Sneaky Pete's

Much loved by BBC’s Steve Lamacq Gretel Hänlyn joins us for our Central Belters season this August. Dark, broody lamentations blend with melodic guitars bringing out the best in Gretel’s incredibly unique voice, heavily reminiscent of London Grammar’s Hannah Reid and even Sharon Van Etten. We were so impressed by her show at The Great Escape we couldn’t resist inviting her up to Edinburgh for all of you to see!

Postal is our weekly Sunday session with cheap tickets for the hottest names in underground dance, and our pick of Scotland’s finest selectors.

4 top acts come to Edinburgh during the Fringe to showcase some of the best music the Highlands has to offer! 

Glasgow power duo Shakara are welcomed to Sneaky Pete’s for the very first time by experienced sailor Andrea Montalto for a special 6hours music cruise around the world.

Central belters Gelatine are no stranger to Sneaks having closed out Independent Venue Week for us and holding down numerous support slots, we’re super excited to have them back serving up their trademark gelatinous psychedelic rock as part of their electric live show.

Joining Gelatine is Peckham born and raised Sam Akpro who’s unique sound makes him an exciting prospect for the UK music scene in 2022. Melding fuzzed out guitars and digi drums, his eclectic tastes pepper his output and offer alternative indie for a discerning modern ear. His latest EP, Drift (a Sneaks office favourite), succinctly pulls together all of Sam’s influence as it dips a toe in electronica, psychedelic rock and grunge, all wrapped up in lo-fi punk sensibilities.

Established in 2010, Hot Mess is Scotland’s longest-running and most beloved queer dance party. We play disco, acid, techno, house and alt-80s classics to a crowd of all ages, sexualities, ethnicities, body types and genders.

Simonotron, your host DJ, has 26 years of DJing experience under his belt and is looking forward to playing all night long (a six-hour set!) to delight, confound and arouse you. Taps will come aff, boundaries will dissolve and nothing will ever be the same again.

Given his name from the late Virgil Abloh, Edinburgh-based Billy Got Waves, like his great great grandfather Bert Marshall (an innovator in early jazz alongside Django Reinhardt) Billy is also innovating sounds in his own way. Merging genres and catchy hooks layered with witty lyricism and futuristic production, he has created his own world, which he sits comfortably in.

With his previous releases from 2018-2020 reaching over 1 million streams on Spotify alone, winning the IMA award for Best Scottish album and performing alongside the likes of Che Lingo, Kojey Radical, 808INK, A$AP Nast and Ramriddlz, Billy has since taken time out during the lockdown to redefine and hone his sound, gearing up for the release of his new album Rocket Boy.

With support from Bloody Shield and Kombo.

CLUB SYLKIE IS A QUEER PARTY FOR QUEER PEOPLE!

After a stellar start to the summer at Hidden Door, Club Sylkie bounces back to Sneaky Pete’s with two hot, sweaty parties this August. First up is Club Sylkie + Friends, a celebration of the local party starters who keep Edinburgh’s dancefloors moving week in, week out.

Resident Mackerel Sky, xivro, and DJ Egg go head to head with respected selectors Alliyah Enyo and Lucky Dip, bringing scorching summer sounds in the way of heavy bass, sharp breaks, and booty busting edits.

Club Sylkie is a queer party for women and gender minorities, run by women and gender minorities. If you’re coming as an ally please bear this in mind and don’t be a prick!

Club Sylkie and Sneaky Pete’s both operate safer space policies. We have a zero tolerance policy towards harassment and discrimination of any kind, anyone found to be making someone feel uncomfortable will be asked to leave. If you feel unsafe at any point, please speak to a Sylkie DJ or to a member of the bar team who will assist you.

Edinburgh sweetheart Swiss Portrait will be stepping up to the Sneaks stage once again, following a sold out show with EHFM earlier this year. Expect nothing less than luscious dream-pop, ear-wormy hooks and sparkling energy from this well loved band! On top of all that we’ve got the wonderful Chartreuse who’ll be showing off their unique blend of trip-hop, soul, chamber pop and jazz. Packing out Sneaks during the 2021 edition of Stag and Dagger, Chartreuse were a true highlight of the festival and we’re very excited to welcome them back.

Four magical, sweaty Wednesdays coming up this summer at Sneaky Pete’s as The Mirror Dance and Heaters do the do.

Tastemaking, boundary-crossing, and a stalwart of the London scene, we cannot wait to hear what Shy One brings to Sneaky Pete’s for this 5AMer!
Warm up from the ever wonderful Alliyah Enyo! Spiritual, shimmering sounds from the get go with this DJ and producer!