Black Out – Sponsorfile 2012 - 2013 HISTORY
Created in 2011 by Lady Jane Since Catclub was getting bigger and also more visited by straight people, Jane felt the need to create Black Out. A decadent, exclusive party mainly for gay people inspired on the early beginning of clubbing in the late eighties in NY. Clubs at that time were mostly visited by black, gay people and it was the only place where they could be themselves. Most of these clubs are still legendary like the Paradise Garage, The Loft etc. It was the beginning of house music and dj’s like Larry Levan just discovered beat mixing and were playing a mix between disco, early house and wave. The atmosphere was decadent, sweaty, hot and sexy That’s what we’re trying to create with Black out and uptill now, it definitely worked. At the same time, it’s a good alternative to more classical gay clubs like La Démence were dating and not music is the main goal of the evening INSPIRATION Paradise Garage NYC (1976 – 1987)
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PRESS RELEASE
When the Catclub, Brussels, an eminent house night, decides to step out of its boundaries, letting lose and living large, you have Black Out, a new night of intimacy that blends old school house with italo-disco and new wave. A night that embraces the kitsch with no holds barred. A night that promises to be hot hot hot. Think early 90s, neon lights and acid love. Think sexy-sweaty dance dance dancing. Imagine a pounding sound at the door, runway lights on the ramp to the box office and dancers to die for. Decidedly more eclectic and daring (think of Black Out as the Catclub’s darker little sister), the hetero-friendly night takes up residency at Mr Wong. Fear not though, the Catclub lives on and will continue to bring house musicals top brass to the city, but for those in need of something slightly wilder, imbued of a no limits attitude, Black Out promises to bring a touch of carefree fun to Brussels nightscape.
PICTURES
From the second Black Out party on December 10 – 2011 with Jessica 6 (NY) and Baris K (Istanbul) at Mr Wong
Jessica 6: an amazing nu-disco Brooklyn-based trio fronted by the extraordinary Nomi Ruiz, whose sensual vocals could be heard on Hercules And Love Affair’s first album. Nomi is also known for being an amazingly beautiful supertrans who works a lot with Thierry mugler.
Baris k: famous for his now legendary blend of obscure Turkish music, dirty disco, space funk and 70s Anatolian rock, already played in the world’s best clubs.
PICTURES
From the third Black Out party on March 10 – 2012 with Massimiliano Pagliara (Milano/Berlin) and host Sunny (Amsterdam)
Massimiliano Pagliara: The Berlin-based Italian producer actually started out as a dancer, studying choreography in Milan, but was soon drawn to the clubbing scene. Years of DJing and producing lead him to craft his singular sound – a clean- cut cosmic disco blend of old skool house, contemporary electrofunk, Italo-influenced nu-disco, and wobbly Kraftwerk-isms.
Sunny: a beautiful gender-defying model from Amsterdam hosted the evening
And at the door Mr Black aka Didier Vervaeren
ARTWORK By Uber & Kosher
ARTWORK By Uber & Kosher
ARTWORK By Uber & Kosher
BRIEFLY
We’re planning at least 5 Black Out parties /year Last party we had more than 500 people showing up We will always invite an international live artist/concert together with a dj More select than Catclub, created to please a crowd that is more gay & fashion minded and very demanding
COMMUNICATION
Mailing Invitations are sent to our mailinglist (18.000 opt in adresses) 2x e-mailing: SAVE THE DATE + e-flyer
Press & Magazines Party is announced in Agenda, The Word Magazine and occasionally in Victoire And DS Weekblad
COMMUNICATION
Social network Fanpage: Over 300 fans http://www.facebook.com/BlackOutBrussels Eventpage: Creation of event page on Facebook with more than 5000 invited people
FIGURES
CATCLUB (6x/ BLACK OUT year) (5xyear) Total/year Vodka (Liter) 300 200 500 Wiskey (L) 60 60 120 Gin (L) 48 60 108 Rum (L) 48 45 93 Beer (L) 3240 1500 4740 White Wine (L) 216 60 276 Champagne (Bottle) 72 50 122 Coke & Coke Light (L) 1728 150 1878 Applejuice (L) 144 60 204 Tonic (L) 144 60 204 Ice Tea (L) 144 60 204 Red Bull (Trays) 90 30 120 Water (L) 288 120 408 POSSIBLE DEALS
Main Partnership - Your logo on every communication - Sectorial exclusivity - Possibility to include a link to your website or your Facebook page in our mailing (18.000 contacts) - Limited at 4 partners
Black Out: min 5 parties/yearà 6000€ POSSIBLE DEALS
Tailor Made
We can offer you a tailor made concept to integrate your brand in an original & intelligent way at our event. Various options and possibilities can be worked out in collaboration with your marketing department or communication agency.
CONTACT
Jane Haesen - Lady jane M 0477/760 505 [email protected]
Partnerships Lorenzo Serra M 0498/921 248 [email protected]