Disco Makossa takes the dancefloor on a funk filled trip through the sounds of African disco, boogie, house, acid, kwaito and techno – strictly for the dancers.
MIDNIGHT BASS: HARRY JACKSON’S BIRTHDAY SPECIAL {11pm - 3am} £0-£7 (£6 students)
@harryjackson_21 (@disorder.edi ) is set to headline The Bongo Club this Tuesday for his 21st Birthday! Expect dark and murky wobblers from the Disorder head honcho!
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!
@midnightbass_edi
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CANDY FLIP: NEW SCHOOL VS OLD SCHOOL JUNGLE {11pm - 3am} £3/5
@candyflip.scotland From wild, energetic breakbeat and sharp percussions to soulful and bliss reggae vocals, we`ll be exploring the unique elements and structures of Jungle and how it`s evolved through the years, whilst maintaining its staple sound.
For this night we`ve invited along some of the city`s most well versed in Jungle music, so expect a true and in-depth journey through the timelines.
@burdy420 @ji_2001 @amhailt.xox bengalist
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DISCO MAKOSSA: MOVE TO THE BEAT {11pm - 3am} £6 adv/£8 door
Don`t just STAND THERE!
@discomakossa INVITES YOU TO [MOVE TO THE BEAT]
Residents selectors @chrisastrojazz , Geez Wax and Just_arch will be spinning a wide selection of African inspired dance grooves from afrobeat, highlife, kwaito through funk and disco to house and tech for all dancers.
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CLUB NACHT X HOBBES: {11pm - 3am} £0/1.50/2.50/4/6/8/10
On Saturday 27th April, we are hugely excited to welcome dynamic duo Bonzai Bonner & Anna Gram to The Bongo Club as special guests, performing under their moniker - LEZZER QUEST. @club_nacht X @hobbes_music
Devoted to the sounds of Africa, exploring genres through house, disco, funk and much more @discomakossa has been a staple here for many years. For their first event back in 2024 they have brought back a local favourite @butho_the_warrior known for his style at Sub Club with his residency night JAIVA. He will be joined by Makossa residents @chrisastrojazz Geez Wax and Just_Arch
@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”
Powered by the Messenger Sound System. ----------
Tickets and more information to all events can be found on the Bongo Website at www.thebongoclub.co.uk
RA pick for the @discomakossa is back with resident DJ`s here to play some African Funk, Disco and House. Explore the world`s music with some Caribbean and Latin specials thrown in there too.
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
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. Expect to hear music from the likes of Fela Kuti, William Onyeabor, Ibibio Sound Machine, Louis Vega, Blaze, Chicco, Mele, Red Axes, Aroop Roy and way more besides. Strictly for the dancers.
@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."
Samedia Shebeen`s new bi-monthly project - @discomakossa - was buzzing before lockdown...
Geeswax provides a mix of African house, disco, kwaito, acid, techno & more - the signature sounds of Disco Makossa 🔥 . . . Track playing: Francis Bebey - Coffee Cola (Young Marco Mix)
TONIGHT is @samedia_shebeen presents Disco Makossa ☀️💃 . Guests @mainingredient303 play an Afro set for this Valentine`s special. . "A night of African Disco, House, Funk & Techno for dancers" . £5 before 12 / £7 after Students £5 all night
After 2 high energy sessions at the club in 2019, Edinburgh`s premium African beats night returns! . @mainingredient303 play a special afro set at @samedia_shebeen presents Disco Makossa - this Friday ☀️☀️☀️ . "A night of African disco, house, funk & techno for dancers" . £5 before 12 / £7 after Students £5 all night
This Friday is the launch of a brand new bi-monthly residency! . @samedia_shebeen presents Disco Makossa 💃🎷 . Headlined by a special live show from hot new electro funk outfit LASER LEGS . African disco, funk, house, boogie, techno & other flavours from residents Astrojazzz, Geeswax & Calum Archibald. . "MUSIC FOR DANCERS" . £5 before midnight / £7 after Friday 25th October 11pm - 3an . . . #samediashebeen #discomakossa #africandisco #africanfunk #musicfordancers #bongoclub #edinburgh #cowgate
Launching this Friday 🔊🔊🔊 . Samedia Shebeen presents Disco Makossa! New party bringing the funk to the Cowgate 😎 . Join the Makossa crew for an excursion into African disco, funk & house 🔥 . Wee Red Bar regulars @weconvolve take over upstairs with special guest @champagne_osborne . . . £5 before 12 / £7 after . #diskomakossa #samediashebeen #bongoclub #cowgate #edinburgh #afrobeat #afrohouse #afrodisco #funk