Category: Lifestyle

Wen Dee’s Wedding! 22 March 2008

Finally, my former classmate, former house mate and former guestblogger, Wen Dee has tied the knot. The wedding was extremely grand, 100 over tables of guests and with yummilicious food.

Wen Dee’s husband, Ying How owns the well know wine shop, Vintry at Damansara Heights (and a branch at Uptown Damansara). Being a person that drinks and breathes wine, the wedding theme was obviously on wine. Each table had wine corks spread over and also an empty wine bottle with candles perched on top.

The menu had a wine list with an extremely yummy Gianni Gagliardo, a sweet sparkling white wine. I had 5 glasses of it. It was like drinking at Vintry for free.


The wedding cake on the other hand was shaped like a bottle of wine and sat on a wine barrel.

And for the door gift, each non Muslim patron was given a small bottle of wine. My face was lobster red throughout the wedding.

Fellow former Sheffield University classmates took the effort to attend the wedding. Frank couldn’t make it because he had to attend his firm’s company trip. Frank, you suck big time.

Sheffield Uni ex classmates

Sheffield Uni mates
The wedding went beautifully. Ying How and Wen Dee both gave a lovely speech. It was so well written that if I’m an English teacher, I’ll give them an A+++ and 5 stars and throw in some Hello Kitty stickers on it.
Their speeches were so well presented until it’s either they are gifted public speakers or they practiced in front of the mirror everyday. Wen Dee, can you post your speech and Ying How’s speech here ah? I want to copy and paste for umm..my friend..
We were also treated with wedding pictures taken in Tuscany, Italy. Lovely.

alamak..my tie croooked..
Congratulations Ying How and Wen Dee! Children next year!!

F1 Party Fever

There seems to be a series of dance events dominated by female DJs. One of the DJs is aunty DJ Anatta.

She will be spinning at @ 7atenine (nice poshy place) on 22.3.2008 and 19.4.2008.

    Diamonds & Pearls ft. DJ Anatta @ 7atenine – 22.3.2008
    Venue: 9 Jln. Pinang, The Ascott, KL.
    Tel: 2141 1789
    Celestial music, chic deejays, cataclysmic ambience, the 3c’s of a good time. It’s all about femme fatale as DJ Anatta turns the crowd on with her magical package. Deck package, not that. 6pm. Admission is free but for RM48 you get 2 shots of Black Label and 4 oysters. For info, call 03 2161 7789.
    Diamonds & Pearls ft. DJ Anatta @ 7atenine – 19.4.2008 Saturday
    Venue: 9 Jln. Pinang, The Ascott, KL.
    Tel: 2141 1789
    DJ Anatta is one of the hottest DJs in the KL dance circuit having clocked up serious dancefloor mileage. Reservations are required. 6pm. Admission is free but for RM48 you get 2 shots of Black Label and 4 oysters. For info, log on to www.sevenatenine.com.

She will also be in Kota Kinabalu soon. Details will be out soon.
The other events would be the following:

    The Ultimate F1 Party ft. DJ Roxy & DJ Nakadia @ Luna – 19.3.2008 Wednesday
    Venue: Pacific Regency Hotel Suites, Level 34 Menara Pan Global, Jln. Punchak, Off Jln. P Ramlee, KL.
    Tel: 2026 2211
    Rev up those V8 engines at the hottest F1 party of the season. It’s all about F1 fever as Luna transforms into a race track complete with mini cars and F1 special cocktails. Play some games and if you’re lucky, you might get some goodies. DJ Roxy & DJ Nakadia will be the ones manning the pit stops. 11pm. RM80 inc. 1 Tuborg and 1 cocktail. For info, log on to www.pacific-regency.com.

Wow, DJ Nakadia is back! Who can forget her sexy flyer!

Old flyer from here

    The Ultimate F1 Party ft. DJ Lily & DJ Miss Lisa @ Luna – 21.3.2008 Friday
    Venue: Pacific Regency Hotel Suites, Level 34 Menara Pan Global, Jln. Punchak, Off Jln. P Ramlee, KL.
    Tel: 2026 2211

    DJ Miss Lisa
    Rev up those V8 engines at the hottest F1 party of the season. It’s all about F1 fever as Luna transforms into a race track complete with mini cars and F1 special cocktails. Play some games and if you’re lucky, you might get some goodies. DJ Lily & DJ Miss Lisa will be the ones manning the pit stops. 11pm. RM80 inc. 1 Tuborg and 1 cocktail. For info, log on to www.pacific-regency.com.
    The Ultimate F1 Party ft. DJ Aresha, DJ Debbie & DJ Miss Lisa @ Luna – 22.3.2008, Saturday
    Venue: Pacific Regency Hotel Suites, Level 34 Menara Pan Global, Jln. Punchak, Off Jln. P Ramlee, KL.
    Tel: 2026 2211

    DJ Aresha
    Rev up those V8 engines at the hottest F1 party of the season. It’s all about F1 fever as Luna transforms into a race track complete with mini cars and F1 special cocktails. Play some games and if you’re lucky, you might get some goodies. DJ Aresha, DJ Debbie & DJ Miss Lisa will be the ones manning the pit stops. 11pm. RM80 inc. 1 Tuborg and 1 cocktail. For info, log on to www.pacific-regency.com.
    Diamonds & Pearls ft. DJ Desire @ 7atenine – 29.3.2008 Saturday
    Venue: 9 Jln. Pinang, The Ascott, KL.
    Tel: 2141 1789

    DJ Desire
    Celestial music, chic deejays, cataclysmic ambience, the 3c’s of a good time. It’s all about femme fatale as DJ Desire leaves everybody desiring for more. Reservations are required, so don’t gatecrash the par-tay. 6pm. Admission is free but for RM48 you get 2 shots of Black Label and 4 oysters. For info, call 03 2161 7789.
    Diamonds & Pearls ft. DJ Misty @ 7atenine – 5.3.2008 Saturday
    Venue: 9 Jln. Pinang, The Ascott, KL.
    Tel: 2141 1789

    DJ Misty
    Celestial music, chic deejays, cataclysmic ambience, the 3c’s of a good time. It’s all about femme fatale as DJ Misty turns the tables. Don’t gatecrash the par-tay, reservations are required. 6pm. Admission is free, but for RM48 you get 2 shots of Black Label and 4 oysters. For info, log on to www.sevenatenine.com.
    Diamonds & Pearls ft. DJ Nikki @ 7atenine – 12.4.2008 Saturday
    Venue: 9 Jln. Pinang, The Ascott, KL.
    Tel: 2141 1789

    DJ Nikki
    DJ Nikki needs no introductions. Winner of JUICE DJ Quest 2007 she’ll be tearing up the floors with her imitable tech house, electro and techno tunage. Don’t be deceived by those looks, they’re dangerous. 6pm. Reservations required. Admission is free but for RM48 you get 2 shots of Black Label and 4 oysters. For info, log on to www.sevenatenine.com.
    Diamonds & Pearls ft. DJ Desire @ 7atenine – 26.4.2008 Saturday
    Venue: 9 Jln. Pinang, The Ascott, KL.
    Tel: 2141 1789

    DJ Desire
    DJ Desire is the perfect example of femme fatale as she’s lady to be reckoned with on both local and international grounds. Her long list of performances include those alongside big guns like John Kelly, Matt Hardwick and many more. 6pm. Make a reservation. Admission is free but for RM48 you get 2 shots of Black Label and 4 oysters. For info, log on to www.sevenatenine.com.

Info and images courtesy of JUICEonline. Please don’t sue me.

Related Links:
DJ Anatta – Feb 2007 Mix – ‘Just a phase’
xes.cx – DJ Anatta @ Club Pure, Melaka 11 March 2006
xes.cx – September Events

March 2008 Events

March 2008 has numerous events installed for us.
The highlight for this month would no doubt be SpeedZone Tour 2008.

Date: 22nd March 2008, Saturday
Venue: Menara Kuala Lumpur (KL Tower),
Time: From 8pm till late
Extract taken from http://thaiboxingirl.blogspot.com

    SpeedZone Tour 2008, the highly anticipated Grand Prix party of the year is back with more speed, power and a higher temperature to sizzle Malaysia this March, in time to greet the heat and excitement of the world’s hottest Grand Prix season!
    Featuring a spectacular DJ line-up, including the No.1 Italian DJ in House and Tribal category, also headliner of the event, Mauro Picotto; the rising star DJ from Sicily (Italy), Gianluca Fucile; Electro and Eclectic House music veteran DJ from UK, Jon Carter; ranked No. 48 in the 2007 DJ Mag top 100 DJ’s poll, Matt Hardwick; and of course our local talent and celebrity DJ, Joey G, SpeedZone Tour 2008 promises to deliver a pulsating experience at full speed!
    Come rediscover the funk of brilliant Tech, House and Trance tempo and be part of the most extravagant Malaysia Grand Prix party, SpeedZone Tour 2008, which will be making its annual, one and only, pit stop on the 22nd March 2008, Saturday, at Menara Kuala Lumpur (KL Tower), from 8pm till late.
    Ticketing details
    To party for free, just be the first 500 clubbers to register on www.speedzonetour.com starting today, to receive the free tickets.
    Alternatively, 7000 tickets are available for sale for RM 33 net, inclusive of one beverage, limited to 2000 pre-sales tickets at Axcess Tickets counters nationwide and online at www.axcess.com.my, and 5000 tickets at the door, from 6pm onwards. *While tickets last!!!*
    The party is open to partygoers 18 years old and above only, and all tickets collections and purchases are dependant on display of a valid photo ID.
    For more information on the Speed Zone Tour 2008, please log on to www.speedzonetour.com.

wooowwweeee, Mauro PIcotto! One of my favourite Hard NRG DJs!!! My favourite tracks would be:
“Iguana”

GAAAAHHH I WAN TO GOOO
“Komodo”

Both are relatively old songs..but brings back the good memories.
The newest track from Mauro Picotto is “Evribadi”.

Timo Maas @ Poppy Garden

Timo Maas is one of the most well known DJs around the world – playing electronica, progressive trance and techno. Those who knew him would probably remember his remix of the song Azzido Da Bass’ Doom’s Night.

But it’s unfortunate that this world class DJ will be spinning in Poppy Garden, a small club in Kuala Lumpur. I doubt there would be any place to dance.
And a night before election day!! What a bad day!!
Last one for this entry would be the Nuffnang Pajamas Party!

Date: 15th March 2008
Time: 6.00pm – 10.00pm
Venue: Borneo Baruk Club, Kuala Lumpur
Dress Code: Pajamas! (Or anything you sleep in)
This is an invite only event. In order to be invite to his event, you must write a blogpost on the theme “I Sleep Better With Chipster”
Deadline has been extended to 8 March 2008!
More info @ http://www.nuffnang.com.my/pajama-party

New Club: Euphoria – Ministry of Sound, Kuala Lumpur

This just came in. It is reported that the well know superclub from the United Kingdom, Ministry of Sound will be opening a new club in Kuala Lumpur. I heard that the club will be in Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa. The exact opening date is unknown but it was mentioned that it will be opened on Spring 2008. Malaysia mana ada Spring???

Anyone has more info?
Stay tuned on updates!
[Edit: The club is now open!]

KL Underground @ Paradiso, Kuala Lumpur

Well, something for the Hip Hop lovers. An event organised by wookookoo, his first ever event.


    It’s finally f*cking here. The first ever KL Undercover is coming to you for its inaugural event in town on 22nd February 2008 (Friday). It will be held at Studio @ Paradiso (ex-Aero Bar), opposite Istana Hotel and Wisma Genting. It’s the building behind Paradiso. Map can be found under Photos.
    We’re pimpin that space up for you to enjoy some real hip hop and R&B that needs to be heard and schooled. You’re about to witness something you’ve never witness before in Kuala Lumpur and we’re doing it big.
    KL Undercover’s first event will be featuring Cza from Stylustiks and Ahli Fiqir. He’ll be treating you to the good ol’ 9th Wonders, J Dillas and all the underground stuff that we know you all love. It’s time to bring back good hip hop to the masses.
    It’s free! You like that don’t you? ‘Attending’ guests will be automatically be placed under the guest list so you can enter for free before 12midnight. Otherwise, RM20 will be charged at the door after midnight….
    Start Time: Friday, February 22, 2008 at 10:00pm
    End Time: Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 3:00am
    Location Studio @ Paradiso
    Address: Jalan Tengah, Off Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Related Links:
More info @ Facebook
Wikimapia Link

Above & Beyond in ZOUK, KL

I met these guys when they came over to Kuala Lumpur to spin @ one countdown event in 2005 @ KLCC. This time they are back for another round of wicked dance music.

Acclaimed as one of the finest UK dance outfits of the past few years, Above & Beyond’s meteoric rise to the top of the global dance music scene continues unabated. As artists they’re constantly pushing at the boundaries of uplifting electronic music and reaping the rewards (and awards) in equal measure. They have steadily risen through the ranks of the world’s best DJ’s and now hold a ranking of 6th in the DJ Magazine Top 100 DJ’s poll.
www.anjunabeats.com
myspace.com/aboveandbeyond
ADMISSION:
Cover Charge:
RM45 Ladies / RM50 Men (inc 1 drink)
Door Policy:
Members are not allow to sign-in guest.
Table Reservation:
Please call 03-2171 1997 or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my

Speedzone @ ZOUK, KL – 29 December 2007

Once again, www.xes.cx is proud to be roped to promote this event. Many thanks to the sponsors and organisers for the free tickets (for our readers and VIP tickets for myself).
Just a recap, well known DJ James Zabiela (JZ) was invited to spin at Speedzone which was held at ZOUK, KL. A simple contest was held on www.xes.cx and was won by 5 readers. This was the second Speedzone held in 2007 and in the first Speedzone event at ZOUK, KL, www.xes.cx was engaged to give out free tickets to its readers as well. Also in the aforesaid event, I won a helmet which I sold for RM1300 😀


2 of the winners, Khinko and Amos
The VIP ticket entitled me to a free flow of beer and cigarettes. Unfortunately, unlike the previous event, we are no longer allowed to bring our drinks out from the VIP section Further, unlike the previous event, we are only entitled to free flow of beer and not other liquor.
Since I won a helmet from playing the games at the last event, I was quite determined to try the games again. However, there were only 2 games and no helmet to be won.


Hen and I met up with Big Ben, Sam, the Bass Agents and gang. We were like nomads. We started off at Terrace Bar then to Zouk and then to Loft.


Sharon Dilirius has always been crazy over JZ. Her dreams finally came true – JZ spinning in Kuala Lumpur. Instead of throwing herself at him, she sat by the side of the DJ console to watch him play.
After the warm up set by Joey G, JZ started off with progressive trance and thereafter .. . err.. I don’t know… I left for Loft and Velvet.


😀

New Years Eve Celebration @ The Curve – 31 Decembe 2007

I was torn between Midzone Countdown 2008, Ruums at Kuala Lumpur and Amos Ho’s party at his apartment. In the end, Ping and I decided to spend our new years eve at a club by the name Scarlet @ the Curve shopping centre.
As expected, Ping and I were stuck in a jam heading toward the Curve. We eventually settled for a car park far away from the Curve, which is around 2 KM away.
Kiang and gf on the other hand had to detour from Kuala Lumpur as many roads to Kuala Lumpur were closed for the New Year celebration. The four of us suffered the similar fate, we had to walk around 2KM to the Curve and were drenched with sweat by the time we reached Curve.

Ping & Kiang warming up!


The Curve
We were greeted with bad news by waterleg that Scarlet is full and unable to accommodate more guest. We had to settle by the roadside to watch fireworks.
Then one of us suggested that we buy beer to celebrate to occasion. Ping, waterleg, Kiang and gf and I set out to brave the sea of people at the Curve. However, upon reaching the main entrance of Cineleisure (another shopping centre next to the Curve), we were halted by the sight of “artificial snow” fight. Kids were seen running around with cans which emits snow like foam. I quickly grabbed my camera to snap pictures of them

But just as I put my camera down, waterleg, Ping, Kiang and gf were no where to be seen.
However, instead of looking of them, I had to rush into Cineleisure as the smell was overwhelming and I was almost chocking. I went back to the roadside and found Kiang and gf sitting there. They too had to make a detour due to the ‘snow fight’.
Few minutes before my clock struck 12am, Ping and waterleg came back with 5 big bottles of Skol beer. HEROES!!
We didn’t have any bottle opener with us. Ping used his teeth to open 5 bottles. It was like Shaolintiger kungfu.

As my clock struck 12am, the fireworks displayed started – at 1 Utama, another shopping centre, 2km away from us!! The entire Curve was dumbstruck. No fireworks display at the Curve???

Fireworks @ 1 Utama
After the fireworks ended at 1 Utama, there was still no sign of fireworks at the Curve. Suddenly, fireworks exploded above our head. The Curve’s firework display was 10 minutes late!




But the wait was all worth it. It was magnificent. After all the trouble we went through, it was well worth it.
Yet another memorable New Years Eve, I’m all set for 2008!