Zouk Out Dance Music Festival @ Singapore

ZoukOut, Asia's largest beachfront music festival and only dusk-to-dawn dance festival, has announced that it will be returning again to Siloso Beach in Sentosa, Singapore from December 8-9 2017. Now in its 17th year, Asia's longest running dance music festival is raved about by top DJs in

the global clubbing circuit and is sworn by legions of fans as a must-attend party location.

After already announcing some of the biggest names in dance music from around the world including
Marshmello, Flume, Axwell /\ Ingrosso, R3HAB, Yellow Claw, Robin Schulz, Claptone, Gui Boratto,
DJ Snake, Amelie Lens, and MaRLo, ZoukOut has now finalized their lineup with the addition of a
takeover from 88rising that will include Keith Ape, Rich Chigga, Higher Brothers and Joji.

Known for their cutting-edge music and viral videos that have taken the internet by storm, the 88rising crew are truly at the forefront of Southeast Asia’s immersion into the North-American hip-hop scene. Their takeover will include a hard-hitting performance from South Korean rapper Keith Ape, the comedic and wildly entertaining appeal of Rich Chigga, Chinese hip-hop group Higher Brothers, and Japanese-Australian musician Joji, who is also known by the names Filthy Frank and Pink Guy.

ZoukOut will be the only December pit-stop in the region for Swedish House Mafia founding members Axwell /\ Ingrosso, Amsterdam-based electronic duo Yellow Claw, Belgium based techno aficionado Amelie Lens, and Dutch trance phenom MaRLo, so don’t miss your chance to jump on tickets. Note that VIP tickets and Standing Packages are extremely limited this year, so get yours soon before they run out to enjoy an exclusive area to dance and hangout with your friends. ZoukOut also continues to roll out more details related to guest experience. This includes a partnership with AJ Hackett Sentosa that will allow guests to take on their Bungy Jump Tower, Giant Swing, Vertical Skywalk and Skybridge at the festival. Guests will also have the chance to watch the sunset whilst having dinner at 6:30pm to experience various cuisine options and chill-out beach beats.

The festival is put on by the popular nightclub Zouk, most known for its Singapore location that was
named the the Best Club In Asia and the Fourth Best Club in the world by DJ Mag, and is known for
bringing in the biggest artists in dance music to dedicated fans in Southeast Asia. The club is also present in Malaysia and on the luxury cruiseliner Genting Dream.

ZoukOut tickets can be purchased from www.zoukout.com. As the Official Card for ZoukOut 2017, DBS Live Fresh Cardmembers & all other DBS/POSB Cardmembers are entitled to purchase discounted tickets. This promotion is valid for all DBS/POSB cards issued from Singapore only.

They include:
● Single Day, Day-1 tickets at SGD 124.20* (R.P: SGD138)
● Single Day, Day-2 tickets at SGD 133.20* (R.P: SGD 148)
● A set of four 2-Day tickets at SGD 800* (R.P: SGD 228 each)

For more information on full ticket prices, click here. Official hotel packages which are bundled in with ZoukOut tickets are also available here, which includes packages with W Singapore Sentosa Cove Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Genting Hotel Jurong, and Park Hotel Alexandra. Hotel packages include 2 tickets to ZoukOut 2017, daily breakfast and daily transfers to ZoukOut.

Night Life at The Cloud 9 Bar @ Resorts World Genting

In Genting, the city never sleeps. Being an entertainment hub, Resorts World Genting is never short of night life. It is not the matter of whether Genting can provide, it is the matter of how much can you take. The next time you are searching for a speakeasy that can rock your night, try The Cloud 9 Bar. 

Cloud 9 Bar @ Resorts World Genting

My friends and I decided to let our hair down after a long week with some music and booze. Some flirty dress and heels could do the therapy too. Coincidentally, the bar was still in Halloween theme which added more flavour to our trip there.

OOTD/N

The bar is uniquely split into 2 sections- one section which gives full permission to revel and dance while the other is more mellow with opportunities for games and chat. We lounged at the more happening area with our drinks while imbibing the the music. The atmosphere was tuned to the pulse of the live band with notes of English and Mandarin selections.

Live band backdropped by football broadcast

Cloud 9 exudes a more friendly and unpretentious character than other bars that I have been. Although casual, the bar was adequate in hyping up the party. Dance floor was wherever we stood...and sat. Ofcourse, there was nothing more uplifting than a good toast with friends swathed by unlimited music.

Enjoying the night with friends

There was no use taming our wild side as Cloud 9 was literally bringing out the devil in us. Halloween face painting added character to our happy hours at the bar.

Halloween make up booth

My share of fun for the Halloween

The quiet section too has its charm. Chatting was more possible in this area and perfect for private conversations without losing the happening atmosphere. Lit in purple, the booths are chic and isolated by sexy bead curtains.

The bar

The more peaceful area allows chatting

This bar is facilitated with a pool table for those who like some competitive pleasure and darts to give enthusiastic shooters some practice. This place is prepared for you to have fun and unwind before you go back to the battle field in the hot city.

Be competitive with pool

Score with some darts

Back to the room where music is pumped incessantly, dancers came out from their hiding to encourage the rest to get their booties shaking a little more. 

Party and dance

Dancing is not all there was to do that night. My friends and I were engaged in a few rounds of classic hand games that will never go out of fashion when around booze. 

Hand games are always a great way to spend the night

Cloud 9 menu and price

Enjoyment can come in a form of observing human demeanor on the dance floor and getting the mouth moving instead of the feet. To the uninitiated, just sit back and relax over a bucket of chicken wings or a tray of tacos.

Chicken wings

Tacos

Be in the buzz in Genting by being at The Cloud 9 bar. It is a place that satisfies the passion for night life. While I do not encourage getting drunk, a hang out in a bar uphill can be a reminder to self to take it easy in life.

The group that revelled the night with me

Operating hours:

Monday to Thursday 

5:00pm to 3:00am

Friday and eve of public holiday

5:00pm to 5:00am

Saturday

12:00pm to 5:00am

Sunday and public holiday

12:00pm to 3:00am

http://www.rwgenting.com/dining/night-entertainment/cloud-9

Party at Surf Beach- ACV Music Festival 2015

The ACV Music Festival, I admit, was used as a validation, that after so long I still have not lost it! The pairing of Saturday night and a beach party still managed to appear in my calendar. And who else more suitable to party with than my partner in crime- my baby sister.

It was one entertaining Saturday night

2 VIP tickets to the ACV Music Festival

I have heard of Leng Yein for a long time and followed her on Instagram but I have never heard her music live. That night I finally saw her on stage dishing out party mix with her beau, PointBlanc who was also her MC. She was in a whole new light when she display her dexterity on the sound board. The somewhat "shallow" persona with never-ending plastic attachments, boldly tattooed skin and overexposed body seemed vindicated with her music intelligence. I must admit her music rocks!

DJ Leng Yein on set

A new respect for her in my eyes developed when she personally thanked me for tagging her on Instagram after the concert. Over 400 000 followers and I still receive a personal note from her? She deserves her legion of fans!

Leng Yein working her stuff on the sound board

Sky Blu (8ky 6lu) took over the stage after LYPB. He simply swore too much. The four-letter word punctuated every sentence he spoke. I don't know how "cool" is interpreted in Los Angeles but I did not enjoy his performance much. So my sister and I took a breather at the side of the beach. Sorry fans of Sky Blu, but it was more interesting waiting for Havana Brown with some Somersby Apple Cider in hand.

Enjoying Somersby on the beach benches

At the Sunway Lagoon Surf Beach

Havana Brown appeared effortless in a blue superman t-shirt but hey...it was Havana Brown! Her music was smooth. Her sweet face was never short of smiles. Through her sexy songs, Havana Brown made sure everyone was entertained.

Havana Brown appeared in a simple Superman t-shirt and a matching bandana

Check out the Havana's super shorts and thigh high boots

The emcees of the event was Arnold and RD. I cannot contain my disappointment in them. Perhaps I overestimated the duo.  Being radio announcers of the program that I have always enjoyed (Hitz.fm morning crew) I thought they could do better. RD made it pretty obvious that they were buying time and used the same introduction twice for Havana and Paris. His overload call of "make some noise" did irk me a little. But nonetheless, I supported and we made some noise anyway...hehehe. Well guess it isn't easy emceeing a concert.

My sister and I having a good time

The event backdroped by the majestic Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel

The anchor of the the night's show was supposed to be the hotel heiress Paris Hilton. She came strutting out on the stage in a short green dress that flattered her fit and slender body. However, the cat-ear hair band and green heart-shaped shades reduced her appearance to . She did a little awkward dance with the background dancers before commencing her work on the sound board.

Paris Hilton's opening strut

Honestly, I was between being sympathetic and critical. The crowd began to disperse when she appeared. She left her songs quite flat when she whipped out her mobile phone several times for a selfie. Well, I'll give her an A for effort though. At least she aspires.

Paris Hilton on the board

Paris Hilton attempts to sing

Those being said, my sister and I enjoyed the night thoroughly and had a wonderful time. Thank you to the sponsor of the ticket! May there be more to come :)