikalsoundsystem has been running nights here in Edinburgh and across the UK hosting for some of the biggest names in drum and bass and Formula is no exception to that.
The sound stack is a force to be reckoned with so please remember to bring earplugs (We also provide them at the bar)
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PALUCH x SLON (LIVE)
Polish Rap stars @paluchofficial and @braindeadslon take to the stage. After 13 years of joint tour and numerous collaborations, Poznań rappers decided to create a band and record a full-length album together. Limited tickets on door
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MUMBO JUMBO
Free entry B4 midnight!!
Our usual Saturday dance crew @mumbojumbo_edinburgh return for a night of disco, house and groovy beats. A regular favourite for all ages this night never fails to bring in a fun and exciting crowd for a boogie.
@midnightbass_edi invite @cobenmusic for his birthday special. He’s no stranger to The Bongo Club having played for us multiple times, expect his usual tomfoolery as he brings some local favourites for his headline show!
Lineup; @cobenmusic @smiffmusic @torsosound_ And more
Drum and Bass/Jungle/Jump-up/Rollers
@club_nacht are taking the reins in room 2 Techno/Bass/House -------------
FRIDAY
ELECTRIKAL (WALL OF BASS): REFRACTA
WALL OF BASS is back!! A Bongo Club favourite returns with @electrikalsoundsystem bringing frequent flyer @refracta_uk to shell the main room with the sound system in full capacity.
@electrikalsoundsystem have been away for a while making waves across the UK, hosting stages at Boomtown, Balter and @woodlanddanceproject , working alongside huge names in the Drum and Bass scene (Chase and Status, Shy FX, Bou) It’s time for their long awaited return at The Bongo.
Don`t forget your earplugs!
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SATURDAY
MUMBO JUMBO
FREE BEFORE 12!!!
Regulars Mumbo Jumbo bring their usual good patter and funky rhythms this Saturday as @trendywendy_no1 @steveaustinsadick hold it down for us again. @mairipots will be back as well with her live drums alongside. This one is a party for all!!!
House/Funk/Disco/Live Percussion
@ybz_collective bring in the younger crew as @z.oeoconnor @god.rizla @gilbothecreator @brodie_logue @texyo._ play us their favourite Garage, Dubstep, Grime, Techno and Breaks.
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Tickets and more information to all events can be found on the Bongo Website at www.thebongoclub.co.uk
Tuesday 14th February- @midnightbass_edi celebrate Valentine’s Day with a Garage special bringing @higgouk up from Londons for his Scottish debut along side Milly B and RATZ.
Wednesday 15th- @uoeindiemusicsoc tell you to come along for a full night of funk and groove with funky attire encouraged.
Thursday 16th - @femm.ergy return with a stacked line up to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Fronted by @groundskeeperfanny on hosting duties and @phillyholmes_ on the decks alonf side @riaandrews_ @apieceofcabbage and more!
Friday 17th 19:00-22:00- @wiolka_wu hosts a Polish stand up comedy night.
Friday 17th 23:00-03:00- @dnballstars UK tour st#in Edinburgh, @bou_dnb headlining supported by Electrikal Sound @torsosound_ and @m.o.b_uk and all powered by Edinburgh’s own @electrikalsoundsystem
Saturday 17th- Mumbo Jumbo roll through for a residents night with Trendy Wendy and Steve Austin. @ybz_collective take over room two for a night of house techno and garage.
As always links to tickets can be found on The Bongo Club website or through Resident Advisor.
Tickets available now for the @electrikalsoundsystem x @midnightbass_edi DNB Hogmanay! ⚡️🔊🎟️
“This NYE we are buzzing to bring DnB Hogmanay to Bongo with a jam-packed line up featuring some of Scotland’s top dnb DJs, producers, and crews!” they say. 🥳
“With DJs across both floors, expect an extra soundtrack of house, disco, and garage in RM 2 from some of Edinburgh’s favourite party-starters! 🪩
Our last two Hogmanay parties have sold out in advance. Don’t be left out without plans!” 💨
@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."
Bongo`s heavy-weight Drum & Bass events Electrikal Soundsystem and Midnight Bass return for our re-opening night, with our all new Danley Sound PA and shiny new dance floor! ⚡️
★★★ SSL XL 3RD BIRTHDAY ★★★ Join us for an evening of Jungle pressure. Massive line up of DJs & selectors from around Scotland, playing on the newly upgraded @messengersoundsystem across 2 rooms 🔊🔊