Musika Launch with Toolroom Knights, Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 17 Feb

The capital's house circuit is about to get another lease of life with the launch of new monthly event Musika. From the people that brought you Progression, Bring in the House and Boomshaboom, Maverick Events launches the night with the philosophy of keeping Edinburgh at the forefront of what is happening within the big room house scene. The launch night will play host to one of the luminary players in the international house music industry, Toolroom Records, who will be showcasing their brand new concept 'Toolroom Knights'. Mark Knight's Toolroom Records let loose the idea last October, opening for 2006's Amsterdam Dance Event in a tremendous success. A little over two weeks later the 'Toolroom Knights EP 1' was released, featuring Toolroom producers including Mark Knight, Richard Dinsdale and Dave Spoon. Toolroom Knights aims to merge glamorous clubbing with first-class electro, endeavouring to steer well clear of the flat atmosphere so many niche label nights tend to create, as Mark explains: "Toolroom Knights is a showcase of up and coming fresh talent on the Toolroom roster, DJs and producers who consistently top charts in DJ Download & Beatport, which are true indicators of what's happening now – not dry has-been DJs who have been on the circuit for years." Joining Mark in carrying the flag for the Knights concept is long-time collaborator Martijn Ten Velden as well as Edinburgh's own Derek Martin (Progression, Bring In The House, Unlock The House, Boomshaboom and Love For The Music) and Gary Bowman (MockaRocka). [Natalie Doyle]