Category: Lifestyle

October 2007 Events

This month seems to be event filled. Big names are coming to town!

PRESS RELEASE

    SpeedZone Tour 2007 is back, bringing with it the ultimate party blaze!
    One night, one city, 7 DJs, 8 hours of non-stop action
    Kuala Lumpur – Wednesday, 12 September 2007
    It’s that time of the year again when Grand Prix fever grips Malaysia and the motor sport race season brings with it what every party-goer looks forward to: the blazing hot SpeedZone Tour 2007! Featuring a four-room party to be held at Zouk Mainroom, Velvet Underground, The Loft and Terrace Bar, party-goers can expect a wide array of genres performed by an international line-up of world’s top deejays SEB FONTAINE, MATT DAREY, GARETH EMERY & PRINCESS SUPERSTAR.
    Now in its fifth consecutive year, SpeedZone Tour 2007 brings the experience of the circuit into the club to celebrate the heat and thrill of the 2007 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix. In partnership with Sepang International Circuit (SIC), SpeedZone Tour is endorsed by the Kuala Lumpur Grand Prix City and Tourism Malaysia in celebration of Visit Malaysia Year 2007 and is proudly presented to you by Protein Event & Talent Bookings.
    Come experience the ultimate party fever on 20 October 2007, at Zouk Kuala Lumpur. Catch the phenomenal DJ line-up, most of whom are making their debut appearances in Kuala Lumpur!
    Zouk Mainroom: DJ Joey G of Channel [V] fame will get the party started and set the pace for UK’s favourite DJ Matt Darey, a chameleon of sound whose productions have been a major influence to the industry today. Next up is DJ Seb Fontaine who has made his mark since his residencies at CREAM and BBC Radio1. Last but not least presenting trance wonder boy Gareth Emery (ranked #34 in the DJ Mag Top 100 Poll), tipped by Paul van Dyk as the artist to breakthrough in 2007, who will take you to the finish line!
    Velvet Underground: Presenting the one and only female DJ for the night, Princess Superstar who is renowned worldwide for her mash-ups between hip-hop, electro and rock. She has performed with N.E.R.D, Bjork, Z-Trip and KRS-1 and her remake of “Exceeder – Mason vs. Princess Superstar” debuted at #3 on the UK pop charts!
    The Loft: Bounce to the funky house beats of GaryDJ, an accomplished DJ who has remixed tracks for the likes of Jamiroquai, Destiny’s Child and Maxwell, followed by a kaleidoscope of sounds delivered by DJ Jeremy Boon, resident DJ of Velvet Underground Singapore.
    Terrace Bar: Chill out to Zouk resident DJs while taking a break from non-stop partying and try your skills at the party’s unique interactive zones.
    THE official Grand Prix party of the season, SpeedZone Tour 2007 is expected to blow your mind! The organisers will be giving away 1,000 FREE tickets! Just log on and register at www.speedzonetour.com beginning 20 September 2007.
    Alternatively, be as early as possible and purchase your ticket at the door for only RM40 (for Zouk Mainroom + The Loft + Terrace Bar), with two complimentary drinks. For ticket info, visit www.zoukclub.com.my.
    IMPORTANT: The parties are open to partygoers 21 and above ONLY, all ticket collections and purchases will be strictly dependant on the display of a valid photo ID.
    For more information on the SpeedZone Tour 2007, please log on to www.speedzonetour.com beginning 20 September 2007.

Yor, why is it at ZOUK KL??
Heineken Music pres. Armin Van Buuren & DJ Remy

More info @ the xes.cx forum

Merdeka Eve @ Marketplace, Kuala Lumpur

Despite being down with food poisoning, I headed to Kuala Lumpur to check out the fireworks. To me, no Merdeka Celebration is complete without fireworks.
ivN suggested Marketplace, a pub cum restaurant at Off Jalan Yap Kwan Seng. The place has an excellent view of the Petronas Twin Towers.

Although we foresee that we will be stuck in a massive jam heading to Kuala Lumpur, it took us less than half an hour to reach Kuala Lumpur from Petaling Jaya vide Jalan Tun Razak.
Marketplace was buzzing with people. The place was crowded.
ivN was with his friends while Sharon Dilirius, Melvin, Angeline and I hung out at the balcony waiting for the fireworks to start. One photographer already stationed herself there to catch the fireworks.
5 minutes before the clock hits 12AM, patrons started to gather at the balcony. Some were equipped with party packs such as poppers and whistles.

We had no clock to countdown hence most people waited for the firework as a signal that the clock has hit 12AM.
Then everyone started to realise something is amiss. There were no fireworks!
The disappointed crowd had to fake their own countdown and make use of all the party packs. I guess the most disappointed person would the photographer.

Those whit and yellow spots are actually balloons.
*groan* it’s Monday again.

My Nation 2007 – 30.8.2007



Venue: Sunway Lagoon
Date: 31.8.2007
Featuring Cosmic Gate (Germany), Drum Connection (Germany), The Trillseekers (UK), DJ Phynn (Netherlands), DJ Fendie (Malaysia), DJ Bobby B (Malaysia), DJ Desire (Malaysia).
Hmmm…DJ PVD or DJ Cosmic Gate or DJ MarketPlace or DJ Ratatooee..HMM
Related Links:
http://www.mynationkl.com/ for more information
xes.cx: Upcoming Events Section
xes.cx: HEINEKEN PRESENTS PAUL VAN DYK “IN BETWEEN” ALBUM TOUR 2007
Suanie – ZOUK did it again

ivN’s 25th Birthday @ Somo, Mt Kiara


It was supposed to be held at Vintry Wine Shop but the gang had to settle for Somo @ Mt Kiara after I accidentally booked the tables at Vintry for Saturday rather than Friday. Sorry mate!
Somo @ Mt Kiara is an alfresco Japanese restaurant which transforms into mabuk central after mid night. The food is so-so but the concept and atmosphere are excellent.
Just right after ivN finished his meal, he was served with a ‘sake bomb’ (a shot of sake with ¾ of beer). Thereafter, the bombing marathon started.

Flaming!
Angeline and I bought him a cake from Baskin Robin. It wasn’t really a cake, it’s actually an ice cream cone decorated into a clown’s face and hat. The guys at Baskin Robin gave us knife and candle as well!

l33t cake.


😀

The guys – making sure that ivN is OK.
Despite being bombarded with all sorts of liquor, ivN was still standing. However, he had to relieve himself at the toilet couple of times and once at the dinner table. Sow, the official barf bag holder, was at his service. Poor Sow had puke all over his hand. Hehe.

Sow

Sow – Official Barfbag Holder 2006 for my birthday

Sow on left with a blue plastic bag – my birthday 2003

ivN in action.

ivN thanking Sow for his excellent help.
By the end of the night, ivN’s brother came over to fetch the birthday boy home.
Happy Birthday n000b!!
Somo @ Mt Kiara
Unit 2B, Shoplex at Mont Kiara,
Jalan Kiara, Kuala Lumpur.
Phone : 603-62010564
Fax : 603-62010573
Operating Hours :
Sun – Thu, 6:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Fri – Sat, 6:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.

Tunku: the Musical @ KLPAC 11 August 2007 – 1 September 2007

From clubs to raves, now xes.cx is bringing you another part of Kuala Lumpur night life. To those who are interested in theatrical performances, you may head to the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC).

From 11 August 2007 to 1 September 2007, KLPAC will be hosting the musical play, Tunku: The Musical. Angeline was fortunate to be given free tickets to attend the premiere of Tunku: The Musical. It was attended by members of the media and even some local celebrities like Elaine Daly, Carmen Soo and Hannah T.

Inside KLPAC
According to the synopsis:

    “Merdeka, Merdeka, Merdeka, seven times the Tunku called. Seven times came the deep, excited response.
    The last roaring cheer died away. A roll of drums, a hard metallic command, and as the strains of the national anthem flooded the stadium the flag of independent Malaya was slowly raised. Exactly as the flag reached the masthead came a crash of the first shot of the 101-gun salute…and so marks the beginning of our 50-year journey.”
    Created and directed by Joe Hasham and written by the duo who brought you the award-winning Broken Bridges, Lim Chuang Yik and Teng Ky-Gan, TUNKU The Musical has all the colour, drama, excitement, anticipation, heartache, sorrow and uncertainty of that fateful Saturday morning 31st August, 1957. Aptly timed in conjunction with Malaysia’s 50th birthday celebration, this is certainly one production not-to-be-missed!


The cast
However, Tunku is not a character in the play. The story is basically about a love story between a Chinese girl (played by Doreen Tang) raised by a Malay family and a Malay boy whose father is a politician who despise his son’s inter racial relationship. The story covers notable periods of early Malaysia such as the Malaysia’s independence day, Singapore’s separation from Malaysia and the the May 13 incident . Throughout the play, black and white clips of early Malaysia were shown. One can see Tunku Abdul Rahman’s famous “Merdaka” proclamation, Lee Kuan Yew weeping on television after announcing the accession of Singapore, victims of May 13 and also the words “Error Temp” after one of the projectors failed.
Although the play seems to have millions of actors and actresses, there is actually a fixed number of casts in the play. Each and every of these actors and actresses have their background and details printed on the booklet of Tunku: the Musical.
To me, the best performance would be from Ms. Doreen Tang for her excellent vocals. Her singing reminds me of those Disney movies.
The Star Newspaper reported that it was a full house in KLPAC on the premiere of Tunku: The Musical. The Star had also reported that 500 guest attended the premier (maximum capacity is 504 according to KLPAC website). I’m not sure what do they mean by full house as many seats were unoccupied.

Full house? Where??
The play ended with a standing ovation from the crowd.

Venue:
KLPAC
Jalan Strachan,
Sentul Park
51100 Kuala Lumpur
Map: http://www.klpac.com/Welcome.asp?c=venuelocation
Venue : Pentas 1 Duration : 11 August – 1 September
Category : Musical Price : RM80, RM60 and RM40 (students, sr. citizens & disabled)
Related Links
KLPAC – Tunku the Musical
Snapshot of my life:misunderstood creature
p/s When I told my friends that I went for Tunku: The Musical, their first question was, “Comedy ah??” O_O

Market Place Restaurant & Lounge @ Off Jalan Yap Kwan Seng

Elaine and Kenny and 2 other birthday boys had a joint birthday celebration at Market Place Restaurant & Lounge. I heard that this place is quite new in the Kuala Lumpur night scene. It’s opened by one of the directors of Liquid Club @ Central Market.


Ground floor

Market Place is located in one refurbished bungalow with excellent interior and ambiance. The ground floor serves as a restaurant while the second floor is the mabuk central. Parking space is ample, free of charge. Don’t end up like my friend..

Friend: (speaking to the parking attendance) Boss, How much?
Attendance: Upppp tooo youuuu laa. 😀
Friend: RM5 enough?
Attendance: ENOUGHHHH 😀


Mabuk Central

The balcony is open for patrons. One can have their drinks there while looking at the Petronas Twin Towers.


Outside

A jug of beer costs around RM60, but Kenny struck a deal with the owner to have an all night happy hour rate. Our jug of beer costs around RM30.

Market Place Restaurant & Lounge
4A Lorong Yap Kwan Seng, Off Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Contact No : +603.2166.0750

Related links:
http://tanalan2.blogspot.com/2007/08/markets-place-jalan-yap-kwan-seng-kl.html
http://quesarah.blogspot.com/2007/07/photopost-friday.html
http://quaintly.net/2007/06/30/towelwrapped/
http://lanatir.blogspot.com/2007/06/rsvp-at-marketplace.html
http://enegue.net/?p=191

HEINEKEN PRESENTS PAUL VAN DYK “IN BETWEEN” ALBUM TOUR 2007


Date : 2007-08-31 (Friday)
Venue : Zouk KL
Contact No. : 603 21711997
URL : www.zoukclub.com.my
More Info
PvD is renowned as one of the hardest working artists, with sold-out tours that cross each continent, headline spots at every major festival, and a hugely successful recording career. Born in Eisenhuettenstadt, East Germany, Paul van Dyk grew up in communist East Berlin. Upon crossing the Berlin wall, the music bug quickly caught on and in the early 1990’s Paul van Dyk was spinning regularly at various clubs in Berlin before releasing his first album 45 RPM in 1994. But it wasn’t until the release of his second album Seven Ways which catapulted him into the Top 100, followed by the release of his hit single “For An Angel,” which began to earn him praise across the globe. By the time Paul van Dyk released Out There & Back in 2000, it became clear that the Berlin-based musician had far more to offer than his signature club sets and remixes that had already defined him as one of the most influential DJs and producers of all time. His first compilation mix CD Politics of Dancing was released in 2001, followed by Global in 2003 – a DVD which illustrates his own experiences traveling the world.
As a Grammy nominated artist and globally acclaimed DJ and Producer Paul van Dyk continues to dominate the electronic music charts and appears at the pinnacle of every Top DJ list across the globe. PvD, as his fans have nicknamed him, is currently ranked the World’s No. 1 DJ by DJ Magazine’s “Top 100 DJs poll” for the second consecutive year. His new original album ‘In Between’ will be in stores August 2007.
This year he won the International Dance Music Award (IDMA) for Best Euro DJ. Previously, PvD won four IDMAs in 2006: Best Global DJ, Best NUNRG/Euro Track, Best Producer and Best Mix Compilation for The Politics fo Dancing 2. In 2005, PvD received a Grammy nomination for Best Dance/Electronic Album for his original album Reflections. In addition, PvD was voted “America’s Favorite DJ” for 2004 and 2005 by BPM Magazine and was the big winner at the 2004 Dancestar Awards, taking home 3 awards: Best International DJ, Best Event and Best Music in a Commercial (Motorola). Paul van Dyk was voted “Best Music Maker” by DJ Magazine, received the “Best International DJ Award” at the 1999 Music wards in London, was named “Best International DJ” by Ministry of Sound Magazine, and Mixmag elected him as “Man of the Year”.
Aside from his musical activity, Paul van Dyk has always dedicated a significant part of his life to politics and social justice. He most recently received Berlin’s Medal of Honor (Landesverdienstorden) in recognition of his work with Ruckenwind, a partnership schceme with the German Red Cross that helps poor and disadvantaged children in Berlin. He joins a distinguished list of arts and political establishment figures with this honor.
For more info: www.paulvandyk.com // http://www.myspace.com/paulvandyk
PvD is renowned as one of the hardest working artists, with sold-out tours that cross each continent, headline spots at every major festival, and a hugely successful recording career. As a Grammy nominated artist and globally acclaimed DJ and Producer Paul van Dyk continues to dominate the electronic music charts and is currently ranked the World’s No. 1 DJ by DJ Magazine’s “Top 100 DJs poll” for the second consecutive year. His new original album ‘In Between’ will be in stores August 2007.
ADMISSION (inc 1 Heineken):
RM60 Ladies /// RM70 Men All Night Long
Related Links
Youth campaign aims to keep drugs out of Kuala Lumpur clubs
PVD’s Myspace
xes.cx forum discussion

Smirnoff Two New Flavours One Launch Party @ Sanctuary, The Curve Shopping Centre.

It was another mabuk (drunken) party.

Many thanks to Kimberlycun for the invites and Mypartners Communications and Riche Monde for the free bottle of Smirnoff Green Apple. Initially I’ve no idea who will be attending and why I was invited. I was later told that, in Kimfluttersby’s words, “They chose us for our versatile, fun and colourful lives or persona in our blog”. Yes ah?

Mypartners had gathered 4 bloggers, Suanie of http://www.suanie.net, ShaolinTiger of http://www.shaolintiger.com, Kimfluttersby of http://www.xanga.com/kimfluttersby and I to one Smirnoff vodka tasting session in the ice bar of Sanctuary (Sanctuary is a pub/club). Yes, an ice bar, a bloody freezer made into a bar with minus 15 degrees Celsius. We were there for probably a good 20 minutes. It was freezing cold.

Nevertheless, we were fortunate to be given shots of vodka (in various flavours) and each of us was presented with a bottle of Smirnoff vodka by Ms. Shirley Chan of Riche Monde. People from the media were there as well. Many photos and videos were taken by them.


The new Smirnoff vodka is actually pretty nice. It’s sweet and you can actually drink it neat (without any mixtures)!


ShaolinTiger being presented with a bottle of Smirnoff Vanilla by Shirley Chan.


Kimfluttersby being presented with a bottle of Smirnoff Vanilla by Shirley Chan


Suanie helping herself.

After the drinking and posing session, we drank some more. My friends and I were given drinks 3 coupons each.


The group

4 person x 3 coupons = 12 glasses of vodka. 12 glasses of vodka/4 + few glasses of vodka with ShaolinTiger, Suanie, Shirley Chan, Kelvin Tan, Kimfluttersby, etc = MABUK MAXIMUM PLUS ONE.


Suania, Kimfluttersby, ShaolinTiger and RedLobster.

I crashed straight to bed with my contact lens intact and in working clothes. I woke up with a hangover and dragged myself to work.
Hours later, my mum called and screamed, “AH BOY!! YOU DON’T GO AND DRINK ANYMORE!!!!”

Related Links
http://www.xanga.com/kimfluttersby/606352452/item.html
http://www.suanie.net/2007/07/27/smirnoff-launches-2-new-flavours-lets-partyyyyy/
http://itsmy2sense.blogspot.com/2007/07/spider-pig-spider-pigdoes-whatever.html

RECHARGE REVELATION @ A’famosa Resort, Melaka – 27.10.2007


For the past 4 years, REVELATION has staged the most refreshing, exciting and memorable parties Malaysia has ever seen, bringing together the world’s leading dance DJs and electronic music acts.
REVELATION began in 2003 when more than 7,000 clubbers were blown away by a sensory overload of amazing music, fresh creative artwork and exciting interactive activities. Since then it has turned into South East Asia’s landmark music event, accommodating more than 20,000 clubbers with a music policy that embraces electronic music, rock, and hip hop; truly an event dedicated to contemporary progressive modern living.
On October 27th, 2007, celebrating its fifth anniversary at a specially built site at the A’Famosa Resort outside Melaka, RECHARGE REVELATION presents Global Gathering, Europe ’s biggest dance music festival. In Europe, Global Gathering has consistently run sold out festivals, reaching its peak in 2006 with a record-breaking attendance of over 70,000 party-goers.
REVELATION and Global Gathering is the perfect partnership as both are recognised for their production expertise and skillful programming of the most current international and local musical talent. They both also always deliver exciting interactive activities and showcase performance, dance, multimedia, art, fashion, design, film and adventure rides in a multi-space environment.
RECHARGE REVELATION 5 Global Gathering will be the event of 2007 with a line up of more than 40 international, regional and local acts spread across six arenas (outdoor and covered) with some of the most innovative lifestyle facilities ever seen at a Malaysian music festival. The full line up of acts and activities will be released in August so watch this space.

FAQ
Book Rooms
A’Famosa Room Reservation Hotline: 03 27818833
Operating Hours: 9am – 6pm Monday – Sunday
To find out more about A’Famosa, visit their website www.afamosa.com
WHAT IS REVELATION?
REVELATION is an annual music and lifestyle festival held in Malaysia. For the past 4 years, REVELATION has brought together the world’s leading dance DJ’s and electronic music acts together with Malaysia’s best DJ’s in an event featuring showcases by established and upcoming creative talents in the fields of performance, dance, multimedia, art, fashion, design and film in a multi-space environment.
REVELATION has revolutionized the way young adults perceive dance and electronic music culture in the country by pioneering activities that engage, inspire and recharge.
WHAT IS GLOBAL GATHERING?
Global Gathering is the brainchild of the people behind Godskitchen, one of the world’s biggest and most successful clubbing brands. Since its debut in 2001 the Global Gathering festival has sold out every event in the United Kingdom. Recognized in the industry as the dominate outdoor music festival in Europe, Global Gathering has achieved success through phenomenal production, world class talent, and superior promotion, enabling the festival to become the UK’s largest dance music festival.
WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REVELATION AND GLOBAL GATHERING?
Recharge Revelation presents Global Gathering, the Europe’s biggest dance music festival. Recharge Revelation5 Global Gathering will fuse the best elements from both festivals in what promises to be the music and clubbing event of the year.
WHAT BENEFITS DO RECHARGE MEMBERS GET?
If you have signed up at this website, you have exclusive access to early bird tickets, contests where you can win free tickets and the latest information
WHAT TIME DOES IT START?
2pm, there will be plenty of music and day time activities for you to enjoy with your friends. There will also be air-conditioned tents for you to hang out and dance in.
WHAT IS THE MUSIC POLICY FOR RR5GG?
Within the 6 Arenas, there will be a wide range of world-class music available. The genres are Trance, House, Prog, Techno, Minimal, Tech, Live Electronica, Hip Hop, Breaks, Indie, Rock and Retro.
WHERE WILL IT BE HELD AND HOW DO I GET THERE?
It will be held at A’ Famosa Resort, Melaka at an area specially built up for the party. Please click here for a map to the resort. Please click here for directions and the modes of transport you could take.
TICKETS?
Ticket Price:
RM53 (Early Bird: 01 July-02 Aug 07)
RM63 (Pre – Sale: 03 Aug-25 Oct 07)
RM83 (Door-Sale: 27 Oct 07)
Axcess outlets
Axcess Office, Jalan Semangat
1-Utama Shopping Complex
Stadium Putra Box Office, Bukit Jalil
Rock Corner, Midvalley Megamall
Tower Records, Suria KLCC
The Actors Studio, Bangsar
Lot 10 Tower Records
Music Valley Midlands Park, Penang
Music Valley Greentown, Ipoh
Music Valley, Holiday Plaza, Johor Bahru
WHERE DO I STAY?
There are rooms and bungalows (with a pool each) available at A’Famosa but they will fill up quickly.
Call the A’Famosa Room Reservation Hotline: 03 27818833
Operating Hours: 9am – 6pm Monday – Sunday
To find out more about A’Famosa, visit their website. here
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
You should bring your IC if you are Malaysian and any ID that shows your age and picture if you are not Malaysian. Everyone will be carded. Bring some rain cover, just in case. Wear a pair of good shoes, leave your heels at home, ladies. Bring cash, only your first 2 drinks are free.
WHO IS PLAYING?
The full line up of acts will be released in August.
WILL I BE SAFE?
Every REVELATION event is carefully planned and managed for quality, safety and security by a professional team of experienced personnel. The promoters, Pervert Designs Sdn Bhd works very closely with all government departments and state authorities to ensure the safety and security of every attendee.
These measures include:
Age and ID verification
Metal Detectors
Security Personnel trained in crowd control
Police assistance including Traffic Police
Police with mobile command van on standby during event
Fire trucks
RELA
Emergency First Aid Staff
Ambulance on standby
WHO IS THE ORGANIZER?
RECHARGE REVELATION 5 is lovingly put together and professionally organized by Pervert Designs, a brandscape design and concept events consultancy with 9 years of experience organizing creative events. The people behind Pervert Designs are responsible for legendary parties like Heineken Green Room Festival, Heineken Thirst Studio 2006 and Revelation 1, 2 and 3.
Their dedicated team of expert suppliers provide the best services and equipment available in Malaysia. They also work closely with government administrative departments ensuring the legitimacy of everything they do to ensure the comfort and safety of attendees.
More info @ http://www.rechargeroom.com/
I found out that the possible DJs line would be the Bass Agents, blink, Terence C, Fono, Goldfish, Stylustiks etc and as for foreign DJs.. anyone got any info?