Below are full details of regular nights at The Bongo Club

For comprehensive listings please click "full listings" on the left



C L U B   N I G H T S



P O G O   V O G U E
Fridays monthly 
11pm - 3am

‘Mr Goober’ from pogo vogue says ‘the Pogo Vogue night aims to promote new and experimental 
forms of electronic music, while creating an enjoyable night out. I think that most people 
are initially put off by ‘experimental’ music, but by making it fun and enjoyable, I hope 
to expose a wider audience to new forms of music. Every night will feature at least 2 
guests from around the UK and Europe.
I plan to eventually bring guests from other areas as well. There isn’t any one set music 
policy either. One night may be more electro oriented, while the next may be more hip-hop 
or dub.’

Expect cracking sets from resident DJs Air (Club 69), Krux & Brian D'Souza (Shifty Disco)



M E S S E N G E R   S O U N D   S Y S T E M
Saturdays fortnightly
11pm-3am

Conscious roots and dub reggae music from a sound system that could knock you out: Honing its
skills and building ever- bigger speakers since 1987, Messenger is Scotland's original roots
rocker, consistently supplying epic sets and top quality guests including regular appearances
by the mighty Jah Shaka.

Messenger stays true to its Jamaican inspiration, with its own specialised sound system, a
heap of effects and battling mcs. A devoted and inspired following ensures quality vibes all
night long.

"The original upfront roots and dubwise reggae night" The List.



H E A D S P I N
Saturdays monthly
10.30pm-3am

Blatantly pushing partying to extremes Headspin, already voted third-best night in Edinburgh
by List readers on the strength of the residents alone.

Front-room residents Colin Millar and Dava who splice and scratch massive, funky tunes on
four decks. In the back Steve Austin and Allan Dunbar spin funk and soul that lets you mellow
your dancing feet



A R A K A T A C A
Fridays monthly (but not September)
11pm-3am

Arakataca will attack you with the clatter of the Afro and Latino as veteran Djs Zuppa
Inglese (El Goce Pagano, Bogotá) and Jaffar (Bistingo Vibe, Senegal) serve up a selection of
spicy tropical dance music to an equally diverse and funky crowd. Arakataca is renown for
friendly and inclusive vibes at a night where dancing dominates. This is a hot, energetic,
open minded club that'll spirit you away so you might be surprised not to find palm trees,
beaches and sunshine when you leave! 

"This is the best selection of past, present and future tropical dance you're likely to find." 
The List.



E L   S E G U N D O
Fridays monthly
10.30pm-3am

Britain is currently producing some of the world's best hip-hop: raw, powerful, funky music,
free from the corporate images and product placements plaguing the US scene. For three years
the highly respected El Segundo has showcased the best talent from both UK labels and local
crews, guaranteeing quality parties that go off! With residents The Naked Circle  creating
something funky that's original, energetic and unique. Residents play chilled out funk, soul,
ska and electronica in the back room.
Resident MCs The Naked Circle
www.elsegundo.co.uk


G I V E   I T   S O M E !
Saturdays monthly
11pm-3am

Following it's launch back in July, Give It Some! Has quickly established itself as another 
quality Saturday night out at The Bongo Club. It's a one-man-show with DJRed6 rooting around 
his record collection and coming up with a fine selection of Funk, Soul and Jazz. His hip hop 
roots ensure there's plenty of recognisable breaks as well as one or two that are crying to 
be sampled. Don't be fooled though, this is not a night for anorak collectors, it's all about 
getting down to some cracking tunes and so far the dance floor really has been giving it some!



 enquiries to  clubs@outoftheblue.org.uk