Alien Disko have hit Bongo and the Cowgate scene hard in the last year, with a run of dates flying the flag for hard and fast dance music of all persuasions. Their 1st Birthday with French techno-trance star Axyom was a big one here back in March and Autumn’s date with Spanish player Glitchgirl was also jumping.
Also behind the irregular, midweek Candy Flip events (each of which focuses its lens on a different niche of electronic dance music), their events are always irreverent fun, championing new, under-rated and undiscovered acts from the scene, while keeping the door tax accessible for all.
THIS WEEK AT THE BONGO CLUB
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TUESDAY
MIDNIGHT BASS: Papa Shanti
This Tuesday @midnightbass_edi brings jungle aficionado @papa_shanti_music in for his Bongo debut, with releases on some of the biggest jungle labels. With support from @idylist_uk and @georgeiv_music
Room 2 will be filled with the usual techno and bass from regulars @dv60uk and @rorygeetoo
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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FRIDAY
MIDNIGHT BASS SELECTORS X DISORDER: WINGZ & ENERGY
@midnightbass_edi takes up the Friday slot as well with a collaboration night alongside @disorder.edi to celebrate a 5 year anniversary of @overviewuk
They will be inviting special guests @wingzdnb and @energyoverview for a night of minimal drum and bass.
In local support, @harryjackson_21 and @idefix.audio and @george_lee99 and @d_russ__ who will each be going back to back with @verbivoreuk on MC duties throughout.
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SATURDAY
NSA DAY CULTURE: OPTIMO & ECLAIR FIFI
*TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT*
@nsa_music hosts a special night with extra special guests @optimoespacio and @eclairfifi for a 4pm start extra special night of music.
This will be @eclairfifi first time at The Bongo and the first time both members of @optimoespacio will have played here together. Anyone who caught JD Twitch`s set here recently with @hobbes_music will know that this will be a special night.
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LATER SATURDAY
ALIEN DISKO: MANDIDEXTROUS
Known for their fast paced speedbass and their unique combinations of dnb and techno, @mandidextrous_23 is coming down this Saturday with @aliendisko.edi
@mandidextrous_23 has been an incredibly instrumental figure in the music industry for the last 15 years with their unique blends. Support from @rodent.dj b2b @fin_alongi (@candyflip.scotland), @teknocrat_ad @pollyanna_dnb and @kaydee23.wav
Upstairs we have a takeover from @eggslutclub with @mabla2303 @kylehorne9 @foxtrottekno @foxbam_inc @egg_bam
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Also on Saturday & Sunday at our sister venue @ootbdrillhall - over 150 local hand-picked artists and makers at their Christmas markets
TONIGHT
@candyflip.scotland GABBER ME TIMBERS
ARRRR!! Candy Flip are back with guests @scottishgabberpunk for a pirate themed night of gabber, hardcore and all other genres combined. With support from regulars @ishda.wab @fin_alongi b2b @rodent.dj and @djslimeymonster
Costumes, stalls, gifts and more me harties!!!
Advanced tickets on RA
THIS WEEK AT THE BONGO CLUB
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TUESDAY
MIDNIGHT BASS: REFRACTA
@midnightbass_edi
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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WEDNESDAY
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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THURSDAY
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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FRIDAY 7PM
KAROL MODZELEWSKI
Polish comedy night from acclaimed comedian @karolmodzelewski
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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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SATURDAY 7PM
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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SATURDAY 11PM
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
THIS WEEK AT THE BONGO CLUB
As everyone already knows, freshers week is an important time in the music world so make sure you’ve got your tickets ready as some of these nights will get nice and busy.
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MONDAY
ORIGIN: FRESHERS SPECIAL
“@origin_events is back for Freshers Week!” they say. “Exhibiting Edinburgh’s finest student DJs across both floors of the Bongo Club, ORIGIN will be kicking the year off with a bang.”
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TUESDAY
MIDNIGHT BASS: FRESHERS
@prolifix_dnb @idylist_uk @idefix.audio @miira_dj and @wbbbr are here to show the next generation of students why Midnight Bass is a powerhouse in the drum and bass scene, with almost 6 years in the game here, they are ready to bring another busy night.
@midnightbass_edi
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WEDNESDAY
PARADOX RECORDS: FUNK CARTEL, BASTIANO
“Fresh on the scene, @paradoxrecords_ welcomes House aficionados and DJ duo @funkcartel to Edinburgh’s favourite boogie location: The Bongo Club.
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THURSDAY
DISORDER (FRESHERS WEEK SPECIAL): ENTA
Regular face in the scene @harryjackson_21 comes with a bang as he books @entadnb for his scottish debut here at The Bongo Club. Drum and Bass fans get ready for an all star local lineup.
@disorder.edi
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FRIDAY
ALIEN DISKO: GLITCHGIRL
@aliendisko.edi invite special guest @glitchgirlofficial for a night of genre-bending chaos they say. Expect Breakcore, Drum and Bass, Hardcore, IDM, and Donk as she shells the main room with support from resident DJ’s
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SATURDAY
CLUB NACHT x HOBBES MUSIC: AUSTIN ATO
Two well established nights come together to bring @austinato for his return to The Bongo. Expect House, Techno, Electro, Acid and Disco as Austin and Hobbes take hold of the main room.
@club_nacht
@hobbes_music
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Tickets and more information to all events can be found on the Bongo Website at www.thebongoclub.co.uk
TONIGHT
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 Candy Flip 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
@teknocrat_ad
@rodent.dj b2b @fin_alongi
Advanced tickets on RA
MONDAY
GIG: SOBOTA + PROZAK 420 (LIVE)
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
MCs @Afrikansimba and @istalion in the area.
THIS WEEK AT THE BONGO CLUB
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TUESDAY
@midnightbass_edi Brings locals @wbbbr, @phinnegan_dnb, @pollyanna_dnb & @max.huxy down for our usual Tuesday madness!!!
Drum & Bass/Jungle/Garage/Breaks/Grime
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FRIDAY
@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
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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.”
Reggae/Dub/Roots/Sound system
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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
