June Clubbing Events Calendar

Heineken Found at Thirst Winners – Altered Image @ Velvet Underground Thursday, 2nd June 2005 Heineken Music Thirst is back in an unparalleled global DJ Competition with never seen before unique live sets and collaborations from some of the world's biggest names in dance music including Roger Sanchez & Steve Lawler while continuing the global search for fresh DJ talent. Having launched in Indonesia in April this year, Thirst will travel to 23 cities resulting in 4 regional heats culminating in the first ever global final in Jan 06. The winners of the Malaysian leg of Heineken Thirst was held in Sepang on 30th April, now come watch Altered Image do their thang in Velvet Underground. Admission (incl. 1 drink): RM20 (no crossover to Zouk Mainroom), RM30 (with crossover to Zouk Mainroom) Renaissance presents James Zabiela @ Zouk Mainrooom Friday, 3rd June 2005 Its a good job vinyl is his only addiction. Still only 22, James Zabiela was introduced to the world of acid house through his father who worked in a local record shop and would come home laden with armfuls of early house and techno. Through the shop, James was introduced to various promoters and went on to play for local clubs. But James was interested in a more diverse sound than trance with a capital 'T' and found it hard to play his breakbeat-flavoured beats to local crowds, so as 'a way in' decided to enter Muzik Magazines prestigious Bedroom Bedlam competition - and won. Music has always been his passion. In his last year at school, he discovered mixing & DJing and it was just a hobby back then, but also potentially something that he could apply his passion for music to & have some practical use career wise. He never dreamt it would go that far. That success was a great boost to his confidence and inspired him into working harder to promote his DJing career. Going out to more events, he started handing out those trusty mixtapes he'd done. While at Bedrock in London James met Lee Burridge, a key influence - who took the time to listen to the tape. He too was hooked. "His style is diverse, interesting & he's technically skilled, blurring the line between house and breakbeat, he encapsulates all the skills that a new DJ should bring to the job" said Burridge. Lee invited James to play at his own Breaks night along with DJ Hyper & Craig Richards at Bar Atlantis. Since then James has played there every month. Word was undoubtedly spreading. Fusing the latest breakbeat slates into dark swathes of way-deep tech-house, the key to Zabielas’ sound is a heady mix of bump-laden melodies and subtle, soul-stirring chord changes. Avoiding the relentless assault of the four/four beat he dips into every wayward sound that surrounds it instead. Proudly brought to you by Recharge. Admission (inc 1 drink): RM30 (Before 11pm) RM35 (Ladies), RM40 (Men) after 11pm Push featuring RaySoo Vs Trinity featuring Jungle Jerry & Groovedoctor @ Zouk Mainroom Saturday, 4th June 2005 Jungle Jerry - With a DJ career that spans more than ten years, Jungle Jerry has achieved the distinction of being the ‘Maestro of Mix’ within Malaysia’s Club scene. Commencing his career as resident DJ at Fire in Kuala Lumpur, he has been instrumental in transforming the expectations and standards of DJing in Malaysia and is responsible for elevating audience experience and expectations within the local club scene. A lifetime love and appreciation of music coupled with a fascination of all that is associated with the music scene, has firmly established Jungle Jerry as the pacesetter for a new generation of DJ’s in Malaysia and in August 2003, he achieved the feat of executing the first-time ever “24-hour non-stop vinyl mixing challenge” for the Malaysia Book of Records. Groovedoctor - With a pedigree that stretches back over thirteen years, the Groovedoctor has played a seminal role in the development of club culture in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. From the boardroom to the dancefloor, he’s done it all. With a style that ranges from flamboyantly UK and US inspired Tech and Disco House grooves to darker, deeper tribal material at the hardest end of the spectrum, a Groovedoctor set will always have the dancefloor pumping and pulsating with the elements most important to him – funk and groove. A true visionary, the groove worker is never one to rest on his laurels, with his own productions & events coming up towards end of the year and more international gigs coming up in 2003, expect more groovy-ness from this deck operator. Dance music is about enjoyment; with an MD in beat surgery the Groovedoctor knows it better than anyone. Admission (inc 1 drink): RM25 (Before 11pm) RM30 (Ladies), RM35 (Men) after 11pm Hed Kandi featuring Tom De Neef & Jack Mc Cord @ Velvet Underground Saturday, 4th June 2005 Hed Kandi - the record label, radio show & international club sensation. In five years, Hed Kandi has evolved from humble beginnings as a compilation brand into the global phenomenon it is today. Hed Kandi´s popularity is attributable to the love of great music, & the urge to take it to a wider audience.Often imitated, never bettered, the label continues to evolve and diversify. Artist projects include the recent UK Top Ten single Put ´Em High. Proudly brought to you by Recharge. Admission (inc 1 drink): RM40 (Before 11pm) RM45 (Ladies), RM50 (Men) after 11pm Sessions pres. Van & Spinz @ Velvet Underground Thursday 9th Jun . 10pm. The lights are turned down low at Sessions for 2 different reasons. Van puts the mood to dark and trippy with his breaks injected, bass-amplified house while Spinz converts it to soul stirring, sensual, provocative house. Be prepared for the bizarre merging. RM20, RM30 with crossover to Zouk, inc. 1 drink. Festival Cubano 2005 @ Telaga Harbour Park, Langkawi Thu 9 Jun - Sat 11 Jun . 7pm-2am. Langkawi goes Cuban, with everything the vividly exotic country has to offer being served direct to the locals, and tourists, delivering an ultimate Latino experience worth embracing. It's a lively carnival of sights and sounds with free flow of Cuban food, drinks, cigars, music, live performances and dancers parading the beach. This is a 1st hand insight into Cuba, not to be missed. For info, call Natrah at 04-959 1826 or Adik at 04-959 2830. 9 & 10 Jun: RM100, 11 Jun: RM150. See previous posting Emotions Nite @ Orange June 10th 2005, Friday . 10pm It's a night for the singles because we don't want any PDA (Public Displays of Affection) from you mushy, chick flick watching couples. Orange puts those who are available in a spot, throws them with live shows, performances and free flow for the ladies, so the dudes won't throw those lame "can i buy you a drink" one-liners. No cover. Double Trouble @ Nouvo Living Room June 10th 2005, Friday . 10pm Double Trouble takes its pace at round 10 with DJ Victor and Groove Doctor taking the decks spinning you crazy house all night long. Come join us and see what the two can put together. Time : 10pm till 3am Cover Charge : RM 25 before 11.30pm and RM 30 afta Music Style : House DJ : Victor & Groove Doctor Melbourne Shuffling Competition Final @ Atmosphere, TwelveSI June 10th 2005, Friday . 9pm Tonight, it's a major illumination in art, neon and speedy trainers as the selected few battle for the pioneer shuffling title in Malaysia. The champion walks away with RM2000, the 1st Runner Up with RM1000 and the 2nd Runner Up with RM500. Go for the action. RM30 inc. 1 drink Voodoo pres. Ronski Speed @ Zouk June 10th 2005, Friday . 10pm Be in the presence of DJ Ronski Speed aka Sun Decade as he transforms Zouk's Mainroom into a high adrenaline, emotional space shuttle with tracks and remixes of the last few years. Both his solo records and Sun Decade singles like 'Follow You' and the groundbreaking 'I'm Alone' were genuine club smashes and were hammered by the likes of PvD, Tiesto, Armin van Buuren, Paul Oakenfold and Ferry Corsten. You won't want to be just hearing about this one. RM30 bef. 11pm, ladies RM35, men RM40 aft., inc. 1 drink. We Love Kylie @ The Disco June 10th 2005, Friday . 11pm "Confide in me," says Kylie. Everyone needs a bussom for a pillow, and at this trying time, Kylie needs all the support she can get (and we don't mean via a wonder bra). Spin around in her name, fall in love at 1st sight with her anthems, you should be so lucky that you get to do The Locomotion all night long! RM25 inc. 2 drinks bef. 11pm, 1 drink aft. Note: Liquid will be closed for the month of june for a fabulous makeover. They will be opened 1st July. The Disco will operate as usual. C’est La Vie (That’s Life) featuring DJ Dee Nasty (France) @ Nouvo June 11th 2005, Saturday . 10pm C’est La Vie is celebrated in conjunction with the French Art Festival. The Living Room is proud to bring you the city of love – Paris. Feel the French aura embracing you from the moment you take the first step into The Living Room@ Nouvo. Party with the pioneer of “Hip Hop” and the Zulu philosophy which is peace and unity, DJ Dee Nasty whose inspiration comes from different styles such as funk, soul house and Latino music. He has also collaborated with the Beastie Boys, les Rita Mitsouko or FFF and opened concerts for Ice T, Public Enemy, Georges Clinton, Cash Money, Bambaataa and Maceo Parker. Allow this French DJ entertain you throughout the night of French Hip Hop sounds, funk and house…Join us for this once in a lifetime chance to experience the sounds of the “Godfather Of European Hip Hop” right here in Malaysia. Hours: 10.00pm (Door opens to public, Smoove Pinch VIP's and Nouvo Club VIP's) Dress Code: Hi - Fashion Cover Charge: RM 35 before 11.30pm RM 40 after 11.30pm Venue: The Living Room, Nouvo Sessions pres. Yansi @ Velvet Underground Thursday 16th Jun . 10pm. The friendly Indonesian is vicious on the decks, even if he likes to flash a goofy grin once in a while. Do not be fooled by his youth, for he knows house like it was his former life. In Yansi we fancy! RM35 bef. 11pm, ladies RM40, men RM45 aft.; inc. 1 drink. Aloha Nite @ Orange June 17th 2005, Friday . 10pm If you like Pina Coladas and sway to the sounds of The Beach Boys' 'Kokomo', stick a flower in your hair and drop your pants in favour of a skirt made of leaves. And don't wear a shirt if it doesn't have bunga raya all over it, 'cause it's a full on beach party in the concrete tropics. No cover. Global Underground pres. Danny Howells @ Zouk Having made his mark all over the world, in particular New York and the UK, Danny Howells is known as the clubbers' DJ. With the ability to read a crowd like the back of his hand, Danny is famed for always dropping the beat the club needs and the clubbers want at exactly the right time. His infectious personality is enough to get you high and in his company, you'll have no choice but to drop those feet onto the dancefloor. RM35 bef. 11pm, ladies RM40, men RM45 aft., inc. 1 drink. Looking Good Breakbeat & Drum and Bass T-Shirt Launch @ Nouvo June 18th 2005, Saturday . 10pm Loops Collective launches Malaysia's 1st limited edition breakbeat and drum and bass t-shirt collection tonight. The nation's best bred breaks and bass makers play before the hard steppin', rompin' stompin' crowd and its an energy you can't find anywhere else. Don't hesitate, just be a part of this groundbreaking movement. See other posting Sofa Launch @ Frangipani June 19th 2005, Sunday . 7pm Sisters, if you tire of linking caffeine to the activities of serious discussion, b*tching, holding your own Oprah mini convention or any combination of the aforementioned, and wish to have a tipsy martini and some luscious music as advocates to your sorority, Sofa is the place to lounge, to rest your heels and speak your mind. Happens every Sun. RM25 inc. 1 drink. Emotions Nite @ Orange It's a night for the singles because we don't want any PDA (public displays of affection) from you mushy romantic-comedy infested couples. Orange puts the avalable on the spot, with live shows and performances and free flow for the ladies so the dudes won't have to use the "can i buy you a drink" one-liner. No cover. Nic Fanciulli @ Zouk June 24th 2005, Friday . 9pm DJ/Producer/Remixer, Nic Fanciulli, is all about taking matters into his own hands. His remixes of Sandy Rivera's 'I Cant Stop', Deep Dish's 'Prahna The Dream' and X-press 2's 'Muzik' saw the original tracks stomped into submission and his own mark branded all over them with measured musical abandon. Set to make his mark on the Malaysian clubbing community, get on down for your chunk of dancefloor smashing fun. RM30 bef. 11pm, ladies RM35, men RM40 aft., inc. 1 drink. The Juice Freak Show @ Nouvo June 24th 2005, Friday . 9pm Juice turns 3! Step right up and be enveloped in a carnivale-like atmosphere as Juice celebrates its 3rd birthday with a madcap soiree of everything from jugglers to drag queens and magicians to midgets. With utter musical madness from DJs like Callen and the Funk Is Free! crew, welcome to Juice's off-kilter underworld. Dress in carnival colours! 9-11pm: VIP & invites only (get your invites in each copy of Juice mag), free flow of Carlsberg while stocks last, 1st 200 receive freaky goodies; 11pm-3am: RM25 bef. 11.30pm, RM30 aft., inc. 1 drink. Back to School 2005 @ The Disco June 24th 2005, Friday . 10pm It's a time to fulfill that wish of being a kid again without the need to re-sit exams or get beaten on the knuckles by the cikgu. Instead, it's all about being the teacher's pet, with the best student earning a scholarship worth RM1000, with RM500 and RM300 packages given to the Runners-Up. That's good enough to buy a new uniform! Come in fashionable school attire or you'll be made to stand in the corner doing ketuk-ketampi. DJ's: Cikgu Jason, and his assistant Cikgu Gary. RM25 inc. 2 drinks bef. 11.30pm, 1 drink aft. See previous posting Passion pres. Desire @ Atmosphere, TwelveSI June 24th 2005, Friday . 10pm Desire pumps and shatters the room with her wonder-womanly hard house and screams funky bass like a girl because she can. You don't need to burn your bra or grow long armpit hair to prove that you're man enough to be a woman. RM40 inc. 1 drink. My Playground @ Zouk June 25th 2005, Saturday . 9pm Though so often tarred with the drugs brush, music is both pure and clean. In order to drive home that exact point, Zouk is transforming its entire courtyard into one gigantic playground, designed for the celebration of music in its truest form. With a talk on the history of music before the awesome line up of DJs take to deck duties at their respective stations, this is a party that demands you step up and make a stand. RM25 bef. 11pm, ladies RM30, men RM35 aft., inc. 1 drink. Free entry to 1st 1000. Davy Big Fly @ Bliss, TwelveSI June 25th 2005, Saturday . 10pm Tek-Nicianz proves their mission to campaign hard dance and major basslines in our premises, bringing you Canto rap-rock band, LMF's Davy Chan aka DBF, who's also produced and composed for the likes of Sammi Cheng, Leslie Cheung and Ekin Cheng, and toured with Faye Wong and Jordan Chan. If you want a night of Hong Kong's digital dance music at its best, be at Bliss. RM45, presale RM35, inc. 1 drink.