Edinburgh club night listings

HUGGY’S BURGER QUEEN JUICE

The king of Edinburgh’s house scene (90’s) throws a reunion party, celebrating the halcyon days of house. Huggy’s ran ‘Stereotype’ and featured on Pete Tong’s essential mix. Support from Dan Juice, Floatingboy and Pugz. Thursday, 11th April, Sneaky Pete’s, Cowgate, 11pm – 3am, FREE

HEAVY GOSSIP & ULTRAGROOVE

Pre-club featuring top jocks, Nick Yuill and Cunnie. Deep house and disco grooves till late. Friday, 12th April, 99 Hanover, Hanover St, 9pm – 1am, FREE

KABARETT – ALTERNATIVE VARIETY

A sideshow-infused alternative variety showcase featuring Rachel Renegade, La Loco (Cherry Loco), Aurora Winterborn, Miss Annabel, and George’s Marvellous Magic. Dee Itsy MC’s while Lord Holyrude supplies the sounds. Friday, 12th April, Voodoo Rooms, 7.30pm – 1am, £10/5 for Torture Garden ticket holders

STEPBACK

DJs Keyte, Wolfjazz, Beefy, Fred Lemon and Hammay play underground electronica. Expect everything from house, bass, hip hop, baltimore club music and ghetto tech. Friday, 12th April, Wee Red Bar, Lauriston Place, £FREE

CONFUSION IS SEX – SUPERSTAR THEME

Art-house club night features Circus Acts, Burlesque, Belly Dancers, The Freaky Brides and Dolby Anol DJs. Expect to hear glitchy electro, glam Techno and disco Beats in room one. While The Dirty Red Diamond DJs play Rock & Roll, Sunset Surf-Town, Rockabilly & Punk in room two. Friday, 12th April, Bongo Club, Cowgate, 11pm – 3am, £7/5

KAPITAL – IVAN SMAGGHE & DANIEL AVERY

Analogue techno jock Daniel Avery is signed to Erol Alkan’s Phantasy label creating driving cuts. Parisian DJ legend Ivan Smagghe mixes up a creative blend of electro-rockabilly, italo disco with a drug fuelled tech sound. It’s colourful and underground, with support from Barry and Brad. Friday, 12th April, the Caves, Niddry St South, 11pm – 3am, £10

AUDIOLAB

Kev Wright has been producing music for Fatboy Slims Southern Fried Records. It’s not just house - it’s a leftfield fusion of electronic funk and techno. Diesel Slicks and Got Previous join Kev for an intimate night without hype. Saturday, 13th April, 511, Leith St (under Newsroom), 11pm – 3am, £3

TORTURE GARDEN

World Famous Fetish & Body Art Club returns to the Scottish Capital for a kinky spring soiree. Featuring fashion shows, dungeons, burlesque and cabaret. DJs Allen and David playing dirty electro, house, dub step and Drum n’ Bass. Get your kink on. Saturday, 13th April, the Caves, Niddry St South, 9pm – 3am, £15/18

GLOBAL VILLAGE

New monthly resident club night will feature the deck hands of Brian Fisher, Chris Fayr and Stewart Wilson. Expect the best funky, deep house with an solid underground vibe. Saturday, 13th April, the Annexe, Cowgate, 10.30pm – 3am, £5/8

THINK TWICE

Craig Smith is joined by Harry Bennett and Dennis Probert. Expect deep house from Bennett and disco/soul combo from Probert. Saturday, 13th April, Cabaret Voltaire, Blair St, 11pm – 3am, £5

RENDEZVOUS – MIGUEL CAMPBELL

Celebrating their birthday, the Rendezvous crew (Harrower Bros, Ross Scott, Gary Carvel and Steve Willison) welcome Miguel Campbell (Outcross & Hot Creations) and Colin Cook to headline. Expect funky, groovy house music with a warehouse vibe. Saturday, 13th April, Castle Clvb, Queens Ferry St Lane, 9pm – 3am, £12/14