What started off as a random idea between two friends seven years ago has become the most talked about night in the UK and a global phenomenon.
Bongo’s Bingo is here to stay and not only that, but they’ve just hosted their biggest ever event – at the epic Exhibition Centre Liverpool.
Hosted by Jonny Bongo and his team, the UK’s award-winning and original bingo rave experience touched down on the city’s famous waterfront venue on 6th and 7th August.
With the theme, ‘90s Forever’ the weekend celebrations featured production and sound on a scale never seen before with massive prizes and everything amped up to the gargantuan max.
Jonny Bongo says:
“We are all pinching ourselves as we announce our XL shows for Liverpool. We’ve been going over 7 years now and it’s been an incredible, crazy and intense journey – I can still vividly remember having the idea with Josh and we decided to give it a go, having no idea what it would turn in to. It’s fitting that for the summer we mark the occasion with these two huge shows at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool.”
Played from Glasgow to Southampton and Blackpool to Norwich and countless locations in between, with international shows back in Dubai too. Bongo’s Bingo has reinvented what it means to go out, uniting crowds for nights of magic and mayhem, rejuvenating the quintessential quaint British pastime with elements of an experiential and immersive live show, rave, nostalgia-soaked revelry and a night of pure escapism.
Jonny continues:
“It’s the right moment for us to go XL in Liverpool and create something mind-blowing for the city and everyone who’s shared the ride with us in our home town and where it all began. Our special guests are absolute Bongo’s faves too and will help bring the roof off. And most of importantly of all, this is something extra special for all of our Bongo’s Bingo’s fans which will blow everyone’s minds when they see it. We want to thank everyone for their support over the years. 90s Forever is going to be class”.
If you’ve never been to Bongo’s Bingo before we’ve put a few tips on what to expect for you below:
1. Throwback soundtracks
You literally couldn’t guess what song is about to come on next when you’re in the middle of a round of bingo or during one of the rave breaks. Expect everything from 90s classics to Disney tracks and everything in between.
2. Susie and Heidi
Alongside Jonny Bongo you’ll find his two dancers Susie and Heidi. They get the show going with their dance moves, run around making sure you get your prizes and alert the crowd to the fact you’ve just made a false call so make sure you double check your numbers before calling house!
3. Non-stop dancing
Apart from when you’re sitting down marking off your bingo numbers, you will be up dancing non-stop all night. From dancing at your seat, to dancing in the aisle, down the front or on the stage in a dance-off – it’s the ultimate dancing work out. Just make sure you wear some sensible shoes…
4. Crazy Prizes
We won’t spoil the fun by telling you all the prizes that are up for grabs, but you can be sure to expect the unexpected. From cash prizes to a box of coco pops and the famous giant unicorn, you could be taking all sorts home with you!
5. The best crowd around
The best bit about Bongo’s Bingo is that everyone can get involved. Whether you’re 18 or 89, everyone is welcome. People head to Bongo’s Bingo to celebrate 21st birthdays, wedding celebrations, or just the fact it’s the weekend – regular Anne Gandy even celebrated her 91st birthday there!
If you’re looking to join in on all the action, you can find Jonny and his team at Content in the Baltic Triangle every Friday and Saturday night. Tickets are available on their website at bongosbingo.co.uk/city/59/liverpool/
Image Credit: Jack Finnigan