Zouk Singapore: February 2019 Highlights & Calendar

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ZOUK SINGAPORE: FEBRUARY 2019 HIGHLIGHTS & CALENDAR

Guest acts clockwise from top right: Markus Schulz, Craig David, Sven Vath

JANUARY 22 2019, Singapore - As the month of February continues, so do the events at Zouk Singapore. Stacked with a stellar schedule all through the festive month, highlights include the return of techno legend, Sven Vath (2 Feb), Craig David’s acclaimed TS5 DJ show presented by Collective Minds (14 Feb), South Korean rapper Okasion (15 Feb), Trance powerhouse Markus Schulz for Transfix (22 Feb), indie-pop phenomenon Poptart (22 Feb), and the crew of Yeti Out’s Tom and Arthur Bray with Hong Kong rapper YoungQueenz (23 Feb) to close the roster.

SATURDAY 2 FEBRUARY: SOULFEED PRESENTS SVEN VATH WITH MAURIZIO SCHMITZ

Revered as a techno legend who led the genre revolution in Germany, Sven Vath started making waves with his unpredictable sound way back since 1981. Fast forward 38 years on his tenure, his chops are better than ever, his sets amplified with each year with that same element of surprise as always. A veteran with monumental influence, the magic of Sven is one that can only be experienced in person, and should be at least once in a lifetime. Returning to Zouk grounds on 2nd February, one can only expect the unexpected; as cliché as it sounds.

THURSDAY 14 FEBRUARY: CRAIG DAVID PRESENTED BY COLLECTIVE MINDS

Contributing an integral piece to the soundtrack of many of our teenage/young adults years was just the beginning, within 2018, Craig David managed a feat few artists has ever done - surpassing themselves at their peak. From racking over 290 million streams on his latest album, to the massive sold-out TS5 DJ shows on the biggest stages, his career steering towards a new high. What started out as an intimate house party, Craig’s TS5 is now a global phenomenon famed for his signature treatment of garage, hip-hop belters and of course. his smooth, velvety vocals.

Ticketing URL: https://ticketing.igo.events/e/350/craig-david-presented-by-collective-minds- zouk

FRIDAY 15 FEBRUARY: OKASIAN (YG – THE BLACK LABEL) WITH GHETTO

Kim Ji-Young aka Okasian is a South Korean rapper and singer signed with YG Entertainment’s sub-label, THE BLACK LABEL. When Okasian starts rapping, it’s a flurry of low drawl and rapid fire delivery. An underground hip-hop veteran known for his collaboration with Keith Ape on ‘It G Ma’, Okasian is also renowned for the many team-ups with other Korean rappers including Reddy, Paloalto, and mega-superstars, G-Dragon, CL and BewhY for Korean Hip-hop Awards nominated track, ‘₩ 1,000,000’. Performing live in Phuture for the first time in Singapore on 15 Feb, one should be prepared for a fearsome set of machine-gun fluidity and high energy.

FRIDAY 22 FEBRUARY: TRANSFIX PRESENTS MARKUS SCHULZ WITH ARKHAM KNIGHTS, SUPPORTED BY CHE’MOLLY

With a career spanning close to three decades, Markus remains a legend that is more relevant than ever. Through his highly prominent Global DJ Broadcast radio show, the veteran has been credited as a gargantuan influence in driving the US EDM scene. Over the course of his tenure, his sound and musical identities across various electronic genres has coalesced into a signature aesthetic that has continued to see him gather acclaimed works, sold-out shows, and prolific collaborations. A charismatic performer with a keen understanding of the thrills audiences seek, his upcoming return to Zouk promises a hypnosis of flawless harmony, intuitive tune selection, and melodic pulses.

FRIDAY 22 FEBRUARY: POPTART WITH WEELIKEME & KIDG

It has been more than 10 years since Phuture last witnessed the loud and maniacal nights of Eatmepoptart. In February, the shock jock duo of weelikeme & KidG will punt off the club year with a sneaky return to the room. Bringing their signature take on all things alternative, Eatmepoptart, puppet-mastered alongside new face Hedger, will spread the room with a auspicious hamper filled with indie rock, alternative rock, electro, punk, indietronic, power pop and guilt-edged glitter, in night of cardio and scream-a-longs.

SATURDAY 23 FEBRUARY: RAW EMOTIONS X PHUTURE X YETI OUT FT. TOM & ARTHUR YETI, YOUNG QUEENZ, GHETTO

Twin brothers Thomas and Arthur Bray, aka, Tom and Arthur Bray are two-third of Hong Kong-Shanghai-London based music collective, Yeti Out. From what began as a party promoting collective, their portfolio has expanded across the spectrum of underground culture with art shows, clothing brand, creative agency, record label, and of course, their renowned parties. Credited as influential figures in pushing genres including grime, garage, afrobeat, techno, house and more to challenge the mainstream pleasers, the team has revolutionised the Asian club circuit with their versatility, music curation, and collaborative approach to events

The mastermind behind Wild$tyle Records, YoungQueenz is a Hong Kong-based rapper leading the charge in propelling the DIY rap scene his home ground. A visionaire known for his visceral lyricism, unique delivery and a old school meets new age approach, YoungQueenz prides himself as a creator who is always in search for originality and expression. Despite being in his early 20s, the rapper has already conquered sold out gigs around Asia, and has shared the stage with fellow Asian rap royalty, Rich Chigga, KOHH and more. Bringing with him a repertoire of hard-hitters and chaotic energy, YoungQueenz is set for his Singapore debut at Phuture on 23 February.

PROMOTIONS AT REDTAIL BAR

REDTAIL LIQUID BUFFET: The space made for the post work and late night gatherings, RedTail Bar has amped up its pre-game offerings with a new Liquid Buffet. Made for the ones seeking liquid courage for a night out, guests can sip, or chug free-flowing rounds of drinks from 7 – 10pm daily across an array of house pours at just $38.

MEGA BLUE DRINKS CHALLENGE: For the drinking heavyweights, or the ones looking for a shortcut to the highway, opt for the the Mega Blue Drink Challenge is a newly introduced promotion and dare at RedTail Bar. A potent package of Blue Spin, shot of Absinthe, and a spritz of Sprite to ease the heat, challengers who succeed conquering the row within 8 seconds will get to drink for free, or surrender $50.

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FULL CALENDAR DETAILS FOR FEBRUARY 2019 AS LISTED BELOW:

Date(s) Event Location Description Saturday, 2 Soulfeed Zouk Revered as a techno legend who led the genre February presents Sven revolution in Germany, Sven Vath started making Vath with waves with his unpredictable sound way back since Maurizio 1981. Fast forward 38 years on his tenure, his chops Schmitz are better than ever, his sets amplified with each year with that same element of surprise as always. A veteran with monumental influence, the magic of Sven is one that can only be experienced in person, and should be at least once in a lifetime. Returning to Zouk grounds on 2nd February, one can only expect the unexpected; as cliché as it sounds.

Admission for non-members: $35 (ladies) / $45 (men)

Tuesday, 5 Zouk All Stars Zouk, For those looking for a night of thrills to dance off February; CNY presents Hong, Phuture the Chinese New Year binge, Zouk outlets are open Day 1 Jeremy Boon & on both day 1 and 2. Nash D Across Zouk main room and Phuture, the resident all Ghetto & stars will be dishing out the electrifying hits to get LeNERD you on your toes. On the second night at Phuture, Wednesday, 6 TGIW presents Zouk, resident Trap purveyor LeNerd will be joined by February; CNY Ghetto with Phuture Phuture DJ Battle 2018 champ LuqHere, to floor Day 2 Hong feat. MC crowds with back-to-back blazers till the wee hours Sonorus of the night.

LeNERD with Admission for non-members: $35 (ladies) / $45 (men) LuqHere Friday, 8 Code with Zouk CODE is the bi-monthly series that revisits the early February Hong, days of electronic music. Led by resident guru Hong, supported by the night is primed to satiate the thrills and thirst for Kya classics with his understanding of that era and versatile mastery. Against a backdrop of dizzying visuals and lasers, the set list presents a non-stop treadmill of anthems by legendary DJs along the likes of Above & Beyond, Alesso, Kaskade and more.

Admission for non-members: $30 (ladies) / $40 (men) Thursday, 14 Craig David Zouk Contributing an integral piece to the soundtrack of February Presented by many of our teenage/young adults years was just the Collective beginning, within 2018, Craig David managed a feat Minds few artists has ever done - surpassing themselves at their peak. From racking over 290 million streams on his latest album, to the massive sold-out TS5 DJ shows on the biggest stages, his career steering towards a new high. What started out as an intimate house party, Craig’s TS5 is now a global phenomenon famed for his signature treatment of garage, hip-hop belters and of course. his smooth, velvety vocals.

Ticketing URL: https://ticketing.igo.events/e/350/craig-david- presented-by-collective-minds-zouk Friday, 15 Okasian (YG – Phuture Kim Ji-Young aka Okasian is a South Korean rapper February THE BLACK and singer signed with YG Entertainment’s sub-label, LABEL) with THE BLACK LABEL. When Okasian starts rapping, Ghetto it’s a flurry of low drawl and rapid fire delivery. An underground hip-hop veteran known for his collaboration with Keith Ape on ‘It G Ma’, Okasian is also renowned for the many team-ups with other Korean rappers including Reddy, Paloalto, and mega-superstars, G-Dragon, CL and BewhY for Korean Hip-hop Awards nominated track, ‘₩

1,000,000’. Performing live in Phuture for the first time in Singapore on 15 Feb, one should be prepared for a fearsome set of machine-gun fluidity and high energy.

Admission for non-members: Free (ladies) / $$35 (men) Saturday, 16 TBC Phuture TBC February

Total Recall with Capital The monthly series made for the 90s kids is back Lincey & The again! Total Recall is the time of the month where we Dinosaur pay tribute to the yesteryears with back-to-back replays of the smash hits by everyone’s favourite childhood and teenage idols. Think Britney, Westlife, Nirvana to Destiny’s Child – you name it, we got it! Bringing the hits are DJs Lincey and The Dinosaur who will have you and your gang waving those hands like you just don't care. Buckle up, prepare your vocals and get ready to zig-ah-zig-ah at Total Recall.

Admission for non-members: $40 (ladies) / $50 (men) Friday, 22 Transfix Zouk With a career spanning close to three decades, February presents Markus Markus remains a legend that is more relevant than Schulz with ever. Through his highly prominent Global DJ Arkham Knights, Broadcast radio show, the veteran has been credited supported by as a gargantuan influence in driving the US EDM Che’Molly scene. Over the course of his tenure, his sound and musical identities across various electronic genres has coalesced into a signature aesthetic that has continued to see him gather acclaimed works, sold- out shows, and prolific collaborations. A charismatic performer with a keen understanding of the thrills audiences seek, his upcoming return to Zouk promises a hypnosis of flawless harmony, intuitive tune selection, and melodic pulses.

Admission for non-members: $35 (ladies) / $45 (men) PopTart with Phuture It has been more than 10 years since Phuture last weelikeme & witnessed the loud and maniacal nights of KidG Eatmepoptart. In February, the shock jock duo of weelikeme & KidG will punt off the club year with a sneaky return to the room. Bringing their signature take on all things alternative, Eatmepoptart, puppet- mastered alongside new face Hedger, will spread the room with a auspicious hamper filled with indie rock, alternative rock, electro, punk, indietronic, power pop and guilt-edged glitter, in night of cardio and scream-a-longs.

Admission for non-members: TBC

Saturday, 23 Mambo Jambo Zouk A national phenomenon and possibly the longest February running party concept in Singapore’s nightlife history, Mambo Jambo was first conceived as a mid- week party targeting virgin partygoers. Over the years, the revelry has evolved into an extraordinary culture of its own with enthusiastic crowds dancing and singing out songs in perfect synchrony to hits yesteryears. It is the night where we showcase the glory of the golden days to the younger generation, the night where we bring together old friends, the night to enjoy, celebrate and create more beautiful memories.

Admission for non-members: $35 (ladies) / $45 (men) Raw Emotions X Phuture The mastermind behind Wild$tyle Records, Phuture X Yeti YoungQueenz is a Hong Kong-based rapper leading Out ft. Tom & the charge in propelling the DIY rap scene his home Arthur Yeti, ground. A visionaire known for his visceral lyricism, YoungQueenz, unique delivery and a old school meets new age Ghetto approach, YoungQueenz prides himself as a creator who is always in search for originality and expression. Despite being in his early 20s, the rapper has already conquered sold out gigs around Asia, and has shared the stage with fellow Asian rap royalty, Rich Chigga, KOHH and more. Bringing with him a repertoire of hard-hitters and chaotic energy, YoungQueenz is set for his Singapore debut at Phuture on 23 February.

Admission for non-members: Free (ladies) / $$35 (men) Wednesdays, TGIW Zouk Why wait for the weekends for a fun night out? TGIW 13, 20 & 27 is our game changing mind-week party and your February reason to step out on Wednesdays. A breather like no other, shake off all that stress on the Zouk floor to DJ Ghetto’s blend of top 40s and EDM, accompanied by beaming visuals to ease the blues away.

Admission for non-members: Free (ladies) / $30 (men) Wednesdays, LeNERD with DJ Phuture Another one to brighten up hump-day, Phuture 13, 20 & 27 Kohsh (13), K Wednesday is the get-away for the rebellious party February Faith (20), DJ chasers and the ones in need of a recharge. Held TMO (27) every Wednesday at Phuture, look forward to upbeat tunes of the hip-hop genre that will have you bouncing across the floor.

Admission for non-members: To mirror Zouk’s admission Thursdays, 7, Thursday Night Capital Thursday Night Hustle is conceived to poise Capital 14, 21 & 28 Hustle as the go-to spot for a post-work boogie and haven February for old school hip-hop lovers. Helmed by resident DJ, Nash D, the night welcomes a refreshed music direction of unadulterated hip-hop classics. Having headlined several successful hip-hop nights including Sin City and Grizzle Grind Juice, one can expect Nash D to turn it up with an all-night burn of tracks ranging from the favourite throw-backs, to the current dance floor slays.

Anchored as the key ladies night of Capital Zouk, it will quench all thirsts and fuel the highs - All through 11-1am, the ladies can look forward to be pampered with free-flow hours pours and select cocktails, while the gentlemen will be entitled to all-night 1-for-1 deals.

Admission for non-members: Free Thursdays, 14, TBC Phuture TBC 21 & 28 February Thursday 7 It’s A Trap Phuture It's A Trap! Is a Singapore based show that aims to February supported by showcase and build the local Trap Music and Hip LeNERD Hop Music Community. A monthly instalment with collective of guest DJs from the local community, the upcoming instalment promises an intense session that will leave you heady from non-stop dancing.

Admission for non-members: Free Fridays, 1 & 15 One Dance Zouk The prime platform where we showcase to you the February versatility of our resident DJs, ONE DANCE is all about exploration and dancing in unison with Saturdays, 9 & friends, strangers and fellow music lovers. Step into 16 February the dance floor with an open mind and we promise you all the right notes that will sweep you off your feet.

Admission for non-members: $30 (ladies) / $40 (men) Fridays, 1 & 8 Ghetto Phuture Not for the faint-hearted, Fridays with Ghetto is a February banging celebration of individuality and all things insane. Gear up and ready your bodies as he bombards you with non- stop mashups of genres ranging from Electro, Hip-hop, Pop and more that will have you shufflin’ all night. Think you can handle it?

Admission for non-members: To mirror Zouk’s admission Fridays, 1, 8, Poparazzi Capital Camera! Lights! Action till the house down! Poparazzi 15, 22 January is the new night fashioned after everything glitzy, glamourous and pop. Every Friday, come ready to razzle and the dance crew will be ready to dazzle crowds with live performances and timeless pop tunes for pleasure. Just as its name suggests, there may be occasional celebrity sightings so be ready always to whip out the phones and snap those moments.

Admissions for non-members: $40 (ladies) / $50 (men) Saturdays, 2 & Nash D Phuture With Nash D on residency, breeze through the 9 February graffiti tunnels and you’ll be in the zone for a night of urban flava and familiar tunes - freshly blended to get you in the mood for the bump and grind.

Once a month, we’ll be turning up the heat with a super-sized special co-starring THREE time world DJ finalist and veteran, DJ Rattle, as well as fellow top guns from the local and regional hip-hop scene to blaze crowds into motion.

Admissions for non-members: To mirror Zouk’s admission Saturdays 2, 9 Capital Nights Capital The playground for those with a penchant for finer & 23 February experiences, Capital Fridays and Saturdays is where you can sip on a selection of fine whiskeys, bubbles and premium cocktails to ease into the highs, then bust moves till wee hours of the night. Across all Capital Nights, one can expect dual musical experiences with easy listening tunes to begin, followed an open format floor of energetic sounds to get the crowd up and bouncing.

Admissions for non-members: $40 (ladies) / $50 (men) Mondays to RedTail Situated along the other side of the Clarke Quay Sundays Bar by Cannery Block, RedTail Bar is the where the drama Zouk before the party is at. Looking for a pre-game spot before hitting the club? RedTail Bar will have you covered with drinking deals galore, games including beer pong and snack platters for nibbles without busting your wallets. The best deal of the lot, spend above $80 at RedTail Bar and you’ll gain complimentary entry across all club outlets.

ADDRESSES

Zouk Main Room: 3C River Valley Road, The Cannery #01-05/#02-06 S179022 Phuture: 3C River Valley Road, The Cannery #01-06 S179022 RedTail Bar By Zouk: 3C River Valley Road, The Cannery #01-04 S179022 Capital: 3C River Valley Road, The Cannery #02-05 S179022

PRESS CONTACTS

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*Please note that all information contained within this press release is correct at the time of dissemination. For the most up-to-date events, please refer to www.zoukclub.com.

ABOUT ZOUK SINGAPORE Zouk Singapore charges into the future with a fully evolved clubbing epicentre at the Clarke Quay entertainment precinct. Maintaining the concept of an all-encompassing venue synonymous with the Zouk brand that many have come to love, the current Zouk Singapore complex comprises of four distinctive yet independent outlets – Zouk, Phuture, Capital and RedTail Bar by Zouk. All of which, are specifically conceptualized to cater to different age groups and target profiles through a spectrum of varying atmospheres, experiences and music programmes. A key interior design feature strategized with flexibility in mind, the Zouk and Phuture outlets can be merged by shifting the soundproof partition wall which divides the two outlets to form a “super-club” arena to accommodate bigger acts and larger-scale events.

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