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Five bands to check out at Edinburgh's Hidden Door Festival

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Craig Gornall
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Hidden Door Festival, the annual festival which takes place in abandoned or hidden venues around Edinburgh, returns for nine days from May 22. This year's focal venue is the Secret Courtyard on King Stables Road, however there will also be a number of events taking place at the Bongo Club.

Over the nine days there will be a feast of art, theatre, cinema, poetry and food and drink - and of course, music. Here are five acts you shouldn't miss.

Jonnie Common
Recently described as a 'Scottish oddball', Jonnie Common's most recent album 'Trapped In Amber' has been well received over the UK, especially by Lauren Laverne of BBC 6Music. Jonnie will be playing alongside Lonelady, C Duncan and Plastic Animals.
May 22, Secret Courtyard.

Garden Of Elks
Having just released their debut album 'A Distorted Sigh' on Song, By Toad Records and having been tipped on many tips for 2015 lists, Garden Of Elks are looking to take the summer by storm. Catch their thrashy guitar pop along with Bat Bike and Youngster Joey.
May 23, Bongo Club.

Victorian Trout Conspiracy
Victorian Trout Conspiracy have just released their new single 'Birds & Bees' as a free download. They have also just played a sold-out Limbo show at the Voodoo Rooms. Catch this eight-piece ensemble playing live at Bongo Club with the equally fabulous Black Diamond Express.
May 24, Bongo Club.

Dead Boy Robotics
Dead Boy Robotics are back on the scene after a two-year break and have recently released comeback single 'Arrival'. They're looking to release the follow up to 2011's self-titled debut album later this year. Dead Boy Robotics play the Secret Courtyard with Klusterfuk and Trudat Sound.
May 25, Secret Courtyard.

Dark Jokes 
Leith's Dark Jokes have just returned from a triumphant second tour of Brazil, and their debut album 'Ecko Transmissions' was released at the end of 2014. They play with SAY Award nominated Errors as well as Bombskare, Sea Bass Kid, Anna vs June and Aneshka.
May 30, Secret Courtyard. 

Tickets for all the events are on sale now. All events at the Secret Courtyard are free until 6pm - after that you will need a ticket. 

Hidden Door Festival, May 22-30, various venues.

See more music and nightlife in Edinburgh from Time Out.

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