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After Party – CANCELLED

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An autobiographical performance of personal and political comedowns growing up in the aftermath of New Labour, scored by a live DJ. This is a show about late nights, early mornings, party politics and men who let you down. You know what they say, things can only get better…

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Samizdat Eastern European Film Festival

Animations of the late Eastern Bloc (1980-1997) (N/C 18+)

Red Lecture Theatre

The second instalment of bizarre, eerie, and unique animated films from the late Eastern Bloc (1980-1997). A surgery is performed on a bust of Joseph Stalin, a yeti living in the mountains of Kazakhstan gets to listen to The B-52s, and a man pawns his face to buy a lottery ticket…

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Samizdat Eastern European Film Festival 2024

Short film competition (N/C 18+)

Red Lecture Theatre

Samizdat presents a unique and vibrant collection of 17 films entered into our Short Film Competition. Out of the 1100+ submissions we received this year, our curators have carefully selected some of the finest contemporary shorts from Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

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Frankie Archer (CANCELLED)

Old Lab 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Frankie Archer has exploded onto the electrofolk scene with music that transcends stereotypes using a combination of manipulated samples, synths, drum tracks and earthy Northumbrian fiddle and voice to capture her audience. Her aim? To shake up genres and traditions, challenge perspectives and call for a fairer future.

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Samizdat Eastern European Film Festival 2024

Dead Mountaineer’s Hotel/Hukkunud Alpinisti hotell (Grigori Kromanov, 1979) (N/C 15+)

Red Lecture Theatre

In this hypnotising sci-fi noir, inspector Glebsky arrives at a remote hotel in response to a call out: except there is nothing to investigate, yet. As he meets its strange guests, the hotel is cut off from civilization by an avalanche – and bizarre events start to unfold.

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432 Presents…

Afro Celt Sound System

Dissection Room 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Afro Celt Sound System are among the pioneers of the contemporary world music scene. Their ground-breaking fusion of African, Gaelic and Bhangra influenced sounds has won the hearts and minds of audiences since the group’s beginnings over 25 years ago.

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Meteor Airlines (NEW VENUE + DATE)

Meteor Airlines on Saturday 19th October has now moved to a different venue, and will instead take place on Monday 21st October. The new venue for this event will be: The Ballroom at Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. For the first time, Meteor Airlines is set to bring their unique sound to Scotland. This event is an exciting opportunity for Scotland’s audiences to experience the rich, culturally infused rock music of Meteor Airlines, a band that not only entertains but also educates and connects listeners to the Moroccan Amazigh culture.

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Los Bitchos (NEW VENUE)

Los Bitchos on Wednesday 23rd October  has now moved to a different venue. The new venue for this event will be: The Caves, Edinburgh. All tickets will be valid for

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Oisín Leech (NEW VENUE)

This show will now take place at Cabaret Voltaire. All tickets remain valid. Beside Trawbreaga Bay, in Co. Donegal, in an old schoolhouse with a suitcase full of borrowed recording

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Rhythm & Revolution presents Lagos Thugs + Kalakuta after party! (RESCHEDULED)

Dissection Room 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Straight from the heart of Nigeria, Rhythm & Revolution welcome for the first time to the UK and Scotland, high-energy Afrobeat band Lagos Thugs, joined by special guest, Indy Dibongue, the official guitarist of Tony Allen (France/Cameroon). Join us to celebrate the life and music of the legendary Fela Kuti and Black History Month.