Zouk Singapore: March 2019 Highlights & Calendar

ZOUK SINGAPORE: MARCH 2019 HIGHLIGHTS & CALENDAR

Guest acts clockwise from top left: HYO, Charlotte de Witte, Super8 & Tab, Gareth Emery, and WUKI

26 FEBRUARY, SINGAPORE – Keeping up with the rousing months of festivities, March is set to follow through with a roster lined with highly anticipated acts and guest performances. Kicking off the month will be Belgian Techno prodigy, Charlotte de Witte at main room and Korean mega popstar of Girl’s Generation fame, HYO at Phuture (1 March),

FRIDAY 1 MARCH: SOULFEED PRESENTS CHARLOTTE DE WITTE, SUPPORTED BY FERNG

At just the age of 26, Charlotte’s career trajectory in the DJ circuit is at rocket speed upward, with no sign of slowing. Debuting under the alias of Raving George back when she was 17, her named steeped into the consciousness of the industry, earning her prime shows at stages including Tomorrowland and I Love Techno.

Since reverting to her birth name, Charlotte has continued to champion her style of stripped- down, yet unrelenting and aggressive serve of techno. Within just a span of 2 years, her name was on everyone’s tongue, amassing credentials across music publications, solid productions, and packed-out gigs from massive stages to grungy basements. Dark, intense, and utterly pulsating, her upcoming performance at Soulfeed on 2nd March is an essential for the techno geeks.

Advance ticketing: https://ticketing.zoukclub.com/Step1DbsLiveFresh.aspx?iBuj5jPUXUd8cXzQs7WUIg *Exclusive to DBS Live Fresh card holders.

FRIDAY 1 MARCH: PHUTURE + CREAM WITH DJ HYO & GHETTO

Think salaciously sweet but dangerously spontaneous. Addictive and over the top, aren’t all parties supposed to be this way? Exactly. Scream it if you know it, even the blurred lines disappear tonight.

Famously known as an integral member the legendary Girls’ Generation, DJ HYO is the moniker of Kim Hyo-yeon. A triple-threat of an established pop superstar, dancer and DJ- producer, Hyo has always had a passion for creating the music that she envisions. An experimenter who is not confined to the genre, her releases channel a rebellious energy with tracks like ‘Sober’ and recent hit, ‘Punk Right Now’. Set to debut at Phuture on 1 March, expect a run of percussive productions, gallops and bops.

FRIDAY 8 MARCH: CROWD CTRL PRESENTS WUKI, SUPPORTED BY LENERD & SAYVERE

Wuki is the stage name and genre-blending solo project of LA-based DJ / Producer, Kris Barman. Famed for his forte in experimenting across spectrums of dance music and festival favourite track ‘dadadada’, Wuki has continued to stay at his top form with releases that are always fun, fresh and thrilling. Alongside a portfolio released via prolific record labels including Spinnin, Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak and Diplo’s Mad Descent, he has also done remixes for names such as NGHTMRE, Galantis, RL Grime and more. Fuelled by the aim of keeping things light, exciting and creative, his upcoming gig will be one paced with catchy and hard- hitting club-shakers.

SATURDAY 16 MARCH: TRANSFIX PRESENTS SUPER8 & TAB, SUPPORTED BY AARON SIM & CHE’MOLLY

An integral part of the Above and Beyond’s Ajunabeats family, Super8 & Tab are the trailblazing Finnish duo of Janne Mansnerus (Super8) and Miika Eloranta (Tab). Always with an eye (and ears) to the future, the two have continued to prove their status as Trance luminaries since their groundbreaking debut ‘Helsinki Scorchin’ in 2006, to their acclaimed third studio album, ‘Reformation’ released on Armada music last year. On the performance front, the pair have continued to grow their fanbase with an ever-busy tour schedule. Whether within the four walls of their studio in Helsinki, club spaces or open festivals around the world, their sets have always been raved for delivering unparalleled euphoric and high- energy experiences.

FRIDAY 22 MARCH: TRANSFIX PRESENTS GARETH EMERY WITH CHE’MOLLY

With a discography of three acclaimed studio albums, three A State of Trance ‘Tune of the Year’ awards, and a massive production history, Gareth Emery is an industry headliner hailing from the UK who needs no introduction. Since his career breakthrough in 2002, he has continued to scale further heights with releases and collaborations that read like a main festival stage flyer, sold-out shows and personal passion projects including the acclaimed radio show, live show and charity foundation, Electric For Life series.

FRIDAY 22 MARCH: EATMEPOPTART WITH WEELIKEME, KIDG & HEDGER

The Eatmepoptart sandcrawler trudges on for another night at Phuture. Dragging a fully weaponised rover filled with all things indie rock, alternative rock, electro, punk, indietronic, power pop and guilt-edged glitter love bombs, Eatmepoptart's residents weelikeme, KiDG & Hedger will once again power up the plasma cannon to shock and awe the dancefloors towards heavenly rock n roll delights.

Advance Ticketing: https://eatmepoptart.com/

SATURDAY 30 MARCH: SIN CITY X 16 BARIS

The signature night of Zouk’s Hip-hop resident Nash D, Sin City is the bi-monthly must for the hip-hop heads. Loaded with attitude for an unadulterated bump-and-grind, the setlist covers across the new school with a repertoire of tracks by the likes Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Ferg, Vince Staples, Drake, and Post Malone, just to name a few. An ardent supporter of local talent, Sin City also serves as Nash D’s platform to foster the hip-hop community by recruiting up-and-coming acts in the scene to perform to fans and new audiences.

Coming in hot for the March 19’ instalment, the folks from Malaysia-based hip-hop music platform, Baris 16, is set to takeover with a showcase of rappers and hip-hop acts.

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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Should there be any interview requests with the artistes above, kindly reach out to Messiah Abalos at, [email protected].

For table reservations, email [email protected], or WhatsApp +65 9006 8793 (10:00am – 8:30pm, Mondays to Fridays only).

FULL CALENDAR DETAILS FOR FEBRUARY 2019 AS LISTED BELOW:

Date(s) Event Location Description Friday, 1 Soulfeed Zouk At just the age of 26, Charlotte’s career trajectory in March presents the DJ circuit is at rocket speed upward, with no sign Charlotte de of slowing. Debuting under the alias of Raving Witte with George back when she was 17, her named steeped Ferng into the consciousness of the industry, earning her prime shows at stages including Tomorrowland and I Love Techno.

Since reverting to her birth name, Charlotte has continued to champion her style of stripped-down, yet unrelenting and aggressive serve of techno. Within just a span of 2 years, her name was on everyone’s tongue, amassing credentials across music publications, solid productions, and packed- out gigs from massive stages to grungy basements. Dark, intense, and utterly pulsating, her upcoming performance at Soulfeed on 2nd March is an essential for the techno geeks.

Admission for non-members: $35 (ladies) / $45 (men) Friday, 1 Phuture + Phuture Think salaciously sweet but dangerously March Cream with Dj spontaneous. Addictive and over the top, aren’t all HYO & Ghetto parties supposed to be this way? Exactly. Scream it if you know it, even the blurred lines disappear tonight.

Famously known as an integral member the legendary Girls’ Generation, DJ HYO is the moniker of Kim Hyo-yeon. A triple-threat of an established pop superstar, dancer and DJ-producer, Hyo has always had a passion for creating the music that she envisions. An experimenter who is not confined to the genre, her releases channel a rebellious energy with tracks like ‘Sober’ and recent hit, ‘Punk Right Now’. Set to debut at Phuture on 1 March, expect a run of percussive productions, gallops and bops.

Admission for non-members: $35 (ladies) / $45 (men) ● Cover includes entry to Phuture only

Friday, 8 Crowd CTRL Zouk Wuki is the stage name and genre-blending solo March presents WUKI, project of LA-based DJ / Producer, Kris Barman. supported by Famed for his forte in experimenting across LeNerd & spectrums of dance music and festival favourite track SAYVERE ‘dadadada’, Wuki has continued to stay at his top form with releases that are always fun, fresh and thrilling. Alongside a portfolio released via prolific record labels including Spinnin, Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak and Diplo’s Mad Descent, he has also done remixes for names such as NGHTMRE, Galantis, RL Grime and more. Fuelled by the aim of keeping things light, exciting and creative, his upcoming gig will be one paced with catchy and hard-hitting club- shakers.

Admission for non-members: $35 (ladies) / $45 (men) Saturday, 9 Total Recall with Capital The monthly series made for the 90s kids is back March Lincey & The again! Total Recall is the time of the month where Dinosaur we 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) Saturday, 16 Transfix Capital An integral part of the Above and Beyond’s March presents Super8 Ajunabeats family, Super8 & Tab are the trailblazing & Tab Finnish duo of Janne Mansnerus (Super8) and Miika supported by Eloranta (Tab). Always with an eye (and ears) to the Aaron Sim & future, the two have continued to prove their status Che’molly as Trance luminaries since their groundbreaking debut ‘Helsinki Scorchin’ in 2006, to their acclaimed third studio album, ‘Reformation’ released on Armada music last year. On the performance front, the pair have continued to grow their fanbase with an ever-busy tour schedule. Whether within the four walls of their studio in Helsinki, club spaces or open festivals around the world, their sets have always been raved for delivering unparalleled euphoric and high-energy experiences.

Admission for non-members: $40 (ladies) / $50 (men) Friday, 22 Transfix Zouk With a discography of three acclaimed studio March presents Gareth albums, three A State of Trance ‘Tune of the Year’ Emery with awards, and a massive production history, Gareth Che’Molly Emery is an industry headliner hailing from the UK

who needs no introduction. Since his career breakthrough in 2002, he has continued to scale further heights with releases and collaborations that read like a main festival stage flyer, sold-out shows and personal passion projects including the acclaimed radio show, live show and charity foundation, Electric For Life series.

Guided by his philosophy of ‘a good melody can change the world’, his live performances are consistently raved for being upbeat, dynamic and eclectic. Returning to the Zouk grounds on 22 March, one can expect a mesmerizing medley of highlight singles and remixes for an all-night trance of pure euphoria. Friday, 22 Eatmepoptart Phuture The Eatmepoptart sandcrawler trudges on for March with weelikeme, another night at Phuture. Dragging a fully KiDG & Hedger weaponised rover filled with all things indie rock, alternative rock, electro, punk, indietronic, power pop and guilt-edged glitter love bombs, Eatmepoptart's residents weelikeme, KiDG & Hedger will once again power up the plasma cannon to shock and awe the dancefloors towards heavenly rock n roll delights.

Admission for non-members: ● $20 (ladies & men) for Phuture only entry Saturday, 23 Mambo Jambo Zouk A national phenomenon and possibly the longest March with Jeremy running party concept in Singapore’s nightlife Boon & Leonard history, Mambo Jambo was first conceived as a mid- T 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) Saturday, 23 Reload Launch Capital For those with a penchant for the formative days of March presents EDM and the party smashes from the youthful days, Che’Molly & Reload the new night to satiate that demand. The Hong with Kaye, latest series for the throwback kicks and clashes, it’s ft. MC Hund the night to rewind and charge full-steam-ahead late into the night. Helmed by resident Che’Molly, expect a repertoire of essential anthems by legends including Swedish House Mafia, Tiesto, Hardwell and more.

Admission for non-members: $40 (ladies) / $50 (men) Saturday, 30 SIN CITY x 16 Zouk The signature night of Zouk’s Hip-hop resident Nash March Baris D, Sin City is the bi-monthly must for the hip-hop heads. Loaded with attitude for an unadulterated bump-and-grind, the setlist covers across the new school with a repertoire of tracks by the likes Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Ferg, Vince Staples, Drake, and Post Malone, just to name a few. An ardent supporter of local talent, Sin City also serves as Nash D’s platform to foster the hip-hop community by recruiting up-and-coming acts in the scene to perform to fans and new audiences.

Coming in hot for the March 19’ instalment, the folks from Malaysia-based hip-hop music platform, Baris 16, is set to takeover with a showcase of rappers and hip-hop acts.

Admission for non-members: $30 (ladies) / $40 (men) Wednesdays, TGIW Zouk Why wait for the weekends for a fun night out? 6, 13, 20 & 27 TGIW is our game changing mind-week party and March your 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, Dj Lenerd Phuture Another one to brighten up hump-day, Phuture 6, 13, 20 & 27 Wednesday is the get-away for the rebellious party March 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, 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 March 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, Che’Molly & Phuture TBC 21 & 28 March Jeremy Boon Thursday 7 It’s A Trap Phuture It's A Trap! Is a Singapore based show that aims to March 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, 15, 22 One Dance Zouk The prime platform where we showcase to you the & 29 March versatility of our resident DJs, ONE DANCE is all about exploration and dancing in unison with Saturdays, 2 & friends, strangers and fellow music lovers. Step into 9 March 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, 8, 15 Ghetto & Nash Phuture Not for the faint-hearted, Fridays with Ghetto is a & 29 March D 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! 15, 22 & 29 Poparazzi is the new night fashioned after everything March 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, Ghetto, Phuture With Nash D on residency, breeze through the 9, 16, 23, & 30 Mr. J graffiti tunnels and you’ll be in the zone for a night March 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, Capital Nights Capital The playground for those with a penchant for finer 23 & 30 March 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.

of Sprite to ease the heat, challengers who succeed conquering the row within 8 seconds will get to drink for free, or surrender $50.

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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