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MRA Bali International Triathlon 2009

2009-06-09T02:58:00.001-07:00

MRA Bali International Triathlon 2009

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Klapa ; Sound of Female Klapa

2009-05-11T05:01:00.000-07:00

Sat 18 April
When hiring a car in Bali it’s always a good idea to pick a rental business close to a petrol station as there’s rarely enough juice in the car to get out of the driveway let alone to a bowser. My lesson was learnt on the way to Klapa, rolling a dead engine onto the side of sunset road and making a heat of the day hike to the nearest petrol station to fill up some empty aqua bottles. By the time I got up to the ‘new Kuta’ it had been a hot mission, but one look at the ocean view as sunset began to put on a show and the energy returned to my veins. Looking out over the coast line it’s easy to see why ‘Dreamland’ is always such a popular destination, a perfect area to unwind into nature and escape the downtown madness. I soon found my friends and we settled into the grooves dished out by DJ Tammy from Jakarta who was first to hit the decks as part of the ‘Sound of Female’ party. The tracks continued to roll along strong with DJ’s Heidi and Niina until the cliff top outdoor area became a neat dance floor for the taking. Open air entertainment is the perfect end to a hot day and the females on this occasion knew how to lay down the right soundtrack…

Sanur Village Festival 2009

2009-04-29T02:46:00.000-07:00

Type:
Party - Holiday Party

Start Time:
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 11:00am
End Time:
Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 11:00pm

Location:
Sanur-Bali

We are very happy to announce that Sanur Village Festival 2009 is ON again from 12 - 16 August 2009 . This will be the fourth Sanur Village festival, and we assure you that this year, the festival will be bigger and better. The theme 'Marine Life' will be the highlight of Sanur Village Festival 2009, which means most of our activities will be inspired from the marine life which also exist as a very important element in the Balinese everyday life. We also share with you the new artwork for Sanur Village Festival 2009, just to give you a glimpse of the most interesting festival in Bali .

Welcome to the fourth installment of Sanur Village Festival 2009!

Initiated by community of Sanur through the Sanur Development Foundation, at first Sanur Village Festival is held to revive tourism sector and to attract more tourists to visit this area and the island of Bali . Famous for its tranquility Sanur is the first tourist destination in Bali and the only resort type tourist object owned by the Denpasar municipality.

Since the first celebration of the Sanur Village Festival, this event has been listed at Bali 's event calendar as one of the annual tourist attractions. The fourth Sanur Village Festival is set for the 12 to 16 of August 2009 at the same venue with full of fun activities in five days festivity. This year theme is “Marine Life” in line with the extension of our national program Visit Indonesia Year 2009.

Cultural activities will still dominate this festival such as traditional performances, parade, music, collaboration show, water sports and food festival as our main attraction, also not to forget our green program under water festival with its coral reef plantation. We invite everyone to participate and enjoy an unforgettable experience in the serene beauty of Sanur.

Hard Rock University, Class of 2009 feat GIGI

2009-04-29T02:42:00.000-07:00

Host: Hard Rock Cafe Bali's Team
Type: Music/Arts - Performance

Start Time:
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 10:00pm
End Time:
Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 1:00am

Location:
Hard Rock Cafe Bali

Street:
Jl Pantai Kuta
City/Town:
Kuta, Indonesia

Expect for their smash hits, such as: Oo..Oo..Oo.., Terbang, 11 January, or even....Jomblo.

BOOK LAUNCHES UBUD WRITERS & READERS FESTIVAL AT GAYA ART SPACE

2008-10-20T22:59:00.000-07:00

Friday, October 17th, 2008

BOOK LAUNCHES

TWO POETRY ANTHOLOGIES
06.00 - 07.00 pm
The City of Fireworks by Gratiagusti Chananya Rompas (Anya)
We are Nowhere and It's Wow by Mikael Johani

Anya harnesses a city's elements such as lamps, highrise or sidewalks
to depict love, anger, sorrow, loss and hope in the rhythm of dark and light.
Mikael records daily events and sensations in an emotive poetic journal rich with
striking imagery.

LA UNDERLOVER
a collection of short stories
7.30 - 8.30 pm

Budi Dharma, Eka Kurniawan, Chavcay Saifullah,
Nugroho Suksmanto and Triyanto Budi Triwikromo recount the roller-coaster lives of
Indonesian expatriates as they encounter the lively denizens
of Los Angeles, USA.

Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud – Bali 80571
Phone. +62 361 979252/979253 Fax. +62 361 975895
Email. gaya@gayafusion.com Web. www.gayafusion.com

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VOLCOM STONE’S HELIFISH SURF SERIES

2008-10-20T22:24:00.000-07:00

CIMAJA, SUNSET BEACH, WEST JAVA

Saturday, 11 October 2008
The morning of Volcom’s Helifish Surf Series Cimaja started off cloudy with a couple minutes of rain, but that doesn’t seem to bother any of the competing surfers even one bit. Soon later the clouds cleared to reveal the blasting sun, and the Under 14s was up first.

With 1-2 feet waves and offshore winds, Ryan Hidayat and Andre Julian fought to catch the best waves. Ryan was killing it with snap maneuvers but the Andre was better, he then caught a set and riding backside maneuver all the way to the shore. He led the scoreboards and walk away with a Volcom goodie bag, prize money and a surfboard complete with leg rope, fins, grip and wax!

In the Under 17s division, local boys Cakrayudha and Monot had more experience where they have competed and learned the waves of Bali – and immediately went ahead in points than the rest of the pack. The competition was fierce, but it was Cakra who got the big set with snap and cutback maneuvers and beating Monot just by one point! So close!

Ujang Jitli and Cakrayudha played it safe in the Pro Am division, careful because of the tight point difference between the two. Ujang Jitli was lucky to catch the best wave of the day, and his backside floater put him in the first place.

Contestants enjoyed free lunch, and as usual, the day was closed with rains of Volcom giveaways.

RESULT

Pro Am
1^st Ujang Jitli
2^nd Cakrayudha
3^rd Saprudin
4^th Parman

Under 17

1^st Cakrayudha
2^nd Monot
3^rd Dwinuka
4^th Sandi Slamet

Under 14

1^st Andre Julian
2^nd Ryan Hidayat
3^rd Aripin
4^th Jimi

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Surfer Girl Big Splash - PRE PARTY!!

2008-10-03T07:43:00.000-07:00

This Sunday, on October 5th, at Halfway, Kuta Beach we will be throwing our biggest event of the year… BIG SPLASH! This will be the first all-girls ISC Sanctioned Surf Competition to be hosted in Bali. We will have everything from ISC Women’s Open Surfing to a Daddy’s and Daughters Contest.

Because Fun is the Key… Surfer Girl has put together a full day of activities. So, Bring the whole family for a day at the beach. There will be Carnival Games, Yummy Food Stalls, Surf Lessons, Beach Games and even a live concert featuring MTV Nominees, NIDJI!

It’s all happening this Sunday, October 5th, from 7am to 10pm at Halfway, Kuta Beach.

Catch up on more news about the Big Splash program in our newsletter and then check out the Hot News, Surfer Girl’s Fashion Collections and the Best All Girl’s Surf Shops in the World. Or Ask Becky a really tricky question about surfing... She loves that!

Big Splash - All Girl’s Surf Competition Divisions

1. Girls Open Surf Division. An ISC Tour Event

All ages
Judging in standard ISC format
4 girls per heat minimum 4 heats

2. Girls Open Bodyboard Division

All ages
Standard judging system
4 girls per heat minimum 2-4 heats

3. Micro Gromette Division

Under 16 years as of contest date
Judged on wave quality selection, position on the wave , maneuvers,
& the longest ride

4. First Ever Contest Division

All ages
Must be your first ever surf contest
Judging similar to micro gromettesJudged on wave quality
selection, position on the wave , maneuvers, & the longest ride

5. Dads and Daughters Tandem Display

All ages
Judged on wave quality selection, position on the wave, maneuvers,
& the longest ride.

6. Tag Team Event – FINALE

This is the highlight of the competition, when individual competitiveness is replaced with teamwork. There will be 4 teams, with 4 girls on each team.

Lots of Love from Beautiful Bali, Summer, Niki, Grinder, Foamy, Beatboy, Froggy and all the friends we hang out with!!
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Bali Event :: Bacil 2nd Anniversary Celebration

2008-08-29T02:00:00.000-07:00

Bacio presents 2nd Anniversary Celebration DREAM OF RED CHAMBER Phats & Small Live PA feat Big Ben (UK)

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Pupuan Batukaru

2008-07-05T23:55:00.000-07:00

Batukaru lies in Bali’s heartlands - an incredibly fertile and idyllic environment spread across the shallow slopes of a mountain. Batukaru’s higher reaches are jungle clad, but lower down what appears to be jungle is in fact a vast garden where everything from vanilla, coffee, cocoa, cloves, tropical fruit and of course rice is grown. What’s more, it’s a mere hour and a half’s drive from the southern resort areas of Seminyak and Kuta.

• Batu Karu is Bali’s second highest mountain at 7468 feet. It is also home to Bali’s second largest rainforest.

• Pura Luhur Batukaru, one of the biggest of Bali’s six royal temples, is found here.

• Recently declared a World Heritage Site, Jatiluwih Rice Terrace offers some of the most spectacular rice field views in the world.

• It’s possible to climb Gunung Batukaru. It takes four to six hours to reach the summit and three to five hours to return; guides charge Rp700,000 per small group for a day hike or Rp1,000,000 if camping overnight: trekkers must bring all their own food, water and sleeping bags. Many accommodations on Batukaru also offer climbing packages.

• Eco lodges and boutique hotels can be found on Batu Karu, all of them with expansive views.

Getting there:
By car or motorcycle via Tabanan

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Sanur Amateur Golf Tournament

2008-07-05T23:51:00.000-07:00

The 4th annual Sanur Amateur Golf Tournament is taking place at Bali Beach Golf Course on August 8 & 9 2008, in conjunction with the Sanur Village Festival. Tee Off is at 0700 and 1300 and the tournament fee is Rp.750,000 – for which you also geta goodie bag, green fee, coffee break, lucky draw and dinner. Better than that, you stand a chance of landing yourself a luxury car, and a cash prize amounting to more than 100 million for a hole in one! For more information contact Kayobi or Jeanie on (0361) 287 733
www.balibeachgolfcourse.com

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Bondi Rescue Watch for Kuta Beach

2008-07-05T23:47:00.000-07:00

Award winning Australian reality TV show Bondi Rescue has proved so popular with audiences, its producers are creating a spin off and guess where the eight part series is to be set? Right here in Bali. Bondi Rescue: Bali will feature show favourites Ryan “Whippett” Clarke, Dean “Deano” Gladstone, Andrew “Reidy” Reid and Anthony “Harries” Carroll. The four lifeguards will undertake a four month stint on our very own Kuta Beach, working with the local lifeguards. Expect thrills and spills galore as the Bondi boys try and adjust to the notoriously unpredictable tides and currents, as well as getting into some local Kuta culture no doubt. The show will air on Channel 10, Australia and in the UK, New Zealand, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Germany. But you can catch it live on Kuta Beach!

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Bali Massive Scale Cremation

2008-07-05T23:40:00.000-07:00

A new record is about to be set in Bali – though under somewhat somber circumstances. On 15 July 2008, Puri Ubud will be the site of a cremation ceremony (Ngaben in Balinese) on a massive scale, not only in terms of the number of people attending, but the size of the funeral bier. The ‘Bade’ is a cremation tower made of bamboo, papier mache and cotton., which is used to carry the corpse to the cemetery where it is to be cremated. This particular Bade will be a towering 27 meters in height, the tallest ever to have been constructed. The Ngaben is for Tjokorda Ngurah Suyadnya, aka Cok Wah, a prince of Ubud and is set to be the biggest Bali has ever seen.

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UN's Hotel

2008-04-06T08:50:00.000-07:00

This family owned hotel, situated to take the best advantage of both Kuta and Legian resort districts, has been operating for more than 15 years with their homey atmosphere and traditional Balinese architecture.

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Un’s offers 30 comfortable rooms all with hot water, ceiling fans or air conditioning, and cable TV. Not like any other hotels, Un’s hotel’s interiors are made to be different for each room featuring different furniture in every room, which come from the mother’s personal antiques collection. Other than the comfortable rooms, there’s also one fully air-conditioned two-story bungalow with kitchen facilities.

You’ll also find a quiet swimming pool, free Internet wi-fi access from every room, and a restaurant where a lot of pro surfers like to hang out. With low rates from US$ 26 to US$ 60, Un’s hotel is something to check out if you want a peaceful place yet don’t want to go too far from the beach, shopping, and some of the greatest entertainment spots in Kuta.

Kuta Puri Bungalows,
Poppies Lane I, Kuta,
Tel. 751 903

Legian Beach Bungalows

2008-04-06T08:48:00.000-07:00

On Padma Street, about 50 meters away from Jalan Raya Legian, you will find a beautiful Balinese inn set in lush gardens of blooming with flowers and fruit laden trees, plus a homey atmosphere perfect for itinerant backpackers far from home.

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Legian Beach Bungalows has been in business for more than 30 years, and its still going stronger than ever. When it was first built, there were just simple rooms for backpackers, but now they have no less than 8 bungalows that are fully are conditioned, with hot water.

The backpacker rooms are still there, and have become favorites for tourists with a limited budget but who still want all the comforts and facilities hotel style facilities such as swimming pool, and 24 hours room service from a very attractively priced menu.

The rate for backpackers room, is just Rp. 60.000/ night, for the bungalows, Rp.125.000 – Rp. 175.000. You can see why so many travellers have chosen to make this their temporary second home.

Legian Beach Bungalows,
Jl Padma, Legian. 751087, legianbeachbungalow@yahoo.co.id

MERCURE

2008-04-06T08:45:00.000-07:00

Considering the abundance of hotels that can be found lining the Kuta Beach Front, Mercure Kuta Bali Hotel compares extremely well, offering impressive features, facilities and services. The resort features 130 rooms, and four suites. Although the architecture of the building is post-modern and minimalist, this doesn’t mean the place is lacking in the natural touch, in fact, their garden with its large pond full of gold fish and koi creates an idyllic and relaxing atmosphere. And it’s all in a very central location.

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Other than the rooms with ocean views, Mercure has all the essential facilities such as AC, hot and cold water, IDD phone, Cable TV, mini bar, and coffee maker in every room. But the piece de resistance has to be the rooftop pool with its expansive view of the beach and sea...not something many other hotels can offer.

Published rates start from IDR 650K. It’s a busy hotel so, book in advance

Mercure
Kuta Bali, Jl Pantai, Banjar Pande Mas, Kuta. 767 411

Kuta Seaview Cottages

2008-04-06T08:39:00.000-07:00

Situated right on the famous Kuta beach front and within walking distance of the famous resort area’s many clubs, bars, restaurants and shops, Kuta Seaview offers great location alongside good standard rooms, service and facilities - the resort even has its own 24hr convenience store.

The hotel’s 82 rooms include 36 Superior, orientated to face beautiful tropical gardens, 12 rooms with ocean views, and 34 deluxe cottages. All of the rooms are well furnished with modern Balinese interiors and decoration.

As well as the usual in-room facilities such as AC, hot and cold water, satellite TV, coffee maker, etc, Kuta Seaview also offers an impressive selection of public facilities including meeting room, swimming pool, spa, and a trendy Italian fine dining beach front restaurant, Rosso Vivo.

Rates are from US$95 - $150.

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Double Six ; Mobil Derek Big Bash 1

2008-01-25T09:46:00.000-08:00

Following on from the success of the 12 Big Bash(es) series last year, Double Six kicked off BB08 with a first gig featuring a live PA from Bandung electro-punk jesters Mobil Derek, who dropped crunching breakbeats, ragga vibes and deep tech until 4.30 in the am, including their hit ‘Radical Instinct.’ Juggernaut style.

Bali Kama Sutra - Nidji Live on Stage

2008-01-16T22:44:00.000-08:00

Dec 28th, Five minutes after midnight, Rama, Run-D, Andro, Ariel and Adri, stepped up to the stage and took their positions and the crowd went wild. Literally.
By the time Giring, the frizzy haired lead vocalist had pulled back the hood of his tracksuit and grabbed the mic to start singing “Heaven,” the whole place started rocking like a choppy ocean, with all arms raised in the air. This was the third performance by Nidji in Bali and definitely the best so far, with great energy between the band and the fans. The band played a healthy 15 track set, including hits from their huge second album, “biarlah” (Let It Be) providing the cherry topping. Who cared about the rain and tropical winds whistling outside? Nidji brought their rainbow to the house.

Bali Musro - 7th Anniversary

2008-01-16T22:30:00.000-08:00

Musro, one of Kuta’s longest standing clubs, celebrated their 7th birthday, this year focusing on their many hospitality and travel industry colleagues, who received special invitations. Ocean 9 band performed Top 40 favourites and at 9.15pm, Musro’s general manager Susi blew out the candles on a gargantuan pink birthday cake, before the techno kicked in

Hard Rock Cafe - Christmas Carol

2008-01-16T21:53:00.000-08:00

“Christmas is no Christmas without the carols” so Hard Rock Café invited 25 kids from Hope Children’s Home orphanage to sing a non stop 11 Christmas songs to accompany guests enjoying their Christmas dinner. Hark the little angels sing...

Bali Nightlife Sector Ladies Night

2007-11-04T23:38:00.001-08:00

Finally, the felines have shows their fangs, but this time utilizing pure musical talent. Sector bar was the proving ground for OZ radio’s gig “Ladies Room” with all girl band Violet headlining with their top 40 sounds in addition to some of their own tracks. Backing them up were Molecul band, plus a fashion show by Billabong and bartender juggling. Girl Power in full effect.

Scream “Black Nightmare” @ Day Dream

2007-10-31T01:57:00.000-07:00

Wednesday Oct 31st

Black halloween party with DJs Iwan (Stadium JKT), Nason, Johny and Dedi dropping grooves for the dead. From11pm

Helloween Bash @ Bahiana

2007-10-31T01:47:00.000-07:00

Wednesday Oct 31st

Put on your black shirt, eyeliner and hood, do you look like Jack the Ripper yet? if you do, then this place will provide the rest, incl costume contest, door prizes and more. Happy hour till midnight. From 10pm

Bali Nightlife ; Bacio : Babes n Bubbles “Curse of Bacio”

2007-10-31T01:45:00.000-07:00

Wednesday Oct 31st

Babes n Bubbles “Curse of Bacio” Ladies night out with a Halloween atmosphere DJs Fadi, Andre & Chandra,fashion show and hosted by E’Q models. trick or treat. From 11pm

Bali Nightlife ; Hard Rock Hotel - Rock'o'Ween

2007-10-31T01:32:00.000-07:00

Wednesday Oct 31st

Calling all the creeps and ghouls! Halloween with rockin’ attitude? Why not? performing crazy witches, fire starter show, stilt walker, go-go dancers and Flavor band drop the scary top 40. FDC applies. From 8.30pm

Balinightlife - Bali Moon 18th Anniversary

2007-10-24T23:24:00.000-07:00

Bali’s own brand of unique and distinctive liquor, Bali Moon, held their massive 18th birthday bash last week. Crowds came in silky white outfits enjoying a generous freeflow of Bali Moon based cocktails, munchies, a fashion show, outrageous bartender flare show, sexy dancers, door prize and groovy sounds by DJs Nason & Nathan.

Balinightlife - The Wave ; Siluet Band

2007-10-24T21:48:00.000-07:00

Widely considered one of the finest resident bands on the island. Siluet band has finally put their flag up at The Wave, as the venue’s regular performers. Their skills in performing the latest top 40 sounds are undisputed. Everything from the classic “Friday I’m in Love” by The Cure to “I Don’t Love You” by My Chemical Romance is well within their range. Catch Siluet at The Wave in Kuta doing their thing from Thursday through Saturday each and every week.

Balinightlife - MBarGo Lingerie Show

2007-10-24T20:26:00.000-07:00

One of the leading producers of quality underwear: 69Slam put their newest range of lingerie on the bodies of International models at MBarGo. Strutting their stuff the bar, the skimpily clad ladies had jaws dropping as always. Things climaxed with the girls tossing giveaways into the crowd. DJ Ye kept things bumping with his RnB and Hip Hop blends.

Bali Nightlife Club Review ; DAY DREAM

2007-10-08T23:34:00.000-07:00

WHERE
Jl. Petitenget 2000xx Kuta – Bali Phone : 62 0361 737 641

OPEN
7am– 2am (Sunday – Thursday) 7am– 3am (Friday & Saturday)
7 Days a week

INTERIOR
Tropical Casual Dining in Chilled & Souled Atmosphere

MUSIC
A daily stimulating set of groovy classic disco, funk & soul with DJs Jonny & Nason

CAPACITY
+ 2000 m2, Outdoor & Indoor
Max. 120 pax (seated) Max. 600 pax (standing)

SOUND SYSTEM
DJ console, sound system in bar and in pool area, will soon use a projector for outdoor movie screenings

HIGHLIGHT
Lounge, large swimming pool, day beds, sun deck, outdoor theatre/cinema, 2 outlet modern bar, international standard kitchen, wireless internet access.

PEAKS
Weekends 9pm-3am

Bali Nightlife Club Review ; SYNDICATE

2007-10-08T23:08:00.000-07:00

WHERE
No. 66 Double Six Street. Blue Ocean Boulevard. Seminyak - Bali

P : +62 361 756666

OPEN
10pm - 3.30am

INTERIOR
Urban Music lounge Bar. The décor is urban eclectic which resonates an atmosphere reminiscent to that of New York, Harlem and Chicago

MUSIC
RnB, Reegae, Ragga, SuperFunk & HipHop

CAPACITY
Seating capacity is approximately 50 lounge and 40 stool seats including the bar.

SOUND SYSTEM
4 Subwoofer, 2 Pioneer CDJ Mark 2, 2 Technic turntables, 1 Pioneer 600 Mixer, 11 CDL Speaker Dance Floor

HIGHLIGHT
Lighting is simple and minimal, showering the venue in soft reds and blues, brought together by a hard dark background, balanced with rustic metals such as bronze and a Bar display with a ‘classic’ design nature that stays true to the word ‘bar’

PEAKS
Weekends 1am - 2am

Bali Nightlife Club Review ; TUBES

2007-10-04T22:56:00.000-07:00

WHERE

POPPIES LINE 2, Kuta - Bali

OPEN
9pm- 4am

INTERIOR
Stylish interior, the decor is deep electric urban, the atmosphere is like clubs from Tokyo, Canada and Spain.

MUSIC
Hip-hop , R&B, House and electro

CAPACITY
1000 pax

SOUND SYSTEM
OSSO sound system with more than 15,000 watt and more than 15 speakers and subwoofer

HIGHLIGHT
The unique design in the 2 full bars represents the new urban design made of steal, with blue glow lights coming from the floor , same from the VIP with the most stylish design in couches, full AC and 3 giant screens, full intelligent laser effects.

PEAKS
12am - 3:30am

Streets of seminyak ; Jalan Laksmana

2007-10-04T21:00:00.000-07:00

Jalan Laksmana has to be the most mixed up street in history. It started as Oberoi Road, changed to Jalan Lesmana, then Laksmana and somewhere in between became Eats Street. Eats Street sounds so clichéd - we’ll just stick with Jalan Laksmana.

As everyone knows there are loads of restaurants down that popular road, but that’s not all, great shops are springing up all over the place and if you are looking for real estate, it’s a one stop shop. Come and join the beat for a trip to our old haunting grounds, Laksmana Street.

For the uninitiated - You can find all sorts of dining options on Jalan Laksmana. Italian, Moroccan, American, European, Mediterranean, Japanese, Korean, Greek, Indonesian - Healthy, Greasy, Light and Heavy, it’s all there and there’s no doubt about it, it just keeps on getting better.

I remember Cameron from La Zumba Café saying a few years ago, “I wish there were brand name shops down this street.” He got his wish – kinda. Paul Ropp’s boutique started the shift to designer clothing shops and the road hasn’t looked back. By The Sea, Lilly Jean, Morena, Zakz and many other local brand names have set up their retail outlets and have brought the level up a few large notches in recent times. There are also a few new home wares stores sprouting up.
From the café spots at the beginning of Jalan Laksmana the level rises slowly but surely till the beach end where the culinary and wallet factor starts to record massive heights on the F&B Richter Scale. By the time you’ve made it to the beach side, the style and cool of Seminyak can be found in all its glory. Once you’ve been to Kudeta, The Legian and on The Samaya’s Breeze restaurants, the ocean views and the haute cuisine would have successfully knocked your proverbial socks off.

If you haven’t had enough and it’s way past your bedtime the last snack can always be found back in the middle of it all – 24 hour dining at Soho and Circle K.

And just to make sure you have got somewhere to lay your head, there’s plenty of villa complexes right by the side of the road – from one end to the other…

Jalan Laksmana used to be rice field paddies not long ago. It was like the access road to the Oberoi Hotel for many years. How things are changing in this town..

Bali Nightlife ; Cafe Wayang Lumbung Amal

2007-10-04T20:57:00.000-07:00

Not just another regular gig by OZ radio at Wayang Cafe but this time they had a slightly different format than the usual and a good one at that. Crowds were coming with their piles of used clothing to be donated and to listen to the bands. Inside the venue where Denpasar youngsters could enjoy cold beers and performances on stage by Psycho Saint, Tissue, Koma and Boys Don’t Cry, also OZ radio staff walked around with a donation box. 360 thousand rupiah was collected with stacks of used clothing. The very next day the clothing was all distributed straight to three orphanages and one old people’s home in Denpasar. A big hearted movement and lots of gyrations on the Wayang dance floor.

Bali Nightlife ; Kamasutra - Project Pop

2007-10-04T20:55:00.000-07:00

The place wasn’t full, but enough to keep the heat on. Starting up with the famous “Tu Wa Ga Pat” (One Two Three Four), we thought they were going for another round of songs, but we were wrong, that was more of a musical comedy of Mama Mia Show parody. Funny enough to keep us laughing for more than half an hour. Then the show went on with their other must-sing-and-dance-along songs such as “Pacarku Superstar” (My girlfriend is a superstar), “Dugem VS Metal” (Disco VS Metal), and of course, the one that keeps us shaking our booty, “Dangdut is the Music of My Country”.

Bali Nightlife Pacha - Global Room

2007-10-04T20:50:00.000-07:00

To break the silence in Kuta lately, Pacha brought down one of Indonesia’s best DJs to their turf. That’s right…DJ Ade, who has now joined Spinach Management to spin some of his trademark progressive techno tunes with some visual from the in house VJ from Pacha Bali. The dance floor was packed with fans of the DJ.

Bali Nightlife Kuta Party Time

2007-10-04T20:48:00.000-07:00

Here we go: it took a struggle for me to pass the Poppies Lane 2, super clogged traffic jam but I made it, the newly facelifted Tubes Club was my first stop. The X-Cutioners gig where the line up of DJs from Danny Dee and Leon spin their collection from RnB and end up in Electro land pulled a huge crowd. Next destination was M Bar Go where they had a hard hitting gig by the name of Bedroom Antics where girls in lingerie, babydoll sleeping dresses, teddy bears and fluffy slippers. The girls were walking around and stepped up to the bar for a dancing frenzy while freeflow Bintang and Daquiris stayed faithful by my side. My head was starting to spin, and My Room at Jalan Legian beckoned, it opened its doors for the first time that night, and the fashion show and live DJ was on the menu for the night. Phew! One wild night, in the heart of Kuta town.

Rumour has it…

2007-10-04T20:44:00.000-07:00

Rumours keeps on kickin’ as another year passes by. With another Gala night performance, the style of which helped to make them just as famous as their cheaper than cheap, quality food, Paulus and the crew led the charge for another free-beer fueled, free-wheeling charged evening of giveaway prizes and sixties, hippy music. Supplied by DJ Goldigger. All the usual suspects were in attendance. Not a bad show for a smallish Laksmana restaurant – we’re not sure why no-one else steps up to the plate down there. Any ideas?

Day Dream Gathering

2007-10-04T20:39:00.000-07:00

It was a night dedicated to the media and friends. New club on the block, Day Dream, launched and gathered the who’s who in town to introduce their new premises. Nice set up and pretty busy. Beer, punch, canapés, percussions and DJ Nason’s lounge tunes for the fashion show. They plan on having these gigs every month.

Hook 1st Anniversary

2007-10-04T20:31:00.001-07:00

DJ Alfan and Fadi supplied the vibes at Hook’s 1st Anniversary while the free flow demolished the mostly Aussie crowd. Streetwalkers and fire dancers charged up the night with their outlandish antics. Hook keeps on pulling them in.

Kama Sutra ; Dewi Dewi

2007-10-04T20:26:00.000-07:00

The goddesses are stepping down from heavens... Dewi Dewi made their first ever performance on this little piece of paradise at Kama Sutra. Purie, Tata and Ina who were handpicked by the fearless hand of Ahmad Dhani from DEWA (locals uber group) didn’t manage heat up the venue at all. Performing the recycled songs of DEWA 19 such as “Roman Picisan” (Cheesy Romance) to a cover song of Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock’n’Roll” and their hit “Dokter Cinta” (Doctor Love) in a speedy, less than an hour performance. Well…forty minutes straight to be exact. Bit of a whirlwind performance, you could say, but definitely had the camera phones charging, as you see in these photos.

Day Dream - Girl On Top

2007-09-25T03:17:00.000-07:00

Daydream starting to make its presence felt on the block, not least with this event dedicated to the ladies entilted appropriately Girl On Top. DJ Nason warmed up the atmosphere with his soulful house music leading everyone’s feet to the dance floor.

Bali Nightlife - Rowan Blades at Pacha

2007-09-24T01:39:00.000-07:00

Rowan Blades entered the dance music collective conscious as one half of massive production outfit Breeder. Un-phased by all the DJ adulation of the times however, he upped and left for Sydney, Australia. Which is why we lucky people get to hear him spin right here in Bali. Last Friday 7 September, Pacha welcomed Blades for a big night of deep, melodic progressive that had the house jumping. There wasn’t much time for promotion but word got around and the place was well packed by the end of the night. pacha continues to grow in stature.

Bali Nightlife - The 12th Big Bash at Double Six

2007-09-24T01:32:00.000-07:00

Another ground breaking event held at the epicenter of partying: 66. FHM magazine Indonesia chapter held their 4th anniversary with a party motored byJakarta powerhouse DJs Hogi and Downey dropping some super tight sounds from the progressive house portfolio. some sugar coated FHM girls topped things off. Just like a cherry.

Bali Nightlife - Hu`u La Temptress

2007-09-24T01:21:00.000-07:00

Carla Robles as La Temptress sure did mesmerize the audience with her performance on Saturday night at Hu`u Bar. The Fillipina has the voice of an angel that brings out the rcharacter of the popular pop-jazz tunes she chants all night. She has the perfect image of a diva and delivered an unforgettable night to be remembered.

Surfer Girl Balinese Dance Competition

2007-09-24T01:11:00.000-07:00

This year, Kuta Karnival went back to its original roots, with a Balinese Dance Competition held by Surfer Girl at Kuta Beach. Canopies were set up to provide shelter from teh sun for the kids dressed in traditional Balinese wardrobe performing their skills in “Panyembrahma” and the energetic “Cenrawasih” dance. All the fun was topped off with a modern dance performance by Surfer Girl team and a super funny cabaret style “Gedebong Goyang” performed in thick Balinese accents and style by expatriate ladies married t

The Kuta Karnival 2007

2007-09-24T01:08:00.000-07:00

The Kuta Karnival has been a highlight of the Bali events calendar since its inception in 2003. Developed as a response to the tragic bombings that occurred the year before, the Karnival was intended to celebrate all that is good about Kuta and to help revive its then flagging fortunes.
Four years on and Kuta is not only booming, but evolving too, with a raft of new venues adding a veneer of sophistication that’s managed to breakdown the invisible divide with its trendy neighbour, Seminyak. The Karnival too continues to evolve, though its original raison d’etre has probably changed somewhat. 2007 turned out to be a particularly challenging year for the Kuta Karnival. The steering committee had already agreed that if by June funding targets had not been met, the Karnival wouldn’t go ahead. With a major corporate sponsor pulling out and government funding not guaranteed, the decision to cancel had almost been made, but at the last minute, just enough government funding and corporate sponsorship came through to make the event feasible. This meant that both time and money were short, with the result that Kuta Karnival 2007 didn’t enjoy the kind of promotion nor high profile it had in previous years.

Meanwhile, the surf/skate industry, one of the mainstays of the Karnival, took a big step back due possibly the changes in management structure that now sees most of the big surf/skate brands running their Bali operations out of Australia. That, with Base Skate park already being established elsewhere, meant the impressive full skate area that graced Kuta beach last year was replaced by a smaller ramp for one single day of beach-based activities instead of a full week of it like years gone by.

Despite these challenges however, 23 different events still took place across a range of venues, most of them a great success. A number of corporate sponsors came on board to ensure that the beach was still a hive of activity, with Suzuki and local clothing brand Cardinal supporting the music side of things on the specially erected stage and various other sponsors both local and national offering their support. In addition, community organizations, charities and cultural and arts based initiatives were represented both on the beach and at the popular Bali Food Festival. An Islamic Festival taking place at Discovery Shopping Mall also fell under the Kuta Karnival Umbrella.
According to one of Kuta Karnival’s key organizers, Gilda Sagrado, the steering committee is looking at new ways of anchoring funding for next year to ensure there is ample time for proper promotion as well as a balanced program of events. “We’re putting together a book this year which will feature images from high profile international photographers,” she explains. “This should give us the kind of leverage we need to generate more funds.”

The question of sponsorship is not only a financial concern. Whilst funding from business may be welcome, it can become overbearing, with branding concerns eclipsing the community aspect that is supposed to be at the heart of Kuta Karnival. For example, it might be interesting to add a marquee to the legions of brand banners that are erected, or for sponsors to think of new ways of generating brand recognition and visibility through their support of the Kuta Karnival and not as a privilege gained from that support.
“Of course, to an extent you have to dance to your sponsor’s tune,” says Gilda, “money is not usually received until 3 months after the event and if they decide to make a complaint, they can reduce or even withhold payment.”
The aim next year is to achieve a broader portfolio of sponsors, with strong support from local and national government. “The DPRD (regional administration) has just committed to incorporating the Kuta Karnival into its yearly budget as a regular event,” says Nigel Geary, chairman of the Food Festival. “This should make things a lot easier next time round,” he adds. The Food Festival was a great success once again, with 15% more stall space and a brand new stage (hosted by The Beat Magazine) drawing greater numbers on both the Saturday and the Sunday. What’s more, a good 60% of attendees were locals, testament to the Food Fest’s cosmopolitan character.

In part, the kind of issues the Kuta Karnival currently faces are due to its seminal success. Since its inception, a slew of similar festivals have appeared, creating a veritable ‘party season’ from the latter part of August through early October. Sanur Village Festival in particular has made a splash since its inauguration in 2006, attracting major sponsorship and offering a broad range of activities and entertainment. Whilst there is bound to be competition between different areas, there is also the chance to co-operate in developing package style promotions highlighting festivals like Kuta Karnival, Sanur Village Festival, Nusa Dua Festival, Ubud Writer’s Festival. “We could use these different events together to help promote Bali at key events like the World Tourism Fair,” says Gilda.

The Kuta Karnival’s organizers should be commended for knuckling down under difficult circumstances and delivering if not the best or biggest Kuta Karnival, one that has the potential to act as a bridge and a guide to future events. Had it not gone ahead this year, it would surely have been a step backwards for all of us.

DJ Interview - Stevie G

2007-09-21T02:29:00.000-07:00

Recently tracked down the influential track-master and freelance writer, Stevie G, for his personal views and perspectives on the highs and lows of surviving in Question.

Question: How would you summarize your background? Influences?

SG: Well, oddly enough I didn't really have a musical upbringing. My parents didn't listen to a lot of music when I was growing up. When I was in high school as a freshman, I hooked up with some friends, and they were punk-rockers. That was kind of my first introduction to live music - after that I was a punk-rocker for a number of years. I went on to play in bands for 12 years, and the bands were pretty successful. They were punk in attitude, but we kind of flipped it. The last band we had was called The Make-Up, and the type of music that we played we termed "Gospel Yea Yea," which was a cross between 60's French pop, the "Yea Yea" sound, like Francoise Hardy, and gospel, which involved a lot of call and response with the audience. We were also influenced a lot by the Detroit sound, MC5, The Stooges, stuff like that, and other Washington D.C. punk bands. The common misconception about punk rock is that punk-rockers only listen to punk music, which isn't true. I think that being a punk-rocker means you are actually open to the world of music at large, so that's how I got started. From punk rock I got into soul music and disco, I got into Jazz, I got into Brazilian music, African music. I had about 15,000 records in my collection before I left the States, and it consisted of everything I mentioned before.

Question: But through being introduced at that age to punk music, you didn't then find these other types of music too mellow?

SG: No, no, not at all. See, I don't believe in this mellow thing, man. If it's good, it's good. The tempo shouldn't matter at all. Punk music opened me up to a lot of things. Traveling and playing with different bands, I met all kinds of different people, and got exposed to different kinds of music and was buying different records all the time. I played bass in the first band, guitar in the second band, and drums in the last band, and then while I was doing that, I also started to DJ, and that was in '88. I started just messing around, we sort of had this elevated group house in D.C. and started these free New Year's Eve parties that became really legendary, you know, rafters being pulled from the doors and sweat on the walls. They weren't college parties, they were house parties for the punk community. But it wasn't a bunch of guys with Mohawks and studded out like that, it was more political. It was just like cool people, but they were from a punk background. They were house parties in a group house just on a home stereo system.

Question: So that was your first DJ set?

SG: First set? You mean, to a crowd? Yeah, that would have been 1843 Irving Street, North-West, D.C. That was my house, on New Years Eve '87. And at the time, there was great music too - the first Public Enemy record, first Eric B & Rakim record, Boogie Down Productions record, Poor Righteous Teachers, and The Native Tongue stuff, you know De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, all of that hip-hop. Also, all the English stuff, Talkin' Loud, Young Disciples, Brand New Heavies, Galliano, and then some James Brown, you know it was really a free-form thing, but it worked great! And we did those parties for three years in row. It got more and more crowded each year, and in between I'd get gigs with my band.

Question: Who would you say your strongest musical influences would be?

SG: Musically? Well, my favourite artist is Stevie Wonder. He's kind of my namesake too, because my given is Steven, my parents call me Steve. But, I kind of reinvented myself as Stevie, 'cause my friends were calling me that, and I was also a big Stevie Wonder fan and it kind of suits me, I guess, so, that's my number one. In terms of DJ's, Michelle and I are really into the underground New York sound. There was only one club that we used to go to, actually two clubs, and those were Shelter and Body&Soul. The Shelter is still going on, it's a 16 year old party, and these were parties that came out of the 70's and 80's disco scene in NY, so it's a lot of the same people and they still listen to a lot of the same music mixed with some of the more modern house music available now. The closest thing here would be The Junction party with DJ Gregory, Samo, etc. Timmy Regisford, he's the DJ at The Shelter, and another, DJ Harvey. He's another one of my favorites too.

Question: Who?

SG: DJ Harvey is English but he lives in Santa Monica now. He was a former Ministry of Sound DJ and became kind of a cult-figure. Not a lot of people have heard of him, but he's got a really great eclectic style. He plays across the board, but his flow is impeccable. Then there's another guy from NY, Antonio Ocasio, and also my peers in D.C., you know, we always had a really strong DJ community and underground scene.

Question: So, you came to Bali for the first time when?

SG: That would have been summer 2002 for Ku De Ta, where I was the second DJ there after K2, who's a good friend of mine from D.C. He came here the first year, and was doing all the sets by himself, was invited back the following year and asked me, nicely enough, to play with him. We met in D.C., and actually started playing together at the same clubs and became good friends. When he needed back up in Bali, he was nice enough to ask me. So we came, did the first year, got along with everyone, and I didn't mess up. Then they asked me back for the next two years, which was really cool. And I never took it for granted, that's why I believe I was always asked back. I always appreciated the position, and the benefits of it. I didn't think I deserved it necessarily, but I was really grateful for the opportunity granted by Ku De Ta, and so I didn't mess it up. You know, at the end of the day, I did my job, was professional about it and so was asked back.

Question: How would you sum up the good and the bad of playing, promoting and writing in Seminyak compared to where you're coming from?

SG: Well, it's new territory for us. Where I come from, it's really kind of particular. I can just first of all say that it's a city, so there's a lot of culture. It's also a primarily black city and we were very influenced by that musically, culturally, etc. So, we've adapted to it but it's been difficult. I mean, but it's also been surprising like in terms of DJ-ing for instance, like the Thursday parties we've been given a chance to try. I've seen it as a chance to play my music in a place where I think there is a lack of good alternative music venues, besides the club norm. So, I was looking for some place to be able to play my music, share my music. I'm not egotistical about it, I just think it's good music, and a lot of people don't know it here, or haven't been exposed to it, but people seem to be open to it and that's really surprised me. A lot of it's pretty deep but I find that people still respond to it. Sometimes I have to play a little more commercially, but I'm still playing old music, so at the end of the day it's still great.

In terms of writing, I didn't really do a lot of writing in the States. I did some stuff for XLR8R magazine in San Francisco, but doing it here has given me a chance to check out a lot of different aspects of life here, so my writing has broadened since I've been in Seminyak. Here, I get to write about architecture, food, art, and events, interview DJ's, all sorts of things. So with each project, I try to find something that interests me, and what I think others may also find interesting. Like if I'm interviewing Lisa Loud or Danny Howells, who are known as progressive DJs, I don't want to have a Q&A session about progressive house music, I would rather find out how they started off, and you then find out that Danny Howells is actually a funk fan, and his first party was a Prince party and he grew up on Motown stuff. That sort of thing interests me and I hope it might interest other people as well. Then I also get to promote these things in a way, like writing about F Lounge or writing about certain parties, I can sort of put my angle on it. Like, writing about The Junction, for instance, I know a lot about that music. I think more than a lot of people out here do, so therefore I'm able to elaborate more on it with a little bit of history, and so on. I started out writing here, because it gave me chance to eke out an existence apart from DJing which has it's ups and downs, especially when playing really particular music that isn't necessarily suited for the masses.

Question: What's your perspective on the current music scene here so far?

SG: I think it's a little limited at the moment but I think it's progressing. I think the weekly parties, such as the Thursday thing at F Lounge, where we're basically playing roots music all night, and the Techno monthly we do [Fade2Black], which is an opposite music style, but both still represent a real underground sound that's been gaining popularity. The first time I played in Paparazzi, during the last 30 minutes, I was able to drop straight classics, not remixes, from Donna Summer and Chaka Khan, and people were still able to dance to it. I know it might sound a little cliché, but it really is about pushing the envelope, you kind of try to force people to listen outside of the box. Folks wouldn't necessarily think that a Donna Summer might actually go well after a club song, but it actually does and you show how by mixing it in at the right time. So you're kind of connecting the musical dots for them. What I think is actually limiting about the scene here, is that the music that dominates the clubs here is not really progressive, in terms of ideas. It doesn't go anywhere, it doesn't take you on journey, which is what I've always grown up understanding music to do when played eclectically. It's a really live environment, it's got ups and downs and it should make you think. When the tempo slows down you take a break and then you're get really excited to get back on dance floor when it comes back fierce. I think there are a growing number of people here that are of the same mind. There's a community that's forming that supports each other and I've been getting hired to play more parties, playing what I play, you know. So, I think some refreshing changes are coming.

Question: Do you think that we're in a reflective stage, right now, with modern dance music looking back or revisiting old tracks?

SG: Yeah, I think that's part of the moment we're in, right now. Like, this whole electro or electro-clash phenomenon. This music utilizes slower break-beats with analog-style production and certain guitar rock elements. These are styles derived from old music, but yet, they're gaining popularity, because the norm was becoming a little bit too…flat. The whole word 'electro' is from the '80's. Kraftwerk was basically the first electro experiment and then hip-hop came out of electro, as well, like Africa Bambaata, so I think this resurgence brings things back full circle and is indicative of a certain desire to return back to basics, in a way.

Question: Any hopes for the future? Things you would like to see happen?

SG: I don't necessarily believe in big changes happening overnight. But I have faith in little revolutions, you know baby steps, I don't really have any complaints, I'm pretty satisfied with the way things are going. Bali is a really amazing place to be and it has a lot of potential, especially considering it's an island. It's not a city like Jakarta , so you also have to take that into account. I think in an island context a few things are going to be limited culturally, but I think Bali 's going in a really good direction. I just hope there might be more musical alternatives in the future. I'd really like to see more Indonesian DJ's pick up that mantle and take up the torch. I'd love to find a local protégé, someone that I would gladly give my old music to, so that they could know it and play it out if they dug it. The sound really needs to be disseminated locally so that there can be local representation for that sound at the clubs. Not just for the new music, but for the old music too, which would be nice. You'd hear different styles, from a local point of view.

Question: Funniest or most memorable gig situation…or are they all funny??

SG: Long pause. I think they're all very serious, as a matter of fact! Well, one time I was asked by a black friend of mine, to play his sister's wedding in D.C. and I had a little trepidation about playing it because weddings are really tricky. You have to be able to appeal to a really broad demographic, age-wise. So, I asked him to give me a list of the exact songs they wanted, and the list contained Prince, Marvin Gaye, Commodores, Earth, Wind & Fire, so I accepted it right away knowing that I had about 85 percent of the tracks. So I show up to the gig, and I'm playing what they had requested, trying to get the crowd going, but no one was really dancing, and then this little old lady came up and asked me if I had "Booty Call." I don't know if you're familiar with the line-dance phenomenon popular in black American culture, but it's not like country music line-dancing. It's a group dance for the young to old where everybody dances together in a line with choreographed steps that everybody knows. "Booty Call" happened to be a hot line-dance song at the time and I didn't have it because it wasn't on the list. So then she said, "Well, do you have 'Electric Boogaloo'?" which is another popular line-dance song by Marcia Griffiths, and I replied that it wasn't on the list either and she walked away disgusted.

After that and within the span of about 20 minutes, two more ladies came up and asked for the line-dance music I couldn't deliver. So, that was a really uncomfortable situation, but at the end of it worked out once they got a little tipsy and got them going to some Go Go, D.C.'s percussion heavy underground indigenous music which seemed to work. But from that point onwards, I've always remembered to have some line-dance music in my case, especially for a wedding. That's not really a funny moment I suppose. It's more of a crap-your-pants moment.

Question: What is that telephone-looking contraption you use instead of the headphones most DJ's use?

SG: It's called a Lollipop, which I designed and made myself from a few simple pieces.

Question: Any personal mantra that you would like to share? One that gets you through the day?

SG: Keep the spear burning.

Question: Favourite club track right now?

SG: "Paranoia" by John Tejada

Question: Favourite tune of all time?

SG: "Do I Do" by Stevie Wonder

Question: Favourite reggae tune right now?

SG: "Talk Love" by Sonya Spence

Question: Favourite footwear?

SG: Beach Walk flip-flops, from The Philippines. I brought six pairs before coming here and I've worn them all out. They crush Havaianas and come in the coolest color combinations. That's what I rock, man.

Question: Lastly, how do you feel about the moniker "Quizzical Mouse?"

SG: I embrace the title.

For further info or bookings email Stevie at: KillaFM@gmail.com

Laguna Resort - Bali Fashion Looking Up

2007-09-12T02:25:00.000-07:00

The Bali fashion designer association AAPMI-Bali presented Fashion Tendance 08, a smorgasbord of stylish fashion, in the beautiful surrounds of The Laguna Resort and Spa in Nusa Dua last Saturday night. The packed house in attendance were all treated to some of the best fashion seen in Bali for some time and a professional and well organized fashion event. Congratulations to all involved and we look forward to bigger and even better things next year.

The Grand Lucky Duck Restaurant Grand Opening

2007-09-12T02:21:00.000-07:00

Finally, the restaurant specializing in duck and duck alone,is here in Bali and ready to pamper your palate. The Grand Lucky Duck officially opened its doors in Tanjung Benoa (Jl Pratama) with a fabulous event. Live acoustic band, fashion show by local talent Tjok Abi and the traditional Balinese Joged dance performance on the mini stage while the invitees enjoyed the crisp and spicy taste of Balinese duck cuisine. Nice and intimate, indeed.

MBarGo - FHM 4th Anniversary

2007-09-12T02:18:00.000-07:00

Another ground breaking event held at the party epicentre: 66. FHM magazine Indonesia chapter held their 4th birthday with a party motored by some of Jakarta’s powerhouse DJs, with Hogi and Downey dropping some super tight sounds from progressive house to electro with some sugar coated FHM girls on the stage. Just like a cherry top.

MBarGo - Island Dreamz

2007-09-12T02:09:00.000-07:00

Its was called Island Dreams for a reason, the shrine of Hip Hop and Crunk: M Bar Go had it self turned into a piece of paradise with some Balinese palm leave “paku pipid” hanging on the ceiling while DJ Ye drop some island sound in M Bar Go stylee, Javaica percussion and hula girls with lei’s shakin those booty in a serious way.

Bacio - Passion

2007-09-12T02:01:00.000-07:00

Aug 29th 2007
Bali’s most notable A-List fashion designers gathered to represent MOBAS BALI and highlight their collection for the upcoming season. Models strutted their couture wares amongst the crowd gathered at Bacio while resident DJs Jonny, Andre, and Chandra kept it going, going, going on the dancefloor.

Hard Rock Cafe - Netral

2007-09-12T01:50:00.001-07:00

Netral have been around and kicking hard on the Indonesian alternative music scene for thirteen years now, with no less than nine albums under their belts. Netral are Bagus (bass/vocal), Eno (drum) and Coki (guitar) and 13 years in the game have robbed them of none of their energy. The band blew the roof off with a set to please all comers from psychobilly rockers, to emo brothers to old skool punkrockers, all gathering together simply to pogo dance to Netral’s own punk version of national anthem “17 Agustus”, their classic track “Cahaya Bulan” (Moonlight) and their newest “Pertempuran Hati” (Hearts Struggle). Hard Rock Café looked like a prairie that had just been ambushed by a flock of trigger happy bison!

Made's Warung a Year Older

2007-09-12T01:47:00.000-07:00

Ibu Made showed her friends et al how to boogie last Monday night at their birthday party at the ever popular and iconic Warung in Seminyak. Made was joined by her Latino friends for an inspiring Tango around the garden. Another packed evening to celebrate the occasion of 11 years in Seminyak. How time flies…

KuDeTa White Party

2007-09-12T01:44:00.000-07:00

Kudeta finished off their party season with a classic White Party that in many minds was the pick of the bunch. Lots of locals and less touros meant a night out and you knew a few people, which was a change from the week before. Good music and great sound once again from the Seminyak style icon.

Bacio 1st Anniversary

2007-09-12T01:18:00.000-07:00

Popular Blue Ocean nightspot Bacio celebrated its one-year anniversary with a theme night based on the Phantom of the Opera. Spooky decorations were part of the festivities in which patrons attended in masquerade masks. Besides a fashion show, sexy dancer squad, and fire grinder spark making, DJs Kevin K, Jonny, Chandra, and Andre kept it all lively and lovely on the floor for the revellers.

Double Six - Ian Carey

2007-09-12T01:14:00.000-07:00

Ian ‘45’ Carey is well named, since his 12” productions tend to blow up on dancefloors around the world. Double Six wasn’t exactly packed to the rafters, but the punters that were there dug his straight ahead brand of pumpin’ house, which he played until dawn started to creep..

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Friday Sept 7th

Bahiana
I Love Friday
Live somersaulting, high kicking Capoeira Brazil performance, also DJs Jonas & Soma. From 11pm

Day Dream
Girls On Top
Come & mingle - claim the night with DJs Jonny & Nason. Each and every Friday. From 10pm

F Lounge
Hip Shaker
Award winning night of fonkadelic finesse beats the rest to the test. Magical wax puts boogie on max as G Force & Papa Golddiga shake tha mothership connection. From 11pm

Double Six
DJs Gabrielle (KL) Wilson and Jimi (Bali)

Bacio
Feat DJs Jonny, Andre & Chandra. From 11pm

ESC/Sky Garden
TGIF Friday
Six promotions: 50% off tapas, sunset pitcher 99k (Mojito, Strawberry Island Ice Tea, Sangria & Frozen Lime Margarita), spirit bottle 75cl 299k (Jim Beam, Bacardi & Gordons)

Deja Vu
Diamonds & Pearls
DJs L’nang & Anastacia. From 11pm

Hook
Soul Sessions
DJs L’nang, Steven Foe, Alfan & guests. Spirit bottles @ 399k, cocktail pitchers @ 100k and buy 1 get 1 free on selected cocktails all night (60k)

Syndicate
Early Goers Night
DJ Jerry

Hu'u
La Temptress
The ultimate personification of the perfect diva; one with the voice of an angel and wrapped in an exquisite shell. Be enthralled by unforgettable performance from Carla Robles as La Temptress, who will mesmerize audiences with her personal jazzanova and pop jazz takes on popular tunes. Experience La Temptress, once tempted, forever remebered. From 8pm, followed by Hu’u Society (only on the 7th) with DJ Yuyu and Yudi at 11pm. Also Saturday

MBarGo
Digital Birth presents Techno Logik
DJs Fadi (SWE) and Schumi. From 11pm

Pacha
Global Room
With DJs Indra and guest. Free cocktail for 1st arrival from 9pm

Obsesion
Cuban Night
Salsa party with Lare Band and free Salsa lessons from Made & Salsa Bali dancers, Latin beats from DJ El Loco. From 10pm

The Wave
Ladies Night
Vertikal Band, sexy dancers, welcome drinks for ladies, Bacardi mixers 25k & happy hours from 8-10pm

Saturday Sept 8th

Bacio
Pure Bacio
Another night of classics and funky favorites, feat. DJs Jonny, Andre & Chandra. From 11pm

Deja Vu
Le Chique
DJs Sofyan and Lanang, fire show and b’day bash for Alex Awi. From 11pm

Day Dream
Music Revolution
Delivering the best in groovy house, DJs Jonny & Nason. Every Saturday. From 10pm

Bahiana
Salsa Night
Live DJ performance by Aldo de Bongo, Jonas and Soma. From 10pm

Double Six
The 12 Big Bash
DJ Starkiller (US). One of the biggest producers of fat, funky, dirty electro-house drops into 66 for a spin. See Here Now

Kuta Karnival
Bali Food Fest
More than 60 restaurants wil set up stalls plus kids area, exhibitions, and Bali produce market. Simply don’t miss this. Continues on Sunday. From 1-10pm. See Here Now

The Beat
Semi Unplugged Rock Fest
As part of the Bali Food Fest, the Beat Rock Cafe adds a spark to one of the biggest community event in Bali with Bali’s best bands semi-unplugged. Continues on Sunday. From 6pm

Hu'u
La Temptress & Paradise Garage
Move to the groove of the sound of DJs Yudi & Yuyu as they take you on a modern day trip to boogie wonderland...wicked. Decadence & debauchery...with a touch of elegance. FDC 100k, From 11pm

ESC/Sky Garden
2.4.1 Saturday
2 for 1 tapas, 2 for 1 shots, highballs and Heineken

Hook
Houseteria
Enjoy the eclectic sounds of house & electro with DJs Alfan & guest. Spirit bottles @ 500k only, cocktail pitchers @ 100k, buy 1 get 1 free on selected cocktails all night (60k)

F Lounge
Felicious
A deep fried night of WestCoast breaks sliced & diced by OJ & Rizal. From 11pm

MBarGo
Digital Birth presents "Pure Insanity"
DJs Fadi (SWE), and Shumi wreak havoc on the wheels of steel. From 11pm

Obsesion
The Fusion
World music maestros Saharadja once again serve up magical fusions. Featuring Marina. From 10pm

The Wave
Saturday Night
DJ Nathan drops the pick of his collection with sexy dancers, Dewarst mix @25k and Vertikal Band live. Happy hours from 8-10pm

Pacha
House Session
DJs Leon, Danny and Deejay. From 10pm

Syndicate
Funk Soul Bruthas
DJ Malik (Simpleasures)

Sunday Sept 9th

Kama Sutra
Andra & The Backbone
See Here Now for details

Grand Hyatt Bali
Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic 2007
Some of the biggest names on the women’s tour will go toe to toe in this world class tournament. See Here Now

Bali Food Fest and The Beat Rock Fest
continues on the beach between Jl Melasti and Padma. from 2pm till 11pm

Double Six
Raibow
With Paperdoll show

Deja Vu
Clas6 Sunday School
For those who didn’t get enough on the weekend nights, here are DJs Georgia and Soma with classic disco and smooth flavours to ease you into the week. From 11pm

Day Dream
Sun Day Dream Pool Party
Chill by the pool with BBQ and bikini while DJs Nason and Jonny on soulful house. From 4pm

F Lounge
Flatline
Laid back downtempo classics massage ya mind & let ya body unwind one sweet track at a time. Open decks. From 11pm

ESC/Sky Garden
Daily Drink Specials
From 11 to 6 on Midori Illusions, Lime Margarita, Strawberry Daquiri, Peach Bellinis Mojito for 19k or 99k on pitcher. Happens every day

MBarGo
New Vibration
Who says Sunday is the day of rest? Strap one on and head on down to Kuta as DJs Amri (JPN), P-Pen, Gust & G-Voiz bring out the best in R&B, Hip Hop and Rock. Free welcome shot till midnight. From 11pm

The Wave
Live Music
Sehai band bringing Latin sounds plus back up from DJ Nathan. Happy hours from 8-10pm

Pacha
Minimal Technologic
Mix of Techno house and electronic bass with DJs Dee and Danny. From 10pm

Monday Sept 10th

Double Six
DJ Helmy

ESC/Sky Garden
Margarita Monday
Frozen lime margarita, glass 19k, pitchers 99k, gourmet Mexican food from 29k, plus live DJ

F Lounge
Flow
Filtering ya system with soulhouse nutrition Rizal recharges ya booty. Finger food & fresh oven pizzas till 1am nightly. From 11pm

Grand Hyatt
Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic 2007
Continues

MBarGo
Break It Off
Reggaeton night with DJs Helmy, Ye, and Justen plus percussion by Dodi. From 11pm

Obsesion
Sweet Soul Music
O’line band and Rere deliver a righteous soul & funk line up from the 60’s to the present, also with DJ Monica. From 10pm.

Pacha
In The White Room
Deejay Dee, Danny B, free welcome drink and 50k on beer pitchers. From 11pm

Syndicate
DJ Jerry

The Wave
Monday Bright
DJ Nathan, Sehati band and happy hours from 8-10pm

Tuesday Sept 11th

Double Six
DJ Dede

ESC/Sky Garden
Tuesday Night Pizza-Pasta-Ribs
25% off pizza, pasta, BQQ ribs and mojito & sangria, glass 19k, pitchers 99k, plus live DJ

F Lounge
Female Fylosofy
A night of deep, sensitive progressive goodness bumped into bliss by Rizal & friends. 2/4/1 on all roskas for the ladies 11-1

Hook
Ten Thou Tapas
Selected tapas @10k, cocktail pitchers @ 70k and sounds by DJ Alfan

Grand Hyatt
Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic 2007
Continues

MBarGo
Spin Out
Big ups for this lethal performance by DJs Ye, Alfan, Groovebox by Evilluna, live visuals, scratching and hosted by G-voiz. Da ultimate hip hop with break beats & drum n bass. From 11pm

Obsesion
Latin House Spirit
Lio Koustyx band bring you the sounds of Brazil and Africa. From 10pm

Pacha
Flower Power
DJ Danny From 10pm

Syndicate
DJ Jerry

The Wave
I Love Tuesday
Sehati drops it acoustically with back up from DJ Nathan. Happy hours from 8-10pm

Ku De Ta
Film Nights 2007
When the heavens turn from purple twilight to star filled night, Bali’s official Cinema en Plein Air unfurls and invites you to settle amongst the cushions and coconut tress as Ku De Ta brings you the acclaimed wine-n-midlife-crisis drama “Sideways’’. The magic of movies by moonlight returns in September with Ku De Ta Film nights 2007, the largest outdoor film presentation in Asia. Lights, camera, action...Reserve your seats early. Also on the 18th. From 11pm

Wednesday Sept 12th

Bacio
Fleshdance
End of the hot summer, with performance by Nurma & B’poof dancers, DJs Jonny, Andre & Chandra

Bahiana
French Music Party
Spinning live DJs Loulou (FR) and Jonas. From 10pm

Deja Vu
Socialite
Spinning live DJs Ifin, Georgia and flair show by Bali Moon. From 10pm

Double Six
DJ Nolly

F Lounge
Feliz
A night of worldbeat fusion comprising the best of Latin, African, and Carribean rhythms served up by Rodriguo, hosted by Tasha & The Dance Company. 2/4/1 on all Roskas for the ladies 11-1

Grand Hyatt Bali
Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic 2007
Continues

MBarGo
The Asphalt Jungle
Urban beats for the jungle courtesy of DJ P-Pen’s hip hop/tribal mash down. Live djembe by Javaica From 11pm

Obsesion
The Fusion
Saharadja band deliver the best in world music plus nubile dancers circa midnight. From 10pm

Pacha
Respect Wednesday
DJ Leon and free cocktails for sexy ladies. From 10pm

ESC/Sky Garden
Thousand Wings
1k per chicken wing (5 flavours) and 15k large Bintang, plus live DJ

Syndicate
DJ Jerry

Hu'u
Cigar, Single Malt and Jazz
Savor a single shot of Macallan 12 year old single malt & a Super Partagas cigar for 130k while tantalizing your ears with refreshing jazzy remakes of your favorite pop, jazz, rock and contemporary tunes. Enjoy this eargasmic experience by Hu’u jazz trio and savor the finer things in life. From 7.45pm

The Wave
Ladies Night
Recycle band deliver Latin flavours and DJ Nathan, vodka mix for 20k and free welcome drink. Happy hours from 8-10pm

Thursday Sept 13th

Bacio
Busy DJ line up including DJs Hoppo (AUS), Andre and Chandra. From 11pm

Deja Vu
High Heels
Fashion show by 69Slam and DJs Sofyan & Anastacia. From 11pm

ESC/Sky Garden
Thirsty Thursday
Storm pale ale 19k, long island ice tea 29k, infusion martinis 39k, spirit bottles 75cl 299k and fresh oysters 9k., plus live DJ

Day Dream
Disco Darlin'
A stimulating set of groovy classic disco, funk & soul with DJs Jonny & Nason. Eachand every Thursday. From 10pm

F Lounge
Fetish
A Kinky night of minimal subliminal magic concocted by DJ Mamsa & Riz. From 11pm

Grand Hyatt Bali
Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic 2007
Continues

Hu'u
Cigar, Single Malt and Jazz
A night with the imitatable Lio Koustyx Band. From 10pm

Hook
Tequila Gila
Come and join in as Hook gets down n dirty with Mr Jose Cuervo, tequila bottles @ 250k, shot @ 15k, 5 shots for 70k. Complimentary chips n dips with every order of tequila, and Funky house/Electro by DJ Fadi (SWE). From 11pm

Pacha
Pure Pacha
DJs Leon, Dany and Dee, with 120k all cocktail pitchers, Bintang 50k/pitcher, 700k/bottles for all house spirits, 800k/bottles for all premium. From 10pm

Syndicate
Double Trouble V2.0
DJs Malik (US) VS G-Force (US) and Bikini show by Rusty. From 11pm

Obsesion
Gipsies Sensation
A night with Lio Koustyx Band and Made & Salsa Bali dancers, DJ El Loco on the one and twos. From 10pm

The Wave
Hospitality
Performance from Vertikal Band, sexy dancers and DJ Nathan. Happy hours from 8 - 10pm

Double Six
World Sound
DJs Malik (US) head to head with Fadi (SWE)

MBarGo
BKK Style Inc
Special hip hop performance. From 11pm

Friday Sept 14th

Bahiana
Friday Blooming
Live music by Rhtym Voice Sound and DJs Jonas and Soma. From 11pm

Bacio
Weekend mayhem with DJs Jonny, Andre and Chandra bringing the boombastic beats. From 11pm

Day Dream
Girls On Top
Come & mingle - claim the night with DJs Jonny & Nason. Each and every Friday. From 10pm

Deja Vu
Diamonds & Pearls
Spinning live DJs Lanang, Anastacia. From 10pm

Double Six
DJs Anastacia & Wilson

Grand Hyatt Bali
Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic 2007
Continues

F Lounge
Hip Shaker
Award winning night of fonkadelic finesse beats the rest to the test. Magical wax puts boogie on max as G Force & Papa Golddiga shake tha mothership connection. From 11pm

Hu'u
Hu'u Society
Hu’u goes ballistic with the promise of decadent indulgence, come dressed to impress, party in style and mingle with the “hu’u’s who”. The music will take on a sophisticated flavour as DJs Yuyu & Yudi refines the vibe with the very best of soulful house tunes. FDC 100k from 11pm

MBarGo
Digital Birth presents Techno Logik
DJs Fadi (SWE), Schumi. From 11pm

Hook
Soul Sessions
DJ L’nang, Steven Fu, Alfan & Guests. Spirit bottles @ 399k only, cocktail pitchers @ 100k, buy 1 get 1 free on selected cocktails all night (60k)

Obsesion
Cuban Nite
Lare band continuing the fun they delivered the night before with Made & Salsa Bali dancers plus DJ El Loco. From 11pm

Syndicate
DJs Jerry and Stan From 11pm

The Wave
Ladies Night
Bacardi mix 25k, with Vertikal band on the stage and DJ Nathan on the decks. Free welcome drink for the ladies. From 10pm

Hard Rock Cafe
Loud & Proud ft Kangen Band
See Here Now for details

Pacha
Global Room
With DJs Indra and guest. Free cocktail for 1st arrival from 9pm

Saturday Sept 15th

Bacio
Pure Bacio
All the excitement with DJs Jonny, Andre & Chandra. From 10pm

Deejay Club
Urban Lush
Spinning live and loud DJs Mumuch (Stadium JKT) & Noi$e Addictive

Deja Vu
Le Chic
Spinning live DJs Lanang, Sofyan and fire show. From 10pm

Double Six
DJ Georgia

F Lounge
Felicious
a saucy night of deep mouth watering house layed on thick and toasted to perfection by DJs Alex Joy & Rizal. From 11pm

Hook
Houseteria
Enjoy the eclectic sounds of house & electro with DJs Alfan & guests, spirit bottles @ 500k only, cocktail pitchers @100k, buy 1 get 1 free on selected cocktails all night (60k)

Obsesion
The Fusion
Saharadja band on the stage with Marina. From 10pm

ESC/Sky Garden
2.4.1 Saturday
2 for 1 tapas, 2 for 1 shots, highballs and Heineken, flair show, complimentary Bacardi drinks and more

Hu'u
Solid Gold
Hu’u takes you back in time as DJs Yuyu & Yudi spin those classic disco tunes. A sure way to make you shake that booty and boogie all night long. FDC 100k. From 11pm

Grand Hyatt Bali
Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic 2007
Continues

MBarGo
Digital Birth presents Electronic Warfare
DJs Fadi (SWE) and Shumi. From 11pm

Syndicate
The Highlight Factory
DJ Malik. From 11pm

The Wave
Saturday Night
Live music from Vertikal band, sexy dancers, DJ Nathan and Dewar’s mix 25k. Happy hours from 8-10pm

Pacha
House Session
DJs Leon, Danny and Deejay. From 10pm

Sunday Sept 16th

Double Six
Rainbow Night
With Paperdoll Show

F Lounge
Flatline
Laid back downtempo classic massage ya mind & let ya body unwind one sweet tracks at a time. Open decks. From 11pm

Grand Hyatt Bali
Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic 2007
Continues

MBarGo
New Vibration
Who says Sunday is the day of rest? Strap one on and head on down to Kuta as DJs Amri (JPN), P-Pen,Gust, G-Voiz bring out the best in R&B, Hip Hop and Rock. Free welcome shot till midnight. From 11pm

The Wave
Live Music
Sehati band drop Latin sounds, back up by DJ Nathan and happy hours from 8-10pm

Pacha
Minimal Technologic
Mix of Techno house and electronic bass with DJs Dee and Danny. From 10pm

Monday Sept 17th

Double Six
DJ Helmy

ESC/Sky Garden
Margarita Monday
Frozen lime margarita, glass 19k, pitchers 99k, gourmet Mexican food from 29k., plus live DJ

F Lounge
Flow
Filtering ya system with soulhouse nutrition Rizal recharges ya booty. Finger food & fresh oven pizzas till 1am nightly. From 11pm

MBarGo
Break It Off
Featuring DJs Helmy, Ye and Justen with electro percussion by Dodi. From 11pm

Obsesion
Sweet Soul Music
O’line band jam some Soul-Funky beats featuring Rere and DJ Monica From 10.30pm

The Wave
Monday Bright
With Sehati band, DJ Nathan and happy hours from 8-10pm

Pacha
In White Room
Deejay Dee, Danny B, free welcom drink and 50k on beer pitchers. From 11pm

Tuesday Sept 18th

Double Six
DJ Dede

ESC/Sky Garden
Tuesday Night Pizza-Pasta-Ribs
25% off pizza, pasta, BBQ ribs and mojito & sangria, glass 19k, pitchers 99k., plus live DJ

F Lounge
Female Fylosofy
A night of deep, sensitive progressive goodness bumped into bliss by Riz & friends, 2/4/1 on all roskas for the ladies From 11pm-1am

Hook
Ten Thou Tapas
Selected tapas @ 10k, cocktail pitchers @ 70k with DJ Alfan

Ku De Ta
Film Nights
Last of the three film nights, this time with the Jean Reno Nathalie Portman classic Leon From 11pm

MBarGo
Spin Out
DJs Ye, Alfan, Groovebox by Evilluna, live visuals, scratching, hosted by G-voiz serving the ultimate hip hop sound with break beats and drum n bass. From 11pm

Obsesion
Latin House Spirits
With Lio Koustyx band serving Latin grooves. From 10pm.

Syndicate
DJ Jerry

The Wave
I Love Tuesday
Sehati band, DJ Nathan and happy hours from 8-10pm

Pacha
Flower Power
DJ Danny From 10pm

Wednesday Sept 19th

Bacio
Babes n Bubbles
Ladies night out with DJs Andre & Chandra

Double Six
DJs Nolly

Deja Vu
Socialite
Spinning live DJs Ifin, Georgia and flair show by Bali Moon, also with C&C Models. From 10pm

F Lounge
Feliz
A new night of worldbeat fusion comprising the best of Latin, African, and Carribean rhythms served up by Rodriguo, hosted by Tasha & The Dance Company. 2/4/1 on all Roskas for the ladies 11-1

ESC/Sky Garden
Thousand Wings
1k per chicken wing (5 flavours) and 15k large Bintang , plus live DJ

Hu'u
Cigars, Single Malts & Jazz
Savor a single shot of Macallan 12 year old single malt & a Super Partagas cigar fro 130k while tantalizing your ears with refreshing jazzy remakes of your favorite pop, jazz, rock and contemporary tunes. Enjoy this eargasmic experience by Hu’u jazz trio and savor the finer things in life. From 7.45pm

MBarGo
Asphalt Jungle
DJ P-pen rockin the floor, teamed with javaica percussion jamming some serious Hiphop and tribal flavaz. From 11pm

Obsesion
The Fusion
The delicious sounds of Saharadja band, and nubile dancers circa midnight From 10pm

The Wave
Ladies Night with Latin Band
Recycle band serve up top 40 sounds followed by DJ Nathan, Vodka mix 20k and free welcome drink From 10pm

Syndicate
DJ Stan (JKT)

Pacha
Respect Wednesday
DJ Leon and free cocktails for sexy ladies. From 10pm

Thursday Sept 20th

Bacio
DJs Jonny Andre & Chandra. From 11pm

Deja Vu
High Heels
DJs Sofyan, Anastacia and fashion show by Harry Row. From 11pm

Double Six
World Sound
DJ Hoppo (AUS) VS Fadi (SWE)

ESC/Sky Garden
Thirsty Thursday
Storm pale ale 19k, long island ice tea 29k, infusion martinis 39k, spirit bottles 75cl 299k and fresh oysters 9k., plus live DJ

F Lounge
Fetish
Jazz riddled Chicago-house kinked out tha wazoo by Wayne Wonder & Rizal. From 11pm

Hu'u
Cigars, Single Malts, & Jazz
See Wednesday. From 7.45pm

MBarGo
Rowdy Girls Reloaded
The girls is back! with more coyote ugly attitude. From 11pm

Obsesion
Gipsies Sensation
Lio Koustyx band serve some sexy Latin sound. From 10pm

Hook
Tequila Gila
Come and join in as Hook gets down n dirty with Mr Jose Cuervo, tequila bottles @ 250k, shot @ 15k, 5 shots for 70k. Complimentary chips n dip with every order of tequila, and Funky house/Electro by DJ Fadi (SWE). From 11pm

The Wave
A Rock Society
Rocking band which hand picked by A Mild From 10pm

Syndicate
Big Papa's House
DJ Matt (UK). From 11pm

Pacha
Pure Pacha
DJs Leon, Dany and Dee, with 120k all cocktail/pitcher, Bintang 50k/pitcher, 700k/bottles for all house spirits, 800k/bottles for all premium. From 10pm

Coming Events

Friday Sept 21st

Bahiana
Brazilian Fest 2007
All the fun and exotica of Brazil tonight,with Brazilian dance, Cigar Demo, Churrasou food demo by Rio restaurant, special caipirinha, door prizes and voucher for minimum order of 500k. From 11pm

Hu'u
Hu'u Society
Hu’u goes ballistic with the promise of decadent indulgence, come dressed to impress, party in style and mingle with “hu’u’s who”. The music will take on a sophisticated flavour as DJs Yuyu & Yudi refines the vibe with the very best of soulful house tunes. FDC 100k. From 11pm

De Jay Club - Frontier Summer

2007-09-05T03:39:00.000-07:00

Deejay Club threw a HUGE party series for the Independence weekend. The Summer Parade went on for three days straight. The first bash, Sunrise Parade, was held on August 16th, with a lineup of huge DJs with strong fan bases, such as 1945MF’s DJs Romy, Phatt Brothers, Electric Barbarellas and Andre Dunant (Paranoia). And on 17th of August Frontier Summer was on with big name DJs like Reynald (X2), Innerlight (1945MF), Deny (Clubhoppers) and Ade Bro (M1/43). The dance floor was flooded with clubbers and believe, Jakarta was most definitely in the house. On the last day, Final Parade featured DJs Dimdok (Original Naro), Debon (Electrosoul), Adhe (DafKaf) and Achidayat (Sound Syndicated). Deejay Club really raised the bar and went all out. So long those after hours club days!.

f lounge, sentosa, niksoma, daydream - Junction

2007-09-03T02:55:00.000-07:00

Aug 16 - 18th

This year’s Junction series flew to new heights, with each and every gig ram-jam with revelers and a quality selection of DJs representing different elements of house music – from soulful garage, to deep house to broken beats to classic disco. Highlights? F-Lounge had its biggest night ever on Thursday, with L.A. spinner Marques Wyatt taking it deep, then on the Friday London based DJ Seiji, a founder member of the Bugz in the Attic collective, totally killed it with a seamless, genre leaping set that took in jazzy hip hop, house (old and new) classics, funk, rock and of course broken beat.

Double Six - Famous

2007-09-03T02:46:00.000-07:00

Justin Alexander is a tireless worker and promoter. After being put back a few large and unfortunate steps after the last Two Tribes show he and Mark James’ Future Entertainment from Melbourne put on in 2005 he re-built this year to come back with another big show and in the process, help to put Bali back on the Aussie tourist map. Obviously, they do it for a buck too but, after all the back lash of the last terrorist attack here, Aussies definitely need some good work to return to Bali again, and that includes the DJ’s.
Mark James, Grant Smillie and Derek K, all from Melbourne, showed the way last week as Famous, the new moniker of the Melbourne based Future Entertainment’s prime nights in Melb and Sydney, hit our shores again. With DJs from all over the globe (Canada, UK, Germany, Sweden, plus the Aussie crew) and spectacular stage and lighting on two outdoor areas, the main 66 room and Bacio and Sindacate joining in, it was set to be one of the biggest gigs in near memory. It was a Wednesday night though and when I arrived at around 1.30am it appeared that maybe a few people had to work the next morning. About 1000 people were scattered around with most attention being drawn from the major, 3-video-paneled outdoor stage against the back of Bacio. It was pumping in that area for that time of night. Slowly the crowd built and by 3.30 a respectable mob was gyrating and bumping its way to party bliss. The music was good. Out of every zone the sound was excellent, new and fresh with a choice of electro here, house there and pumping anthems over there – it worked really well. We spoke to JA after the event and he said they got enough bods thru the door to make it work and we’re glad to hear it – we and the rest of Bali wants them to do it again..

Seminyak Villas

2007-09-01T21:44:00.000-07:00

Why stay in a private villa?

A total privacy! - Escaping from hectic to get a peaceful bless and restful without disturbance in unique holiday experience. Or for family reunion, family gathering, honeymoon, week end escape, private function, etc.

Escaping but still can be connected

Why Seminyak?

Escaping to the top class holiday destination and staying in a luxury private villas. Discover with us the rest of Bali from your own holiday villa specially in Seminyak area, where all the top bars, restaurants, spas, nightlife, etc. are located, beside its white sandy beach.

SeminyakVillas.Net

We are offering another style of holiday experience - vacation rentals or whatever itâs called: private villas, home villas, holiday villas, holiday rentals, vacation villas, holiday accommodation, etc. - which are all luxury ones - to be rented for your ultimate holiday experience in the paradise island of Bali. It would be an advantage staying in a private property that suits for your whole family or your small groups.

Rental Rates of our villas are quoted on a daily basis and differ depending on size, range of amenities & facilities and the seasons. All properties are closely monitored to ensure that standards are constantly maintained, so that if something should go wrong, the matter will be promptly addressed by skilled workmen, therein ensuring a trouble free stay.

Seminyak Villas.

Ku De Ta - Day Party Nicolas Matar

2007-08-31T04:56:00.000-07:00

The sky is a pall of grey and a light persistent drizzle leaves dew drops on your eyelashes... You shake them clear of water and there appears before you a jostling, undulating host of high season hedonists. Children covered in paint ambush Milanese fashion designers with pump action water pistols, Hong Kong bankers throw down their platinum for crates of Moet and the creator/proprietor/resident DJ of one of New York’s hippest club, Nicolas Matar drops class house cuts to create pandemonium on the podiums…Grey day? Nah, a making hay day.

J-Cuvee - Wine & Jazz

2007-08-31T04:53:00.000-07:00

To introduce their newly opened wine shop to the public, J Cuvee collaborated with OZ Radio which held a gathering with wine lovers and also an on air talk show on the spot about wine, where guest Mr. Ferry Aditya, the manager of J Cuvee, answered any questions about wine. There were also wine and voucher for staying at J Boutique hotel give-aways and doorprizes.

Day Dream Grand Opening

2007-08-31T04:51:00.000-07:00

The Draw: the grand opening of the new kid on the block: Day Dream and it was ballistic. The white dress code combined with the venue’s sleek white decor made it feel like Christmas had come early. The crème de la crème of the Jakarta scene was out in force, plus a cosmopolitan mix of expats, local, jet-setters and tourists. Things really kicked off after midnight, with endless drinks and canapes heightening the revelry. A fashion show by Populo was a higlight, while the inimitable DJ Jonny kept it funky behind the decks.

Flounge - Double Event

2007-08-31T04:49:00.000-07:00

F Lounge hosted a double whammy of parties on 15th of August. First was an outdoor session celebrating the new logo of Bandung’s groundbreaking Eat clothing line together with the launch of the debut major label outing for Jakarta band Agrikulture. After that the Maxim presented its Summer Breakout 07 party moved indoors to F-Lounge, with DJs Bimo, Mamit and Redy behind the decks. Things took a turn for the spicy with the surprise appearance of the scantily clad Maxim girls… double trouble.

Pacha - Pre Grand Opening

2007-08-31T04:46:00.000-07:00

As a warm up before the actual grand opening, Pacha held a pre-Grand Opening last Saturday the 11th. There were sexy dancers and stilt walkers, residents Deejay Dee and Danny warmed up the decks followed by guest DJs Leon Shady (76Beat), Eric Salh (SWE) and Bali’s veteran DJ Agoeng Zen (Elektra 666).

GWK - A Mild’s Soundrenaline ‘07 Sounds of Change

2007-08-31T04:44:00.000-07:00

Attracting more than 75.000 people, starting from 12am until 1am with more than 50 bands rocking across three stages, Soundrenaline really shook the dramatic limestone cliffs of GWK last Sunday. The concept ‘Sounds of Change’ with all those colorful designs was to encourage positive change and to shed the dark, grim images associated with this kind of hard music. But the bands rocked it hard nonetheless!! Local heroes SID and Lolot gathered large masses of loyal followers, and highly anticipated bands like PAS, Seurieus and Netral also did not disappoint. Poppy bands like Sheila on 7, Padi and Ratu also received much love from the crowd. Legendary group God Bless hypnotized the crowd with their hits ‘Rumah Kita’ (Our House) and ‘Panggung Sandiwara’ (The Stage). Gigi was last to perform, closing the show with their latest hit, ‘Nakal’ (Naughty).

MBargo - 3rd Anniversary

2007-08-31T04:42:00.000-07:00

MBarGo has been going strong for three years now, and on August 10th they celebrated their anniversary. Hot girls at the entrance and free flow beer and daquiris on the inside greased the wheels; the regulars were all there, plus hip hop dancers, stilt walkers, a fire grinder and sexy dancers with all their shenanigans. DJ Georgia was on the one and twos with back up from Javaica percussion – but the highlight was the live freestyles from rapper Pitchblackgold who recently re-emerged after a six month stint in Macau.

Scraping for Change - Hard Rock Cafe

2007-08-29T02:42:00.000-07:00

The performance from LA based band: Scraping for Change didn’t turn the lukewarm-windchill night into a boiling pot. They brought their rocking sound which shifted from alternative to rock to emo-esque on every single track leaving the crowd with raised eyebrows. Their loud shirts also didn’t add much to their performance. Navicula closed the night with their green grunge flavours which proved a fitting finale to a strange night...

Bali Gigs Guide : August 2007

2007-08-19T22:29:00.000-07:00

Monday Aug 20th

Double Six
DJ Helmy

Deja Vu
Groovy Monday
With DJs Danny Jariova, Georgia and Soma. From 11pm

ESC/Sky Garden
Margarita Monday
Frozen lime margarita, glass 19k, pitchers 99k, gourmet Mexican food from 29k., plus live DJ

F Lounge
Flow
Filtering ya system with soulhouse nutrition Rizal recharges ya booty. Finger food & fresh oven pizzas till 1am nightly. From 11pm

MBarGo
Break It Off
Featuring DJs Helmy, Ye and Justen with electro percussion by Dodi From 11pm

Obsesion
Sweet Soul Music
O’line band jam some Soul-Funky beats featuring Rere and DJ Monica From 10.30pm

Syndicate
DJ Jerry

Sentosa Villas
Blossom
DJ Cozi

Tuesday Aug 21st

Double Six
DJ Dede

ESC/Sky Garden
Tuesday Night Pizza-Pasta-Ribs
25%off pizza, pasta, BBQ ribs and...mojito & sangria, glass 19k, pitchers 99k., plus live DJ

F Lounge
Female Fylosofy
A night of deep, sensitive progressive goodness bumped into bliss by Riz & friends, 2/4/1 on all roskas for the laies From 11pm-1

Hook
Ten Thou Tapas
Selected tapas @ 10k, cocktail pitchers @ 70k with DJ Alfan

MBarGo
Hip Breaks
Feat DJ, P-pen, hosted by G-Voiz, guitar combo by Dede and Diga on Vocals. From 11pm

Obsesion
Latin House Spirits
With Lio Koustyx band serving Latin grooves. From 10pm

Syndicate
DJ Jerry & Yudhi

Sentosa Villas
Blossom
DJ Kevin J

Wednesday Aug 22nd

Bahiana
Summer Dream
Just party with DJ Jonas! Nuff said! From 10pm

Bacio
Babes n Bubbles
Ladies night out with DJs Andre & Chandra, also with free one glass of champagne for first 50 ladies and 50% off for wine, cocktail and champagne for the ladies only

Double Six
DJs Nolly

F Lounge
Feliz
A new night of worldbeat fusion comprising the best of Latin, African, and Carribean rhythms hosted by lady Tasha & the dance company & spiced by DJ Mantronie & Rodzilla. 2/4/1 on all roskas for the ladies, 11-1

ESC/Sky Garden
Thousand Wings
1k per chicken wing (5 flavours) and 15k large Bintang & storm beer, plus live DJ

Hu'u
Cigars, Single Malts & Jazz
Treat your palette to a fine cigar and single malt and tantalize your ears to refreshing jazzy remakes of your favorite pop, rock and contemporary tunes as well. Enjoy eargasmic experiences from the Hu’u jazz trio and savor the finer things in life. Enjoy a single shot of Macallan 12 year old single malt & a Super Partagas cigar for 130k, 1 for 1 of the month (by the glass). From 7.45pm

MBarGo
Asphalt Jungle
DJ P-pen rockin the floor, teamed with javaica percussion jamming some serious Hiphop and tribal flavaz. From 11pm

Obsesion
The Fusion
The sound of Saharadja band, and lugubrious dancers circa midnight From 10pm

Syndicate
DJ Mike Moran (JKT)

Sentosa Villas
Blossom
DJ Niina

Thursday Aug 23rd

Bacio
DJ Andre & Chandra and Donni 1 (AUS)

Double Six
DJ Ian Carey Indonesian Tour
Representing the pumpin’ house sound, DJ Ian Carey is in the house. See Here Now

ESC/Sky Garden
Thirsty Thursday
Storm pale ale 19k, long island ice tea 29k, infusion martinis 39k, spirit bottles 75cl 299k and fresh oysters 9k., plus live DJ

F Lounge
Fetish
Kinky wet elektro & minimal house stimulated and lubricated by Damien Bernard (Le Wax, Paris) & Rizal. From 11pm

Hu'u
Cigars, Single Malts & Jazz
From 7.45pm

MBarGo
BKK Style Dancers
Flying hiphop dance performance

Obsesion
Latin n Soul
Tropical Transit bringing some Soul n Funky rhytms. From 10pm

Hook
Tequila Gila
Come and join in as Hook gets down n dirty with Mr Jose Cuervo, tequila bottles @ 250k, shot @ 15k, 5 shots for 70k. Complimentary chips n dip with every order of tequila, and Funky house/Electro by DJ Fadi (SWE). From 11pm

Syndicate
Double Trouble
Chocolate City duo DJ Malik & G Force join forces once again to bring together the best in classic bumpin’ boogidown beats. From 11pm

Friday Aug 24th

Bahiana
Boys Night Out
Fellas, it’s time to party our brains out! with Major Minor on live music and DJ spinning classic selections. From 10pm

Double Six
12 Big Bash
DJ Austin Leeds. See here now

Pacha @ Dreamland
Rachel Starr
Tons of DJs and special performance by Rachel Starr. See Here Now

Hu'u - La Temptress

2007-08-16T01:22:00.000-07:00

The ultimate personification of the perfect diva; one with the voice of an angel and wrapped in an exquisite shell. La Temptress represents the modern female performer and entertainer at her very best- 100% gorgeous, 100%talented & 100% proof that you can indeed have your cake and eat it. Be enthralled by unforgettable performance from Carla Robles as La Temptress, will be given an opportunity to mesmerize audiences with her personal jazzanova and pop jazz take on popular tunes. Experience La Temptress, once tempted, forever remebered. From 8pm, followed by Huu Society (only on the 10th) with DJ Yuyu and Yudi on 11pm. Also Saturday

Jakarta DJ's is On The Island

2007-08-13T02:46:00.000-07:00

On the weekend of the Indonesian Independence Day, a massive array of Jakarta DJs will once again invade our island. Everyone will be here, including big names like the following: Adhe, champion of Asia Pacific Thirst Studio Competition 2005, Naro, a veteran DJ who helped establish Jakarta’s underground house scene way back in the early 90s, Bone, Electro DJ of The Year by REDMA Awards 2007, Riri, hugely popular Jakarta veteran and founder of Spinach records, Innerlight, winner of Heineken Thirst Studio Competition 2006, Ai Moonchild, a seasoned DJ who plays in Ibiza every now and then – indeed he put out a compilation called Destination Ibiza), Romy, (you know who he is….! And that’s just to name a few. The new generation is here in force too - DJs like Electric Barbarellas, a sexy female duo who won the Best Junior DJ & Best Female DJ by REDMA AWARDS 2007, Best Rookie DJ 2006 by Paranoia, and voted Best Local Performance DJ 2006 at Dejavu-Bali in The Beat Awards, The Freaks (a live PA sensation, with tracks already featured in a newcomer CD compilation by Johnny Walker), Bimo, part of 1945FM under the management of DJ Romy, and resident at Black Pearl, Marcell runner up at the Pioneer Pro DJ national competition and many many more. I mean, we wonder who the hell is going to play in Jakarta?? Check out the What’s On section for details of when and where.

Double Six - Famous Party

2007-08-13T02:40:00.000-07:00

A brand new incarnation of the absolutely massive Two Tribes party back in 2005, Famous brings Sydney’s superclub to Bali for one night only. Headlining is Grant Smillie, one half of internationally successful studio project TV Rock. Smillie and partner Ivan Gough hit the stratosphere with their record breaking first single, “Flaunt It” – selling 160,000 units. Their debut album Sunshine City was released soon after to much acclaim and their follow up single The Others with Dukes of Windsor rode the top spot in the dance charts for 12 weeks. Smillie was voted Victoria’s NO.1 DJ in the Technics inthemix DJ poll – he’s also an ambassador for Pioneer Pro DJ gear as well as co-owning the Bimbo Rock record label. Definitely expect a big room beats extravaganza from this guy.

Another big name will be DJ Johannes Gerhard, who’s been playing dates at Sky Garden in Kuta. The Vancouver DJ and owner of label Challenged Recordings is a fixture on the US East Coast, with a strong fan base drawn to his high octane blend of house vocals, tribal beats and big room anthems. He’s played alongside everyone from Tiefschwarz to Nick Warren to Danny Howells and tours regularly, while holding down a residency at Blueprint in Vancouver.

Add to this a swath of DJs including Naro, Serotonin, Reynald, XLP, Harlze and many more and we’re all set for one of the biggest parties of the year, across three venues – Double Six, Syndicate and Bacio - both indoors and outdoors.

Junction Bali Dance Music Festival

2007-08-13T02:31:00.000-07:00

Now in its 3rd year, the dance music festival that turned this island back onto house music returns with no less than six events across five venues over the course of one week. Here’s a taste of what’s to come…

Pippi
DJ Pippi is one of the mainstays of the seminal Balearic sound that sprang from Ibiza. If it wasn’t for the likes of him, Pete Tong, Paul Oakenfold et al might never have emerged from their hep-cat rare groove phase and the UK might never have known house. He helms the world famous “Undiscovered Ibiza” mix series – just a few of the 27 compilations he’s put out (never mind the 41 productions and 18 remixes) over his 17 year career, as well as spinning all over the world. www.djpippi.com

Marques Wyatt
When it comes to deep, soulful house, Marquess Wyatt is the West Coast’s guardian. The L.A based DJ/Producer was largely responsible to switching the West on to the music that had taken root in New York and Chicago, planted by the likes of Larry Levan and Frankie Knuckles. That was way back in the eighties. These days, his club, DEEP, is pretty much a West Coast institution hosting some of the hottest DJs in the house scene. This is the realness. House music with soul. www.deep-la.com

Nicolas Matar
Last year, Nicolas Matar was one of the mainstays of the Junction, Bali. As those who heard his sets last year can attest, he has a penchant for deep, vocal house, NY Garage and classics. You could look at him sort of like an East Coast counterpart of Wyatt – he owns and plays at Cielo Club, one of the homes of quality house music in New York, renowned for its impeccable sound system and proper house credentials – after all, Francois K is one of the three residents. www.cieloclub.com

Seiji
DJ Seiji is one of the founder members of UK broken beat collective Bugz in the Attic and a prolific producer and remixer of innovative electronic music. He’s worked under a range of monikers, but whatever he calls himself you can be assured of deep, soulful drummatic flavours. He recently produced Roisin Murphy’s new solo album and continues to put out soulful house under the name Homecookin’ London stylee people.
www.myspace.com/seijimusic

Rounding off the line up are DJ B out of Singapore and one of the pioneers of house in Jakarta, DJ Anton, cohorts Hogi and Cream, Kudeta’s Donni One plus Mamsa and Downey.

Saturday 11 August – Kudeta – Day Party DJs Nicolas Matar & Donni One
Thursday 16 August – Niksoma Hotel – Sunset Party 1500 - 2200 DJs Nicolas Matar, Pippi, Anton 200k
Thursday 16 August – F-Lounge – Night Party 2300 – 0600 DJs Seiji and Cream 50k
Friday 17 August – Sentosa – Sunset Party 1400 -2200 DJs Marques Wyatt & Hogi 150k
Friday 17 August – F Lounge – Night Party 2300 – 0600 DJs Downey & Marques Wyatt 50k
Saturday 18 August – Daydream – Sunset Party 1600 – 0300 - DJs Pippi, Seiji, Anton 150k

Obsesion - Black & White FunkadeMix

2007-08-13T02:28:00.001-07:00

Black and White funkademix, truly serve the perfectly blend of fun. With some important essence of sexy dancers, live bands by Fantuzzi, The Flexyble and Thunder band, chased by the mixture of Electro funk & RnB groove presented by DJ K the latino maestre

Ku De Ta - Annual Birtday Celebration

2007-08-13T01:53:00.001-07:00

Ku De Ta’s annual birthday celebration proved to be a grand occasion once again. For Seven years now Ku De Ta has maintained a privileged position as the venue that others aspire to, as the KDT team continues to build the brand, concept and quality to share with the rest of the world. Ex Noiseworks and INXS front man John Martyn returned for an encore performance, flurries of snow-foam rained around, while the chic and the fabulous cut rugs on the specially erected stage in front of the swimming pool. Another groundbreaking year for everyone’s favorite Belle on the beachfront.

Double Six - Trance Fever

2007-08-13T01:47:00.000-07:00

Local trance hero Helmy got the crowd warmed up before headliner DJ Jonas (Holland) came on at 4am. His well produced ecstatic trance kept the crowd going strong until 5am in the morning before a sudden torrential downpour slowed things down. After that minor glitch it turned out to be a heavy night and the Belgium DJ closed the show at 6.30am.

ESC & Sky Garden - 1st Anniversary

2007-08-13T01:19:00.000-07:00

It’s rise on the Kuta scene has been meteoric and we mean that literally as well as figuratively. ESC & Sky Garden have helped redefine the Kuta landscape, with their upward reaching, multilevel food and entertainment concept. The anniversary celebrations were off the chain, with special guest out of Vancouver, Johannes Gerhard joining regulars Andy Deluxe and Brent Burns on the one and twos, while Orange Productions flipped flames. Reaching for the skies, people.

Syndicate - Grand Opening

2007-08-13T01:16:00.000-07:00

Replacing the old Papparazi lounge, the groovy urban Syndicate held a grand opening last Thursday. The entrance was lined with pimped out cars and guests were greeted with free flow beer, wine, champagne and tapas. There was also a summer fashion show by Mooks and Rusty, fireshow and DJs XLP, Mikey Moran, Patricia and Jerry were behind the decks, dropping oldskool alongside nuskool - Grandmaster Flash to Sir Mixalot to T.I to Michael Jackson. A new hotspot, no doubt.

Hu'u - DJ Brendon P

2007-08-13T01:04:00.000-07:00

DJ Brendon P, one of the mainstays of Singapore’s house scene since the early days, was in Bali once again for an encore night of deep house, classics and other assorted soulful delights. The long serving Zouk resident had the dance floor jumping like he does till the wee hours.

Kudos - 4th Anniversary

2007-08-13T00:59:00.001-07:00

Celebrating 4 years of non-stop fabulous entertainment, Kudos marked their anniversary with a night full of fantastic performances from the venue’s divas and go go dancers. The packed room stepped lively throughout to the DJs non-stop selection of hits. Happy Birthday, Kudos!

Kama Sutra - Rosa - July 2007

2007-08-13T00:51:00.000-07:00

She may be petite in stature, but Indonesian diva Rossa can belt it out like the best of them. Performing the headline slot in front of a 75% capacity crowd, she wowed her fans with hits ranging from the smooth, tear jerker ”Aku Bukan Untukmu” (I’m Not for You) to the up tempo “Pudar” (Faded). Judging from the luke warm response to warm up newcomer act Intan Nuraeni, it appeared that Rossa was definitely the pull that night.

F Lounge - Fort Knox Five

2007-08-13T00:44:00.000-07:00

JohnH of Washington nu-funkateers Fort Knox Five threw down a set of genre busting break beats that was tighter than…well, Fort Knox really. Every DJ likes to proclaim how eclectic they are in their tastes, but JohnH managed to keep a seamless flow that ventured from obscure rock to classic soul to hip hop to funk and back again. Half the time you couldn’t tell which were the originals and which had some added bottom end. No matter, the floor was filled. Stellar.

Hard Rock Cafe Bali - Samson

2007-08-13T00:39:00.000-07:00

We predicted last edition that this event would be a crowd magnet and it was. Fans start to fill the venue from 9pm to watch the second performance of the Samsons’s promo tour for their sophomore album “Penantian Hidup”. The opening show by local band: Panglima, didn’t ignite anything, but as soon as The Samsons took the stage, the fuse was lit and ready to blow. They played the gamut from classics to new gear, including “Kenangan Terindah” (Sweetest Memory) and “Kisah Tak Sempurna” (Imperfect Story). We enjoyed the atmosphere of pop-rock romance and the photo shoot session, right until lead singer Bam’s girlfriend Nia showed up to take some photos of her boy…with a bouncer at her side!

Double Six - Sandra Collins & Vella Virkhaus

2007-08-08T11:16:00.000-07:00

World Renowned DJ Sandra Collins and moving image master Vella Virkhaus put together a mind boggling audiovisual performance at Double Six. With a huge screen hanging behind the booth featuring constantly changing images of everything from dragons to strange figures to anime style scenarios and abstract patterns, in tune with Sandra’s smooth, progressive flow. Pushing envelopes.

MBarGo - Escape From Alcatraz

2007-08-06T23:46:00.000-07:00

A squad of cute dancers dressed in skimpy law enforcements outfits and sporting plastic firearms danced across the MBarGo bar as MC G-Voiz (himself dressed as an undercover narc in Kevlar vest) kept things live on the mic while DJ Gust kept it going on the floor with his bombastic hip hop beats. Stilt walkers and free flow Bintang sealed the deal for what was an arresting night of raucous fun. Ring the alarm!

July 12th 2007

The Wave - Chainbreaking Bulldozer

2007-08-04T03:06:00.000-07:00

A massive event strictly for the hardcore, with Australian band Last Warning headlining as part of their “Chainbreaking Bulldozer” SE Asia promo tour. Jakarta Painkiller was a stand, with Tasha’s guttaral scream putting her predecessor’s attempted devil howls into the shade. Dji Hard and Suicidal Sinatra both set the scene. Last warning got the mosh pit moshing with the shoulder length hair doing 360’s everywhere you looked. Heavy.

July 11th 2007

Hard Rock Cafe Bali ; Founders Day

2007-07-25T01:03:00.000-07:00

June 14th
A celebration of the day on which the seminal shrine of rock n roll, food & fun first appeared on the radar some 36 years ago in London. In suitably retro mode, Hard Rock Bali opted for a seventies/eighties disco slash glam rock vibe, with staff in polka dot dresses, afro wigs and tight, garish shirts. Retro-maestros The Upstairs stunned with a barrage of synthesizers and new wave antics, while newcomers Changcuters were a revelation with their Rolling Stone/Strokes charisma and a look somewhere between overcooked mod and Ramones fan. Nice to see Hard Rock Cafe still pushing the envelope after 36 years.

Deejay Club ; DJ Eric Entrena

2007-07-25T00:51:00.000-07:00

It may have been a bit quieter then expected at DeeJay Club in Kuta as DJs Aldo of Juice Magazine and Mamsa of Radio Plus opened up the night, but by the time Spanish DJ Eric Entrena hit the decks at 4:30am, the room had filled out nicely with a crowd eager to hear what the visiting guest had to offer. Keeping things chugging along with his brand of electro progressive, the audience was not disappointed and stayed on till the wee hours, DeeJay Club-style.

June 15th

Sector ; STP Free Sytle Bartending Competition

2007-07-24T23:44:00.000-07:00

The final showdown of the Free Style Bartending competition was huge, huge, huge on June 22nd in Sector Bar and Restaurant. Loads of people went down to witness the battle between 10 bartenders from various establishments like Bacio, Pandan Bar & Restaurant, Four Seasons, Nikko Bali Resorts & Spa and Resort Seminyak etc. The contestants were all out and super creative at synching their performance with the live bands, gamelans and DJ. But the one that came out on top was I Gede Subagiada of Four Seasons with his Bali Meruti drink and Rangda performance. Congratulations!

this event held by Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Bali ; June 22th

The Laguna Resort ; Putri Indonesia Pageant

2007-07-24T22:57:00.000-07:00

The pageant for Putri Indonesia Bali chapter 2007’s crowning night had brought 12 angelic contestants from almost all regencies in Bali. And the winner was, Fransisca Lidyawati from Gianyar who recieved the crown and the chance to represent Bali in the National Putri Indonesia in Jakarta on August 3rd.

July 6th

Ultimo ; Bazaar

2007-07-24T22:45:00.000-07:00

Ultimo Restaurant held its very first Bazaar last Sunday, with a number of local clothing designers selling mostly women’s and some men’s fashion. The event started at 9am and finished at 3pm, with guests enjoying a delicious buffet as well as perusing the fine designs on display including clutch bags, bracelets, earrings, skirts, pants, t shirts, shoes and dresses. Check The Beat for details of future bazaars at Ultimo.

Flamenco Fever at F Lounge

2007-07-19T04:29:00.001-07:00

A new addition to the F-Lounge programme, hosted by Lady Tasha of the Dance Company, bringing together the mixed rhythms of Latin America, Africa and the Caribbean. The Latin enthusiasts turned up and the Dance Company threw down some crazy couples moves on the floor. Check it out every Wednesday night - dance flamenco, bang the bongos drink mid-week margaritas...

Wonderland at Mal Bali Galeria

2007-07-19T04:24:00.000-07:00

The 7th anniversary of the original Bali Shopping Mall: Mall Bali Galeria turned out to be a blast. There was one full week of massive discounts in all the shops, until things climaxed on Sunday the 30th with an amphitheater atmosphere featuring stiltwalkers, colorful tents and fireworks. It did really feel like stepping into a wonderland. The live bands kicked in at dusk, with performances by Kaimsasikun and The Hydrant, capped off with DJ Wilson. Now who said that Rock’n’Roll and shopping cant go hand in hand?

Q Bar 7th Anniversary

2007-07-19T04:21:00.000-07:00

Bali’s original HQ of camp, Q Bar celebrated its 7th Anniversary with a James Bond 007 themed bash.Guests were entertained with fire dancers, muscle boys and playboy bunnies, plus free flow martini – shaken not stirred of course. Unfortunately Pussy Galore couldn’t make it, but there were plenty of men with Golden Guns in their pockets.

Tranceworxx at DeeJay Club

2007-07-19T04:18:00.000-07:00

It seems like Deejay Club is a-flood with international DJs lately. On Friday, June 29th there was Holland based DJ Robert Burns who tore up the dance floor with his hit tracks. He took to the decks around 3.30am, right after DJ Noise Addictive had warmed up the crowd. The vibe was progressive trance, which suited the crowd just fine, thank you very much.

Diva La Disco at Hu'u

2007-07-19T04:16:00.000-07:00

It’s not the first time Bali’s seen a diva singinng a capella alongside a DJ, but Diva La Disco have the act down pat. Singer Mizmoni comes from a gospel background and her rich voice brought a whole new dimension to colleague Alex Botar’s house grooves. Mizmoni also had a lot of charisma, inviting guests to sing along with her and filling the dancefloor with gyrating bodies in no time.

Hard Rock Cafe ; Soul ID

2007-07-19T03:35:00.000-07:00

Bali’s hip hop community was there, looking for hip hop sound that’s rarely seen in Bali. Yacko, a newcomer female rapper, was the opening act and she got the crowd going. Soul.Id was next. The hip hop songs were good and their energy was awesome, but when they break down to RnB, the crowd wasn’t feeling it. The show was closed with a crowd choir to their remake of Ini Rindu (This Longing) and Branuday.

July 6th 2007

Sentosa Club ; The Yak Magazine Party

2007-07-19T03:32:00.000-07:00

Our esteemed colleagues at The Yak/The Bud pulled out the stops on June 29 for the third annual Yak Awards party. Bali’s social sets were out in force, all converging on the Sentosa Club where the early birds enjoyed oysters and champagne while DJs and live bands performed. There was an impressive light set up and the awards generated some excitement, but the piece de resistance had to be the ice sculpture, where chi chi guests got slowly sizzled on ultra chilled vodka.

June 29th