Clubs

Cottam @ Heavy Gossip 

Medina, Lothian Street, tomorrow, 10pm-3am, £5-£8, 0131-225 6313

TOMORROW sees Edinburgh club night Heavy Gossip celebrate its first birthday with the arrival of a special guest - Cottam. He’ll be joining Edinburgh house legend Craig Smith on the decks. An excited Nick Yuill, who runs the popular club night, says, "We’re delighted to be hitting our first birthday. It’s been a very quick year and a lot of fun. I’m really pleased with how the night has grown and obviously the artists we have involved but our crowd is truly where it’s at. They’re the best and ensure that the vibe remains strong." 

Cottam may have shot on to the house scene in 2009, but his DJing career dates back to the mid 90s. If ever proof were needed that DJs are like a good bottle of wine - they get better with age - then look no further than Cottam. Originally from a hip hop background he immersed himself in disco, funk, soul, house and techno, savouring the best each style had to offer. 

Looking ahead to year two, Yuill teases, "As for the future, well, we’re sure to surprise... all will become apparent very soon but we must ask you to hold on and keep your eyes peeled in the coming weeks. We’re developing some heavy gossip that will be dropping imminently."

WORDS: GRANT PATERSON