Well, last Saturday's inaugural Cowgate Pop-up Market was a real winner! Thanks very much to you, if you made it along, but most of all big up the enterprising, energetic spirit behind it all: Callan Skye Anderson. What a great idea. We thoroughly enjoyed it and are very much looking forward to many more happening in the future...
Just a very brief reminder this week about what's coming up at the Bongo over the Christmas period. Scroll down (below the two features) to find out more.
NB PLEASE NOTE: In spite of the (hard-coded) features below for our midweek events suggesting otherwise, there will be no I Love Hip Hop, Creative Electric or Hullabaloo next week.
And, if we don't see you before it comes, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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COMING UP: Soulsville - Midnight In Rio (Hogmanay)
Made any plans yet for Hogmanay? If you're thinking of celebrating with us, Soulsville are doing a special event called Midnight in Rio, a night of raucous revelry in the spirit of a South American Carnival! With an array of visuals, unique art and colourful decoration alongside Ruckus Carnival Rhythms and the elevative brand of Funk & Soul which defines Soulsville’s musical philosophy, creator Francis Dosoo aims to capture the sheer joy and freedom of celebration that is at the heart of the South American Carnival. Click the image below for a wee taste of that vibe.... Tickets.
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New Bongo Shop: click the image below to check out our latest wares!
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I LOVE HIP HOP 23:00 - 03:00
for those who want to celebrate the hip hop classics, but just as importantly the brand new!
Tracks ranging from Big Daddy Kane, Odd Future, Slick Rick, Wiz Khalifa, Biggy, Wu Tang, Cool Kids, Lil Wayne, Mack Maine, Outkast, Biz Markie, J Dilla, Rick Ross, Styles P, The Dream, Kool G Rap, Kanye, Gangstarr, Clipse, Evidence, Big L, Strong Arm Steady.
Live performances, guest DJs & more
£4
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Creative Electric 19:00 - 21:00
Creative Electric make theatre for young people, by young people.
£5 with bursaries available
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Hullabaloo 23:00 - 03:00
Trendy Wendy & Steve Austin [Mumbo Jumbo] playing funky mashups, beats, breaks, hip hop & disco.
£3[£2]
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Rally & Broad: The Never Mind The Full-Stops Takeover!
Friday 19 December - 19:00-22:00 With London poetry duo Paula Varjack & Dan Simpson, taking over Rally & Broad for one evening only. Expect an insane poetry quiz, audience interaction, spoken word as you've never seen it before, comedy and more! With music from Black Diamond Express.£5 (tickets on the door) | | |
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CONFUSION
Friday 19 December - 23:00 - 03:00 It’s a brand new, spin-off night from Gamma Ray Dali and her team (behind the much-loved Confusion Is Sex nights)! Confusion is much more focussed on the DJs and the dance floor, its main stars brand new DJ / live MC duo Bossy Love!£3 before midnight, £5 after | | |
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SOULSVILLE
Saturday 20 December - 23:00 - 03:00 SOUL / SWING / RHYTHM & BLUES / MAMBO / ROCK ‘N’ ROLL / CALYPSO / FUNK “Edinburgh’s hub for swing, soul & rock n roll” (The List Magazine) DJs Francis Dosoo, Fryer & Mr Mason bring you a monthly night of rapturous soul music, playing rugged rhythms & deep blue grooves long into the midnight hours at consistently one of our busiest nights. Featuring glowing visuals downstairs plus the return of Edinburgh institution Motherfunk upstairs from 1am!£5 | | |
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ROCK & ROLL PING PONG - free entry
Sunday 21 December - 19:00 - 23:00 Rock & Roll Ping Pong with DJ Ding & DJ Dong - a free, monthly Sunday-night social with balls on!Free | | |
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BLUES 'N' TROUBLE (LIVE)
Saturday 27 December - 19:00-22:00 Festive Party show from the multi-award-winning, internationally renowned Edinburgh institution. Tim Elliott and Blues ’n’ Trouble will be firing up their customary good time, motivating Blues and Boogie party vibe – dancing shoes essential!£12.50 (adv) | | |
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MESSENGER SOUND SYSTEM
Saturday 27 December - 23:00 - 03:00 Roots reggae rocking - foundation tune, fresh dubs, vibes alive, rockers, steppers, rub-a-dub. Scotland’s original [and biggest] roots and culture rasta reggae sound system£6 before midnight, £7 after | | |
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SOULSVILLE: MIDNIGHT IN RIO
Wednesday 31 December - 23:00 - 05:00 This New Years Eve The Bongo Club presents "Soulsville - Midnight in Rio", a night of raucous revelry in the spirit of a South American Carnival! With an array of visuals, unique art and colourful decoration alongside Ruckus Carnival Rhythms and the elevative brand of Funk & Soul which defines Soulsville's musical philosophy, creator Francis Dosoo aims to capture the sheer joy and freedom of celebration that is at the heart of the South American Carnival. £10 (early bird) / £15 (door) | | |
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