Sneaky Pete's

Eleven years deep and we couldn’t be more buzzing to welcome shamanic legend of the rave Felix Dickinson to Sneaks to mark the occasion!

With over three decades in the game, Felix cut his teeth throwing free parties and illegal raves with Tonka Sound System back when the scene was still writing its own rules. From co-founding Ugly Music in the 90s to releases on DFA, Rush Hour, Eskimo and Golf Channel, his reach is far and runs deep.

You’ll find him holding down residencies at Houghton, Love International and delivering that legendary closing set at Glastonbury’s Genosys every year, not to mention his sets at Maceo’s which are an annual highlight.

Playing and producing music characterised by a deep appreciation for the past, a love of the present, and a vision for the future of electronic dance music Felix is clear in his approach to the floor “A DJ has two jobs: to make people dance and introduce them to new music” he never fails in his bid to do both.

Label head Percy Main warms things up as is tradition.

Limited capacity. Party hats. Caterpillar cake. Sneaky Pete’s. One for the heads and feet.

Copenhagen act Snuggle evoke melancholic beauty with shimmering indie-pop and foreboding lyrics; ?”love songs for an apocalypse”.

Stockholm’s Horse Vision winkingly reframe contemporary indie sounds and beloved pop samples in a goofy yet undeniably beautiful way.

Psychedelic indie-rockers The Dream Machine blend smooth vocal harmonies with tantalisingly hypnotic Americana grooves, influenced by iconic psych-rock songwriters such as Patti Smith and The Brian Jonestown Massacre.

“The Dream Machine are one of my favourite bands. They bridge the gap between pop stars and psych punks effortlessly. Small Time Monsters is an incredible album.” James Skelly, The Coral

Forged by Amsterdam’s underground scene, Marathon combine the sharp edges of post-punk, shoegaze haze and indie introspection to explore the complexities of modern existence with gripping live performances.

NYC based collective XOXA travels across the Atlantic to open their DJ treasure chest for Sneaky Pete’s one last time.

Our season closer features Manchester based Gina Breeze for her Edinburgh debut! A resident of both iconic parties Homoelectric & Homobloc – Gina has honed her artistry across stages big and small. Her sets captivate dance floors with energy & soul woven with percussive elements, raw rhythm and unapologetic groove.

Steering the ship on November 27th –

Gina Breeze

Gina Breeze started making a name for herself while studying in Yorkshire and soon became a resident for famous Leeds club night SpeedQueen. A move to Manchester followed where the cities rich musical history and rave culture began to influence her production and genre spanning DJ style. It’s easy to lose yourself as she blends house, techno, acid and everything in between.

With productions often laced with raw, bass heavy sound and her versatile DJ sets alongside Gina’s infectious energy, it didn’t take long until tastemakers, labels and promoters began to take notice. Support slots to some of the most well respected artists in the industry followed with the likes of Peggy Gou, Annie Mac, Artwork, Erol Alkan and Eats Everything all championing Gina along the way.

Panooc

Scottish DJ Panooc (they/them) spent their formative years in NYC, honing their sound alongside influential artists at some of NYC’s top nightlife institutions before relocating back to the UK.

They’re known for their genre bending electrifying sets – diving through an extensive collection of House, Techno, Electro and Breaks to curate music that guides the dance floor through a journey. Their musical taste continues to draw influence from their jazz background and queer dance music culture in NYC, Detroit and Chicago.

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XOXA is a platform, party and DJ collective based out of NYC with a worldwide reach. Their mission is to support and highlight marginalised artists in the dance music scene while providing an intentional space for dancers and partygoers.

Carbona Not Glue are the longest running RAMONES tribute band in the world. Formed in 1994, they played their first punk gig at the legendary Tap O’ Lauriston in 1995. That was when the RAMONES were still alive and still performing. Officially endorsed by CJ Ramone himself, ok he wore the T shirt, that’s enough.

With support from a brand new band Bloody Marys (1990’s / 2000’s alt rock)

For fans of the RAMONES, and Rock n Roll Punk

Mile High Club returns this time with the ever so talented and good friend of the night, ZAKDS. No stranger to the scene or the decks, Zak has been making a name for himself over the last few years. Namely with his catalog of unreleased tunes and supporting the likes of Goldie, DJ Storm and many others. Expect a night of true underground sounds. You’re in safe hands with this one.

An expert in balancing nostalgia and innovation, Montreal trance disciple TDJ blends spine-tingling bliss with otherworldly euphoria like no one else.

Fresh from releasing her debut album and captivating dancefloors across Europe, North America and Asia, she joins us in Edinburgh for the first time to play the most intimate of sweatboxes, Sneaky Pete’s.

Jazz and neosoul from Edinburgh. Celebrating the upcoming release of Menagerie EP, a mix of songs that showcase a kaleidoscope of sound: murky riffs and tight melodic playing; expansive chords and meditative soloing; delicate ballads and dnb-influenced foot-stompers.