Xplicit, Three multi-city events in three weeks

If there was ever a time to decide you might want to try out that drum and bass thing, then this is it. Xplicit have rolled out three huge nights in the space of three weeks and the line-up on each occasion stands shoulder to shoulder with some of the greatest the scene in Scotland has ever witnessed. The first event at Edinburgh University's fantastic Potterrow venue on 12 Oct presents DJ Friction, DJ Hype and Ed Rush for The Shogun Audio Tour (11pm-3am, £14 adv). All are at the pinnacle of their trade and brought together under one roof for this not to be missed Scottish showcase. Usually, to get to this type of d&b event you require a budget flight or long train journey so it's a strong suggestion that you make the most of it when it visits your doorstep. Now for number two, and over to the west coast on 1 Nov for Pendulum live (11pm-3am, £15 adv). The full live band experience has been taken worldwide by Pendulum and has in turn become world-renowned. For this night at The Arches Pendulum are joined by Chase & Status, Ctrl-Z and DJ Shortee, the USA's number one female DJ. Edinburgh headz are not to worry as the full experience comes to Potterrow on 2 Nov (11pm-3am, £18 adv). Xplicit, you have surely surpassed yourself, no? [Jonny Ogg]