Hobbes Music is a hyped Edinburgh record label (established 2013) with an international roster of artists and releases from across the electronic music spectrum: from house, techno, electro, UKG and bass to ambient, dub, IDM and experimental via disco, Balearic, soundtrack styles and more.
Hobbes Music has been staging irregular events at Bongo (and appearing at one or two other nights) since 2016, featuring label artists and friends: JD Twitch (Optimo), Auntie Flo, Tobias Schmidt (Tresor), Michelle Manetti, Nightwave, Red Rack’em, Jacksonville, Exterior, Gaming, Leonidas & Hobbes, George T, Maastricht Research, Nina Stanger, Andrew Ingram (Slabs Of The Tabernacle), The Three Lives and more.
Club Nacht is a monthly night at The Mash House championing contemporary and classic dance music of a similar persuasion (house, techno, electro, disco, UKG etc), featuring special guests such as Bradley Zero, Marcel Vogel, Optimo, A Guy Called Gerald, Space Dimension Controller, Todd Edwards, Trance Wax, Move D, Prins Thomas, Céleste, Anish Kumar and more.
HM and CN first came together in February ’23, presenting German duo Coeo (Toy Tonics) to a capacity crowd at Bongo, with another winner following in September, featuring Glasgow’s Austin Ato (see pix from both dates here). Launching in January 2024, the two promoters join forces for a new monthly event at Bongo. Watch this space…
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:
Edinburgh label @hobbes_music celebrates ten years of releasing records, cassettes, t-shirts, prints & more with Part II of its 10th Birthday Raves, after Optimo`s JD Twitch & label star Exterior warmed things up last month.
Expect a lot of feel-good party tunes, proper bangers and exclusives from the crew.
ROOM 1:
@jacksonville777 [LIVE]
@leonidas_lovetoparty & hobbes
playing acid, house, electro, afrobeat
ROOM 2:
@namelessbrothersdj
playing house
@uplandsroast
playing dub, breaks, jungle
Final Release Tickets (£8) available until 11pm via RA // Bongo
£10 on the door.
#cowgate #edinburgh #recordlabel #rave #housemusic #acid #electro #afrobeat #dancemusic
![TONIGHT:
Edinburgh label @hobbes_music celebrates ten years of releasing records, cassettes, t-shirts, prints & more with Part II of its 10th Birthday Raves, after Optimo's JD Twitch & label star Exterior warmed things up last month.
Expect a lot of feel-good party tunes, proper bangers and exclusives from the crew.
ROOM 1:
@jacksonville777 [LIVE]
@leonidas_lovetoparty & hobbes
playing acid, house, electro, afrobeat
ROOM 2:
@namelessbrothersdj
playing house
@uplandsroast
playing dub, breaks, jungle
Final Release Tickets (£8) available until 11pm via RA // Bongo
£10 on the door.
#cowgate #edinburgh #recordlabel #rave #housemusic #acid #electro #afrobeat #dancemusic](https://www.thebongoclub.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
INCOMING: the @nsa_music crew bring their ace Day Culture series to Bongo in December with this mega double bill! 🔥🔥
@optimoespacio
@eclairfifi
NB Limited capacity and tickets already flying - only 100 left! 🎟️💨
Anyone who caught JD Twitch’s recent set for the @hobbes_music 10th Birthday Rave will know he is on fine form… 🔊💥
And this will not only be Eclair Fifi’s Cowgate Bongo debut but also the first time both Optimo DJs (Twitch & Wilkes) have played here together. 🙀
Our @danleysoundlabs won’t know what hit ‘em! 🔊🔊🔊
Don’t sleep! 🏃🏼♀️

TONIGHT:
JD Twitch from Glasgow’s legendary @optimoespacio parties & @optimomusic label headlines Edinburgh record label @hobbes_music‘s 10th Birthday Raves (Pt I). 🎂🥳
Optimo started at the Sub Club in Glasgow (late 90s) and has toured the world many times over now. 💫
Twitch was previously resident at Edinburgh’s equally seminal Pure night at The Venue. 🧨
Hobbes Music has been putting out much-hyped releases on Vinyl plus Cassettes, Tees and Riso prints for its international roster of artists since 2013 and running equally hyped parties in Edinburgh for much longer. 🔥
ROOM 1:
JD Twitch
@dougexterior & @panosbaras (live AV)
@hobbes_music
House, electro, techno, breakbeat, acid & more
ROOM 2:
@andromeda.sounds
@uplandsroast
Dub, reggae, jungle, breaks, electro & more
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Second Release (£8) tickets available til 6pm tonight.
⏩ Third Release: £10 // £MOTD…. ⌛️

THIS WEEK AT THE BONGO CLUB
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TUESDAY
MIDNIGHT BASS: MORAY LEISURE CENTRE
Scotland`s dedicated weekly drum and bass night
@clarastadler is here after a run at Kelburn and Knockengorroch, and having built a name with EHFM and Clyde Built Radio. Moray Leisure Centre headlines the main room this Tuesday alongside regulars @Ji_2001 and @Larasinclair_
Don’t forget your Bongo Dollars!!!
DNB/Jungle/Garage/Breaks/Grime
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WEDNESDAY
PARADOX RECORDS: LAIDLAW
@Paradoxrecords_ bring @_laidlaw for his Edinburgh debut, known for playing at some legendary venues like @printworkslondon, expect an evening of house, garage and bassline. With support from @bastiano.dj
House/Garage/Bassline/Groove
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THURSDAY
NIGHT TUBE: MINNA
After sell-out shows around Europe for the last six years, @nighttubeofficial are back for another impressive night with @MiNNA
On support as well we have @bils0nn and @felix_gs
Disco/House/Groove
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FRIDAY
MIDNIGHT BASS SELECTORS: 4AM KRU
@midnightbass_edi brought Junglists @4amkrulondon here as a support act two years ago, since then they’ve found major success playing shows around the UK, and to start the next leg of their UK tour they are back as the headline act. A favourite amongst the jungle and breaks scene in the UK, this one looks to be a sell-out so make sure to buy your tickets in advance.
Jungle/Breaks/DnB/Garage
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SATURDAY
HOBBES MUSIC: 10TH BIRTHDAY SPECIAL
After a decade of vinyl releases under their label @hobbes_music begin their two part birthday celebrations with legendary dj JD Twitch of @Optimoespacio as well as a whole host of music from local nights. With both rooms filled with music from the likes of reggae from @uplandsroast and house from @andromeda.sounds and @dougexterior with some AV work in the main room for us.
Techno/House/Reggae/Electronic/Live Visuals
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Tickets and more information to all events can be found on the Bongo Website at www.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

BONGO CLOSING WEEK
TUESDAY: @midnightbass_edi
RM 1 // Drum & Bass
M.O.B (3000 Bass, DnB Lab, 4040 Records)
miira
Hobbes Music [Vinyl Hardcore & Jungle Set]
Harry Jackson (Disorder Edinburgh)
RM 2 // Techno, Disco, Electro
DV60 B2B Akkørd (Industrial Estate)
Stockholm Syndrome (Melbourne)
@m.o.b_uk
@miira_dj
@hobbes_music
@harryjackson_21 @disorder.edi
@dv60uk
@170lex @akkord_uk
@industrialestate666
@thestockholmsyndrome
NB Midnight Bass will run weekly at Cabaret Voltaire until September.
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THURSDAY:
@nektar.fm
“A techno and bass-driven charity club night that showcases the music of leading queer and Eastern European producers, to support the LGBTQ+ community in the region.
This intersectional club night provides a space to celebrate queerness and equality."
LINE UP:
Sadovski (EMS)
Katelate (Femmergy, Principle 8)
Item9 (Half Past Now)
Evska (EMS, Rave for Ukraine)
@micksadowsky
@katelate.dj
@item9.dj
@ewsqaa
Music: Eastern European techno & bass music
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FRIDAY:
@overground4lyf
2k23 Closing Rave
Lucky Dip & Wrisk
plus guests TBA
@_luckydip_
@wriskdesign
Music: hardcore, grime, garage, jungle, club and much more.
NB Overground will run weekly Fridays at @mashhouse throughout August.
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SATURDAY:
*Summer Closing Party*
@taistoi._ present @mrd_of_1988
(Edinburgh Debut)
“Known for his innovative approach to electronic music, MRD has been making waves in the global music scene with his unique blend of fast-paced, melodic techno and atmospheric sounds, taking inspiration from the 80s & 90s.
His captivating sets have earned him a dedicated following and recognition from industry peers, bolstered by the recent release of his album, Løvehjerte.”
Music: 80s & 90s inspired techno-trance
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All Tix via RA & Bongo
*Bongo will be closed Sun 16th July - Thurs 31st August*
#drumnbass #dnb #jungle #techno #disco #housemusic #bassmusic #rave #easterneuropeantechno #grime #garage #breakbeat #trance #jerseyclub
![BONGO CLOSING WEEK
TUESDAY: @midnightbass_edi
RM 1 // Drum & Bass
M.O.B (3000 Bass, DnB Lab, 4040 Records)
miira
Hobbes Music [Vinyl Hardcore & Jungle Set]
Harry Jackson (Disorder Edinburgh)
RM 2 // Techno, Disco, Electro
DV60 B2B Akkørd (Industrial Estate)
Stockholm Syndrome (Melbourne)
@m.o.b_uk
@miira_dj
@hobbes_music
@harryjackson_21 @disorder.edi
@dv60uk
@170lex @akkord_uk
@industrialestate666
@thestockholmsyndrome
NB Midnight Bass will run weekly at Cabaret Voltaire until September.
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THURSDAY:
@nektar.fm
“A techno and bass-driven charity club night that showcases the music of leading queer and Eastern European producers, to support the LGBTQ+ community in the region.
This intersectional club night provides a space to celebrate queerness and equality."
LINE UP:
Sadovski (EMS)
Katelate (Femmergy, Principle 8)
Item9 (Half Past Now)
Evska (EMS, Rave for Ukraine)
@micksadowsky
@katelate.dj
@item9.dj
@ewsqaa
Music: Eastern European techno & bass music
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FRIDAY:
@overground4lyf
2k23 Closing Rave
Lucky Dip & Wrisk
plus guests TBA
@_luckydip_
@wriskdesign
Music: hardcore, grime, garage, jungle, club and much more.
NB Overground will run weekly Fridays at @mashhouse throughout August.
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SATURDAY:
*Summer Closing Party*
@taistoi._ present @mrd_of_1988
(Edinburgh Debut)
“Known for his innovative approach to electronic music, MRD has been making waves in the global music scene with his unique blend of fast-paced, melodic techno and atmospheric sounds, taking inspiration from the 80s & 90s.
His captivating sets have earned him a dedicated following and recognition from industry peers, bolstered by the recent release of his album, Løvehjerte.”
Music: 80s & 90s inspired techno-trance
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All Tix via RA & Bongo
*Bongo will be closed Sun 16th July - Thurs 31st August*
#drumnbass #dnb #jungle #techno #disco #housemusic #bassmusic #rave #easterneuropeantechno #grime #garage #breakbeat #trance #jerseyclub](https://www.thebongoclub.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
TUESDAY
@midnightbass has its regular drum n bass all night session, as is customary for them on the last Tuesday of the month.
Expect the MB residents to tear up all the finest contemporary and classic dnb on our crystal clear Danley Lab sound system. 🔊
And if you`ve not clocked it already, check out the video they made of the amazing party with Charli Brix and Bassi two weeks back. Eyeball heat! 👀🔥
THURSDAY
@solidarityfundraiser is staging its first charity event at Bongo. 🙌
"Expect a night of industrial techno and dnb brought to you by Edinburgh’s own up-and-coming DJs," they say.
"All proceeds go directly towards SolidariTee, a student-run charity raising vital funds to provide legal aid to refugees and asylum seekers." 🙏
LINE UP:
@ana.sweeney aka A\NA
@i.am.benj1 aka Mganga
@cowboy.beatbop
@lewis_forbes aka 65west
@scottfforbes aka S2FØ
@jamesmcarthur1 aka JACID
*RA Pick Of The Week* ⚡️
FRIDAY
It`s the @aliendisko.edi 1st Birthday Party with French techno-trance star Axyom (UK Debut) 🔥
“Axyom is a French producer of Hybrid: a style crossing Acid(core), Trance and Bass Music," they explain. 🔊
"His tracks are characterised by a modern production featuring old-school accents and a dark, ethereal and energetic atmosphere."
LINE UP:
@axyom__
@foxtrottekno
@teknocrat_ad
@rodent.dj
*RA Pick Of The Week* ⚡️
SATURDAY
@soulsvilleinternational have an overdue Residents’ Party featuring Music of Many Colours b2b Rob Ralston all night.
Expect their trademark `deep soulful sound and wild worldwide rhythms.’ 🌍🪩
Past guests include: Heels & Souls, Mafalda, Mr Bongo, Athens of the North, Mukatsuku Records, Rebecca Vasmant, David Barbarossa, Hobbes Music…
*Some FREE TIX still available for this one!* 👀💨
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*All tickets available via the Bongo Website & RA*
#techno #trance #drumnbass #indsutrial #acid #rave #bass #soul #funk #disco #afrolatinmusic #brazilianmusic #africanrhythms #worldmusic #housemusic #cowgate #edinburgh #nightlife

THIS WEEK AT BONGO
TUESDAY (GIG): @trashboatuk + As Everything Unfolds @aeuofficial + @north_atlas
Rescheduled from March. 14+ show.
7pm, Tix via Ticketmaster (link in bio)
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TUESDAY: @midnightbass_edi
RM 1 // Drum & Bass Network + more TBA
RM 2 // Techno
11pm, Tix via RA // Bongo (link in bio)
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THURSDAY: @revolt__ing
@petfoodbaby B2B ORTRA timostrohm
Swiss German DJ ORTRA`s sets are heavily inspired by UK club music and blend effortlessly between complex rhythms and rave anthems, with his own productions informed by explorations in synthesis and rhythm.
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@harleybeentjes (resident artist) presents revolting works in his solo installation upstairs alongside his magazine `How to Revolt`.
`Queer experimentalism & techno madness,` they say.
11pm, Tix via RA // Bongo (link in bio)
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FRIDAY: SSL XL 4th Birthday - Jungle Special @soundsystemlegacies
@nina_stanger
@mrsmagoo_dnb
@skillis___
@thegeneraluk
4 Scottish headliners descend on The Bongo Club to rinse it out on the full Messenger Sound System as SSL turns 4. 🔊
Jungle / Breaks / Hardcore / DnB All. Night. Long.
Upstairs: Brother Most Righteous & Steadfast Sylvatica play Dancehall, Dub & Roots Reggae.
4am licence (tbc)
11pm, Tix via RA (link in bio)
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SATURDAY: @soulsvilleinternational - Kota Motomura 12" launch
@hobbes_music B2B @the_nightlark
Hobbes returns to Soulsville International with local talent The Nightlark (aka Giles Walker) to celebrate his Hobbes Music label`s latest release, the debut album from Tokyo`s @kotamotomura.man: `Pay it Forward`.
Following hype for a string of releases (from Bill Brewster and 6 Music’s Tom Ravenscroft in particular), Pay it Forward continues HM’s theme of bringing well produced soulful dance records into the club.
Expect Spring-time heat from start to finish: deep soulful sounds / jazz / real disco / world-wide rhythms.
11pm, Tix via RA // Bongo (link in bio)

INCOMING (Saturday 28.5): Acclaimed independent label Hobbes Music returns to Soulsville International - with bossman Hobbes alongside local talent The Nightlark (aka Giles Walker) - to celebrate the label’s latest vinyl release, Pay it Forward, from Tokyo`s Kota Motomura.
Following hype for a string of releases from Bill Brewster and BBC 6 Music’s Tom Ravenscroft in particular, Pay it Forward continues HM’s theme of bringing well produced soulful dance records into the club. 💃🏾
Expect spring time heat from start to finish. 🌼
Deep soulful sounds / jazz / real disco / world-wide rhythms. 🌎
Early Bird Tix via RA (see bio) 🐥

“This Easter Saturday, we welcome back former resident DJ and globetrotter @evacrystaltips,” says Mumbo Jumbo’s @trendywendy_no1
“She’s back for the week and can’t wait to play at her favourite club!! It’s Mumbo Jumbo with an Easter Egg on top!”
Alongside fellow resident Steve Austin, they’re accompanied by @mairipots (percussion, pots & pans) plus MC M.A.D (Groove Armada) and live musicians jamming.
“It’s a good-time mix, exploring the many flavours of disco and house, from edits of funkier 70s disco to brand new releases, taking in Afro & Latin styles and usually a soulful vibe,” they say.
“Add a cracking vocal or a slick rap and we’ve got dancefloor dynamite for a perfect party night.”
ROOM 2: GENKEM (DJs Harry, Brodie, Josh & Zoe) play a mix of garage, techno, dnb, grime, dub & rave.
Tix via Bongo / Skiddle (link in bio)
Track ID: Austin Ato, ‘When Love Is Tender’ (Sweet Mix)
#disco #housemusic #electro

Our very own @hobbes_music & @jacksonville777 are in the building alongside a stellar lineup this Saturday 💪
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Expect a worldly mix of Acid, Techno, Breaks & Electro across 2 rooms of music, including a live set by Jacksonville to celebrate the release of his forthcoming vinyl EP on Hobbes Music
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ROOM 1
(Techno / Electro / Breaks / Acid)
Jacksonville [Live]
Hobbes b2b Andrew Ingram
Dali
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ROOM 2
(IDM / Synthwave / Abstract)
Gaming [Live IDM + visuals]
Renáta (Rossz Records)
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£3 adv / £5 b4 12 / £7
![Our very own @hobbes_music & @jacksonville777 are in the building alongside a stellar lineup this Saturday 💪
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Expect a worldly mix of Acid, Techno, Breaks & Electro across 2 rooms of music, including a live set by Jacksonville to celebrate the release of his forthcoming vinyl EP on Hobbes Music
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ROOM 1
(Techno / Electro / Breaks / Acid)
Jacksonville [Live]
Hobbes b2b Andrew Ingram
Dali
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ROOM 2
(IDM / Synthwave / Abstract)
Gaming [Live IDM + visuals]
Renáta (Rossz Records)
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£3 adv / £5 b4 12 / £7](https://www.thebongoclub.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
This week at Bongo Club we are open Tuesday - Saturday!
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TUESDAY
Midnight Bass: DnB All Nighter
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WEDNESDAY
23 Degrees w/ Voltage, Inja & Electrikal
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THURSDAY
Thursday Dub Club w/ Hometown Promotion Sound System
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FRIDAY
SSL XL w/ Sicaria Sound, Riz La Teef, Messenger Sound System
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Hobbes Music presents "Jam The Box" Launch Party
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#bongoclub #edinburgh #cowgate #scotland #soundsystemculture #soundsystem #dub #dubreggae #reggae #dnb #jungle #garage #dubstep #grime #techno #bass #thebongoclub #midnightbass #23degrees #electrikalsoundsystem #messengersoundsystem #sslxl #rizlateef #sicariasound #hobbesmusic #inja

Our very own @jacksonville777 aka Chris Lyth has a brand new & exclusive live hardware show for you all this Saturday. 1 hour of new material!
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Catch him in the main room at Hobbes Music 6th Birthday 🎈
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Expect Acid, Techno, Electro & House.
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Exterior, Gaming, Renata & Hobbes also on the bill across 2 rooms of music. Including the launch of Gaming`s first album (2 x 12" vinyl)
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#hobbesmusic #jacksonville #livehardwaredj #bongoclub #edinburgh #acid #electro #house #techno

Edinburgh label @hobbes_music celebrates 6 years of putting out vinyl plus a debut album release - Gaming’s ‘Scenes From A Deserted City’ (2×12″) - with a cast from its past, present and future in this one-off event, Saturday 12th October.
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LINE UP & RUNNING TIMES:
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ROOM 1 (Acid/House/Techno/Electro/Breaks):
HOBBES (DJ): 2.15-3am
JACKSONVILLE (LIVE – full hardware set): 1.30-2.15am
EXTERIOR (LIVE – full hardware AV set): 12.45-1.30am
HOBBES (DJ): 11-12.45am
DALI (12″)
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ROOM 2 (IDM/Machine Funk/Space Grooves/Abstract/Cerebral):
GAMING (LIVE IDM – full hardware AV set w/live drummer)
RENATA (DJ) [@rossz_records]
*Running Times TBC*
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Supporters of HM include: Nina Kraviz, Levon Vincent, Laurent Garnier, Ben UFO, Avalon Emerson, Erol Alkan, DFA, Bawrut, Groove Armada, Bill Brewster, The Revenge, Horse Meat Disco, Motor City Drum Ensemble, Auntie Flo, Tim Sweeney/Beats In Space, JD Twitch/Optimo, Daniel Avery, Greg Wilson, Ashley Beedle, Andrew Weatherall, DJ Deep, Sean Johnston, nd Baumecker, Red Rack Em, John Heckle, Justin Robertson and many more….
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#bongoclub #edinburgh #cowgate #electro #techno #acidmusic #housemusic #IDM #braindance #hobbesmusic #gaming #exterior_electronica #glasgowtechno #livetechno #liveelectro #livehardware
![Edinburgh label @hobbes_music celebrates 6 years of putting out vinyl plus a debut album release - Gaming’s ‘Scenes From A Deserted City’ (2×12″) - with a cast from its past, present and future in this one-off event, Saturday 12th October.
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LINE UP & RUNNING TIMES:
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ROOM 1 (Acid/House/Techno/Electro/Breaks):
HOBBES (DJ): 2.15-3am
JACKSONVILLE (LIVE – full hardware set): 1.30-2.15am
EXTERIOR (LIVE – full hardware AV set): 12.45-1.30am
HOBBES (DJ): 11-12.45am
DALI (12″)
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ROOM 2 (IDM/Machine Funk/Space Grooves/Abstract/Cerebral):
GAMING (LIVE IDM – full hardware AV set w/live drummer)
RENATA (DJ) [@rossz_records]
*Running Times TBC*
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Supporters of HM include: Nina Kraviz, Levon Vincent, Laurent Garnier, Ben UFO, Avalon Emerson, Erol Alkan, DFA, Bawrut, Groove Armada, Bill Brewster, The Revenge, Horse Meat Disco, Motor City Drum Ensemble, Auntie Flo, Tim Sweeney/Beats In Space, JD Twitch/Optimo, Daniel Avery, Greg Wilson, Ashley Beedle, Andrew Weatherall, DJ Deep, Sean Johnston, nd Baumecker, Red Rack Em, John Heckle, Justin Robertson and many more….
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Beats is in cinemas today!
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Having seen a preview last weekend, we wholeheartedly recommend you catch this excellent wee Scottish indie film ASAP. If this weekend`s box office reception is a success, then it should get a decent run.
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Great script, by the original playwright Kieran Hurley and director Brian Welsh, plus some very fine acting, not least by the two leads. With all the tunes in it curated by Glasgow`s legendary JD Twitch of Optimo (Espacio) and an original score by The Golden Filter, it sounds great, too!
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Executive produced by Hollywood legend Steven Soderberg, no less.
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"Beats Film `IMO` is nothing short of brilliant. Character portrayal and acting is spot on, and unlike every other film about the rave era, they absolutely nailed it. Tense and almost dark in places, but highly recommended` Mark Archer (Altern 8, NEXU$ 21)
“Incredible tunes… The performances are awesome!” ★★★★ The Sun
“BEATS is one of the most authentic coming-of-age films I’ve seen in years.” ★★★★★ Daily Express
“Hands in the air for BEATS!” ★★★★ The Times
“What an impressive film this is. It has the look and feel of an instant classic.” ★★★★ Big Issue
“BEATS flies with exquisite ecstasy, as the volume is cranked well beyond 11.” ★★★★ Vulture Hounds
★★★★ The Evening Standard
9/10 UNCUT
“A sincere, cinematically stunning tale of brotherhood and resistance… Immediate and totally infectious.” Dazed
“Infectious, hilarious and heartwarming.” NME
“BEATS bottles a very similar brand of lightning to Danny Boyle’s TRAINSPOTTING, consistently exploding with energy and emotion.” ★★★★ Time Out
“Brilliantly evokes its time and place.” ★★★★ Heat
★★★★★ Daily Star Sunday
“BEATS will inspire nods, smiles and laughs of recognition from those who were there on the dancefloor and the multitudes who wish they were.” Sight and Sound
“Stark raving brilliant” Sunday Times Culture
“A hands-in-the-air joyride.” Time Out
“Immersive and intoxicating.” ★★★★ Empire
“Exhilarating” Guy Lodge, Variety
“Hilarious and heartbreaking” ★★★★★ The Skinny
“Euphoric” The List
“Pops with heart, humour and heaving dancefloor bliss” Total Film
“An ecstatic must-see” Mixmag
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#bestsfilm #rave #90s #scotland

German duo COEO make their Bongo debut for Oscillate this Monday 21st January.
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Oscillate aims to deliver an intimate club experience focused around the classic sound of vinyl. DJs COEO, aka Florian Vietz & Andreas Höpfl, are a duo from Munich who are known to produce amazing tracks (in both house and electro styles) from their extensive crate-digging.
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COEO have recorded for Toy Tonics, Razor N Tape, Let’s Play House, Madhouse Records, Gomma, Lagaffe Tales, Seven Music, Sccucci Manucci, Dabit Records, Colour In Music, Exotic Refreshment and the Classic Music Company. Expect some serious 4/4 bizniz on the ‘floor!
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Support from Thom Parris.
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#house #electro #thebongoclub #edinburgh #mondayclubbing

Edinburgh label @hobbes_music assembles a big cast of favourites for this one-off event, celebrating five years of putting out vinyl, Fri 9th Nov. 🎈
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Ljubljana via Glasgow’s @nightwave808 and London’s @michelle_manetti co-headline…. i.e. two fierce ladies bossing it on two floors! 🔥🔥
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It’s also a double-record-release-launch-party - two acts release EPs via HM this season: Manetti (with her band The Off Key Hat, out today) and Exterior. 🎉🎉📀💿
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PLUS three acts are playing 100% LIVE electronic sets. #machinefunk 🤖💃🏽
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£4 EARLY BIRD TIX END SUN NIGHT! Via website (link in bio) 🐥🐥🐥🐥🐥🐥🐥🐥🐥🐥🐥🐥
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#electro #techno #bass #rave #house #disco #goodtimes .
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Label supporters include: Ben UFO, Avalon Emerson, Erol Alkan, Daniel Avery, Groove Armada, Bill Brewster, Andrew Weatherall, nd Baumecker, Red Rack Em, Horse Meat Disco, Motor City Drum Ensemble, Auntie Flo, Tim Sweeney (Beats In Space), JD Twitch (Optimo), The Revenge, Greg Wilson, Ashley Beedle, Laurent Garnier, DJ Deep, XDB, Justin Robertson and many more (see website). 👀

JD Twitch is all over it! @optimoespacio #bongoclub #jdtwitch #edinburgh #bongois20 #optimo #house #disco #techno

Can`t miss this one... Big licks from JD Twitch from @optimoespacio tonight. Did we mention it`s a 5am`er..?! #edinburgh #bongoclub #bongois20 #house #disco #techno #optimo #glasgow

Incoming this Saturday... JD Twitch from huge #glasgow institution @optimoespacio joins the Mumbo Jumbo team for a 5am frenzy of #house and #disco. #bongoclub #edinburgh #bongois20
