Sick Note

Edinburgh's Cabaret Voltaire hits six years

Funk D’Void, Aqua Bassino, Foamo, Maelstrom, Reset!, Jack Beats, Krafty Kuts and Utah Saints

16 Feb 2011

Six years ago, when Sarah David moved from the manager’s job at the Liquid Room to strike out on her own by taking over Cabaret Voltaire, did she see the place making it this far down the line? ‘Always,’ she says confidently. It figures. Back then…

Young Fathers play Sick Note Saturday

10 Jun 2010

Once again SN take advantage of their monthly weekend slot with alt.hip hoppers Young Fathers going live.

Cabaret Voltaire celebrates fifth birthday

Guests include DC Breaks, Slam, Fenech-Soler, Zane Lowe and Tom Middleton

17 Feb 2010

‘Cabaret Voltaire is one of the most atmospheric spaces you could ever find an underground club. It’s a very rare music-orientated team that work here. We’re a little family that are incredibly passionate about what we do, and I feel that really comes…

We Are . . . Electric

6 Jan 2010

In terms of clubbing, We Are … Electric has ruled the midweek party scene in the capital for the last few years. ‘It’s a punk-funk electro-disco,’ says WAE mastermind and resident DJ Gary Mac. ‘Essentially it’s an electronic-body-music club that crosses…

Clubs hitlist

4 Nov 2009

Volume! Dubstep mayhem from the masked marauder Stenchman. Why not join in the insanity by donning your own disguises for this masked masquerade? The Bongo Club, Edinburgh, Fri 6 Nov. Melting Pot presents the Rizla Invisible Players Tour…

Dolby Anol

25 Jun 2009

Sticking to their ethics Sick Note is still free entry whoever their guest might be, so it’s great to see Dolby Anol turning in a DJ set this fortnight. Their jerky, glitchy but instantly accessible brand of electro is certainly making waves as Glasgow…

Dead Boy Robotics

22 Jan 2009

Two fellas from Edinburgh construct something wonderful out of the dance/ noise/punk/electro sound they’ve been building. Seeing that this gig is part of the Cab’s Duty Free sessions this live set at Sick Note will be free entry and the resident DJ team…

Sick Note

31 Jul 2008

The weekly indie/electro night surpasses itself for its first date in August with a live set from none other than arch trouble makers Selfish Cunt (pictured). With a name like that you know you’re not in for an easy ride, so expect a confrontational mix…

Errors @ Duty Free

19 Jun 2008

ACID POP Sick Note @ Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, Thu 26 Jun Sunlight, oxygen, small blue pens from Argos... it’s true that all the very best things in life are gratis. Add to that list the selection of no cost delights that is Duty Free, Cabaret…