Mike Skinner & Murkage present Tonga
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This under-the radar party is run by one Mike Skinner (formerly everyman rapper The Streets and now a successful solo DJ) and Manchester-based music and arts collective Murkage (which frequently works with top grime producers and MCs). Formerly held at the Victoria in Dalston, Tonga has found a new home in Stoke Newington's The Waiting Room, but the vibe is still the same: intimate and occasionally wild. Skinner told us in an interview that "party bass" will be Tonga's main musical policy, so ready yourself for some seriously banging tunes from him, the Murkage family and special - unannounced - guests.

Mike Skinner & Murkage present Tonga
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13 Apr, 2018
Lovebox 2018
The Lovebox festival, takes place in Gunnersbury Park, London on 13th / 14th July & features several Primary Talent & Decked Out artists.
...Dave
...Jacob Banks
...Green Velvet
...Mike Skinner & Murkage
...Jamz Supernova
...Steel Banglez
...Star.One -
14 Feb, 2018
Lovebox Festival 2018
Lovebox will take place in Gunnersbury Park, London from 13th to 14th July and features these Primary Talent & Decked Out artists.
...Dave
...Jacob Banks
...Green Velvet
...Mike Skinner & Murkage
...Jamz Supernova
...Star.One -
07 Feb, 2018
Bestival 2018
Bestival will take place between 2nd & 5th August at Lulworth Cove, Dorset & features many Primary Talent International & Decked Out artists over the weekend:
...Plan B
...Sundara Karma
...Django Django
...Mike Skinner & Murkage
...Charlotte de Witte
...Ratboy
...Superfood
...Nilufer Yanya
...Jamz Supernova
...Jaguar Skills -
27 Jun, 2017
Mike Skinner: At Glastonbury Festival
Mike Skinner performed The Streets classic 'Fit But You Know It' for the first time in 10 years at Glastonbury Festival on Saturday 24th June.
www.nme.com/news/music/watch-mike-skinner-perform-fit-know-first-time-10-years-glastonbury-2093932
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29 Nov, 2016
Mike Skinner & Murkage Present Tonga In Birmingham
Mike Skinner & Murkage present a new residency for Tonga at the Hare & Hounds in Birmingham during 2017.
www.counteract.co/news/mike-skinner-murkage-announce-birmingham-tonga-residency
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22 Aug, 2016
House Of Common Festival
Madness present the House of Common festival, which will take place on Clapham Common, London on Bank Holiday Monday 29th August.
Artists from the Primary Talent roster participating will include:...Lee 'Scratch' Perry
...Toddla T
...Mike Skinner & Murkage present Tongawww.locknloadmailers.com/houseofcommon/nearly-sold-out/index2.htm
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02 Aug, 2016
Mike Skinner: On DJing & The Tonga Balloon Gang
Mike Skinner talks about DJing & his new crew the Tonga Balloon Gang, in the NME.
www.nme.com/news/the-streets/95396
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27 Nov, 2015
Mike Skinner & Murkage Present Tonga: 'Tonga Balloon Gang'
Tonga, the rap, grime and dubstep night ran by Mike Skinner and Murkage Dave, has been brought to life through an EP release featuring three original tracks. This self-titled track perfectly encapsulates the vibe of the night, which has featured surprise guest appearances from Kano, Giggs, and Big Narstie.
www.facebook.com/TongaBalloonGang