Events

“We’re back at Bongo for Revolt’s 4th edition of sonic experimentation and club madness,” they say.  “Resident artist Harley Beentjes presents a host of revolting works in his solo installation on the upper floor alongside his magazine ‘How to Revolt’ which will be available to purchase on the night. The magazine highlights some of Beentjes’ work so far including curated graphics, posters and texts, as well as photography by Jack McKenna and Berenika Murray, all of which have formed an integral part of the Revolt aesthetic.  We also warmly welcome DJ and producer ORTRA to the stage. Hailing from Switzerland via Germany, ORTRA’s DJ sets are heavily inspired by UK club music and blend effortlessly between complex rhythms and rave anthems. His own production work goes hand-in-hand with his sets, informed by explorations in synthesis and rhythm. Going b2b for 2 hours with Petfood, expect a fusion of uncompromising club and electronic madness.  Revolt is our attempt at interlacing the club night experience with a holistic experience of creativity and experimentation. Each edition features a unique art installation made by artists from Edinburgh and beyond, as well as uniquely-crafted sounds and visuals from residents Petfood and Harley Beentjes.  Creating a space that allows for total freedom of expression without boundary is one of our central tenets. Revolt is a space for liberation of all kinds. Respecting your fellow partygoer is an obvious imperative. As such, we will not tolerate any breaches or abuses of any kind on the night.”  RA TICKETS

SSL XL turns 4! 4 Scottish headliners descend on the Bongo to rinse it out on the full Messenger Sound System 🔊 Jungle / Breaks / Hardcore / DnB All. Night. Long.  DJs inside: LINE UP: Nina Stanger, Mrs Magoo, Skillis, The General.  Upstairs we welcome residents Brother Most Righteous & Steadfast Sylvatica, playing the finest cuts of Dancehall, Dub & Roots Reggae.  Previous international guests: Sully, Om Unit, DJ Storm, Noodles, Mez, Grandmixxer, Sicaria Sound, Riz La Teef, Commodo, V.I.V.E.K, Slimzee, Spooky, Ishan Sound, Foamplate, Tubby, Noodles, K-Lone, Facta, Uno MC, Onyx Stone, Dego Ranking.  Previous Scottish guests: Proc Fiskal, Mother, Creep Woland, Mrs Magoo, DJ Era, Riddim Tuffa, Anikonik, Messenger Youth, G-Mac, The General, Deburgh, DJ Crud, Deburgh, Delahunt, Plaq, DV60, Webber, Big Alf, Skillis, Vaj Power, Kami-O, Feena. The Nightlark, Nina Stanger.  RA TICKETS

Acclaimed record label Hobbes Music returns to Soulsville International with local talent The Nightlark (aka Giles Walker) to celebrate its latest vinyl release, from Tokyo’s Kota Motomura: ‘Pay it Forward’ (his debut album).  Following hype for a string of releases*, Pay it Forward maintains the Hobbes Music record label’s form for bringing well-produced soulful dance records into the club, not least Hobbes’ own productions & vinyl releases alongside Leonidas, the last two of which have caused a particular stir on the Balearic scene, with one being crowned Bill Brewster’s Record Of The Year and the other gaining plaudits & plays from daytime BBC 6Music (among others).  International soulful sounds. *Label supporters include: Auntie Flo, Tony Humphries, Greg Wilson, Tim Sweeney, Leo Mas, Alfredo, Horse Meat Disco, MCDE, Andrew Weatherall, Erol Alkan, Groove Armada, KiNK, Crazy P, The Revenge, Justin Robertson, Optimo, Phil Mison, Nancy Noise, Nick The Record, OOFT!, Domenic, Ransom Note, Music For Dreams, DJ Mag, Mixmag, The Skinny, Sonica Ibiza, Ibiza Voice, RA, Tom Ravenscroft, Nemone and Gideon Coe, among many more…   RA TICKETS

LINEUP: Trance Room:  DFAULT, Midnight Xpress, Ian Maxwell, Ryan Gillies; Techno Room: DBKM, K(Y8) WAY, Ryme. “New venue takeover in Bongo Club on the 1st of June. Bank Holiday the day after, too,” says the promoter.  “Guys, there’s been a very quick turnaround with next event. However I wanted to do this 1 for everyone to get a break and celebrate.  What are we celebrating? We are celebrating coming into summer and festival season, which is gonna be a belter as covid had ruined it for years… This is also a night in particular for students who now have finished their exams and all the hard work put in during the year.  There will be 2 rooms of sound 1 for the Trance lovers and the other will be tipping into hard techno. DFAULT will be jetting over from Northern Ireland to headline the event in the trance room. Tickets only 8 quid and a 5er for students (ID required). Tickets via RA, Bongo or on the door. See yas on the new Dancefloor.” RA TICKETS

Returning on a high after their launch party in April, the ‘Nights Like’ residents Lee Marvin & Jimmy Jammin’ (Main Ingredient) will be diggin’ deep for those dancefloor gems influenced by legendary Chicago, Detroit, New York & London parties passed and present. RA TICKETS

Originally established way back in 1987 (!), Messenger, the original roots advertiser, consistently programmes the heights of conscious reggae music, dub-wise and otherwise!  Powered by Messenger Sound System.

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Disco Makossa meets Shakara, Glasgow tonight.  “Disco Makossa is a night dedicated to the sounds of African funk, disco, boogie, house and the odd excursion to the Middle East and Latin America. For real dancers!” they say. “Resident DJs Chris Chris Astrojazz, Gees Wax and Just-Arch are joined by local selectors Main Ingredient to go through the gears for our first night back.  Come and share the energy with us.”

Details tbc