Diverse rave music and more.
“A safe space to appreciate all things rave, jungle, breakbeat and techno” (It’s Not Radio)
Past guests include DJ SS, Hixxy, LCY, Legowelt, Happa, Mall Grab, Tasker, Minor Science, Rudolf C, Shedbug, DJ Seinfeld, Rommek +more
THIS WEEK AT THE BONGO CLUB
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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
TONIGHT
OVERGROUND: RAVE 2 THE GRAVE
To continue with the Halloween theme, @overground4lyf come with a spooky special with residents @ji_2001 @dave.angelo.valdez and @prozacefron_
Expect ghoulish garage, haunting hardcore, devilish dubstep, bloodcurdling breaks, and gruesome grime.
Limited free tickets with a costume
Limited free b4 12 tickets
(Make sure to grab the tickets before coming to the club)
Advanced tickets on RA
THIS WEEK AT THE BONGO CLUB
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TUESDAY
This event is totally SOLD OUT
Doors open 10pm //// Last entry 12am
This Halloween @midnightbass_edi celebrate the night by inviting @lu.re_music and @arfasounds up for a London vs Edinburgh line-up. Along them will be Edinburgh favourites @feena_mmm and @smiffmusic who are no strangers to The Bongo main room. Expect a selection of Garage/Bass/Breaks
Upstairs we have even more ghoulish nonsense with our usual drum and bass Tuesdays with @phinnegan_dnb b2b @max.huxy . As well as a selection from @amhailt.xox and @kaydee.wav
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THURSDAY
FEMMERGY 2nd Bday Bash
@femm.ergy celebrates two years of events here at The Bongo and joining them is @phillyholmes_
Expect a variety of music all night ranging from House, Dancehall, Jersey, Disco and a whole host of other specials as each DJ comes equipped with their own arsenal of music.
Lineup;
@phillyholmes_
@cloallenn (@_luckydip_ )
@groundskeeperfanny
@_annafleur
Upstairs
@katelate.dj
@riaandrews_
@nani_musiq
@watthewsmells
Proceeds to Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre
Advanced tickets on RA
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FRIDAY
OVERGROUND: RAVE 2 THE GRAVE
To continue with the Halloween theme, @overground4lyf come with a spooky special with their resident DJs
Expect ghoulish garage, haunting hardcore, devilish dubstep, bloodcurdling breaks, and gruesome grime.
Limited free tickets with a costume
Limited free b4 12 tickets
(Make sure to grab the tickets before coming to the club)
Advanced tickets on RA
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SATURDAY
TAIS-TOI: NARCISS
@taistoi._ are back again for another special guest with @narcissssssssssss
Tais-Toi have a great track record with guests here having sold out shows with the likes of DJ Heartstring and MRD. This Saturday they come with another banger with Narciss
"Narciss is quite a phenomenon when it comes to musical unpredictability. Despite being a child of the 90s, they live and breathe musical knowledge, soaking up everything that catches their attention. As Narciss has proved time and time again: They understand what makes people move physically and emotionally."
Advanced tickets on RA
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THIS WEEK AT THE BONGO CLUB
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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
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
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 WEEK AT THE BONGO CLUB
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TUESDAY
@midnightbass_edi are going old school with a 00’s DnB special, @tactus.club @ominousdnb and Aesthetics will be shelling the main room.
EMS will be providing the tunes in room 2
DnB/Jungle/Garage/Breaks/Techno
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THURSDAY
@disorder.edi are back for their second night at The Bongo Club, bringing @myth_bristol for their scottish debut. @djkidscotland, @pollyanna_dnb and @harryjackson_21 will be supporting for some heavy drum and bass beats
DnB/Jungle
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FRIDAY
“Join us and celebrate the coming of Summer with some ferocious dancing to some ferocious drumming by some ferocious, beautiful people,” say the Drum Club crew. “This year we are blessed with three majestic drum crews, eager to bring us out of our wintry slumber and into the season anew.
Gàirdeachas Drummers
The Beasties
The Processional Drummers
Live Drums/Percussion
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ALSO FRIDAY
At night @overground4lyf are back again with OVERGROUND: OVERPOUND
“It’s important that events are accessible. It’s important to reward the regulars who keep this community alive,” explains the Overground crew.
“This Friday at Bongo, we’re throwing a rave. You can get an all night entry ticket for free on announcement date. The following day, it’s just £1 and will be capped at a fiver for the last minute crew. OTD—you can get in for £1 if you arrive early. This is gonna be one for the books. Tickets available until we hit capacity.”
Techno/Jungle/Hardcore/Garage/Grime/Electro/Juke
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SATURDAY
@Pulse_edinburgh_ returns to the Bongo with the 2nd instalment of the vinyl only series. Local DJs on the night will take us through the many techno sub genres.
@dj.smoker
@darrell_pulse
@seanlr52
@foxtrottekno
Vinyl only Techno
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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.
Tuesday 24th- @midnightbass_edi with @izzycofie @smiffmusic @yungkidd__ and @heybreau . Rinse Fm regular and adored party starter IZCO comes to the club joined by a host of local legends for a night of Grime, Dubstep, Jungle and Drum and Bass.
Wednesday 25th- @andromeda.sounds with @adam__pits . Andromeda bring a long Adam Pits, whose productions have been famed by the likes of Ben UFO and call super, expect music spanning everything from tech house to breakbeat.
Friday 27th- @overground4lyf with @case_ment @_luckydip_ Wrisk and more. Back again with another instalment of their Mega Rave series Overground are bringing Scottish legends and Cowgate regulars Casement and Lucky Dip to provide the fast paced rhythms and with Overground boss man Wrisk proving extra ammunition it’s set to be a great night.
Saturday 28th- @carouse_records & @taistoi._ with @djheartstring and @franck.sco (SOLD OUT RA PICK). The ever popular German stars DJ Heartstring bring their trance techno and electro blends to The Bongo club for a scorcher of a night backed up by the local stars. Again SOLD OUT, check RA resale on the off chance you can nab a ticket.
All tickets and further details are on our website in bio or through Resident Advisor.
#nightclub #cowgate #housemusic #techno #trance #rave #garagemusic #dnb #hardcore #electro
TONIGHT (Friday): Overground launches a new series of events, `Altered Egos`.
These will see DJs playing genres which excite them but don’t fit in their usual playlists.
LINE UP:
Casement [Nice Up Records] - Trap set
LeX [Cleanup Crew/Industrial Estate] - Hardcore set
Sea Urchin [Bongo Club/Sneaky Pete’s] - Jersey Club set
Wrisk [Overground] - Drill set
Tix: £6.50 / £8.50 via RA (see bio) // OTD
This Friday 6th May, following two sweaty parties with Coco Bryce and Dax J, Overground launches a new series of events: `Altered Egos`
These will see the DJs playing the genres that most excite them which don’t fit in their usual playlists.
LINE UP:
Casement [Nice Up Records] - Trap set
LeX [Cleanup Crew/Industrial Estate] - Hardcore set
Sea Urchin [Bongo Club/Sneaky Pete’s] - Jersey Club set
Wrisk [Overground] - Drill set
Tix via Bongo // RA
THIS FRIDAY: British DJ @daxj1 headlines @overground4lyf x @pulse_edinburgh_ at the Bongo - his first time at the club. 🥳
Support comes from @darrell_pulse & Overground’s @wriskdesign 💥
Dax J takes no prisoners and this will be a storming night of the most quality techno - well worth catching, whether you’re a serious fan of the music or just looking for a proper rave. 🔥🔊💯
Tickets via RA. Link in bio. 🎟️
#techno #electro #acid #bangingbeats
This weekend!
Two stalwarts of the Edinburgh scene (new school & old school) in the house 🏠
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>>> FRIDAY <<<
@overground4lyf celebrate their 5th Birthday. Expect rave music of many eras with typical Overground NRG throughout!
>>> SATURDAY <<<
@messengersoundsystem pay tribute to the late, great Jamaican Dub pioneer Lee "Scratch" Perry. Full system in tow.
Ticket links in our bio for both events.
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Please not our "no test, no entry" policy.
Details on our website and all social media channels.
☆☆☆ THIS FRIDAY ☆☆☆
@overground4lyf celebrate their 5th Birthday part 2
Part 1 hit capacity last week (at a different venue), so make sure to get down early or cop a ticket 🙂
Overground always bring the energy to the rave - don`t miss!!
Ticket link in bio
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Please note our "no test, no entry" policy.
Details on our website and all social media channels.
This week at the club we have 5 nights of sound system music & vibes 🔊🔊🔊
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TUESDAY
Midnight Bass: Bassment takeover (Jungle / DnB / Dubstep)
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THURSDAY
Wee Dub Warmup Session: Hometown meets Crucial Roots (2 sound systems)
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FRIDAY
Overground 4th Birthday w/ special guest Pinch (Tectonic Recordings)
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SATURDAY
Messenger Sound System (Scotland`s original Dub & Roots Reggae Experience est. `87)
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SUNDAY
Wee Dub Closing Session: Channel One, Kibit La Amlak (Live Dub Show), Messenger Sound System
Overground`s Acid Rave reaches here at The Bongo Club for the first time next Friday 22nd Nov 💥
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£3 guestlist entry before 12:30 available. Head over to the facebook event for details!
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FULL LINEUP
Wrisk (Overground)
Jai Dee (Tim & Barry / Overground)
Vera (EPIKA Edinburgh)
Renáta (Rossz Records)
Emilio (Disorder)
Darío Fp (Unconscious Collective)
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#acid #rave #edinburgh
2 weeks left before we break up for the summer. Here is what`s on this week:
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TUESDAY
Midnight Bass
(DnB / Jungle / Bass)
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FRIDAY
Overground presents Borai
(Techno / Rave / Breaks)
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SATURDAY
Messenger Sound System
(Dub / Roots / Reggae)
SSL upstairs
(Dubstep / Jungle)
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#bongoclub #cowgate #edinburgh #messengersoundsystem
One of the best, Sunil Sharpe, makes his Bongo Club debut this Friday for Overground & Pulse.
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The powerhouse techno DJ has decades of experience in the game and a massive wealth of records to draw from to smash out all-vinyl sets for fun.
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For fans of Blawan, Jeff Mills, Helena Hauff, Dave Clarke, Surgeon & Luke Slater - not one to miss!
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Tickets available from RA
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#techno #bongoclub #onthehoof #sunilsharpe #edinburgh #allvinyl #scotland #cowgate #dublin
