The Skinny Boat Party with Octogen, Cruz, Edinburgh, July 21

The Skinny throw a good bash. This year's 12-hour, dance-themed Summer extravaganza will be graced with the presence of Soma's new signing, Marco Bernardi, better known as Octogen, playing an exclusive live set. His previous releases on Clone, Frustrated Funk and Emoticon have displayed his inventive approach to techno and electro, while his collaboration with Percy X as The Separatists also gained wide acclaim. Joining him will be The Skinny's favourite DJs from Scotland's best clubs - Bradley C of Chew The Fat! lays down the breaks, Pyz & Etos of Access bring some harder-edged electro sounds, Nick AKA and Richie Meldrum of Clash! / Pushin Buttons mashup some indie bootleg goodness, while during the daytime we have the hip-hop styles of Nasty P (Soulbiscuits), Great Ezcape's Profisee brings the dubstep and grime, while B-Burg of Fat Bird Recordings and Livesciences fame joins long-lost Obscene resident Jonny Faith to add some jazz / funk flavour. It's all hosted by our very own Ian Brandon and Ibrahim, and also features a BBQ, circus performers, and various booze and tune-related freebies. A percentage of profits will go to Maggie's Cancer Care. Join us for sun, soul food and some serious Soma beats! [Omar Kudos]