Zouk Singapore: September 2018 Highlights & Calendar

ZOUK SINGAPORE: SEPTEMBER 2018 HIGHLIGHTS & CALENDAR

Guest acts clockwise from left to right: Ookay, R3HAB, Jay Sean

24 AUGUST 2018, Singapore – It’s the exhilarating month of F1 again and Zouk is all set for the race with a stacked-out September roster. Down the calendar, the month will begin with the Phuture DJ Battle live battles on 5 Sep, Trap prodigy from the States, Ookay for Crowd CTRL on 7 Sep, a Music Matters special with Liquid State featuring Alan Walker, Seungri and CORSAK on 12 Sep, CHECKPOINT, the F1 weekender with R3HAB and Jay Sean across 14 – 16 Sep, and Danish-Norwegian duo Pegboard Nerds on 22 Sep.

SATURDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER 2018: CHECKPOINT X JOHNNIE WALKER PRESENTS R3HAB, WITH HONG & JEREMY BOON

Throughout a career span of 11 years, Fadil El Ghoul a.k.a. R3HAB has continued to ascend the ranks of superstardom sans stopping. Touted by the likes of Forbes and Billboard as 'the future of his craft’, his discography is hallmarked with a trail of signature remixes for stars including Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars among many others. Adding on to that success, his recent album debut ‘Trouble’, went on to garner over 200 million streams on Spotify to date, along with over 13 million monthly listeners.

Wielding a versatility that is textured with pop savvy touches and club-ready thumps, R3HAB showcases are described as full-on raves that see floors swelled with jumping, enthusiastic crowds. A staggering presence in the global club circuit vouched for by an ever-expanding fan base, and regular gigs across the biggest stages, the R3HAB magic can only be summarized by his catch phrase,“I Need R3HAB”.

Admissions: • Limited pre-sale for members, Friends of Zouk and DBS card holders: $40 • Pre-sale: $50 • Door: $60 • All e-ticket holders will be entitled to priority entry before 11.30pm • All tickets include 1 standard house pour • Venue: Super club (Main room + Phuture) • Ticketing site: https://ticketing.zoukclub.com/Main.aspx

SUNDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER 2018: CHECKPOINT PRESENTS JAY SEAN, WITH SPECIAL GUEST DJ, SUPPORTED BY NASH D

Since his debut back in 2004, British R&B singer-songwriter remains one of the UK’s most successful exports – most notably for his historic breakthrough of hit single ‘Down’ which topped and remained in Billboard’s top 10 for six weeks. A multi-million selling and platinum award winner, Jay Sean holds a songbook of nostalgic bops which dominated the mainstream airwaves with titles like ‘Eyes on You’ (2004), ‘Ride It’ (2006) and ‘Do You Remember’ (2010).

Most recently, he revisited the Sean Paul collaboration with the release of ‘Make My Love Go’, a new dancehall-infused jam, and lent his vocals to Hardwell’s ‘Thinking About You’. Ever evolving and now doubling as a DJ, Jay Sean has performed sets at clubs across Vegas, Miami and Los Angeles. Performing as part of the F1 special, one can expect to be hit by a double-edge of smooth vocals and exhilarating DJ set on 16 September.

Admissions: • Door: o Free entry for first 100 guests o Free entry before 1am for the first 100 DBS and American Express card members o $20 after midnight – includes 1 standard house pour • Venue: Capital

FRIDAY, 7 SEPTEMBER: CROWD CTRL PRESENTS OOKAY, WITH LENERD & NASH D

Made for the music aficionados who geek out on new music and live the festival life, Crowd CTRL is the monthly showcase that features the local scene and world’s most talked about acts in trap and bass. Coming in hot for the next instalment of Crowd CTRL, will be California native, Ookay (pronounced “okay”).

One of America’s most impressive and youngest dance music exports in the recent years, Ookay has come a long way since his Beatport top 10 debut. Having honed his chops over the years, the DJ-producer has firmly established his place as a Trap-style and EDM key player with the backing of industry icons like Diplo, Chuckie, Tiesto, Major Lazer, Showtek and many more, along with a string of singles including “Thief”, “Chasing Colours” with Noah Cyrus, and his latest album release, “Wow! Cool Album!”. Always fun, charismatic and theatrical with genuine skills to work the crowd, Ookay’s set are known to be paved with pleasers and adrenaline chasers made to tear up dance floors.

SATURDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER 2018: CROWD CTRL WITH PEGBOARD NERDS, SUPPORTED BY HONG & LENERD

Pegboard Nerds is the anagram of Danish-Norwegian electronic music duo’s surnames, DJ Alexander Odden and Michael Parsberg. Prior to coming together in 2011, the two already established a strong industry presence with individual successes since the 90s. Stronger and even more unstoppable as a team, the duo went on to achieve career highs with releases including their Pink Cloud EP which peaked at #2 on iTunes Dance Albums, the dubstep anthem “Superstar” which topped the Beatport Dubstep charts in 2016, Nerds by Nature EP which reached #12 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic charts in 2017, and the recent five track adrenaline EP, Full-Hearts.

Exuberant with a video game aesthetic, the Pegboard Nerds sound is a mash of future bass, dubstep, glitch hop and a lot of chiptune; a sure-fire formula that will have crowds bouncing and thrashing all night.

WEDNESDAY, 5 SEPTEMBER 2018: PHUTURE DJ BATTLE, LIVE ELIMINATIONS

Refreshed to amp up the competitiveness of the series, this year’s PDJB live round will feature an elimination format which pits finalists against one another through back-to-back 1- vs-1 sets. Prior to the battle, contestants will be given till the event day itself to produce four sets of three-minute tracks that will best showcase their chops across showmanship, originality, track selection, skill and crowd presence. Immediately at the end of each round, the judging panel of veteran local DJs will cast votes for their favourite by raising placards to select the winner. The battle will continue for three elimination rounds to narrow the pool from Top 8, Top 4 to Top 2, until one is left standing.

Hosted by and fronted by DJ LeNerd, attendees will also get to witness showcases by two of the judges, visit pop-up booths by Swatch and Visual Mass, and nab giveaways from ZALORA and Adidas.

WEDNESDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER 2018: LIQUID STATE X ZOUK PRESENTS ALAN WALKER, SEUNGRI & CORSAK, SUPPORTED BY GHETTO

On 12 September, Zouk will be the performance ground for an all-star lineup of electronic acts to ‘The Lion City’ on the night, with Alan Walker, Seungri of Big Bang fame and Liquid State’s brand new signee and Chinese wunderkind, CORSAK headlining proceedings. Adding to the stellar cast, Zouk resident Ghetto will be providing support to keep energy levels high, along with several other surprise live performances set to run throughout the night.

The Liquid Nights show officially closes five big nights of the Music Matters Live 2018 festival, taking place across Clarke Quay and other partner venues on Sep 7-12. Liquid Nights is produced in partnership with All That Matters, Asia's leading Entertainment festival which includes Music Matters presented by Tencent Music Entertainment Group.

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FULL CALENDAR DETAILS FOR JUNE AS LISTED BELOW:

Date(s) Event Location Description Wednesday, 5 Phuture DJ Phuture Refreshed to amp up the competitiveness of the September Battle series, this year’s PDJB live round will feature an elimination format which pits finalists against one another through back-to-back 1- vs-1 sets. Prior to the battle, contestants will be given till the event day itself to produce four sets of three-minute tracks that will best showcase their chops across showmanship, originality, track selection, skill and crowd presence. Immediately at the end of each round, the judging panel of veteran local DJs will cast votes for their favourite by raising placards to select the winner. The battle will continue for three elimination rounds to narrow the pool from Top 8, Top 4 to Top 2, until one is left standing.

watch, and $50 gift cards from Visual Mass. There will also be freebies up for grabs from ZALORA and Adidas with items including a mix of Adidas merchandise. Hosted by and programmed by DJ LeNerd, attendees will also get to witness showcases by two of the judges, visit pop-up booths by Swatch and Visual Mass, and nab giveaways from ZALORA and Adidas.

Admission: Free Friday, 7 Crowd CTRL Zouk Made for the music aficionados who geek out on September Presents Ookay new music and live the festival life, Crowd CTRL is with LeNERD & the monthly showcase that features the local scene Nash D and world’s most talked about acts in trap and bass. Coming in hot for the next instalment of Crowd CTRL, will be California native, Ookay (pronounced “okay”).

Noah Cyrus, and his latest album release, “Wow! Cool Album!”. Always fun, charismatic and theatrical with genuine skills to work the crowd, Ookay’s set are known to be paved with pleasers and adrenaline chasers made to tear up dance floors.

Admission for non-members: $35 (ladies), $45 (men) Wednesday, Liquid State X Zouk On 12 September, Zouk will be the performance 12 September Zouk Presents ground for an all-star lineup of electronic acts to ‘The Alan Walker, Lion City’ on the night, with Alan Walker, Seungri Seungri & of Big Bang fame and Liquid State’s brand new Corsak, signee and Chinese wunderkind, CORSAK supported by headlining proceedings. Adding to the stellar cast, Ghetto Zouk resident Ghetto will be providing support to keep energy levels high, along with several other surprise live performances set to run throughout the night.

Admission: http://bit.ly/liquidstatexzoukpresale Friday, 14 CHECKPOINT Zouk CODE is the bi-monthly series that revisits the early September Presents CODE days of electronic music. Led by resident guru Hong, with Hong, the night is primed to satiate the thrills and thirst for supported by classics with his understanding of that era and Chandercheese 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 – put together to have you catching your breath on the first lap of Checkpoint.

Admission for non-members: $40 (ladies) / $50 (men) Saturday, 15 CHECKPOINT x Super A national phenomenon and possibly the longest September JOHNNIE Club running party concept in Singapore’s nightlife WALKER (Zouk + history, Mambo Jambo was first conceived as a mid- Presents R3hab, Phuture) week party targetting virgin partygoers. Over the with Hong & years, the revelry has evolved into an extraordinary Jeremy Boon 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: • Limited pre-sale for members, Friends of Zouk and DBS card holders: $40 • Pre-sale: $50 • Door: $60 • All tickets include 1 standard house pour Saturday, 15 CHECKPOINT x Capital The monthly series made for the 90s kids is back September DOM again! Total Recall is the time of the month where we PERIGNON pay tribute to the yesteryears with back-to-back Presents Total replays of the smash hits by everyone’s favourite Recall with childhood and teenage idols. Think Britney, Westlife, Lincey & The Nirvana to Destiny’s Child – you name it, we got it! Dinosaur, Bringing the hits are DJs Lincey and The Dinosaur supported by who will have you and your gang waving those Nash D 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) or with Zouk admission Sunday, 16 CHECKPOINT Capital Since his debut back in 2004, British R&B singer- September Presents Jay songwriter remains one of the UK’s most successful Sean, with exports – most notably for his historic breakthrough Special Guest of hit single ‘Down’ which topped and remained in DJ, supported Billboard’s top 10 for six weeks. A multi-million by Nash D selling and platinum award winner, Jay Sean holds a songbook of nostalgic bops which dominated the mainstream airwaves with titles like ‘Eyes on You’ (2004), ‘Ride It’ (2006) and ‘Do You Remember’ (2010).

Admissions: • Free entry for first 100 guests • Free entry before 1am for the first 100 DBS and American Express card members • $20 after midnight – includes 1 standard house pour Saturday, 22 Crowd CTRL Zouk Pegboard Nerds is the anagram of Danish-

September with Pegboard Norwegian electronic music duo’s surnames, DJ Nerds, Alexander Odden and Michael Parsberg. Prior to supported by coming together in 2011, the two already Hong & established a strong industry presence with LeNERD individual successes since the 90s. Stronger and even more unstoppable as a team, the duo went on to achieve career highs with releases including their Pink Cloud EP which peaked at #2 on iTunes Dance Albums, the dubstep anthem “Superstar” which topped the Beatport Dubstep charts in 2016, Nerds by Nature EP which reached #12 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic charts in 2017, and the recent five track adrenaline EP, Full-Hearts. Exuberant with a video game aesthetic, the Pegboard Nerds sound is a mash of future bass, dubstep, glitch hop and a lot of chiptune; a sure-fire formula that will have crowds bouncing and thrashing all night.

Admission for non-members: $35 (ladies) / $45 (men) Wednesdays, TGIW Zouk Why wait for the weekends for a fun night out? TGIW 5, 19 & 26 is our game changing mind-week party and your September 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) *Admission for non-members: $35 (ladies) / $45 (men) Wednesdays, Escapade Phuture Another one to brighten up hump-day, Escapade, as 12 (TBC), 19 & its name suggests, is the get-away for the rebellious 26 September party chasers and the ones in need of a recharge. Held 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, 6, Thursday Night Capital Thursday Night Hustle is conceived to poise Capital 13, 20 & 27 Hustle as the go-to spot for a post-work boogie and haven September 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, 13, Phuture Phuture Always ready to give the thrill seekers that mid-week 20 & 27 Thursdays rush, Phuture Thursdays is where anything can September happen. Get crunked up or pop, lock and drop, we welcome whatever moves you bring to take on this open-format night.

Admission for non-members: Free Thursday 6 “ITS A TRAP” Phuture It's A Trap! Is a Singapore based show that aims to September Presents Guests showcase and build the local Trap Music and Hip TBC 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 21 & One Dance Zouk The prime platform where we showcase to you the 28 September versatility of our resident DJs, ONE DANCE is all about exploration and dancing in unison with Saturdays 1, 8, friends, strangers and fellow music lovers. Step into & 29 the dance floor with an open mind and we promise September you all the right notes that will sweep you off your feet.

Admission for non-members: $30 (ladies) / $40 (men) Fridays, 7, 14, Bulletproof Phuture Not for the faint-hearted, Bulletproof is a banging 21 & 28 celebration of individuality and all things insane. September Gear up and ready your bodies as our DJs bombard 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? See you on the dance floor.

Admission for non-members: To mirror Zouk’s admission Fridays, 7, 14, Poparazzi Capital Camera! Lights! Action till the house down! Poparazzi 21, & 28 is the new night fashioned after everything glitzy, September 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, *1, Fresh Phuture A weekend staple for hip-hop and R&B souls, Fresh 22 & 29 is Phuture’s Saturday mainstay aimed at satisfying all September *Super Fresh your boogie demands. Refreshed with Nash D on residency, breeze through the 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 Super Fresh; 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 blazing the crowds on the floor into motion. All thriller, no artificial flavouring.

Admissions for non-members: To mirror Zouk’s admission Saturday 8 All That Matters Phuture Details to be confirmed. September After Party ft Guests TBC, Nash D & Ghetto Saturdays 1, Capital Nights Capital The playground for those with a penchant for finer 22 & 29 experiences, Capital Fridays and Saturdays is where September 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) Saturday 8 Shopee Capital On the evening of 8 September, Zouk and Shopee September Presents Super will be hosting a party to celebrate their 9.9 Saturday with shopping party. A celebration amped giveaways, LeNERD & pop-up installations against the sounds of Zouk Che’Molly ft. residents, it’s a deal you won’t want to miss out on. MC Hund 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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