Zouk KL Celebrates Its 6th Anniversary

The grand dame of the Malaysian entertainment venues, Zouk KL recently celebrated its 6th Anniversary in true opulence with the theme ‘The Mad Hatter’s Party’. With the attendance of over 5,000 guests that night who were made up of loyal customers and members, VIPs and celebrities with a huge contingent of the media and press, Zouk KL’s 6th anniversary was nothing less than a big bang.

Upon registration, guests were spellbound to the fully transformed courtyard area titled the Mad Hatter’s Tea Garden where multi-coloured giant mushrooms, tea cups and arm chair were laid out for guest to play around in. Special guest Zlwin & David Lai – the renowned Mentalist were called in to enthrall the crowd with their many unique and unexplainable mind magic. More than 15 different beautiful, bizarre and eye catching performers in various HAT costumes entertained guests as they enjoyed a free flow of cocktails outside in the earlier part of the night.

Later on that night, Zouk KL’s Managing Director Mr. Anthony Wong and Executive Director Mr. Cher Ng unveiled a commemorative giant No. 6 and the gambit was completed with a Moet and Chandon Golden Pod ritual which consisted of a Magnum of Moet and Chandon champagne in a gold cage. As bottles popped and toasts made, it was time to PARTY!

Zouk KL’s resident Mad Hatter’s rocking the crowd that night was DJ Terence C, DJ Luqe & DJ Ken, MC Point Blanc, Pietro, Twilight Actiongirl (TAG), Didjital and DJ Shazz. As the night drew to a close, it was a sure fact that the crowd had witnessed one of the best parties KL has seen in a long time – this was evident on the faces of the party peeps who cheered their hearts out the entire night!

In addition to throwing a kick-ass anniversary party, Zouk KL also initiated a CSR campaign to go along with the theme ‘Mad Hatter’. They invited 6 renowned personalities from various industries to create their own ZOUK KL MAD HATTER’s hat that best represents them. Each person was given RM500 budget and 3 weeks to complete their project.

Garnering 371 votes, Tongue In Chic, the e-bible for all shopaholics were crowned as the winner and walked away with RM5,000. As they intended to give the money to a few different charities, they gave their readers the option to choose the charity organizations and after the final votes, the donation was sent to SPCA and PAWS. On the night of Zouk’s 6th Anniversary, these 6 ZOUK KL MAD HATTER’s hats were displayed at the Main Foyer of Zouk KL, and over 1,000 votes were cast and it was a close call between the Winner and 1st runner up with only a difference of 29 votes’ between them.

To miss an event like this is definitely impossible. As we anxiously wait for Zouk KL to open their doors to celebrate more momentous occasions such as this, we’ll just sit here and reminisce this spellbinding night at KLs most famous – and infamous nightspot.

Hell of a night! Not to mention a full house of sexy chicas fighting (well, almost) for a spot on the podium, grinding their sexy curves to none other than DJ Miss Yellow’s groovy set for the night. DJ Yellow who? Here’s some sexy info about her that you should know!

Already an A-list celebrity in her native Hong Kong since the late 90s, Wong Yat Tung aka DJ Miss Yellow is not only a renowned actress, model and TV personality but also HKs premier female DJ. Being in love with music since she was a toddler, she entered every singing competition as a teenager. At 18 she started modeling after being discovered by a modeling scout. She entered the Miss Hong Kong Beauty Pageant shortly thereafter, thus started her career as an actress in TVB, Hong Kong’s major television network. In her 9 years with TVB, she has been in countless movies, TV series, music shows, travelogues and variety programs that have been broadcast all over Asia.

In the past few years, her love and passion for music continued to grow. Being a longtime fan and collector of electro, breakbeats, house, hip hop and R&B, she decided to invest in DJ equipment and learned how to mix and blend her favorite music, with a little help from her mentor, HK’s own DJ Ryan Li. In her first year of DJing, she was already being booked in various high profile clubs all over Hong Kong. Pretty cool eh? Now whoever thinks a female DJ can’t go places, think again.

Needless to say, Mist was jam-packed full of party people for DJ Miss Yellow, and dare I say, everyone seemed to be struggling hard to move their dancing feet, because as mentioned, the club was jam-packed! Shoulders were literally rubbed against each other, in a way it was kind of a frustrating sight to see because some just gave up dancing and stayed put for the rest of the night. Nonetheless, DJ Miss Yellow was full of energy and her amazing aura on the decks really put smiles to everyone’s faces. And of course, her mixing skills and charisma on stage  truly shone as she managed to make the crowd go wild with her well picked, albeit commercial, music selection. Worthy tracks of the night were her own remixed versions of Kesha’ Tik Tok and Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance, which made the crowd go insane with sing-alongs. And she dropped Teriyaki Boyz’s Tokyo Drift too, surprisingly delightful as it was one of THE tracks back in the old days.

Last words: gotta love DJ Miss Yellow yo! She’s really gorgeous in person too, especially her striking sense of style, and that spiky, flashy yellow hair of hers. She truly rocked Mist and here’s hoping for her return soon! And not forgetting big-ups to both DJs Monkey and Funkzu for their great set warming up for the night as well.

Before this goes unmentioned, applauds are mos def in order for such good-looking effort presented in the invitation to the grand launch of Milk. The “crate” is freshly packed in red and comes complete with ‘Nutrition Facts’, which in fact is what the club promises to provide – Popsicles (100% pop) on Wednesdays, Caramel Dub (House/Electro) on Thursdays and Vanilla Vice (all genres!) on Fridays and Saturdays – one just couldn’t help going ‘WOW nice!’ when receiving it. Not only that, the invitation has a pull-out to which a DVD is attached, containing a “sample serving of MILK, prepared by its resident DVJs, A-ROX”, very refreshingly well done.

Now let’s get back to the main story that is the grand launch of Milk, a sister club of Mist’s; they’re both under the same management and are neighbouring clubs. Claiming to be an epitome of chic dynamism, Milk aims to be the new heart of urban nightlife. As seen from the alluring interior design, the futuristic audio and visually stunning DVJ console, the gorgeous dance floor, premium liquors served and the sensational array of musicians, DJs & entertainers promised, Milk is constructed with the swanky and the glamorous in mind. With a dedicated emphasis on providing a breathtaking and cutting-edge party ambience, Milk strives to offer a deluxe yet exuberant escapade for nightlife enthusiasts. This is where glam, fun and music zest are fused together; just one step into the club instantly transports you to a covered world of sexy vivacity. Milk is refreshingly hot!

When it comes to creating mind-blowing party ambience, the club strategically combines aesthetic appeal with awe-inspiring technology. Latest state-of-the-art sound system, DVJ console, several big LCS screens and glitzy lightings are tastefully put together to enhance partying experience by a mile. Boy was the crowd impressed! Tag team resident DJs Alex and Ray Rox were spinning commercial R&B that is a surefire way to please the crowd throughout the night, alongside with trippy music videos, nothing could go really wrong there, don’t you think?

Those who were present for the night was certainly satisfied, thumbs up to its great service, as well as what seemed to be an endless free flow of drinks while it lasted. Last but not least, let’s just say the night would have been a stale one without the happy, beautiful crowd; they got milk, how about you?

Milk is in!  Find out more at www.milk.com.my.

The FREEDOM brand has long been associated with some of the hottest and most happening events in the country. From its inception, it has promised and delivered world-class events to loyal party-goers, both local and foreign, that have traveled far and wide to experience first hand its offerings.

In conjunction with the launch of its new website www.freedom360.net, FREEDOM is organizing an event that embodies the spirit of its new URL. Appropriately named FREEDOM 360, it’s an event spanning across 6 of the hottest locations around the peninsular and is set to begin on 21 May right until 12 June. The first 5 events are lead ups featuring both local and international acts, which include: Karpe DM (PHD) from Australia, DJ Chris Cutz from US and DJ E-Turn from Taiwan. Each event is aimed to create hype and garner interest for the final event that is set to happen in Kuala Lumpur, featuring the world renowned Above & Beyond as the main act.

Loyal party-goers would surely remember Above & Beyond. Their appearance and performance at last year’s 2 Days of FREEDOM music festival in Melaka is still being talked about today! As one of the world’s top DJs, Above & Beyond has entranced dance-music lovers from all over the world with their masterful composition of complex but emotive beats. Their return this year promises to be bigger and better.

Want to score passes to FREEDOM 360? Here’s how:

• Sign up as a FREEDOM member on www.freedom360.net and have your bio printed out – this would be your complimentary pass to all five lead up events, as well as put you in the running to win exclusive passes to the final event in KL – Above & Beyond at KL Live!
• Try your luck via a simple contest on the website and stand a chance to win passes to the FREEDOM Zone (VIP area) or backstage passes to meet and hang out with Above & Beyond!

Alternatively, tickets can be purchased at all Axcess outlets OR at the door. Ticket info as below:
Freedom members presale ticket – RM 55 (1 entry)
Non Members presale ticket – RM 65 (1 entry)
Door sale ticket – RM 85 (1 entry)

- Price inclusive of Axcess fee.
- Axcess hotline: (603) 7711 5000 or log on to www.axcess.com.my.

FREEDOM is certainly hitting the ground running with its first series of events for the year 2010. And looking back at the previous FREEDOM events, you can definitely expect a high octane and a charged up fiesta of fun, music and dance.

For more information, do log on to the all-new www.freedom360.net, today!

Scheduled FREEDOM 360 Events:
360/1: JB Discovery @ Johor Bahru (Friday, 21 May), featuring Karpe DM (PHD) (AUS), Darkraverz. Admission is free.
360/2: Pure Bar @ Melaka (Friday, 4 June), featuring DJ Chris Cutz (US), DJ Blink. Admission is free.
360/3: Eurostar @ Sunway (Saturday, 10 June), featuring DJ Chris Cutz (US). Cover charge applicable after 11pm for those without FREEDOM Express Lane Pass.
360/4: DE Nest @ Ipoh (Friday, 11 June), featuring DJ E-Turn (TW), DJ Classick. Admission is free.
360/5: Fame @ Penang (Saturday, 12 June), featuring DJ E-Turn (TW), Funkzu. Admission is free.
360 Finale: KL Live @ KL (Friday, 18 June), featuring Above & Beyond (UK), Terrence C, DJ Ian Ross. Ticker charges apply.

* Event strictly for 18 years and above only.
* Doors open 9pm onwards.

Known for throwing some of the best parties in the nation, Speedzone Tour 2010, the Official Grand Prix Party was back with a vengeance – bigger and louder than ever – this time around has rocked outdoor at Marching Grounds (Padang Kawat) at Genting Highlands on Saturday, 3rd April 2010. Easily “party of the year”, those present were not disappointed at all as the expected heart-thumping action from some of the biggest names in the dance music arena did not fail to present a great mish-mash of trance and techno beats, droning out all other sounds as the lights went down, inevitably setting the perfect mood for a party scene that was a definite astonishing sight to behold.

A grand total of 7,000 revelers – that’s another successful sold-out by Speedzone! – turned up at the venue in spite of how freezing cold the weather was at Genting Highlands, with quite a big number of people lining up at the ticket counter as early as 3pm, in order to get hold of their passes to the party. The pre-sale tickets were apparently sold out even before the event day and door-sale tickets were limited, hence sadly, those who missed out were left stranded outside the venue, with most of them decided to hang around anyways, enjoying the cold weather as well as the great music coming out from the venue, no matter how vaguely it was nonetheless.

Warming up for the night was none other than Droolotte Tasha, a sexy, young lass whom at 26-years-old, has made Malaysia proud by being crowned the winner of the Ibiza Bedroom DJ Awards. A classically-trained pianist, she likes being in control of music and has quickly discovered her passion in the music of trance artists, specifically the likes of Paul van Dyk and Ferry Corsten. Her smooth and sexy tunes blended well with the music mixture of the night alongside local hero, Terrence C’s sophisticated remixes. For those who do not know Terrence C, he is a well-known name in the local dance music scene and is currently the resident DJ at Zouk KL.

Another unforgettable performer of the night was Jody Wisternoff, one half of Way Out West (a UK progressive house, trance and progressive breaks group from Bristol, England) whose influence and contribution to the dance music scene cannot be overstated. Bringing a solid mix of progressive house acts and solo nu disco offerings to the dance floor, Jody inescapably began the night as how the crowd responded positively to his endearing set. Many would agree that the highlight of his set was when he dropped a remixed version of The XX’s Crystallized, which was a delightful moment that brought smiles on those who love the song.

The highly-anticipated German duo Kyau & Albert, one of the most original DJs/producers in the modern day electronic dance music circuit, took over the decks and amazed the happy crowd with their massive, cutting-edge set for the night. Enthusiastic and energetic, they certainly knew how to work the crowd and brought nothing but chaos for the night! Crowd went insane when their own remixed versions of Bent’s As You Fall and Oasis’ Wonderwall were dropped, bringing the party to greater heights as everyone started singing along.

Next up was the world-renowned superstar DJ Paul Oakenfold, spinning some of his world-class innovative music, satisfying the thirst for great music to his screaming fans hovering by the fence in front of the massive stage of Speedzone. Back by popular demand after his first Speedzone gig last year, Paul returned this time with a set so powerful, it topped his set for last year’s, leaving revelers asking for more.

Personally, the best set of the night was by Ronski Speed, who delivered a truly soulful yet commanding of a set. Ronski was seen enjoying himself spinning away for the cheerful crowd, and indeed they were charmed by how he knowingly dropped heaven-sent tracks such as Oceanlab’s Satellite and Nitrous Oxide’s Far Away, both his own remixes, sending definite chills to a whole room of revelers. Such a talented DJ he was, he playfully closed his set with hints of the commercially-played MGMT’s Kids, and bam! The party ended. Very clever of him, if you know get my drift here.

Big-ups to all who’ve made Speedzone Tour 2010 such a memorable night! If anything, the party has not only successfully brought joyous fun of great music to all; it has also positively restored our faith for the much-loved electronic dance music scene of today.