Techno night started in 2009 by Darrell Pulse.
Residents are Darrell, Sean Laird, Shaun Johnston, Jake Devlin.
TONIGHT
PULSE: VINYL SERIES 003
{11pm - 3am} £5/£7.70
@pulse_edinburgh_ are in for their third instalment of their vinyl only series Joining us for the event will be the eclectic @dj.smoker of Glasgow’s @missingpersonsclub and resident @jake__devlin
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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 Post-Paddy`s Party [FREE TICKETS]
{11pm - 3am} £0-£7 (£6 students)
As the dust settles after St Paddy`s weekend, we`re coming right back at you with a stacked Drum & Bass line-up at the Bongo Club.
Don`t miss out on free tickets available on RA now!
Free entry with a Dub & Bass ticket!
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FRIDAY
OVERGROUND: UNIIQU3
{11pm - 3am} £6.50/£8/£9/£10.50/MOTD
@overground4lyf invite extra special guest all the way over from New Jersey @uniiqu3music. Jersey club queen and global icon is in to celebrate 8 years of Overground running events here in Edinburgh.
‘Every guest, a genre-defining and globally influential pioneer of underground music culture. Since our first guest Mall Grab, we’ve invited DJ Hixxy, Legowelt, Coco Bryce, Upsammy, DJ Assault, Gesloten Cirkel and Pinch to mark the anniversary.’
Make sure to grab a ticket 🎟️
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SATURDAY
TOMASZ BORAS (LIVE)
{7pm - 10pm} £28
Polish stand up comedy show
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ALSO SATURDAY
PULSE: VINYL SERIES 003
{11pm - 3am} £5/£7.70
@pulse_edinburgh_ are in for their third instalment of their vinyl only series Joining us for the event will be the eclectic @dj.smoker of Glasgow’s @missingpersonsclub and our own resident @jake__devlin
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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
@midnightbass_edi
@badger_music_maker comes up from Bristol for his Scottish debut, used to playing huge sold-out music spaces. Last weekend he played with regular promoter Electrikal Sound in Bristol to which he shelled his beats to almost 1000 people, it comes as a rare treat to see him play in an intimate venue like here.
LINE-UP
@badger_music_maker
@electrikalsoundsystem
@katarinaslater
Advanced tickets on RA
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WEDNESDAY
CHAOS CARNIVAL
“We love chaos,” say @thirdfingerup_ Here, psychedelic entities await to enlighten you with mesmerising LED artistry and the organic vibrations of psytrance seep into your lungs and enter your bloodstream.
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THURSDAY
RAVE 4 UKRAINE
“After two sell-outs and nearly £6000 raised, charity club night Rave for Ukraine returns with an all-Eastern European line-up!” they say. “Joining us from Ukraine and making their Bongo debut will be @radv.vr @yourudriver @cyberplasticc while R4UA resident @ewsqaa will return for her third set with us, bringing the best of the Polish techno scene.
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FRIDAY
OVERGROUND: 140 SPECIAL
“Kicking off our 2024 season at Bongo, we’re back with a party designed to put its exceptionally powerful and finely tuned Danley soundsytem through its paces,” say the Overground crew. “A tribute to the sonic aesthetics most closely associated with the Bongo: UK Bass, Garage, Grime, Breaks, and all things 140. We had an amazing 2023, and following two venue-filling December parties at Bongo, we can’t wait to pick up where we left off. This is gonna be a proper rave for the bassline junkies out there. Don’t miss!”
LINE UP:
@larasinclair_
@smiffmusic
@prozacefron_
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SATURDAY
PULSE
Techno, Bass and more for real fans of underground beats
LINE UP:
@darrell_pulse
@seanlr52
[NB Original headliner Freddy K is being re-scheduled.]
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Tickets and more information to all events can be found on the Bongo Website at www.thebongoclub.co.uk
TONIGHT
PULSE: BLASHA & ALLATT
@pulse_edinburgh_ invites vinyl spinning @blashaallatt for a night of original techno and bass. Their sets have regularly blessed the dancefloors of some of the most prolific and well respected techno venues. With support from Pulse residents @seanlr52 and @darrell_pulse
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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: 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
TONIGHT
PULSE: Animal Farm
@pulse_edinburgh_ welcomes techno institution @animal.farm.gla to the Bongo Club
Lineup:
@quail.af
@darrell_pulse
@laragrattan
@shaun._.resist
Tickets available on RA
Artwork by @vnc.ptk
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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
TONIGHT
PULSE VINYL SERIES 002
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Pulse 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.
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LINE UP:
@darrell_pulse
@seanlr52
@dj.smoker
@foxtrottekno
“Cheap entry. No cat-meat techno,” they say.
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£3//£5
Tonight: Techno heavyweights Pulse bring Chris Lamb, co-founder of Glasgow’s Animal Farm, to The Bongo Club for a rare Vinyl set.
With residents Darrell Pulse + Shaun Johnston on support duties it’s set to be a hard hitting night with energy from the get go.
Advanced tickets available via Resident Advisor.
This Saturday, techno mainstays @pulse_edinburgh_ host Bongo`s Summer Closing Party.
Pulse residents @darrell_pulse, @jake__devlin and @seanlr52 all night.
Tix via Bongo // RA // OTB
Track ID: Tizer by Rene Wise
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Bongo will be closed from Sun 17th July, re-opening Fri 2nd Sept, due to Underbelly`s Fringe Takeover. Only a few nights left to enjoy Bongo until Autumn!
This Saturday night, Pulse founder Darrell Pulse and long-serving resident Sean Laird go back to back for a 4 hour set. ⚡️
Expect a wide range of house, electronica and techno all night. 🔊
Tix via RA // OTD: £6 // £8 (link in bio) 🎟
THIS WEEK AT BONGO:
TUESDAY: Midnight Bass (Garage Special)
ROOM 1: Garage, UKG, Breaks
Hijack Glasgow (aka Lowree & Fourth Precinct)
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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)
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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
Darrell Pulse, Shaun Johnston, Sean Laird and Jake Devlin will man the reins in the unfortunate absence of Blawan on Saturday.
Tickets will still be valid for the re-scheduled date in February.
Next Friday begins the 2 week "implementation period" for vaccine passports, when we will start checking (although not 100%)
Here`s our upcoming programme until then:
TONIGHT
SSL XL w/ @unclemez & @grandmixxer
Grime / Garage / Dub
TOMORROW
Pulse w/ @rohanrandomer
Techno / Acid / Power
MONDAY
Last ever Mondayset w/ @danielle__dj
Electro / Breaks / Garage / Techno
TUESDAY
@midnightbass_edi
Drum & Bass / Jungle / Bass
Doors at 10:30 tonight for local legend Neil @landstrumm, headlining Pulse`s reopening party.
We`ll be going all the way til 5am with one of the best in analogue funk! Don`t miss.
@pulse_edinburgh in the building after 18 months away 🏴
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Tickets on the door
No test, no entry (details in previous posts)
After 17 months, it`s great to be back 🙌
PLEASE remember our *no test no entry* policy. This is to protect everyone. No staff = no Bongo. Details in previous posts x
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Rest of the week looks like this 👇
THURSDAY
Repetitive Beats
FRIDAY
SSL XL w/ full Messenger Sound System
SATURDAY
Pulse w/ Neil Landstrumm
Headset (tonight) & Midnight Bass (tomorrow) are both sold out. Don`t sleep on next week either.
Here`s our programme of upcoming nights:
THURSDAY 12TH
* Repetitive Beats *
Happy Hardcore / Old School Jungle / Breaks / Donk / Hard Trance
FRIDAY 13TH
* SSL XL Dubstep Special *
Dubstep / 140 / Dubwize / Dancehall / Dub / Roots Reggae
SATURDAY 14TH
* Pulse w/ Neil Landstrumm *
Techno / Techno / Techno
MONDAY 16TH
* Hodge b2b Skills All Night Long*
Techno / Garage / UK Funky / Electro / Breaks / Gqom / Jungle / Dubstep / Grime / Footwork / Anything Goes!
TUESDAY 17TH
* Midnight Bass - Junglism Warmup Party *
Drum & Bass / Jungle / Footwork / Bass
Slam rinsing out some serious techno for Headset x Pulse’s Bank Holiday Party last night. 💪
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#techno #edinburgh #BongoClub #cowgate #slam #somarecords #dj #party
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>>> FRIDAY <<<
Midnight Bass Friday Special w/ The General, Electrikal Sound, Metragnome
(DnB / Jungle / Dubstep / Grime)
£5 - £7
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>>> SATURDAY <<<
Soulsville w/ David Barbarossa
(Soul / House / Boogie / Disco)
£3 - £6
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>>> SUNDAY BANK HOLIDAY <<<
Pulse x Headset w/ Slam
(Techno / Techno / Techno)
£8 - £10
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#edinburgh #cowgate #bongoclub
Slam`s only ever set at Bongo Club was back in 2015 for Boiler Room.
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This Sunday they`re back for a special Bank Holiday affair, courtesy of Pulse & Headset!!
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This will be fun ✊
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Tickets available from Resident Advisor
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#slam #somarecords #boilerroom #staytruescotland #techno #scotland #edinburgh #cowgate #bongoclub
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
Phase Fatale makes his Edinburgh debut with us for Substance x Pulse at the end of the month!
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Tickets available now via our website (see link in bio) and RA.
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#techno #ostgutton #jealousgod #phasefatale
The Substance crew play another ace this Friday, as they join forces with Pulse once again to welcome Berlin techno legend Boris (Berghain / Panorama Bar // Ostgut Ton), for another Edinburgh debut at the Bongo.
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#bongoclub #edinburgh #berlin #techno
