A weekly fixture for Bongo regulars and our extended family, Midnight Bass (est. 2017) is our flagship midweek party spanning all things Drum & Bass, Jungle, Garage and more. Expect big local and student selectors every Tuesday plus up and coming guests with entry prices and drink deals that won’t break the bank.
Scotland’s dedicated weekly drum & bass night: DnB | Jungle | Bass | Footwork | Grime
DRINKS DEALS:
£2 Tequila & Jäger
£3 Spirit Mixers (rum, vodka, gin)
£2.50 Jagerbombs
£3 Red Stripe
£4.50 Vodka Redbull
Entry: £0-£7 (£6 students). 
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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
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TUESDAY
MIDNIGHT BASS: AIRGLO
@midnightbass_edi
Los Angeles based dnb & dubstep producer @airglomusic is making his Scottish debut this Tuesday. Drum & Bass is making waves in the States and we can`t wait for him to come over and show us how they do it over the pond!
With support from @cobenmusic and @idefix.audio
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!
Advanced tickets on RA
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FRIDAY
OVERGROUND x CAROUSE: FRANCK & FRIENDS
**Last 100 tix available**
For his last Edinburgh gig for the year @franck.sco is down for a collab night between his record label @carouse_records and @overground4lyf
Franck began his journey in Edinburgh a few years ago and since he`s been making insane waves around the world touring in some of the biggest cities over the last year. We`re excited to have him back on his home turf this Friday
Lineup:
@franck.sco
@dv60uk
@prozacefron_
@larasinclair_
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SATURDAY
YOKO PWNO X OSTAR SOUND
This Saturday we have a joint gig with @yoko_pwno and @ostarsound
“The Edinburgh leg of this mini-tour brings two of the most exciting and unconventional bands in contemporary folk and trad together for a night of original tunes, big beats and much dancing,” they say.
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ALSO SATURDAY
PULSE: BLASHA & ALLATT
@pulse_edinburgh_ invites over @blashaallatt for another vinyl set for their last event of the year. Pulse has been running nights for 13 years hosting some of the best names in original techno and bass. After inviting @blashaallatt to Mash House last year they have had many people ask them when they will be inviting them round again and we are happy to say that this Saturday they will be headlining the main room.
Lineup:
@blashaallatt
@darrell_pulse
@seanlr52
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Background photos - @j_.__.g
Tickets and more information to all events can be found on the Bongo Website at www.thebongoclub.co.uk
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TUESDAY
MIDNIGHT BASS: GILBO
@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! 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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THURSDAY
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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FRIDAY
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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SATURDAY
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
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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
YBZ Collective;
@z.oeoconnor
@gilbo_____
@god.rizla
@texyo._
@notwilliam_russell
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Tickets and more information to all events can be found on the Bongo Website at www.thebongoclub.co.uk
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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
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TUESDAY
MIDNIGHT BASS: HEAVY HITTERS WITH ANIKONIK
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!
Lineup: @anikonik
@max.huxy b2b @phinnegan_dnb
@pollyanna_dnb
DNB/Jungle/Garage/Breaks/Grime
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THURSDAY
Jungle
UPLANDS ROAST: CHARLIE P
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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FRIDAY
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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SATURDAY
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
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Tickets and more information to all events can be found on the Bongo Website at www.thebongoclub.co.uk
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TUESDAY
MIDNIGHT BASS: GLASGOW TAKEOVER
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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WEDNESDAY
LOVE FROM UKRAINE RAVE
This Wednesday @shevchenko.philia hosts a fundraiser night for the efforts in the war in Ukraine.
Lineup:
@onav_onav_
@kerniuslinkevicius b2b @sum_ragrets
@eugene_highshifting
@darkali_edinburgh
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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THURSDAY
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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FRIDAY
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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SATURDAY
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
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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
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TUESDAY
MIDNIGHT BASS: JHUNNA
@homebassuk founder @jhunnauk is here this tuesday for his Scottish debut at our weekly tuesday @midnightbass_edi . His music style draws inspiration from the `90s, blending jungle, garage, and breakbeat. Known for his underground, off-grid parties we can assure that this will be a special one.
On support we have local favourite @torsosound_ with a fun UKG set and upstairs @dv60uk and pals will be spinning some Techno/Hard Dance for us
Don’t forget your Bongo Dollars!!!
DNB/Jungle/Garage/Breaks/Grime
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FRIDAY
OVERGROUND: TURBO RAVE III
@overground4lyf are here for a 150bpm+++ night of fast and energetic beats. Exploring some of the most interesting genres and styles of Hardcore and Gabber. Local talent on the lineup and a favourite amongst regulars.
Limited free before midnight tickets available
LINE UP:
@dv60uk
@larasinclair_
@overground4lyf
+More TBA
Hardcore/Jungle/Nightcore/Gabber/Speedcore
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SATURDAY
PULSE: HECTOR OAKS
@pulse_edinburgh_ are back for their first event since we reopened last month. They’ve invited Héctor Oaks, as one of Europe`s most wanted underground weapons, Héctor Oaks style stands out for playing the unexpected and the highly engaging. As DJ, producer and label head his take on techno resonates by combining the contemporary with hand-picked tracks from the history of rave culture
LINE UP:
@hectoroaks
@darrell_pulse
@seanlr52
Chris Bone
Techno/Bass
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Tickets and more information to all events can be found on the Bongo Website at www.thebongoclub.co.uk
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TUESDAY
MIDNIGHT BASS: (6TH BIRTHDAY PT II): SAM BINARY
“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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WEDNESDAY
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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THURSDAY
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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FRIDAY
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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SATURDAY
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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ALSO SATURDAY
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.
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Tickets can be found on the Bongo website in bio
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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 IS BACK WITH A BANG!
FRIDAY 1ST SEPT: Bongo Autumn Re-opening Party!
Bongo`s heavy-weight Drum & Bass events Electrikal Sound System and Midnight Bass return for our re-opening night.
ROOM 1:
Harry Jackson (Disorder Edinburgh)
Burdy (Electrikal Soundsystem)
Idéfix
*Formula sadly had to reschedule for MB`s October show!
DRUM & BASS
JUNGLE
GARAGE
PARTY VIBES
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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
TONIGHT: @midnightbass_edi has another `Selectors` special, with Glasgow DJ/producer/Label Boss @rapture_4d (Plasma Abuse) headlining.
“Bursting into the grime scene in his teens, Rapture 4D’s momentum has spread his gleaming-but-gritty sound far and wide. Accoladed by DJ Mag as one of the UK’s top five Grime producers, it`s no surprise that Rapture 4D has collaborated with legends such as P Money, Flirta D, Plastician, and Stormin on some of their boldest innovations.
With releases on Terrorhythm, Scotch Bonnet, Slimzee’s Slimzos Recordings, Astral Black, plus headline appearances at the likes of Fabric, Boiler Room, NASS Festival, Eskimo Dance, Woodland Dance Project and many a Red Bull party, this Friday is one not to be missed!”
LINE UP:
RM 1 // Grime, Garage, Breaks, 140
Rapture 4D
Big Alf (Mode FM)
Smiff (EHFM)
ZO3 (Mumbo Jumbo)
RM 2 // Drum & Bass
Midnight Bass DJs
Brexlo
Phinnegan
Brynk (Bloc2bloc)
Tix via RA // Bongo:
*Limited FREEBIES via RA* // £4.50 // £6.50 // £8.50
#grime #bass #garage
#breaks #140 #dnb #drumnbass
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**4 Weeks to go `til we temporarily close for the Fringe**
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TUESDAY
MIDNIGHT BASS: HUXY, POLLYANNA + STOCKHOLM SYNDROME
Our regular weekly Tuesday night brings another night of drum and bass, jungle, breaks and whatnot.
@thestockholmsyndrome will be on the decks in room 2.
@midnightbass_edi
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THURSDAY
FEMMERGY: PRIDE OPENING NIGHT PARTY
@femm.ergy have a super stacked line up as they are here to bring us a ‘Mega Pride 2023 opening party.’
This event starts at 9pm and runs `til 3am and all proceeds from it will go towards transition funds for members in their community.
Hosted by drag queen @groundskeeperfanny and tunes from the best Scottish queer DJ talent, this is surely a night not to miss!
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FRIDAY
HAAS PRESENTS ‘SUMMER SESH’
This event will showcase some of the best hip-hop, rap and drill Scotland has to offer (7-10pm).
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ALSO FRIDAY
MIDNIGHT BASS SELECTORS
“Next up for our ‘Selectors’ party series, we are gassed to welcome back Glasgow DJ, producer, and Plasma Abuse record boss Rapture 4D to the Bongo with Mode FM’s Big Alf, Postal’s SMIFF and Bongo Club’s ZO3 in support,” say the MB crew.
Expect more Grime, Garage and Breaks, compared to their usual DnB madness. Room 2 will still be full of drum and bass as their resident DJs shell it.
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SATURDAY
(LAST EVER) SOULSVILLE INTERNATIONAL: ONE FINAL BIG JUICY DISCO SPECIAL
@soulsvilleinternational bring us one final party as they part ways with us. They’ve had some crazy nights over the years, 13 to be exact. Having played over 160 events here, some of you will be no stranger to them, so come on down and have one final boogie with them as they bless us with their soulful, disco and groovy sounds.
"So to conclude, with good Soulsville friend Ann Tweak, we’ll go one final time and bring the curtain down with some fine disco selections…and a few more Red Stripe. We wouldn’t do it any other way… X” they say.
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Tickets and more information to all events can be found on the Bongo Website at thebongoclub.co.uk
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TUESDAY
MIDNIGHT BASS: COBEN’S BIRTHDAY
@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
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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
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
MIDNIGHT BASS: REFRACTA
@midnightbass_edi bring local talent and no stranger to The Bongo Club @refracta_uk for a headline show. He has been making waves across the drum and bass scene supporting the likes of Pendulum, Chase and Status and SHY FX. Don’t sleep on this one!!!
Drum & Bass/Jungle/Garage/Breaks/Grime
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WEDNESDAY
SLEAZE x HYPNOTIKK: MY ANALOG JOURNAL
“Four months after they last joined forces, Hypnotikk and Sleaze return to assemble the sleaziest slipperiest superhero team we’ve ever seen for a night like no other,”
“Edinburgh’s hottest young magazine and a collective who’ve been round the Cowgate block more times than you can say Bongo – what’s not to love?”
Disco/Funk/House/Dance
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THURSDAY
THE BIG GREEN (1ST BIRTHDAY): A CLIMATE POSITIVE PARTY
“After a year of Edinburgh parties, The Big Green celebrates its first birthday with its biggest event yet!” says promoter Jed Dutton. “All profits will go to The Green Team, a wonderful local charity running outdoor activities for young people and raising environmental awareness.”
Disco/House/Garage/Soulful
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FRIDAY
JUNGLE MAGIK: DJ KID VS NASTY P (JUNGLE & HIP HOP SPECIAL)
“We’ve decided to do something different for our last event at the Bongo Club until we return in September. 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop’s birth; for one night, we’ll celebrate Jungle and Hip Hop music together under one roof, expertly pieced together by two of Scotland’s most recognisable DJs for their chosen musical styles, making for an epic night of beats, rhymes and basslines.”
Jungle/Hip-hop/Drum and Bass
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SATURDAY
EMIGRACZE PARTY
FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT!!!
LINE UP:
Emilozo (Solo.1 Album Release)
Kaja
Heron/Mr P
Profus
Delto
Mogieł/Aereka
DJ Meni
Hip-Hop/Rap
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ALSO SATURDAY
SOULSVILLE INTERNATIONAL: ST SUNDAY (EHFM)
Soulville International welcomes EHFM bossman, Saint Sunday. A great DJ with great selections – what more could you want?
Boogie / Disco / Soul / World-Wide Rhythms
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Tickets and more information found on the Bongo Website
THIS WEEK AT THE BONGO CLUB
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TUESDAY
@m.o.b_uk Goes all night long for @midnightbass_edi end of exams part 1. The Midnight Bass regular is back for a night of rollers, bassline and garage as he begins our celebrations as the exam season winds down. Expect the heat!!!
Drum & Bass/Jungle/Garage/Breaks/Grime
Room 2 TBA
Techno
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THURSDAY
UPLANDS ROAST: MUNGOS HIFI & RAS DEMO, TOM CAMPBELL (LIVE), ROODBOY
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
“We are very excited to announce our return with another two top class headline artists following last years sold out event!” yell the @uplandsroast mob. “We are bringing a fresh new line-up of heavy weight DJs and producers to showcase the best in sound system culture.
Mungo’s HiFi and Ras Demo are another two of our all time favourite artists and we have gone all out in bringing them together to make another top rankin’ line-up to celebrate the start of summer.
Reggae/Dub/Jungle
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FRIDAY
OVERGROUND x MILE HIGH CLUB: LCY
@overground4lyf brings LCY to The Bongo for their monthly party.
“Not only is LCY an accomplished producer, their DJ sets are breathtakingly masterful—and more importantly—banging. Expect hard as nails, razor sharp and forward thinking selections from the dark underbelly of the hardcore continuum.”
LINE UP:
LCY
Xivro
Lucky Dip
Yung Kidd B2B B3hra
Our Rave Safe harm reduction services will be available to ensure you feel safe at our events. Whether it’s about spiking, harassment, safe sex, qualified drug advice or any just a judgement-free chat if you’re feeling overwhelmed, their information desk can be found in the bar area.
Rave/Jungle/Breakbeat/Techno
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SATURDAY
PULSE: DUELLIST & MANU_FACTURER
‘We’re back at Bongo on May 20th as we welcome along two local talents for their first sets at @pulse_edinburgh_ ’ they say.
‘Edinburgh’s Duellist & Glasgow’s Manu_facturer
They will be joining residents Darrell Pulse and Shaun Resist
Techno/Industrial
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Tickets and more information to all events can be found on the Bongo Website at www.thebongoclub.co.uk
This weeks clubs.
Tuesday 16th: @midnightbass_edi with @m.o.b_uk , @ji_2001 + more . Midnight bass are back with their Tuesday instalment bringing the best in drum and bass and jungle.
Wednesday 17th: *RA PICK* Principle 8 with @katelate.dj , Longie, Wine Mom & 65West.
Principle 8 are in to raise funds for the Edinburgh Student Housing Cooperative - @eshcoop - garage, breaks, techno, donk, pop edits, drum & bass and more, to get the club moving.
Thursday 18th: @nighttubeofficial return with Berlin-based @enchanted_rhythms playing house, garage, electro and more.
Friday 20th Midnight Bass Friday Special with @ludwig.b.m.c , @djdrowzee & Skanky B from the @electrikalsoundsystem plus @samirajpower & @harryjackson_21
A rare Friday Midnight Bass to kick off the weekend with bass music to warm the winter bones.
Saturday 21st: Mumbo Jumbo sees residents @trendywendy_no1, Steve Austin and @mairib___ joined by old Bongo stalwart Allan Dunbar, who celebrates Headspin`s 25th Birthday in the main room, with funky, soulful house, disco and more.
Upstairs: @ybz_collective play garage, techno, house and more.
#housemusic #techno #dnb #junglemusic #disco #nightclub #cowgate
THIS WEEK
TUESDAY: MIDNIGHT BASS 5TH BIRTHDAY PARTY PT I
@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_
NB "Please arrive dressed in DevilCore."
#harddance #hyperpop #hardcore #ghettotech #trance #footwork
Tix: RA // Bongo // OTD
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FRIDAY: DISCO MAKOSSA
@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!"
Tix: Skiddle // Bongo // OTD
#africanmusic #housemusic #electro #funk #boogie #disco #synth #highlife
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SATURDAY: MESSENGER - LEE PERRY SALUTE
“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."
Tix: RA // Bongo // OTD
#reggae #dub #leeperry #leescratch #leescratchperry #theupsetter
SUNDAY: ELECTRIKAL - ANDY C & TONN PIPER
Yet another dnb legend plays the Bongo this Sunday night!
Just a few tickets left…
Tix: Skiddle
Bongo is back with a bang this Friday night! 💥
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! ⚡️
Tix via Bongo // RA // Skiddle // OTD
THIS WEEK AT BONGO:
TUESDAY: Midnight Bass (Garage Special)
ROOM 1: Garage, UKG, Breaks
Hijack Glasgow (aka Lowree & Fourth Precinct)
+
George IV
ROOM 2: DnB
Tix via Bongo // RA
WEDNESDAY: Uplands Roast (Year End Celebration)
General Levy (UK reggae/jungle legend)
Skinnyman (UK hip hop legend)
+
Uplands Roast
Hometown Promotion
Tom Campbell (live flute)
Playing dub, reggae, hip hop, jungle, sound system music etc.
Tix via Bongo // RA // Event Brite
FRIDAY: Headset Label Launch
ROOM 1: Techno / Breaks / Garage / Electro / Jungle
Creep Woland
Feena
Skillis
ROOM 2: Hip Hop / Funk / Soul / RnB / Disco
Big Red
Brother Most Righteous
Sports Dad
Wee Aphid
Tix via RA
[Limited edition white copies of HEADSET001 available on the night. Not available online]
SATURDAY: Pulse
Darrell Pulse & Sean Laird B2B all night playing house, techno, electro etc.
Tix via Bongo // RA
@anikonik headlines tonight at @midnightbass_edi 🌜
Tough DnB from the @ramrecords & @electrikalsoundsystem affiliate!
Tickets in Midnight Bass bio (including free b4 11:30)
This week at the club ❤️
TONIGHT
Headset Festival Closing Party
*Last 5am of the season*
TUESDAY
Midnight Bass
*DnB All Nighter*
FRIDAY
Electrikal Sound System
*Wall Of Bass*
SATURDAY
Mumbo Jumbo
*Back At The Bongo*
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