Edinburgh Clubbing Highlights: 7-13 September

Odyssey .001 – Patrick Topping @ Cabaret Voltaire, Thu 8 Sep

A former student at The University of Edinburgh, the capital plays fitting host for Beatport maestro Patrick Topping. The Newcastle-born DJ/producer has clocked up a steady stream of number ones on the Hot Creations, Hottrax and Relief Records labels, as well as playing big-name festivals Sonar, Creamfields, Parklife, Stereosonic and Hideout. Joining the rising star in the intimate surrounds of Cabaret Voltaire will be local talents Khalid Hussain and Nick Price. Advance tickets are all sold out, but there are 50 on-the-door tickets available when doors open at 10.

Melting Pot @ Sneaky Pete's, Fri 9 Sep 

Fresh from last weekend's Sub Club show supporting the high jinks of Norwegian nu-disco king Todd Terje, the long-running club outfit Melting Pot bring their feel-good arsenal of disco, house, funk and soul – this time with DJs Andrew Pirie and Simon Cordiner – to Sneaky Pete's this weekend, brandishing their vintage UREi mixer along with other assorted sound system goodies. 

Disorder Club presents Jackhammer @ The Mash House, Fri 9 Sep

Disorder returns this Friday with a special Jackhammer showcase. Having previously brought some of the biggest clubbing heavyweights to the capital – think 'Baron of Techno' Dave Clarke, Ben Sims, Gary Beck and many more – this particular gig sees Stepback DJ Ketye and Edinburgh DJ/producer WolfJazz take their turn at smashing up the main room.

In other news...

Proving that the United Kingdom's decision makers get more and more stupid with each passing day, iconic London clubbing venue Fabric is to close permanently after its licence was revoked by Islington Council on 7 September, following the deaths of two patrons in recent months.

The club is known for its purpose-built three room layout and world-class soundsystems, as well the club's own record label, Fabric Records, home to a long-running and highly-respected mix CD series. A Change.org petition to fight the closure of the club had reached almost 150,000 signatures, yet the Council cited a "culture of drugs" at the venue as a factor in its era-ending decision.