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Messenger Sound System

@messengersoundsystem

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Scotland's Original Roots Advertiser est' 1987
Conscious Reggae Muzik / Dubwize

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Messenger calling...
🚨 Tomorrow 5-11pm 🚨
Portobello Town Hall - Grand Reggae Ball pt6 Special Guest the great Gussie P running Sip A Cup selection for your cultural satisfaction. Guest MC Prince Livijah. Full Messenger Sound.
Nuff Revival / Nuff Dubwize- full Muzikal Extravaganza 💥 by @messengersoundsystem

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2 days ago

A message from London dubplate master @gussie_p_aka_gussie_prento from Sip-a-Cup Records ahead of his exclusive set on the @messengersoundsystem stack alongside @princelivijah on the mic.

Real UK dub royalty in the place this Saturday at @portobellotownhall in the Jah Shaka class so don't miss out - step on down to the seaside and join us - last 100 tickets going fast! ❤ taken in Portobello Town Hall by @messengersoundsystem

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⌛ ONE WEEK TO GO! This time next Saturday at @portobellotownhall @messengersoundsystem will be putting the needle on the groove and kicking off 6 glorious hours of high grade muzikal meditation with the help of the legendary London dub-man @gussie_p_aka_gussie_prento making his Scottih debut on the sound stack, with Jah Youth mic-man @princelivijah keeping the vibes flowing. Big dance for Autumn incoming - final 150 tickets going quick 🙏 by @messengersoundsystem

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8 days ago

Have you got your ticket for the Dubwize ride?? by @messengersoundsystem

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10 days ago

Big Dance Incoming 💥
Grand Reggae Ball Pt.6
Special Guests: Gussie P + MC Prince Livijah
Full Messenger Sound System
Niceness Guaranteed ❤️💛💚 by @messengersoundsystem

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17 days ago

"Since I was a youngster, I've always loved Sound System Culture"

Sound systems have always had their secrets, but Steve Messenger is happy to talk about how MC² became a part of his story. It's often quite a long journey from early start up days to reaching where you want to be in terms of sound, but with the right attitude you can make things happen. Embracing soundsystem culture demands true commitment, which Steve & the crew have truly shown over decades. His purpose built system drives emotion and forms the physical foundation of a community.

Steve first got in touch with Mark at MC² many years ago, after acquiring some of our E100 amplifiers previously installed at the Royal Albert Hall - he was looking for advice on setup and loudspeaker EQ. What started as a bit of technical advice became a relationship that’s continued ever since. That relationship matters to Steve. Back in the day, finding the right kit could mean travelling hundreds of miles to visit custom builders in person – getting to know the people behind it and building trust along the way.

Messenger Sound System based in Edinburgh has since become something of an institution in the Roots and Reggae scene, hosting some of its most respected acts.
Steve will be the first to say it’s been a long, hard journey getting there.

Helping people hone the setup that works for them is one of the best bits of what we do. We've worked with so many interesting people over the years, from small start-up/self-built soundsystems, to massive venues & companies - the one consistent thing is that we treat them all the same, regardless of size or budget.

Steve sent us some great pics of the system & crew and a cool video from a recent session. Hearing where all those years of work have led is pretty special. 🙌

If you want to hear more, check out their next session - THE GRAND REGGAE BALL, presented by @edinburgh.dub.club & @messengersoundsystem. Saturday October 10th @portobellotownhall, Edinburgh. Featuring legendary London producer and dubplate master @gussie_p_aka_gussie_prento (Sip a Cup, Prince Livijah). by @messengersoundsystem

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18 days ago

Yes Peeps - Special Treat Incoming - for the next Grand Reggae Ball, Sat Oct 10 Portobello Town Hall for the 1st time as “Special Guest Selecta”- the great Gussie P outta London running exclusive dubs + classic hits from his acclaimed Sip A Cup Records label 💥
If you’ve been attending Messenger dances over the last 25 years you wuda hear nuff classic Gussie P productions getting rinsed from the Sound, eg Wisdom of Solomon, Roman Stewart - one of the all time most played tunes in the history of Messenger.
Plus, as its Black History Month, Gussie is gonna run some Special Revival Selection for the ocassion !
[In case you never know Gussie P is a veteran in the UK Reggae industry, working alongside such Reggae Royalty as Jah Shaka, Twinkle Brothers, Johnny Clarke, Michael Prophet + more.
Hailing outta South East London, Shaka territory, Gussies local sound was the famous Jah Shaka Sound System - “Ever since I was a youngster, I love the Sound System Culture.”
So make it a date + don’t be late as this ones gonna be SPECIAL- Muzik Galore 💥🎼 ❤️💛💚 by @messengersoundsystem

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19 days ago

Messenger ready to roll for the Big Bongo Reopening session tonight 💥
See you there folks
Rock + Come In… by @messengersoundsystem

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22 days ago

Historical event last night inna sunny Govan. The great @dralimantado in fine form alongside the Roots heavyweight @messengersoundsystem. Fine selection from Caroline @antisocialmothercee to set it off in a beautiful venue. Alongside @rastafariscotland doing Jah works. @glasgowkelvingrovecafe providing the sustenance. Well played @jalivescot 👏👏👏👏 taken in The Pearce Institute by @messengersoundsystem

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22 days ago

Big Bongo Reopening Dance
Jus Rock + Come In
Vibes Nice 🎼💥 by @messengersoundsystem

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a month ago

POV: You have discovered Scotland’s biggest roots reggae dance - the Portobello Grand Reggae Ball presented by @edinburgh.dub.club and @messengersoundsystem 🙌

The session runs twice a year and is open to all ages and all nice + decent people. Only the finest high grade musical selections and guest MCs.

📆 Next dance: Saturday 10th October 5pm to 11pm.

🎟️ Guaranteed sell out - book via Skiddle taken in Portobello Town Hall by @messengersoundsystem

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