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Symphonic Ibiza, Underbelly’s Central Hall
9pm – 11pm
Saturday 17th August, Thursday 22nd – Sunday 25th August
Celebrate the European island of clubbing this summer with this unforgettable two-hours of heart pounding dance classics at Underbelly’s Central Hall.
Created by DJ and Producer Andy Joyce, whose credentials include residencies at Ibiza super-clubs Pacha, Amnesia, Eden and Café Mambo and Music Genius and Composer Steve Etherington, Symphonic Ibiza fuses a thrilling live orchestra, DJ and vocalists with high tempo beats bring this new experience to the Fringe.
Following its successful launch at the famous Ibiza club ‘Eden’ in 2018, and its UK debut at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay last year, Symphonic Ibiza is proud to be returning to Edinburgh for this year’s Festival featuring some of the most famous Ibiza club anthems from the last 30 years.
Symphonic Ibiza is a party like no other and a totally unique and massive night out.
Presented by Underbelly in association with Dan Colman Creative.
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Police in Edinburgh have issued CCTV footage of a man they wish to speak to who may be able to assist with their enquiries following an assault.
https://youtu.be/mPlm97Pc41c
The incident took place on Sunday 28th April 2019 at 4am on Dundee Street, when a man was injured and required hospital treatment.
Detective Constable Keith Tulloch of Corstorphine CID said: “This was a particularly nasty incident from which the victim has sustained a serious injury.
“We believe the man in the footage may be able to assist us with our enquiries and we are appealing for him, or anyone who may know him, to make contact with Police Scotland.”
Anyone with information can call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 900 of the 28th April, or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to report anonymously.
