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THE
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magazine edition 154 is out Friday. Pick it up in the usual
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Editorial
As we go to print, Bali celebrates Galungan, an annual festival
(according to the Balinese calendar) which occurs every 210
days. It acknowledges the victory of Good (Dharma) over Evil
(Adharma), continuing for ten days and concluding with Kuningan,
when the Balinese hold special ceremonies for the ancestral
spirits. Perhaps timed to coincide with Galungan is the second
Quest For Global Healing conference (Ubud, 03-08 May), which
gathers together some highly influential people, amongst them
Desmond Tutu, Indonesian President, His Excellency Susilo
Yudhoyono and two Nobel Peace Prize laureates. Let us hope
that both these events herald a harmonious Summer season for
all of us. On the subject of harmony, this edition we announce
the winner of last issue’s Think Globali competition
(page 49), who’ll be enjoying two nights stay at the
serene and very in vogue bvilla and spa. It was a tough one,
but goes to show just how ethnically diverse this little island
has always been. You’ll find similar variety in our
events review – find out if world number one DJ Tiesto
lived up to all the hype (page 56) while on a live tip, we
check out Jazz warriors Maliq D’Essentials who brought
their funk essentials to Hard Rock Café on April 22
(page 44). As if one world class DJ wasn’t enough, legendary
UK spinner Judge Jules will be playing at new Jakarta club
K7 on 17 May and Double Six on 18 May – The Beat has
five pairs of tickets to give away to five lucky winners (page
62).
We also get together with two very different musical creatives,
dance music pioneer Electrofuxx with his cyborg frequencies
(page 54) and acoustic purist The Fonz (page 50), while roving
reporter DynaMona sheds some light on the titillating tradition
of cabaret and burlesque, an increasingly popular entertainment
form here in Bali (page 52) Looking ahead, June 03 sees Embassy
Playground, a huge dance festival at Ancol featuring a raft
of international acts (scoop, page 28)
Plus, of course reviews of the latest music and game releases,
film, food and art for all you curious Beat-niks out there…
Peace, step lightly. Ed.
Any comments, lets us know by sending an
e-mail to editor@beatmag.com.
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WHAT'S GOING ON? ... next 2 weeks |
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Ja Vu
Purest Poison
Dance anthems will rock the arena as special guest
DJ Anastacia (JKT) with back up from residents
Sofyan, Emon, and Jonny brings on the toxic noize.
From 11pm
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| Discovery
Shopping Mall
Spring Summer Bazaar
Celebrate the coming of summer by shopping for
a new wardrobe of sexy, slinky things sale priced
to move at the ground floor alley, plus a sunset
acoustic performance at the beachfront amphitheater.
Till the end of March |
Double Six
Embassy Playground Pre-Party
DJ Remi Irwan and DJ Numan (Embassy, JKT) |
F
Lounge
Felicious
A delicious platter of underground house served
up by a very special guest DJ and resident DJ
Rizal. From 10pm |
Kama
Sutra
Marlboro Racing Night
See Main Stage for details |
Kwin
Topless or Bottom
Leave that shirt at the door. You won’t
be needing it on this night, plus you’ll
score free entry and a welcome drink. With a special
performance from sexy topless go-go dancers and
buy 2 get 1 free cocktails till midnight. From
11pm |
Kudos
Showtime!
All the glam and glitz are back in full attack
as the cabaret show, dancers, go-go dancers and
DJs Indra and U-You take you through a night of
sparkly magic. From midnight |
MBarGo
Upper Level Loungin’
Check out the upper decks for a different sound
and style. DJs Erik Sahl (SWE) and Nolly (JKT)
keep things funky with progressive house beats
and deeper rhythms. Free flow Heineken till 12.30am.
From 11pm |
The
Wave
Electro Rock Party
A mash up of genres that will push the musical
envelope as DJ Kaz (US) collaborates live with
Adit on percussion with guitar work from Krishna
of Pandawa. From 11pm |
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Paparazzi
DJ Kevin “Daddy Move
a Lot” Jackson (UK) |
| DeJaVu
Angels on Top
Beautiful DJs Devina & Milinka (Mixologee)
rock a pre-party, before heading down to Deejay
cafe for the after hourse vibe...From 11pm
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Double
Six
We Love To Party
DJ Erik Sahl (Elektra 666, SWE) & DJ Emon |
| Deejay
Cafe
Carnival
See Main Stage for details |
F
Lounge
Fetish
Guest DJ Kevin Jackson (UK) and DJ Rizal flex
the sexy electro-grooves to tickle your toes and
tummy. From 10pm |
Kudos
Viva Glam
Expect nothing short of a glamour extravaganza
as a spectacular show takes the stage and DJs
Indra and U-You guide you through the musical
journey. Dress code: Sexy Glam. From 11pm |
Kwin
White Singlet Tank Top
Observe the skimpy dress code, show off those
biceps, and get a free welcome drink at the bar,
plus a special offer 1 for 1 Smirnoff Vodka till
midnight. From 11pm |
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| Paparazzi
DJ Stevie G (Chocolate City) |
Warung
Bonita
Dangdut Diva Contest
Come and test your vocal and performance skills
as a dangdut crooner! With a grand prize of Rp
1.5 million it’s certainly worth getting
an act together. Remember to be glamorous. From
10pm |
| Discovery
Shopping Mall
F1 on Big Screen
Come on and feel the adrenaline rush as your racer
takes pole position in the 3rd lap. Also featuring
a special live band performance, dancers, and
fire juggling. Also on the 14th and 28th. From
4pm
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Double
Six
Rainbow Nite
DJ Nolly & Paperdoll Performance |
F
Lounge
Lazy Sundaze
Chill out to the max with soothing tunes by DJ
Rizal. From 10pm |
Harris
Resort
Live @ Harris feat Saharadja
Why not spend sunset at this perfect setting while
getting down to Bali’s own world music prodigies,
Saharadja. FDC 50K and an additional buffet for
48K net. From 6pm |
Double Six
Sensual
Sensation
DJs Dede & Tommy
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Double Six
Take Me
Out
DJ Nolly
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F Lounge
F Live
Session
Special guest star, Fonz will rock the stage
acoustically while the 9-ball pool table awaits
competition action. Special offer 3 for 2 on
Heinekens. From 10pm
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Bahiana
Bachelor Party
A night dedicated strictly to the fellas with
a special live salsa performance by Made Alfa
and Latin jams courtesy of DJ Jonas. Guys get
the first drink free before midnight. From 11pm |
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Double
Six
Pure Pleasure
DJ Helmy
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F
Lounge
Femme Fatale
Ladies night at everyone’s fave neighborhood
lounge with DJ Rizal dropping the slinkiest in
sexy tunes, plus 2 for 1 on all Foxy and Filthy
Roskas. From 10pm
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Kudos
2QT2BSTR8
An evening of brilliant contemporary dance featuring
the talents of Monica, Patricia, Jennifer, and
the new hot dancers, plus tunes from resident
DJs Indra and U-You. From 11pm
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Paparazzi
DJ Tommy |
Double
Six
Pump It Up!
DJ Emon
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| F Lounge
Bam Bam
Calling on all duppy conquerors, cool rulers,
natty locks, and water pumpy dancers! From Rockers
Galore to Dirty Danchall, selectahs Maka, BlackGold,
and Stevie G represent roots Reggae to the fullest.
Dress: to sweat. From 10pm
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| Kwin
Kink Night
A night of kinky pleasures. Dress code? You guessed
it: rubber, leather, bare skin and Lycra. Performance
by the Kinky Show, plus special offer 1 for 1
Smirnoff Vodka till midnight and buy 2 get 1 free
on Bintang beer. From 11pm
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Paparazzi
Retro
Thursday
DJ Jonny
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DeJaVu
Purest
Poison
Deadly chemistry as DJs Sofyan, Emon, and Jonny
send progressive house shockwaves all the way to
the beach and beyond. From 11pm
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| Double
Six
Can't
Get Enough
Dj Georgia & DJ Wilson
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| F
Lounge
Fetish
The Kevins reunite for a night of kinky electro-jammin’
grooves featuring the talents of DJs Kevin (NL)
and Kevin J (UK). From 10pm
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| Kwin
Traffic Light Party
the party start here, dont come if you’re
in faithful relationship, but just come if you’re
single & availible. Dress code: Red, Yellow
or Green. From 11pm
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| MBarGo
Upper Level Loungin’
Progressive tunes and funky deep house will rock
the second floor with DJs Kent and Lanang maintaining
the funky backbeats, free flow Heineken till 12.30am.
From 11pm
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| Paparazzi
DJ Ifin |
DeJaVu
Dazzle Beat
This popular beachside venue brings on the razzle
dazzle with a special performance from DJ Anastacia
(JKT) with support from DJs Lanang and Georgia.
From 11pm |
| Double
Six
We Love Party!
DJ Wilson
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| F
Lounge
Freestye
See Main Stage for details |
| Kudos
Starlight
Enjoy the clear summer night while go-go dancers
and drag queens display their titillating talents
on the rooftop with super fresh tunes provided
by DJs Indra and U-you. From 11pm
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Kwin
White Singlet Tank Top
Observe the skimpy dress code, show off those
biceps, and get a free welcome drink at the bar,
plus a special offer 1 for 1 Smirnoff Vodka till
midnight. From 11pm |
MBarGo
Upper Level Loungin’
Presenting a night of underground house and funky
deep grooves on the second floor balcony with
DJs Erik Sahl (SWE) and Nolly (JKT) keeping things
moving non-stop, , free flow Heineken till 12.30pm.
From 11pm |
| Paparazzi
Hottish Saturday
DJ Billy the Kid (AUS) |
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Double Six
Rainbow Nite
DJ Nolly & Paperdoll performance |
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Hard Rock Hotel
Mothers’ Day Lunch
See Main Stage for details |
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Kwin
Queerdo
Chill out after a weekend abuse, with chill out
tunes and 2 for 1 free on Bintang. from 11pm |
| Double
Six
Pure Pleasure
DJ Donny De Brasco |
| Paparazzi
DJ Tommy
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Bahiana
Salsa Dance Competition
Do you know your salsa swing? Keen to test your
skills on the floor? Cruise in and see how you
do. Plus a special dance performance from Made
Alfa and Yuli and DJ Jonas with the Latin rhythms.
From 11pm |
Hard
Rock Hotel Centerstage
Girls Night Out
Another one for them ladies as girlies gather
round to benefit from 50% off selected drinks,
sparking body grinders, a dance show, and bar
dancers to top it all off. From 8:30pm |
Kwin
Camp Dance
Tunes from the 70’s through the 90’s,
from Donna Summer, Madonna, Kylie topping a list
that goes on and on covering 4 decades of all
things disco. Special 1 for 1 on Tequila shots
and Margaritas till midnight. From 11pm |
MBarGo
Salsa in The City
The salsa goes live! Shake that sexy body with
tunes by DJ Soma and live percussion by Malinke.
From 10.30pm |
Double
Six
DJ Judge Jules (UK)
See Main Stage for details |
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F
Lounge
HipShaker
Simply the best in underground throwback classics
as played by soul solution experts, “Papa”
Golddigger and Stevie G, who stop at nothing to
bring only the funkiest jams to the floor. Dress:
to sweat. From 11pm |
Kudos
Drama Queen
The Moulin Rouge vibe comes to Seminyak with DJs
Indra and U-You keeping the fierce vibes on the
floor with their pumping beats. From 11pm |
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Rock Café
Groovism feat DJ Ardi Pite
This famous Kuta venue has been broadening its
electronic and live musical horizons over the
year with a diverse range of talent ranging from
Detroit techno originator, Derrick May to house
superstar Hex Hector to neo-soul groovers, Maliq
and D’Essentials. DJ Ai recently tore up
the dance floor and now it time for DJ Ardi Pite
(JKT) who recently opened for DJ Tiesto at Double
Six. The night will also feature a performance
from DB8 band plus sexy dancers galore. Pity if
you miss the Pite. From 11pm |
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MAINSTAGE ... next 2 weeks |
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Kama
Sutra
Marlboro Racing Night
Last year, sponsors Marlboro filled Kama Sutra
with replicas of GP bikes, F1 formula racers and
tons of punters. This year, they’ll be having
more of the same plus a very special performance
from Andi of Bandung goth-rock outfit /rif who
will surely fan the flames as he gets busy with
his own numbers and some new wave classic tracks
as well. Then one of Indonesia’s top DJs,
a man who never fails to set the floor on fire,
DJ Naro, will close out the night. Ladies and
gentlemen, start your engines. The race is about
to begin. From 11pm |
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Deejay Cafe
Carnival
Watch the white wings unfurl at this legendary
dance pad as special guest DJs Devina and Millinka
(Mixologee) bring their formidable skills to bear
in a progressive house pincer attack. These two
fine looking ladies started out as models, before
following their passion for dance music and re-inventing
themselves as DJanes. They’ve since got
themselves hooked up with Jakarta’s mixologee
label. The ladies can also be seen on the previous
night at Paradiso Bowling from 10pm and will appear
at Dejavu before heading down for the late night
session in Deejays. From 11pm |
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F Lounge
Freestyle
Presenting a special night of freestyle house
and technofunk presented by DJ Beat Herren (GER).
A veteran of the European dance music scene, he’s
a prolific dj, producer and party promoter whose
productions have entered the Top 10 of the European
music charts and who made the Berlin Love Parade
mix cd. In 2003, he set up House and Progressive
label Deep Inside Music as well as forming pop
act Carma. Despite his broad credentials, he still
remains true to the techno manifesto. Come down
tonight and find out what he’s all about.
Support from resident DJ Rizal. With 3 for 2 specials
on Heineken and Storm. From 10pm |
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Hard Rock Hotel
Mothers Day Lunch
A celebration of that beautiful woman who changed
your diapers, and taught you your manners. Give
Mumsy a treat this Mother’s Day with a fabulous
luncheon plus a performance from the Bali International
School band, a kids fashion show, sand art and
games. Buffet lunch only 90k for adults and 65k
for kids. From 12 till 3pm |
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Double Six
DJ Judge Jules (UK)
Homegrown Londoner, Judge Jules began his musical
career in the mid 80’s with Rare Groove
afficionado, Norman Jay, who also bestowed the
law student with his title. Soon after, he was
introduced to House, Acid, and then became a prominent
figure in the bourgeoning orbital rave scene,
as well as prolific remixer whose notches include
M People’s, “Excited” and T-Empos
house classic, “Saturday Night, Sunday Morning.”
Since those days, he has made his mark via his
influential radio shows from beginnings of KissFM
pirate radio to his current top rated BBC Radio
1 slots. Voted No. 8 in DJ Magazine’s Top
150 jocks and No. 2 in Muzic mag’s poll
of the most influential music in house, his international
gigs have seen him spin at some of the largest
and most auspicious parties in the UK (including
Ministry of Sound and Gatecrasher), South Africa,
Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and more. Check him
out for his first ever Bali appearance |
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