KLCC a big draw for dance music fans

KLCC area still a big draw for dance music fans

The KLCC area marks one of the busiest clubbing stretches in town, with major clubs dotting Jalan Ampang, Jalan P. Ramlee, Jalan Pinang, Jalan Kia Peng and Jalan Sultan Ismail.

ZOUK

113, Jalan Ampang, KL

Zouk KL gives you a taste of everything. Here’s what’s on offer over most of the rooms on a weekly basis.

TUESDAYS at ZOUK: Ghetto Heaven with the best quality hip hop, R&B and urban grooves played by residents DJ Luqe and DJ Face with MC Carleed and MC Poi with regular international guests! Admission (with one drink): RM18. Ladies Complimentary entry with five drinks before midnight.

WEDNESDAYS AT VELVET UNDERGROUND: The Original Mambo Jambo. Velvet Underground takes you back to the 80’s and 90’s with DJ Ken and Radzi. Admission (with one drink): RM30.

THURSDAYS AT ZOUK, PHUTURE: 4PLAY: One mammoth party every Thursday with the best in every genre over four rooms. Zouk: R&B and hip hop, with DJs Goldfish, Luqe and Ken with MC Point Blanc. Phuture: Mambo favourites with DJs Radzi and Ken. Admission (with one drink): RM18 Ladies / RM28 Men.

THURSDAYS AT VELVET UNDERGROUND: THE DEEPHOUSE SOCIETY with our own DJ Gabriel. Gabriel’s 22-year passion for both house and techno has become a lifestyle choice so compelling that drove him to create TheDeepHouseSociety (DHS). The main objective behind this digital label is to connect, expand & expose. The label’s goal is to position TheDeepHouseSociety as a lifestyle brand and with the help of Zouk Club KL, Gabriel will showcase the musical offering DHS has to offer on a weekly basis. Admission (with one drink): RM18 Ladies / RM28 Men.

FRIDAYS AT ZOUK: GLOBAL keeps the spirit of all things on the EDM scene alive and kicking. Resident Terence C will keep the dance floor packed all night long with progressive house, trance and allsorts. International guests regularly! Admission (allows access to Zouk and Barsonic) (with one drink): RM38 Ladies / RM48 Men.

FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS AT PHUTURE: FLAVA lets you party all weekend in Phuture with the best in R&B and hip-hop featuring DJs Luqe, Radzi and MC Fendi. Admission (with one drink): RM38 Ladies / RM48 Men.

FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS AT VELVET: F.A.B. Fabulous and Bold: takes you to 90s and noughties territory. Think Ace of Base, Technotronic, C+C Music Factory, Blur, Nirvana, Vanilla Ice right through to Destiny¹s Child, Spice Girls, N*Sync, Gwen Stefani, Daft Punk and Groovejet. Residents Ken, Pietro and MC Point Blanc. (with one drink): RM38 Ladies / RM48 Men

FRIDAYS AT BARSONIC: TWILIGHT ACTIONGIRL weekly with music mayhem and madness as usual going for indie, alternative and electro vibes. DJs Bunga, Ribut 10:49, Chaseylain and Xu preside as usual, with surprise guests galore. Admission (with one drink): RM20 Ladies / RM30 Men.

SATURDAYS AT ZOUK: LOUD Goldfish and Blink.If you dig the BIG ROOM sounds of Deadmau5, Swedish House Mafia, Laidback Luke, David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Eric Prydz, Groove Armada, Faithless, The Crookers, this is for you. Admission: (allows entry to Zouk and Barsonic) (with one drink): RM38 Ladies / RM48 Men.

SATURDAYS AT BARSONIC: SUPERSONIC goes electro, indie, mash-ups, house with a rotation of Djs. This month: 4th OMFG with Guru & Mr Nasty / 11th Lap Sap & Co / 18th STLD with Mr Nasty, Guru Guru and Blastique / 25th House This with Hypembeats, Jee Hoe and Blink. Admission (with one drink): RM20 Ladies / RM30 Men.

For reservations please Please call +603-2171 2075 (12-6pm) / +6016-332 3191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my . For information call Zouk KL at 03-2171 1997 /fax: 03-2171 1998 or visit www.zoukclub.com.my

ARISTO @ ZOUK

113, Jalan Ampang, KL

Essentially part of the Zouk complex and family. For information call Zouk KL at +603-2171 1997 /fax: +603-2171 1998 or visit www.zoukclub.com.my

SULTAN LOUNGE

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur City Centre, KL

True to it’s name, guests will have a feel being in an opulent Arabian tent with tented private booths, luxurious drapings surrounding the lounge along and an impressive triple-height water feature that overlooks a glassy opaque bar to top it off! Watch this space for updates. Admission (with one drink) is RM50. Telephone +603-2380 8888 Facsimile +603-2380 8833. Website: www.mandarinoriental.com

7ATENINE

Ascott Kuala Lumpur, 9, Jalan Pinang, KL

Fine dine at the Ascot and chill-out with live sunset jazz, international DJs and enjoy fabulous deals on premium wines and cocktails. White Nite @ 7atenine enhances your Saturday nights. Guests dressed in white enjoy a Martini cocktail “Bootylicious” on the house. Party the night away with the ethereal chill-out feel perfectly complemented by the white décor. This Saturday’s guest DJ is the ever eclectic Mr Fluff. For reservations, call +603-2161 7789, +6012-210 3055.

THE MARKETPLACE

4A, Lorong Yap Kwan Seng, KL

Restaurant and Lounge for clubbers who like a little of both dinner and drinks later. h: Tue to Thur: noon to 1am. Fri: noon to 2am. Sat: 5pm to 2am. Sun 4pm to midnight. Call +603-2166 0750. E-mail: marketplace.my@gmail.com | Website: www.marketplacekl.com

POPPY COLLECTION

18-1, Jalan P. Ramlee, KL

Located at the corner of Jalan. P. Ramlee and Jalan Law Yew See opposite Jalan Pinang and the Twin Towers the complex has four rooms but we concentrate on Passion upstairs and Poppy Garden downstairs.

POPPY GARDEN: R&B and hip hop with soul for the most part, with regular international guests both house/techno and R&B/hip hop. Fri & Sat: Soul Seduction. Thur: Soul Sista and Ladies Night. Free entry for groups of five before 10.30pm.

PASSION: Goes the house music route on Fridays and Saturdays. Admission (with one drink) is RM35 weekends. Hours: Sun to Thur: 4pm to 2am. Fri & Sat: 4pm to 3am. Parties start 9pm onwards. Contact: +603-2141 8888 / +603-2171 6666 fax: +603-2148 1282/ +603-2161 1948. E-mail: info@poppy-collection.com | Website: www.poppy-collection.com

LUNA BAR & CRISTALLO

33rd Flr, Menara Panglobal, Jalan Punchak, off Jalan P Ramlee, KL

The rooftop bar club with the swimming pool that has impressed many a visiting international DJ keeps the club music flowing. From May 16 to June 30, special guest resident comes from UK. Random Geeza has had an everlasting affection and connection to the house scene from the early acid house, Manchester rave scene, right through to the present day. Normal admission (with one drink): RM50 after 9.30pm. h: 5pm to 1am. Tue to Fri & Eve of Public Holidays: 5pm to 3am. Sat: 10am to 3am Sundays & Public Holidays - 10am to 1am. Call +603-2332 7777 for admission information.

TINMINE II

Lower Lobby, Crowne Mutiara Hotel, Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL

IT’s back, after over THREE decades and however many incarnations, the name, the venue returns.

NEO LUXE LOUNGE & RESTAURANT

19, Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL

Indulge yourself with sensuous global tapas, designer cocktails & avant garde lounge music.

KL LIVE @ LIFE CENTRE

20, Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL

This multi-thousand capacity venue has had many an incarnation over the past decade, most famously as Warp Club and Ruumz. Now just called KL Live, get set for a host of independent Club events being hosted at this longstanding venue. Details as events come and go.

SKYBAR

33rd Flr, Traders Hotel, KLCC, off Jalan Kia Peng, KL

SkyBar’s contemporary setting provokes in guests an instant and irresistible desire to just chill out. Guests can gaze at the glow from the illuminated towering twin towers while listening to ‘straight chill’ and upbeat music. Guest DJs feature regularly. h: Sun to Thur: 11am to 1am. Fri & Sat: 11am to 3am. Call +603-2332 9888 for information.

THE APARTMENT DOWNTOWN

Lot G48 & 139, Grd & 1st Flr, Suria KLCC, KL

For information call +603-2166 2257 or e-mail theapartmentklcc@chaswood.com. Website: www.atheapartment.com

ALOHA CLUB BISTRO & VIP LOUNGE

Lot 924, Jln P. Ramlee, KL

This 30,000 square foot mega-club has 3½ levels consisting of a dance club, bistro & restaurant and an exclusive VIP Lounge.

Oahu Bar: 1st & 2nd Floor - VIP Lounge sees DJ Ken and DJ Ben seven days a week playing commercial hits covering the past four decades.

Honolulu Bar: Lower ground. DJs Marc Antoine and Jinggo Bilboa play R&B, hip hop and house from Wed to Sun. Hula Nite (ladies nite) every Wed with free entrance for all the ladies and free cocktail.

~News courtesy of The Star~