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30 As if one night out is ever enough. Here’s another fourteen to choose from...

12 What’s On 24 HereNow Stereocase DJ Tiara The Beat Rock fest Studio Apartment 30 HereSoon Cyberjapan Ferry Corsten Marco V Kaskade Fischerspooner Shortee Blitz 32 The Scoop

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48 Features The Ecstasy of Singing Sajama Cut Monkey to Millionaire Chiptune Artists 52 Funpics

Kenali lebih dekat Sajama Cut, indie band lokal yang baru merilis album ketiga mereka berjudul ‘Manimal’

62 Food Scoop Review : Taking The Cure With Soul Food & Jazz As Good As It Gets 80 The Beat Zodiac 82 Gizmos

Nikmati soul food ditemani alunan musik Jazz di Black Cat Jazz Super Club

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Amica Magazine gets its fashion edge onto the catwalk for a 1st Anniversary party with plenty of good looks...

This week we look at films from earth, heaven and hell. Just to cover all bases...

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he Beat Rock Fest is on again this week April 8 and this edition we’ll be rockin’ it up at Eastern Promise in Kemang with three totally cool bands; some new, some with new albums under their arms and some just loving the new TBRF digs. We hope to see you there and you can find out who is playing inside this week’s beat jak. We also have all the juice on the major gigs in town in the What’s On and Herenow sections, plus plenty more stuff to chew on inside this little magazine.

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he Beat Rock Fest kembali hadir minggu ini pada tanggal 8 April mendatang, dan edisi kali ini kita akan diadakan di Eastern Promise di Kemang menampilkan tiga band seru, beberapa baru mengeluarkan album baru dan beberapa hanya ingin meramaikan acara TBRF. Kita mengharapkan kehadiran kalian semua, dan siapa yang akan tampil dapat anda baca dalam edisi ini. Kita juga ada berita terhangat dari acara teranyar di Jakarta dalam rubrik What’s On dan Herenow, dan lebih banyak info menarik lainnya dalam majalah kecil ini. Sejak edisi terakhir TBJ kita bahagia untuk mengumumkan bahwa beat Jakarta sekarang dapat anda peroleh secara gratis dan terdapat diseluruh kota Jakarta, di outlet-outlet tertentu. Beberapa titik distribusi dapat anda baca dalam bagian listing restaurant dan bar di belakang majalah. Bagi kalian yang jarang berkeluaran, TBJ masih dapat diperoleh dengan berlangganan dan akan di antarkan langsung ke pintu anda. Semoga anda bersenang-senang beberapa minggu kedepan ini dan apabila anda mau berkomentar atau memberi masukan untuk kami silakan kirim email ke editor@beatmag.com.

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CHECK OUT COMING EVENTS IN THE BEAT’S DAY BY DAY LISTING OF THE BIG SHOWS AROUND TOWN

Tuesday

Monday

April 6th

April 5th Black Cat

Barcode

Nu Musro

Black Cat

Rosso

Tuesday 2 Die 4 With Africoustic at 8pm. Come & sing, free flow beer from 5-7pm

Open Mic BYSS feat. Ryan Trio

Beyond

Monday My Day DJ Kikies

D’Place Citos

Djiwa band feat TASYA

Red Square

DJ Collaboration by Bandicoot Prod DJ Larry, DJ Ruffie, DJ Ricky

Score !

Monday Madness 50 % discount on branded beer all day long with Live Entertainment by Laskar Band playing Rock. Starts 9.00 pm.

Wednesday

Night Jam Sessions : Musicians & Vocalists are welcome to jam on stage with host band Ahmad Ananda Trio with Menu Hentisanti on Vocals

Beyond

Rock Your Day Pemutaran video clip Rock Band dunia. Happy Hour 1 pitcher Beer 100.000 nett 17.00 WIB - 19.00 WIB. Resident DJ Kikies

D’place

Ladies tuesday, free cocktail for ladies after 7pm

Every Tuesday from 7 PM Onward. INONK & FRIEND’S BAND (Playing All Around Music) Latin Night Compass Latino Band 8-11pm, and resident DJ Dion & DJ Yuda.

Red Square

CLASSIC TUESDAYS! It's unforgettable ! All the Vodka you can drink from 10.00 PM to 1.00 AM just Rp. 190.000++ ! DJ's Iwel and Larry spin classic disco hits!

Score !

Tuesday Night Taco Buffet Feast on All the Tacos You Can Eat for just Rp. 99.000++ from 6 to 11 pm. Live Mariachi Music by Los Paraguas

Scream Motion 50% discount for cocktail promo from 7 PM – Closed. 50% Discount on All Cake Items after 10 PM and Live Entertainment by D’munk Band Playing The Best Top 40’s & All Around. Starts 09.00 pm.

Hacienda

Immigrant

Hacienda

April 7th Apollo Bar

Twinks On Wednesday Apollo’s handsome ‘Twink’ Dancers and free entry for customers from 18-25 before midnite

Beyond

Love Disco Style DJ Kikies

Black Cat

Salsa Wednesday Salsa Dancing every Wednesday with your hosts Damaris & Iono from 9pm to midnight. Arriba! Arriba ! Bottles of Sauza Extra gold, Tequila just Rp. 600.000++

Jukebox With DJ Tomz & Sanny Djohan

Nu Musro

Every Wednesday Starting from 7 PM Onwards. VIP Band (Playing Pop, R&B, & Top 40 Music)

Wednesday Swing Night Idang Rasjidi Trio feat Kemala Ayu. Dinner Time Solo Piano from 7PM to 9.15PM by Rike

Blowfish Special event

Revive + wanna be a Gang Band ?? DJ Ww and Stereocase

D’Place Citos

D’Moneymaker Buy 1 get 1 beer

Dragonfly

Vintage “ Brazilian Affair” DJ Aay & Rim

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Wednesday April 7th Pacific Place

for Martini promo From 7 PM – Closed. Free Cocktail for Ladies (7pm – 10pm) with Live Entertainment by 7 Fun Band playing The Best Top 40’s & All Around starts 09.00 pm.

Evergreen Nite with Abadi Soesman Band 7.30pm – 10pm. Best Nostalgic Tunes.

Red Square

Urban Episodes ‘ER's Sexy Night’ Urban-RnB-Hip Hop Night with Guest DJ Odotto & Agung. Resident DJ Ruffie, Reza Bukan.

It’s Wednesday ‘337 EDITION’

Vintage Disco Fever “Inside to

Outside”

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Ego Premium RnB & 1st Clas

It’s a ladies night! 50% discount

Hiphop, feat DIMAZ & SCHIZO

Thursday Aphrodite

April 8th

Ladies get free drinks at Aphrodite every Thursday Nite! Live music by DJ Max Don, our resident.

Apollo

Thursday Special Event Featuring the 2010 Apollo Male Model Search and the Apollo Male Dance Contest!

D’Place Citos

Beer fever Buy 1 get 1 beer glass or pitcher ALL DAY

Eastern Promise

The Beat Rock Fest Special Event Morfem, Sajama Cut, Monkey To Millionaire all play live. 30k FDC. See you there.

Red Square

Barcode

Immigrant

TABOO Tomz, Olly Tandjung

"ONE NIGHT ONLY" Feat DJ Mumuch, Pole Dancers, DJ Larry, DJ Iwel, DJ Reza Bukan

Beyond

Indochine

Tipsy

Anda & The joints at The Stage Jazzy Groove

Black Cat

Funk Attack Feat Barry Likumahuwa, Taufan Goenarso, Doni Joesran, Matthew Sayers

Tootsie Roll RnB, Slow Jam, Simply Hip Hop with DJ Jiggy Jig, Haze, Q

Nu Musro

Every Thursday from 7PM Onward. WHITE GOLD BAND (Playing All ‘round Music)

Destination Event By Six Brother & Partylovers Feat Dj Wolf-Adji (Six Brothers), Duff-Dhee (Malonce), Mc Nine (Partypeople)

X2-Equinox

Thursday Society Hosted By Toyota Soluna Society

Friday April 9th Apollo

Hunkomania! Jakarta’s hottest and Hunky Gogo dancers

Beyond

Friday Classy Freak ‘LOVE THEME’ With Resident DJ Kikies

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‘BAG RAIDERS’ Warm up by Adit RNRM (Sixteen d scale), LZBZ (whoop them funk)

Buddha Bar

Makavelli With Makavelli’s Crew

Friday Cool Jazz Oele Pattiselano Trio feat. Dira. Dinner Time Solo Piano by Abe Simpson from 7PM to 9.15PM Urban Substance & Massivevibrations proudly present

Blowfish

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Friday April 9th D’place Citos

Friday Nite with Freakustik at 9.30pm till drop and get 20% off

Immigrant

Where’s My Cherry Feat Oki Koro, Sabrina Bday Bash

Indochine

Classy Classic Classic Dance Anthems & Soulful House with Deejay Q, Bima Isman, Rambo

Red Square

Fabulous Friday DJ's Larry, Ruffie & Iwel spin progressive POP!

Beverages By Bottle. Live Entertainment by Chaplin Band playing The Best Top 40’s & All Around starts 10.00 pm.

Triple Nine

“INTIMATE“ With DJ Tom’s, Shinta, Joe. Get 20% off all items before midnight

Marlboro Stylicious Night

Vintage

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Time Machine “Won’t Hold You Back”

Spin Classics Early and Electro House Late

Triple Nine

Friday Addiction Get Special Prices For Alcoholic

Saturday April 10th Apollo

Saturdays at Apollo, Special Lipsync performances & Apollo’s Go Go Dancers. Resident DJ’s Novi & Lana. For reservation please call Daniel 0899 0030 996

Black Cat

Saturday Jazz Pop Sam Trio feat Dira. Dinner Time Solo Piano starts 7PM to 9.15PM by Sukat

Score!

Saturday Bounce Buy a Steak item Get 1 Glass of Beer. Live Entertainment by 2nd Anthem Band Playing The Best Top 40’s & All Around starts 10.00 pm

“SATURDAY NIGHT OUT“ With DJ Tom’s, Shinta, Joe. 20% off all items before midnight

VIVA VEGAS Feat DJ Alfi Da Lovely (1945MF) & Alannys Webber (SPINACH), Fashion Show By FLIRT INC, On Frame Dancers

D’place

Acoustic by Freakustik 10pm till drop

Sunday

Dragonfly

Full House by 360 Entertainment Fashion Show by “KLE” - Micko Odeq - Heru - Madha - Dhana

Immigrant

S&M With Anto, Oki Koro, Ebby

Mario’s Place

Tribute to Rolling Stone Feat The ACID

Red Square

Red Square Saturdaze! DJ'S Larry, Ruffie, Reza & Iwel.

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April 11th Hard Rock Café

VINTAGE ROCK Nu Colour Live Band

Nu Musro

Every Sunday from 7 PM Onward. FOUR COLOURS Band (Playing All ‘round Music)

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Monday April 12th Black Cat

Open Mic BYSS feat.Ryan Trio

Beyond

Monday My Day DJ Kikies

Hacienda

Margaritas Mondays Featuring All You Can Drink Midori Madness for just Rp.199.000++ from 7pm until midnight

Red Square

D’Place Citos

Djiwa band feat TASYA

Score!

Monday Madness 50 % discount on branded beer all day long with Live Entertainment by Laskar Band playing Rock. Starts 09.00 pm.

De' League present ‘MADUMA’ Feat DJ Panca Borneo, DJs Eca & V-And, DJ Larry, DJ Ruffie, DJ Ricky

Tuesday April 13th Barcode

Tuesday 2 Die 4 With Africoustic at 8pm. Come & sing, free flow beer from 5-7pm

Black Cat

Night Jam Sessions : Musicians & Vocalists are welcome to jam on stage with host band Ahmad Ananda Trio with Menu Hentisanti on Vocals

Beyond

Rock Your Day Pemutaran video clip Rock Band dunia. Happy Hour 1 pitcher Beer 100.000 nett 17.00 WIB - 19.00 WIB. Resident DJ Kikies

D’place

Ladies Tuesday, free cocktail for ladies after 7pm

Hacienda

Tuesday Night Taco Buffet Feast on All the Tacos You Can Eat for just Rp. 99.000++ from 6 to 11 pm. Live Mariachi Music by Los Paraguas

Nu Musro

Every Tuesday from 7 PM Onward. INONK & FRIEND’S Band (Playing All Around Music)

Rosso

Red Square

CLASSIC TUESDAYS! It's unforgettable! All the Vodka you can drink from 10.00 PM to 1.00 AM just Rp. 190.000++ ! DJ's Iwel and Larry spin classic disco hits!

Score!

Scream Motion 50% discount for cocktail promo from 7 PM – Closed. 50% Discount on All Cakes Items after 10 PM and Live Entertainment by D’munk Band Playing The Best Top 40’s & All Around starts 09.00 pm.

Latin Night Compass Latino Band 8-11pm, and resident DJ Dion & DJ Yuda.

Wednesday April 14th Apollo Bar & Lounge

Twinks On Wednesday Apollo’s handsome ‘Twink’ Dancers and free entry for customers from 18-25 before midnight

Beyond

Love Disco Style with resident DJ Kikies

Black Cat

Wednesday Swing Night Idang Rasjidi Trio feat Kemala Ayu. Dinner Time Solo Piano from 7PM to 9.15PM by Rike

Blowfish

Revive + wanna be a Gang Band?? DJ Ww and Stereocase

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Wednesday April 14th D’Place Citos

Pacific Place

D’Moneymaker Buy 1 get 1 beer

Evergreen Nite with Abadi Soesman Band 7.30pm – 10pm. Best Nostalgic Tunes.

Dragonfly

Vintage “Fabulous Vixen” Aay - Rio Dasaad

Hacienda

Salsa Wednesday Salsa Dancing every Wednesday with your hosts Damaris & Iono from 9pm to midnight. Arriba Arriba! Bottles of Sauza Extra gold, Tequila just Rp. 600.000++

Red Square

Urban Episodes ‘White Wet T-Shirt’ RnB-Hip Hop Night Feat DJ Rudy & Girlkana, Wet T-shirt Dancers, resident DJ Ruffie & Reza Bukan

Score!

What’s on Wednesday Free Cocktail for Ladies From 7pm –

10pm and 50% Discount Martini Promo From 7 PM – Closed. Live Entertainment by 7 Fun Band playing The Best Top 40’s & All Around starts 09.00 pm.

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VINTAGE

Disco Fever “JUST ANOTHER DAY” EGO PREMIUM RnB & 1st CLASS HIPHOP, Feat Dimaz & Schizzo

Immigrant

Jukebox DJ Tomz, DJ Syeni Bday Bash

Indochine

Every Wednesday – F.A.M.E Ladies Night Bar Opiume, 9 PM onwards with DJ Erfan Kusuma, Deejay Q, Bima Isman, Joe

Nu Musro

Every Wednesday from 7 PM Onward. VIP Band (Playing Pop, R&B, & Top 40 Music)

Thursday April 15th Apollo

Barcode

Aphrodite

Black Cat

Thursday Special Event Featuring the 2010 Apollo Male Model Search and the Apollo Male Dance Contest! Ladies Nite with DJ Max Ladies get free drinks at Aphrodite every Thursday Nite! Live music by DJ Max Don, our resident.

Beyond

Jazzy Grooves with resident DJ Kikies

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Livecoustic Session with Anda & The Joints Free flow beer from 3.30pm – 8.30pm Funk Attack Feat Barry Likumahuwa, Taufan Goenarso, Doni Joesran, Matthew Sayers

D’place

Beer Fever Buy 1 get 1

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Thursday April 15th Immigrant

Fashion Night Out DJ Sanny Djohan, Tomz

Nu Musro

Every Thursday Start at 7 PM Onward. WHITE GOLD Band (Playing All Around Music)

Planet Hollywood

High Heels Resident DJ Martin, free Illusion for ladies. 30% Off Only for Ladies.

Cowgirls, DJ Larry, DJ Iwel, DJ Reza Bukan

Score!

Red Square

"Wild Wild West" Special event Female DJ Tiara, Dancing

Fabulous Thursday Buy Pasta Item Get a Glass Of House Wine. Live Entertainment by 2nd Anthem Band playing Classic Disco starts 09.00 pm.

Score!

X2 Special event

Friday April 16th Apollo Bar

Hunkomania Jakarta’s hottest and Hunky Go Go Dancers. Also with DJ Novi & DJ Anthony (Apollo’s Resident DJ’s)

Beyond

Friday Classy Freak Resident DJ Kikies

Black Cat

Friday Cool Jazz Oele Pattiselano Trio feat.Pinky. Dinner Time Solo Piano start 7PM to 9.15PM by Abe Simpson

Blowfish Special event TOP ‘Turn On Plastic’ DJ Anton & Future10’s Crew D’place Citos

Friday Nite with Acoustic by Freakustik at 9.30pm till drop and get 20% off

Dragonfly Special event DUREX and JUICE Present JUICE FLAVA “CYBER JAPAN DANCER” Cyber Japan Pole Dancer - DJ Tami - Hizkia - Aay Immigrant

Lollypop Feat DJ Ebby, Kid Dragon, Oki Koro

Red Square

Fabulous Friday The weekend starts now !. DJ's Larry, Ruffie & Iwel spin progressive POP!

Friday Addiction Get Special Price For Alcoholic Beverages By Bottle. Live Entertainment by Chaplin Band playing The Best Top 40’s & All Around starts 10.00 pm.

Triple Nine

Dancesfellas Feat John O Callaghan (Ireland)

Vintage : Andezzz, Yiyie, Novi Equinox : Agung, Dimaz,

Goeslan

“INTIMATE“ With DJ Tom’s, Shinta, Joe. Get 20% all item before midnight

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Saturday April 17th Apollo

Release Saturdays at Apollo, Special Lip Sync performances & Apollo’s Go Go Dancers!

Beyond

Status Update with DJ Kikies

Black Cat

Saturday Jazz Pop Sam Trio feat Dira. Dinner Time Solo Piano start 7PM to 9.15PM by Sukat

D’place

Acoustic by Freakustik 10pm till drop

Dragonfly Special event Red Beat Presents DEFECTED IN THE HOUSE with “Studio Apartment & Yasmeen” Studio Apartment - Yasmeen Anton - Hogi - Joyo

Score!

Saturday Bounce Food Promo Chef Suggestion of the day (weekly bassis), 50% Discount on All Cakes Item, After 10 PM, Buy Steak item Get 1 Glass of Beer. Live Entertainment by 2nd Anthem Band Playing The Best Top 40’s & All Around starts 10.00 pm

Triple Nine

“SATURDAY NIGHT OUT“ With DJ Tom’s, Shinta, Joe. 20% all item before midnight

Blowfish

Bday Bash "Pisces on Mission" Feat DJ Justeen & DJ Ethnic

One Asia Feat Dr Shingo (Japan), Winky (Junko), Vu (Ffunk)

Immigrant

S&M Spinning DJ Anto, Miko, Ebby

Red Square

Red Square Saturdaze! DJ'S Larry, Ruffie, Reza & Iwel. Spin Classics Early and Electro House Late

Sunday

Monday

April 18th

April 19th

Black Cat

Nu Musro

Beyond

Sunday Jazz Piano Time by Abe Simpson Every Sunday from 7 PM Onwards. FOUR COLOURS Band (Playing All ‘round Music)

Score!

Happy Sunday with 2nd Anthem Band playing alternative. Check out the special Live Sports Program. ALL DAY LONG Min. purchase of Rp. 300.000, Net Gets 2 Hours of free Billiards

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Open Mic BYSS feat.Ryan Trio Monday My Day DJ Kikies

Red Square

Mondays At Red Square: It's The All Night Happy Hour For Drinkers Only 1F1 Red Square Vodka Cocktails and selected Beers All Night Long! Resident DJ's Larry Satrio & Ruffie Movie Time on our Giant Screen from 8:00 pm. Watch the top 100 movies of all time

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Monday Madness 50 % discount on branded beer all day long with Live Entertainment by Center Stage Band playing Rock. Starts 09.00 pm

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Stereocase

Blowfish wed 7, 14, 21 april 8Pm

Have Been Stereocase were formed by Fadli (Vocalist) and Rifqi (Drums) back in 2008. They both wanted to form a band that could combine a wide variety of music genres such as Jazz, Rock, Funk and Pop into a musical cauldron. With the addition of Doni Garna (Bass) and Richard Emanuel (Guitar/ Vocals) the band was complete. The music they play is inspired by big name bands and artists such as Incubus, Jamiroquai, John Mayer, The Police, Red Hot Chili Peppers and many others. Their biggest achievement to date is entering the top 30 bands to perform at the LA Lights Indiefest in 2008, representing Jakarta. Are Now Performing from stage to stage, they have now been given the chance to perform in the event ‘Wanna Be A Gang Band?’, held every Wednesday night at Blowfish. Before resident DJ Ww heads up on stage, Stereocase will warm up the crowd withtheir brand of alternate sounds.

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Sound Like Alternate rock, funk Hail From Jakarta, Indonesia

Have Been Stereocase adalah band beraliran music Alternative Rock yang berasal dari Jakarta dan dibentuk oleh Fadli (Vokal) dan Rifqi (Drum) pada tahun 2008. Mereka berdua berkeinginan membentuk sebuah band yang dapat menyatukankan beberapa aliran musik seperti Jazz, Rock, Funk, Pop ke dalam satu wadah. Dengan bergabungnya Doni Garna (Bass) dan Richard Emanuel (Guitar/Vocal) formasi bandnya akhirnya lengkap. Musik yang mereka mainkan terinspirasi oleh beberapa nama band dan artis besar seperti Incubus, Jamiroquai, John Mayer, The Police, Red Hot Chili Peppers dan bandband internasional lainnya. Prestasi teranyar mereka adalah keberhasilan Stereocase memasuki 30 besar dalam ajang LA Lights Indiefest 2008 mewakili Jakarta. are Now Dari panggung ke panggung, akhirnya mereka mendapat kesempatan untuk tampil di acara ‘Wanna Be A Gang Band?’ yang akan diadakan setiap Rabu malam di Blowfish. Sebelum DJ Ww naik keatas panggung, Stereocase akan meramaikan suasana dengan music Alternative Rock mereka.

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dj tiara

Red square thu 15 april 9Pm

Sounds Like House, Tech House, Groovy Electro Hails From Jakarta, Indonesia

Has Been If someone was to mention the name Nestiara Octaviani, the name might not ring a bell, but the name DJ Tiara Eve is a name many Jakartan party goers are certain to have come across. Skyrocketing to fame after she joined forces with Spinach Records, to date, Tiara has performed in 25 big cities in Indonesia and has also spun in 3 countries. Her most prestigious merit is being nominated Female DJ of the Year at Redma in 2008 and 2009. In 2009, Tiara was able to win Female DJ of the year at the Paranoia Awards. Is Now After playing in numerous big name clubs, from Indonesia to Singapore, this will be Tiara’s first performance at Red Square Jakarta. She will be hitting the decks for Red Square Jakarta’s ‘Wild Wild West’ event on the 15th of April. Don’t miss it!

Has Been Jika ada yang menyebut nama Nestiara Octaviani mungkin anda tidak akan mengenali nama tersebut, tapi nama DJ Tiara Eve adalah nama yang tidak asing lagi bagi para penikmat dunia gemerlap. Karir DJ Tiara melejit sejak bergabung dengan Spinach Rec yang mampu bawa Tiara untuk tampil di 25 kota besar di Indonesia, bahkan di 3 negara. Prestasinya semakin mencuat dengan berhasil dinominasikan sebanyak dua kali berturut-turut sebagai Female DJ Of The Year pada tahun 2008 dan 2009 dalam ajang REDMA. Pada tahun 2009, akhirnya Tiara menyabet Female DJ Of The Year di ajang Paranoia Awards. is Now Setelah berhasil tampil di berbagai tempat, mulai dari tempat-tempat terkenal di Indonesia hingga Singapore, ini akan merupakan penampilan perdana DJ Tiara Eve di Red Square Jakarta. Dia akan tampil untuk acara Red Square Jakarta berjudul ‘Wild Wild West’ pada tanggal 15 April mendatangkan. Jangan sampai terlewatkan!

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The Beat Rock Fest eastern promise thu 8 apr 9Pm

MORFEM

MONKEY TO MILLIONAIRE

SAJAMA CUT

MORFEM Founded in July 2009; this Jakarta band actually isn’t a new comer at all. The vocalist, Jimi Multazham, for instance, is also the singer of The Upstairs. Pandu Fathoni, plays guitar for The Porno. Bramasta Juan Sasongko, bass, has this other band, JARB. While the drummer, Alexander Warnerin, built his reputation via the outfit Nervous Breakdown. As Morfem released their first single, Gadis Suku Pedalaman, in February, 2010; they started to get major attention from the indie scene.

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The Beat Rock Fest [TBRF] continues at Eastern Promise this week, Thursday April 8 with more outstanding original rockers plying their trade to their adoring fans. TBRF is a platform for new, upcoming bands, (and some already well known outfits) to show the public if they have what it takes to reach the top. Namely, talent! And there’s plenty of that at your local TBRF. 30k gets you a beer at the entrance. MONKEY TO MILLIONAIRE The song, Rules and Policy, which was positioned as the first track on the compilation album, LA Lights Indiefest II (2007), was their major breakthrough. A year after that, Wisnu Brahmana, Agan Sudrajat and Emir Karshadi released Merah for free via internet and made quite an impressive record: 8000 downloads in 3 months. In 2009 they finally published their full album Lantai Merah. This album was honored as one of the best albums of 2009.

SAJAMA CUT In the independent scene, some consider them as veterans. Born and raised in Jakarta, they released their debut album, Apologia, in 2002. Marcel Thee, the band’s main man, and his friends, started their first huge buzz in 2005 via their single, Less Afraid, which was included in the OST Janji Joni. Even better than that, The Osaka Journals, their second album, was awarded number 1 of the best 5 albums of the decade. They plan to release their third studio album entitled Manimal in April 2010. But their single, Paintings/Panting, can already be downloaded free at sajamacut.blogspot.com

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Studio Apartment

Dragonfly Saturday 17 Apr 10PM

Sound Like House Hail From Tokyo, Japan

Have Been Studio Aparment dibentuk oleh seorang DJ/ Produser bernama Masanori Morita dan Keyboardist bernama Noboru Abe. Tahun 2006, mereka mendirikan label yang bernama “Apt” dan “Apt International”, dimana perusahaan rekaman ini mewakili musik Soulful dan Tech Sounds dengan artis seperti Kerri Chandler, Dennis Ferrer, Tiger Stripes, DJ Oji dan Jerome Sydenham. Studio Apartment merupakan produser Deep & House yang punya reputasi bagus di Jepang dan dance music dunia. Yasmeen Sulieman adalah talenta yang ditemukan oleh Defected Records. Kualitas vokalnya yang bagus, membuat Yasmeen dikontrak oleh MCA records saat menginjak usia ke 18. Are Now Studio Apartment yang pernah bekerja sama dengan Yasmeen dalam pembuatan track berjudul “Sun Will Shine”, akan kembali berkolaborasi di klab Dragonfly Jakarta pada tanggal 17 April mendatang. Dalam acara Defected in the House, mereka juga akan tampil bersama talenta lokal yaitu DJ Anton, Hogi dan Joyo.

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Have Been Studio Aparment is a duo consisting of DJ/ Producer Masanori Morita and Keyboardist Noboru Abe. Back in 2006, they set up the music labels “Apt” and “Apt International”, which are the recording companies behind the Soulful and Tech Sounds of artists such as Kerri Chandler, Dennis Ferrer, Tiger Stripes, DJ Oji and Jerome Sydenham. Studio Apartment is a reputable Deep & House producer, big in the Japanese dance scene and also well known internationally. Yasmeen Sulieman is a talented vocalist recently signed to Defected Records. With her great vocal quality, Yasmeen was able to be signed to MCA records at an early age of only 18. Are Now Studio Apartment along with Yasmeen worked together on the track “Sun Will Shine”, and they will join forces to perform at Dragonfly on 17 April. The event titled Defected in the House will present these Defected artists, and they will also perform alongside local DJ’s Anton, Hogi dan Joyo.

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Cyberjapan

etelah sukses menggelar Blowfish Warehouse Project di tahun 2008 dan berhasil menyabet kategori “Club Event of The Year” di ajang Hard Rock FM Paranoia Awards tahun 2009, Blowfish kembali menghadirkan edisi kedua dari acara ini. Tepatnya pada tanggal 24 April 2010 akan menjadi saat yang monumental karena acara ini bakal menampilkan barisan pengisi acara yang memainkan beragam jenis musik dan akan menyedot perhatian ribuan orang.

Ferry Corsten

Beberapa nama besar yang akan tampil termasuk Ferry Corsten, dengan aliran Trance-nya bertemani Dash Berlin yang akan tampil untuk pertama kalinya di Jakarta, ditambah pula tampilan Marco V, yang akan menghadirkan musik Trance-Techno-Electro. Sementara itu, PURO akan menghadirkan musik bernuansa RnB dengan penampilan dari DJ Shortee Blitz, yang akan meramaikan area ini. Di Blowfish, akan tampil Lifelike, DJ/produser berbakat yang namanya meroket dalam dunia Dance Music di Perancis. Satu nama lagi yang sangat fenomenal, yaitu duo Electroclash, Fischerspooner. Bintang lainnya yang sudah pernah tampil di Dragonfly sebelumnya yaitu Kaskade, yang dikenal dengan hitsnya seperti “Gonna Make It”, “Steppin’ Out” dan “Everything”. DJ lokal yang juga ikut ambil andil dalam acara ini, adalah DJ wW, Justeen, Joyo, Aay dan Hizkia, yang akan tampil bersama CyberJapan Pole Dancers.

Marco V

Sebagai satu Indoor Music Festival yang akan menampilkan DJ kelas dunia maupun lokal, perhelatan akbar ini mengambil lokasi di Wisma Mulia yang akan dibagi menjadi 3 ruangan, yaitu di BLOWFISH Room, ‘Dekonstruksi’ PURO dan UPPERGROUND yang luas. Untuk kenyamanan pengunjung, akan disiapkan pula beberapa Food Stall dan bar. Jangan sampai Anda kehilangan kesempatan untuk hadir dan menyaksikan acara ini.

A Kaskade

fter successfully presenting the Blowfish Warehouse Project in 2008, the proof lying in the “Club Event of The Year” award at Hard Rock FM’s Paranoia Awards in 2009, Blowfish is getting ready to throw the second edition of this party event. On the 24th of April, a monumental event will take place, featuring a lineup of musical talent playing various genres of dance music which in turn will attract thousands of clubbers to the scene. Some of the big name DJ’s include Ferry Corsten, with his characteristic Trance tracks, alongside Dash Berlin, who will be checking out Jakarta’s club scene for the first time, add to that the performances of Marco V playing his Trance-Techno-Electro set. On the other side of the party, PURO will be playing RnB beats performed by DJ Shortee Blitz, livening up the party.

Fischerspooner

At Blowfish itself, ‘Lifelike’, a talented DJ/producer whose name sky rockets the French dance music scene will take to the stage. Another phenomenal name set to rock the crowd is the Electroclash duo Fischerspooner. Another name who has graced Jakarta before to play at Dragonfly is Kaskade, known for such hits as “Gonna Make It”, “Steppin’ Out” and “Everything”. Local DJ’s wW, Justeen, Joyo, Aay and Hizkia will also hit the stage, to give things a local spur accompanied by CyberJapan Pole Dancers. As one of the biggest Indoor Music Festivals which features a great lineup of world class and local DJ’s, this event will take place at Wisma Mulia, which will split into 3 areas, which are the BLOWFISH room, ‘Dekonstruksi’ PURO and the spacious UPPERGROUND. To make things more convenient, a few food stalls and bars will be set up around the place for easy access. Don’t miss the chance to catch this massive show.

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theSCOOP The World at your Fingers Holiday Fair

If you’re confused on where you want to spend your next holiday or what kind of a package deal you could jump on, then the 4th ITHF at Jakarta Convention Center starting on the 9th of April is an event where you should be. This threeday consumer event promises to provide detailed information for your perfect holiday at bargain prices such as information about Packages, Airlines, Cruise Lines and where to stay for favorite and unexplored Destinations, Hotels, Resorts, around the country and abroad. Should you have any questions call 709 08871/92821263.

CalibanLive in Bandung

The German metal core band Caliban will be heading to Indonesia for the second time soon and this time it’s Bandung’s turn where they will play at Monumen Perjuangan Bandung on the 10th of April. The band will be playing at the IICHA Fest, the Biggest Indonesia Clothing and Distro Exhibition in Bandung and also to celebrate Bandung’s 200th anniversary. The band will also share the stage with local bands such as Sepatuara, GoodBoyBadminton, Qishash and many others. Tickets will be available on the spot and will only cost Rp 50K. So get your heads banging and head to Bandung!

3rd Fashion Nation at Senayan City

Once again Senayan City, one of Jakarta’s biggest malls, will present its yearly fashion event, Fashion Nation. The third iteration of this event will simply be titled ‘Fashion Nation Third Encounter’ and will be themed ‘AM to PM’ featuring designs set for the spring summer season. Senayan City’s yearly fashion event showcases the latest designs of some of Indonesia’s uprising fashion designers from Fashion First; a boutique which houses the works of talented designers such as Adesagi Kierana, Barli Asmara, Ichwan Toha and many other talented designers. The event will start on the 6th of April and follow through until the 10th. Other big name boutiques located in Senayan City will also feature their latest lineup of clothes.

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LA Lights Indiefest 2010

Once again LA Lights will be opening the gates for all Indie bands to express themselves freely. The LA Lights Indiefest are excepting demo CD’s for any or all independent bands willing to audition for a spot at this year’s LA Lights Indiefest event which will tour major cities around Indonesia. The demo CD drop points are located in 4 major cities which are Jakarta, Bandung, Jogjakarta and Surabaya and will be open until the 8th of May. For more information on where the drop points are and other conditions go to www.lalightsindiefest.com or call their hotline number at 081281812010. It’s time to make your music big!

Pitbull Set for Jakarta in May

After successfully presenting five Rock bands to perform in Jakarta, this time Java Musikindo will for the first time ever bring in a Hip Hop superstar, and the candidate is Pitbull. As usual Java Musikindo has chosen Tennis Indoor Senayan to showcase the star and the date is set for the 12th of May. Pitbull has recently released his latest album Rebelution filled with his Latino style Hip Hop tracks, which are sure to make their way to the stage in Jakarta. Tickets can now be preordered. For more information contact the JAVA Musikindo office at Plaza Mutiara lantai 2, suite 201, Jl. Lingkar Mega Kuningan Kav. E 1-2, Kawasan Mega Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan or call 579 88 623.

Superyouth 2: Scandinavian Tribute @ fX Music Jakarta

As a tribute to the Scandinavian music scene, this event will be presenting bands covering tracks by some of Scandinavia’s best bands and solo artists who are in the genre of indiepop, indierock or synthpop. The bands that are scheduled to play are L’Alphalpha, Funny Little Dream, Bonchie And Her Littletrees, White Collar Boys and Selirik Surilang who each have a Scandinavian they will be representing. Come to this free event which will be held on the 10th of April at fx Music, fx lifestyle X’enter f6 #03, Jend. Sudirman – Pintu 1 Senayan. For more info go to www.fxmusic. co.id or call 25554211/25554212.

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Indochine Friday 12 March

DJ Motiv8

anyak orang mengenal betul nama Black Eyed Peas, dan DJ Motiv8 adalah salah satu sosok dibalik mereka. Singkatnya, DJ asal Los Angeles ini adalah DJ resmi dari legenda musik urban Black Eyed Peas. Motiv8 tampil di Indochine tanggal 12 Maret lalu, meracik Hip Hop yang dipadu dengan Electro Sound yang bergema pada malam itu, ditambah kefasihan Motiv8 mengolah bait-bait yang dilontarkan dengan rima rap-nya. Pengunjung yang datang merasa hidup dalam suasana, karena Motiv8 punya kendali untuk meramaikan suasana dengan selalu berinteraksi dengan para pengunjung.

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DJ Motiv8, the official DJ for the Black Eyed Peas, performed on the stage of Indochine, spinning out his hip hop beats combined with electro sounds. To make the crowd more lively, Motiv8 also rapped his heart out, getting the crowd to hit the dance floor with their best moves.

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Ladytron Two Up

etelah sukses menghadirkan Calvin Harris dalam acara berseri “Future Disco”, Blowfish dan Red Beat kembali mendatangkan satu lagi pakar musik Nu Disco. Ladytron, grup asal Liverpool, Inggris yang diwakilkan oleh 2 anggotanya yaitu DJ Ruben Wu dan Mira Aroyo. Mereka berdua menggelar Ladytron DJ Set yang diwarnai oleh paduan irama Electro, New Wave, Electropop dan Electroclash. Setelah tampil di acara konferensi pers di Puro sore harinya, duo ini langsung menyihir para pengunjung yang memenuhi Blowfish pada malam itu juga. Keberhasilan seri kedua dari “Future Disco” kali ini membuat semua orang tidak sabar menantikan seri berikutnya. Blowfish, in conjunction with Red Beat, held their second session of ‘Future Disco’, this time by presenting Liverpool-based group, Ladytron. Only two members of the group performed the DJ set, spinning out Electro, New Wave, Electropop and Electroclash beats to the crowd at Blowfish.

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X2 Friday 12 & 13 March

‘The Colossal’ 3rd Grand Anniversary of X2

2 merayakan ulang tahun keduanya tanggal 12 dan 13 Maret lalu bertajuk ‘The Colossal’. Gelaran ini bertema jaman Romawi, dapat dilihat dari desain interior maupun pakaian yang disesuaikan dengan tema. Hari pertama, ditampilkan bintang tamu DJ Abel Ramos dan kemeriahan pada hari pertama diwarnai dengan kata sambutan dan tiup lilin dari salah satu pemilik klab, yang dipandu oleh MC Melaney Ricardo dan MC Adi Oyong. X2 juga membagi-bagikan hadiah bagi para tamu. Pada hari ke-2, tampil beberapa nama besar seperti DJ Romy, Bone, Odotto, Ade Ferdian, dan lainnya. X2 celebrated its third anniversary with a Roman themed party titled ‘The Colossal’ on the 12th and 13th of March. The first day of festivities featured guest star DJ Abel Ramos with gifts for some of the lucky clubbers and on the second day featured DJ’s Romy, Bone, Odotto, Ade Ferdian, and many others.

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Sunday-Friday 14 March-26 March

Beer Pong Tournament Session 2

engan suksesnya Beer Pong sesi pertama, pertarungan seru memasukkan bola ping pong kedalam gelas berisi bir dari kejauhan ini kembali digelar, mulai dari tanggal 14 Maret. Lomba dimulai dengan babak penyisihan hingga babak semifinal dan akhirnya babak final yang diadakan tanggal 26 Maret. Sesi kedua ini digelar di dua outlet Pizza e Birra yaitu di Setiabudi One dan Plaza Indonesia. Pertandingan diikuti oleh beberapa peserta yang pernah tampil di sesi pertama ditambah beberapa peserta baru. Kali ini, ada peraturan tambahan sehingga pertandingan berjalan dengan lebih seru. Acara yang didukung oleh Carlsberg ini diakhiri dengan babak final yang diadakan di Pizza e Birra Plaza Indonesia. Hadiah yang di menangkan juara kedua adalah uang tunai sebesar 3,5 juta dan pemenang pertama membawa pulang uang tunai sebesar 7 juta rupiah. The second Beer Pong tournament, supported by Carlsberg, was held at two Pizza e Birra branches at Setiabudi One and Plaza Indonesia, from the 14th March and the finals were held at Pizza e Birra, Plaza Indonesia. Cash prizes were up for grabs for the first and second place winners.

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Red Square Thursday 18 March

Miss Kelly Marie

eperti apa rasanya menjadi seorang DJ, Penyiar Radio, Entertainer, sekaligus Produser? Multitalenta, itulah yang dipunya Miss Kelly Marie (MKM), Wanita kelahiran London yang baru saja tampil di Red Square Jakarta beberapa saat lalu. Sesi malam itu dibuka dengan penampilan DJ Reza Bukan dengan menggulirkan racikan House, dan perlahan tapi pasti, pengunjung mulai berdatangan memenuhi Red Square. Menjelang pukul 1 pagi, barulah MKM naik keatas panggung dan langsung menghadirkan sederetan irama berwarna seperti Soulful, Funky, dan juga Uplifting House sambil ditemani oleh dancers yang ikut meramaikan suasana. Para pengunjung pun menyambut dengan semangat, yang membakar dance floor Red Square sepanjang malam. Hailing from London, Miss Kelly Marie (MKM) came to Red Square to give Jakarta a taste of her Soulful, Funky and Uplifting House tracks. Resident DJ Reza Bukan got things started with his House beats, which slowly reeled in the crowd. MKMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turn on the decks was enthusiastically greeted by the crowdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cheers, as dancers also took to the stage to liven up the atmosphere. Thursday nights and going out donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to muix too well though.

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Immigrant Friday 19 March

TV Rock

cara Housemate tanggal 19 Maret kemarin, menampilkan bintang tamu besar dalam rima musik House asal Australia. TV Rock yang pernah melejitkan tembang ‘Flaunt It’, dan mereka seperti punya taman bermain sendiri dalam irama House, TechHouse dan Electro yang secara langsung dinikmati pengnjung. Di tengah keramaian, muncul Dancer memanaskan suasana malam di Immigrant. Penampilan dari pemenang Aria Award ini, mampu memuaskan para penggemar musik House, termasuk DJ lokal yang membuka maupun mengakhiri acara malam itu. Immigrant’s regular ‘Housemate’ event brought in DJ duo from Australia, TV Rock, this time around. The dynamic duo spun out House, Tech-House and Electro tracks, getting Immigrant’s Househeads raving on the dance floor.

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Luv’s

Wednesday 24 March

UV Light Party

anggal 24 Maret lalu, digelar acara Pre Launching dari 8Delapan Management dan LUV’S Model Management yang dimulai dengan sesi acara konferensi pers pukul 8. Setelah itu dilanjutkan dengan eksplanasi dari 8Delapan & LUV’S Model management, dimana management ini merupakan wadah untuk menyalurkan para model dan DJ yang berbakat. Puncak acara yang didukung oleh Russian Standard Vodka, adalah penampilan para LUV’S model yang mengenakan kreasi dari perancang busana ternama ditambah tampilnya barisan DJ dari 8Delapan. Acara Pre Launching akan dilanjutkan tanggal 2 April di Red Square Balikpapan, Mitra Samarinda 3 April dan Red Square Bali tanggal 9 April. The pre-launch event of 8Delapan Management and UV’S Model Management was held on the 24th March at Luv’s. The event featured a line-up of DJ’s from 8Delapan Management, plus models from LUV’S Model Management, who were adorned in clothing designed by one of Indonesia’s well known designers. The pre-launch party will continue on the 2nd April at Red Square Balikpapan, on the 3rd April at Mitra Samarinda, followed by Red Square Bali on the 9th April.

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Red Square Wednesday 24 March

Total Eclipse

abu malam, waktunya untuk ber-Hip Hop di Red Square Jakarta. Acara mingguan ini bernama Urban Episodes yang selalu menggulirkan musik RnB dan Hip Hop, dalam sebulan sekali menghadirkan bintang internasional. Tanggal 24 Maret lalu, salah satu anggota grup DJ Hip Hop, The X-ecutioners, Keith Bailey AKA Total Eclipse tampil bersama resident DJ Reza Bukan dan Ruffie ditambah penari Hip Hop. Tembang Hip Hop digulirkan oleh Total Eclipse dari Serato dan mixer Rane yang digunakannya, ditambah keahliannya memainkan Effects, Scratch, dan tehnik spesialisasinya Cuts & Tricks. Bagi para penggemar Hip Hop, jangan pernah lewatkan Rabu malam di Red Square!

Red Square Jakartaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weekly Wednesday night Hip Hop event, Urban Episodes, once again brought in another international Hip Hop DJ superstar to the decks. This time round it was DJ Total Eclipseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chance to take the stage. He rocked the Hip Hop lovers of Jakarta with his signature Cuts & Tricks skills, accompanied by Hip Hop dancers and DJ Reza Bukan and Ruffie, who warmed up the crowd before the main event.

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Vintage Legends â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tony Humphriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

cara berseri Vintage Legends yang digelar Dragonfly kembali menghadirkan DJ manca negara yang melegenda. Kali ini yang ditampilkan adalah DJ/Produser musik House asal New York, Tony Humphries. Selain tampilan Tony Humphries, acara ini juga diramaikan oleh penampilan dari resident DJ Aay ditambah keahlian visualisasi dari VJ Mutter dalam acara yang bekerjasama dengan Johnnie Walker. Rabu malam di Dragonfly identik dengan acara Vintage di Dragonfly, dan malam itu pula para pengunjung hadir khusus untuk menyaksikannya. Kharisma yang diperlihatkan Tony sebagai seorang legenda ditambah kepiawaiaannya, mampu mengubah suasana berwarna Vintage dan menghibur seluruh pengunjung. Dragonfly in conjunction with Johnnie Walker, brought in legendary DJ/Producer Tony Humphries from New York for their serial event Vintage Legends. Resident DJ Aay started things off helped by VJ Mutter who was in charge of visuals. The vintage atmosphere was truly felt when it came time for Tony to take to the stage and show off his legendary skills.

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Immigrant Friday 26 March

‘Bedtime Stories’ 1st Anniversary Celebration of Immigrant

ak terasa, setahun sudah berlalu sejak Immigrant muncul untuk pertama kali di keramaian metropolis Jakarta. Untuk itu, diadakan perayaan ulang tahun pertama Immigrant, yang dimulai sejak pukul 8 malam, yang digelar khusus untuk undangan saja. Penampilan Live PA dari Dira Sugandi, ditambah Theatrical Dancers dari ID Flux menemani para tamu yang menikmati sajian pada acara tertutup ini. Riuh acara ini di pandu oleh duo MC Melaney Ricardo dan Fauzan, yang tidak hanya memandu acara, tetapi juga membagikan hadiah. Jam 11 malam Immigrant kembali dibuka untuk umum dengan acara berkonsep 3 -zona pesta yang bertema beda dalam satu ruangan. DJ Anton, Ai, dan Ali yang masing-masing memainkan 3 music mereka yang berbeda secara bergilir hingga penghujung acara. Immigrants’ 1st Anniversary Party themed ‘Bedtime Stories’ started at 8PM with a private party open for invities only. When 11PM came around, the doors were finally open to the public for some real partying. With Immigrant divided into three differently themed party zones, resident DJ’s Anton, Ai and Ali got busy taking turns spinning the decks to continue entertaing until the parties end.

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Black Cat Sunday 28 March

Charity Nite “From East With Love”

alam amal kembali digelar di Black Cat hari Minggu lalu. Tercatat nama besar musisi Indonesia seperti Glenn Fredly, Tompi, Katon Bagaskara, Mario Ginanjar, Eka Deli, Idang Rasjidi dan nama lainnya diatas panggung Black Cat. Acara ini juga digawangi oleh Pia Alisjahbana, Rachel Maryam, Kanaya Tabitha, Agus Niksoma, Banyu Biru, dan Dimas K. Tampak di bagian depan, ada booth penjualan piringan cakram musik yang dijual untuk kepentingan amal. Hasil dari sumbangan malam itu akan disalurkan untuk rakyat di Waekokak Ende, Nusa Tenggara Timur. Salute to Black Cat and Green Music! Black Cat once again showed their charitable side by holding an event to support the people of Waekokak Ende, Nusa Tenggara Timur. Big name Indonesian artists, such as Glenn Fredly, Katon Bagaskara, Eka Deli and many others took the stage to perform their hits. A booth out front sold CD’s of the artists on stage as a means of raising funds.

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The Ecstasy of Singing

By Erza S.T.

atisfaction may come in many different ways and for some it comes in the form of singing. Of course not many of us are born with the talent to sing, however it doesn’t mean you cannot find satisfaction from singing. Some people take singing seriously and have really achieved “Sanguinis Choraliensis” the ultimate satisfaction of singing in a group or choir. The Batavia Madrigal Singers under conductor Avip Priatna take singing very seriously and they share their satisfying achievements in a concert series called “Sanguinis Choraliensis 2010”. Since the initial concert series last year, Batavia Madrigal Singers (known as BMS) continue this concert series annually by presenting rich choral repertoires from Renaissance sacred chants to modern secular songs and even some pop and folk songs as part of their performance. As one of the most renowned choirs in Indonesia, BMS is stepping up the challenge by performing more elaborate repertoires and this is something that we actually now expect from them. Since their first debut in 1997, Batavia Madrigal Singers under the direction of Avip Priatna have been showing us their high quality of performance by choosing programs from German lieder to oratorio and even operatic music. I also believe that if there is a vocal ensemble or choir who are actually able to achieve this sanguinis choraliensis in Indonesia then it must be the Batavia Madrigal Singers. Why? Because they are successfully showing to the world not only the beauty of the voice but also the ultimate enjoyment of singing. Their collection of prestigious awards from around the world choir competitions is solid proof to that.

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Throughout this concert series, BMS aim to show the audience the richness of choral music. For this year, Sanguinis Choraliensis 2010, they have carefully chosen interesting programs starting from serious music such as sacred polyphony compositions from the Renaissance and Baroque era, to romantic and contemporary sounds from modern times. BMS will continue the second half of the concert with a performance ranging from elegant classic polyphony to aggressive modern styles, rich in colors, such as some folk song compositions by Donald Patriguin, Michael McGlynn and Sam Pottle. This interesting concert will take place at the newly built Aula Sinfonia in the Kemayoran area and it would be a great way to taste the acoustic perfection inside this concert hall. It is definitely a concert not to be missed. Aside from this exciting event, I also found out about two upcoming edutainment activities in Salihara for those of you who are interested to get to know more on classical music. Still part of their Music Forum (from classic to contemporary) – FM KlaKon program, this time the speaker Slamet Abdul Sjukur will bring you closer to musical instruments by choosing Camille Saint-Saens famous composition: “Carnaval des Animaux” (Carnival of the Animal). Along with this, Slamet plans to end these edutainment programs with a discussion on a young person’s guide to the orchestra by using Benjamin Britten’s composition, one week after the introduction to musical instruments. If you are curious on how an orchestra works and would like a deeper understanding of classical music then we highly recommend you to participate in these programs at Salihara. Bring your children, as this will be good for them too. Batavia Madrigal Singers presents Sanguinis Choraliensis 2010 17 April starting at 19.30 Aula Sinfonia For more information: +6221-720 1918 or +62-858 1414 2277 FM KlaKon: Introduction to Musical Instruments 10 April starting at 16.00 FM KlaKon: Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra 17 April starting at 16.00 Serambi Salihara It is free but you need to enlist yourself via email at dita@salihara.org

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ari sedemikian padat populasi penggiat Indie, yang berhak mendapat atensi gigantik, menurut saya, cuma sejumput. Satu di antara yang sedikit itu adalah Sajama Cut. Selain menonjolkan karakter lirik non-konvensional dan bernuansa abstrak— via Bahasa Inggris yang sempurna—pula menggunakan pendekatan musikal berbeda: Indie Rock nan dinamis, terus berevolusi, tanpa limitasi, kerap memasukkan unsurunsur musik baru, suatu masa bernafas Country & Folk, suatu saat bernuansa Chamber Pop, suatu ketika ada warna Electronica. Pertama kali merilis album penuh, Apologia, secara swadaya pada 2002, secara mengejutkan memperoleh respons cukup baik: terjual 1000 kopi dengan promosi amat minim. Berlanjut dengan keterlibatan mereka di beragam album kompilasi macam Total Feedback, Crackin’ d Egg, OST JKT:SKRG, OST Janji Joni, dari 2003 – 2005; hingga kemudian menerbitkan album penuh kedua, The Osaka Journals, pada September 2005. Sambutan yang diterima kembali gempita. Paling tidak tergambar lewat single pertama, Less Afraid, selain frekuentif diputar juga merenggut posisi adiluhung di beragam radio di seantero Indonesia mulai dari Jakarta; Bandung, Yogya, sampai wilayah Sumatera. Belum lagi profil mereka yang rajin menghiasi hampir tiap media pop di ibukota. Dan yang paling mengesankan: The Osaka Journals, oleh sebuah koran berbahasa Inggris terhormat disebut sebagai 1 dari 5 album terbaik dekade 2000.

Grup asal Jakarta dengan konseptor utama Marcel Thee ini kini didukung oleh Dion Panlima Reza, Randy Apriza Akbar, Hans Citra, Andreas Humala, dan Banu Satrio serta baru saja merilis single terbarunya beberapa pekan silam, Paintings/Pantings. Tembang menawan berwatak Baroque Pop ini mengedepankan harmonisasi vokal ala Beach Boys serta padu padan antara Van Dyke Parks dengan Lee Hazlewood, komplet dengan penggunaan instrumen-instrumen “ajaib” yang notabene jarang dipakai oleh musisi-musisi Nusantara macam Terompet Perancis, string quartet, perkusi-perkusi unik, dll. Rencananya di bulan April akan menyusul album penuh ketiga mereka yang dijuduli Manimal, di bawah label The Bronze Medal Recording Company dan berisikan beberapa lagu baru di antaranya Untitled #4, Whores of The Orient, Paintings/ Pantings, Twice (Rung the Ladder), Hunted Lights, Street Haunts, dsb. Demi merajam rasa penasaran, datang dan saksikan sendiri penampilan mereka di The Beat Rock Fest # 2, di hari Kamis, 8 April 2010, di kafe Eastern Promise, Kemang. [RUDOLF DETHU] Sajama Cut is one of a few independent bands that stand out in Jakarta. Creating a huge buzz in Indonesia’s music scene in 2005, their second album, The Osaka Journals was awarded as 1 of the 5 of the best albums of the decade. Check them out at The Beat Rock Fest on April 8, 2010; at Eastern Promise, Kemang.

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SLUMMONKEY MILLIONAIRE

ecintaan besar pada grup musik macam Weezer, Nirvana, serta kontingen Alternative Rock 90anlah yang menyatukan mereka bertiga lalu bersepakat membentuk Lucca. Bosan membawakan tembang-tembang milik artis lain, pada Januari 2004, trio asal Jakarta ini memproklamirkan nama baru: Monkey to Millionaire. Perubahan identitas ini sekaligus juga sebagai tonggak peringatan bahwa Wisnu Brahmana (gitar, vokal), Agan Sudrajat (bas, vokal latar), Emir Karshadi (drum), lebih memilih mengusung lagu-lagu sendiri. Sejenak setelahnya, pada 2005 dirilislah album mini berisikan 5 lagu serta digandakan dalam kuantitas amat terbatas. Ajaib, album—well, sebenarnya lebih sah disebut sebagai demo EP— yang direkam di Sinjitos Studio ini nyatanya efektif menggegar skena sub kultur lokal, utamanya di Jakarta. Respons yang kian hari kian membaik makin meyakinkan mereka untuk memberanikan diri mengirimkan salah satu karya dari demo EP, Rules and Policy, untuk dilombakan dalam LA Lights Indie Fest pada 2007. Kejutan kembali muncul, tembang tersebut terpilih sebagai single pertama dalam kompilasi LA Lights Indiefest II. Lalu Merah dirilis pada 2008. Lagu yang merupakan teaser dari album penuh perdana Lantai Merah dan didistribusikan secara gratis via dunia maya itu meraih sambutan nan gempita: diunduh hingga 8.000 kali dalam 3 bulan. Dan ketika Lantai Merah benar-benar dirilis pada Mei 2009, rasa penasaran publik spontan terjawab. Penantian lumayan lama yang sungguh tak percuma. Album keluaran

Sinjitos Records tersebut dinobatkan sebagai salah satu album terbaik 2009. Dua tembang utamanya, Replika dan Strange is the Song in Our Conversation, menduduki peringkat bergengsi di banyak radio-radio di Nusantara di antaranya 99ers (Bandung & Jakarta), Istara (Surabaya), Cassanova (Bali), dll. Beberapa hari silam mereka baru saja sukses menyelesaikan konser di beberapa kota besar di Jawa. Dan hari Kamis, 8 April 2010, mendatang mereka akan tampil di The Beat Rock Fest # 2, di Eastern Promise, Kemang; bersama Morfem dan Sajama Cut. [RUDOLF DETHU]

Monkey to Millionaire are arguably one of today’s best Indonesian Indie bands. Very much inspired by the sounds of 90’s Alternative Rock, they took Indonesia by storm with their debut album, Lantai Merah, which, very predictably, was considered one of the best local albums of 2009. Check out their performance at The Beat Rock Fest on April 8, 2010; at Eastern Promise, Kemang. They will share the stage with Morfem and Sajama Cut.

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or most artists today, playing music has become synonymous with rehashing the best parts of older musical eras. Whether it is the atmospheric nuance of 1980s Goth bands, or the rebellious attitude of 1970s punk groups; current bands look towards previous generations of musicians to guide their aural endeavors. But what happens when there is no musical era left to revive? From the 1950s Rock’n’Roll to the 1990s “grunge” craze, it looks like artists might have to start taking their cues from elsewhere. Maybe from video games? At first glance, video games seem to

incorporate different values than that of music. After all, videogames were generally associated with a more childlike and nerdish subculture; while music was something that accompanied the soul-searching teen years when being “cool” was vital. Recently, however, this notion seemed to be challenged. A new genre that is known alternatively as “8-bit” or “Chiptune” has taken over the music scene. Chiptune artists combine sounds associated with videogame consoles such as the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), and Sega Megadrive; most of which came out during the late 1980s -early 1990s home-oriented consoles

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Every generation searches for their collective identities thru music and dance, but how about this one; video game music? MarcelThee finds out more.

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boom. Previously, video games were mostly played in public arcades.

“Cacat Nada” (“Melodically Pickney, and Local Drug Store.

The result is a sound that relies heavily on nostalgic aspects – especially of those born during the console’s glory days.

The internet also played a significant part in accelerating the distribution of Chiptune to Indonesia. Dimas Theodora from Local Drug Store says that, “myspace introduced many Indonesian artists to YMCK, Covox, and those popular guys”.

While international artists including Japan’s “YMCK” and America’s “Nullsleep” occupy the genre’s most popular list; Indonesia has got more than its share of Chiptune musicians. The Jakarta-based artist, Abim, is one of its forerunners. Along with his friend, Jaka Abiburda a.k.a “JW86”, he created an event called “Pesta Mikro” (“Micro Party”) in 2007, which is believed to have popularized the previously underground phenomena to the mainstream. Many local acts arose out of “Pesta Mikro” including

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While a few artists—both internationally and locally—perform with their often bulky console on the stage, a few merely use software to appropriate the sound on their laptop. Still, the most popular shows tend to be the ones where the musician uses the consoles’ joystick and floor-pads to jump-around while performing. Semarang’s Rico Julian a.k.a “Hellostereo!” is one such act. He says, “I like the authenticity of it.” Rico admits to the difficulty of applying consoles on stage,

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and uses the smaller Gameboy which he says is “practical.” Dimas says that using consoles is Local Drug Store’s preference specifically because of the challenges it brings. Chiptune groups also collaborate often with visual artists to enhance the nostalgic experience. Dimas say that Local Drug Store often works with “Stand by Emulator” another Chiptune group who frequently create retro-looking visuals for their peer’s show. Still, the local Chiptune scene is still in an embryonic phase, with most acts lacking originality and merely copying the sounds of more well-known groups. Abim says, “you could tell if it’s an artist from Japan, America, or anywhere else.” Rico concurs, “There is just not enough exploration with most new artists here. A lot of it is just using the sound as a gimmick.” Takeshi Yokemura from YMCK – who is knowledgeable of the International scene – says

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“Many seem to be attracted to 8bit sound only through curiosity and nostalgia - we enjoy the fascinating aspect of the sound itself”. With more events following the footsteps of “Pesta Mikro”, and collectives such as “Indonesian Chiptune Community” springing up; it seems inevitable that Chiptune will become even more popular locally, and like any trend, introduce an equal amount of mediocre and brilliant artists. “But,” Abim says with positive conviction, “there’s going to be a time when the hybrid between local traditions and Chiptune is perfected.” Let’s hope when that happens Indonesia will be in equal footing in the international Chiptune scene. Check the next Chiptune gig at April 9, Blitz Megaplex, Paris Van Java, 8 pm: Meijiki and Stone Campus Tour.... Marcel T

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food SCOOP Wine Tasting at Indochine Wine Tasting yang digelar oleh Indochine, bekerja sama dengan Garuda, Ultima dan salah satu Bank Terkemuka pada tanggal 25 Maret lalu, menghadirkan Wine berkualitas dari Sacred Hill dengan pilihan seperti Cabernet Merlot, Semillon Chardonnay dan masih banyak lagi. Program Wine Tasting ini merupakan program bulanan yang digelar oleh Indochine. Untuk keterangan lebih lanjut, hubungi : (021) 300 30 330. Indochine Jakarta, fX Lifestyle X’nter F8. Jl. Jend Sudirman. Indochine in conjuction with Garuda, Ultima and a well known bank held a wine tasting, sampling Indochine’s latest wine selection. The wine tasting will become a monthly event at Indo Chine. For more information call: (021) 300 30 330. Indochine Jakarta, fX Lifestyle X’nter F8. Jl. Jend Sudirman.

Enlightening and Fun Cooking with Casa D'Oro Casa D'Oro, Italian Gourmet Dining at Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta offers an enlightening and fun cooking class starting on April 10, from 10.30-12.30 personally guided by Award Winning chef - Francesco Greco. With a maximum of six persons or three couples per cooking class for Rp 450K++/per person. For more information, contact Casa D’Oro, Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1 Jakarta. Tel (021) 2358 3833 Casa D’Oro di Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta menawarkan kelas memasak yang dipandu oleh chef Francesco Greco, pada tanggal 10 April dari jam 10.30-12.30. Untuk informasi hubungi: Casa D’Oro, Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1 Jakarta. Tel (021) 2358 3833

A Culinary Experience With Guest Chef Ryan Clift And Rathbone Wineries The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta at Pacific Place will host celebrity chef Ryan Clift (Chef & Co Owner of cutting edge Restaurant Bar, The Tippling Club, Singapore) and Annie Lundin from Rathbone Wine Group on Thursday, 29 April at Pacific Restaurant and Lounge. The food & wine tasting dinner will cost Rp. 788K++/person for dinner and Rp. 988K++/person for dinner and wine tasting. For more information and reservations, contact Pacific Restaurant & Lounge, The RitzCarlton Jakarta, Pacific Place. Tel (021) 2550 1888 extension 3993/ 2550 1993 Ritz-Carlton Jakarta di Pacific Place akan menghadirkan celebrity chef Ryan Clift dan Annie Lundin dari Rathbone Wine Group untuk acara dinner dan wine tasting. Untuk informasi harga dan reservasi, hubungi Pacific Restaurant & Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place. Tel (021) 2550 1888 extension 3993/ 2550 1993.

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TABLE8 at Hotel Mulia Hotel Mulia Senayan meluncurkan satu lagi outlet makanan mereka, yaitu Table8. Restoran Cina terbaru yang menyajikan hidangan Kanton dan Sichuan yang terdiri dari makanan rumahan favorit dan juga jajanan populer. Untuk hidangan yang disajikan, Table8 menawarkan 7 macam set menu eksklusif, menu a la carte dan menu spesial dari koki. Untuk infromasi, hubungi Hotel Mulia Senayan tel: (021) 574 7777 ext 4502, 4802, 4546. Hotel Mulia Senayan has launched Table8, a new dining outlet serving Kantonese and Sichuan delicacies to traditional Chinese home food and populer street food. The menu offered has 7 exclusive set menus, ala carte menus and chef specials. For more information contact Hotel Mulia at (021) 574 7777 ext 4502, 4802, 4546.

Samudra Shark's Fin Dim Sum Brunch Dim Sum Brunch; A mixture of spices and the sweet blending and simmering treasure of innovation. All You Can Eat Dim Sum for only Rp 139rb++ (with a glass of ice tea) and a 20% discount on all a la carte items. Choose from a mix of 41 different Dim Sums. Get down to the Dim Sum Brunch every Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday from 8 am to 2.30 pm. For more information, please contact Hotel Mulia, Jl Asia Afrika Senayan Jakarta. Tel (021) 5747777 Nikmati Dim Sum Brunch dan makan sepuasnya dengan hanya bayar Rp 139K++(dengan segelas ice tea) dan dapatkan diskon 20% untuk menu a la carte. Dim Sum Brunch di adakan tiap akhir pekan dan tanggal merah dari jam 08.00 -14.30. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut hubungi Hotel Mulia, Jl Asia Afrika Senayan Jakarta. Tel (021) 5747777

Ladies Cocktail Club At Social House Untuk para Wanita, mulai 7 April, setiap Rabu dari jam 6 sore Social House mengadakan program “Ladies Cocktail Club”. Anda dapat menikmati 2 gelas Signature Cocktail seharga Rp 100rb++. Untuk informasi, hubungi Rumman di 0813 8697 6779 atau +62 21 2358 1818. Social House, Harvey Nichols - Grand Indonesia Jl. M.H. Thamrin No. 1. For all you ladies, starting 7th of April, every Wednesday at 6 pm, Social House will have a “Ladies Cocktail Club” program, where 2 Signature Cocktails will only cost Rp 100K. For more infomation contact Rumman di 0813 8697 6779 dan +62 21 2358 1818. Social House, Harvey Nichols - Grand Indonesia Jl. M.H. Thamrin No. 1. beatmag.com | 063

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SOUL FOOD & JAZZ

My best friend, who just dumped her cheating boyfriend with gusto, is now feeling the hit of being single. She has been spending many nights at the office working overtime to avoid going home early and feeling lonely, which actually worked quite well, until she heard the news that the douche bag Ex is in another relationship. Not good. So that night after hearing the news, I figured I should help out however I could, so I hopped into a taxi, picked her up at her office and ushered her over to the great jazz club I’ve been hearing so much about, Black Cat.

framed jazz musician photographs. The mood was chilled and sophisticated.

“The place is known for its soul food, New Orleans style, you’ll love it,” I said. I ordered ‘Stanley Turrentine’s Lousiana Spring Rolls’ (39K++); delicious crispy rolls filled with shrimp, chicken and vegetables, smothered with mango chutney for my appetizer and for my main course, a ‘Winston Mursalis Jambalaya’ (89K++); chicken and beef chorizo sausage, stewed in rich creole tomato sauce, served with pilaf rice and salad. My friend ordered Beef Back Ribs (189K++); 450g of I suppose the reason I took her to this place is beef ribs, bathed in a cajun barbecue sauce, served because the cool, chill-out, jazz ambience is great with creamy and buttery garlic mashed potato and to soothe the nerves, and plus, the food is truly steamed veggies. I looked at her in amazement. delicious. As we entered the room, an old swing Boy, that girl didn’t hold back on her food; she jazz tune greeted us and we were shown to the reminded me of a truck driver! I mean… a 450g dining area, which has velvet chairs and chic, glass- stack of ribs is kind of hardcore for a girl. And top tables. The walls next to us bore an array of she didn’t stop there. She ordered two desserts

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for herself: the sweet and delectable ‘Mary Lou WilliamsWhite Chocolate Bread Pudding’ (39K++) and ‘Art Farmer Jazzy Strawberries’ (39K++); port wine-marinated strawberries served over vanilla ice cream and topped with whipped cream. I watched my best friend vacuum up her food down to the last crumb and couldn’t help feeling concerned. “Hey, are you okay?” I said. She alternately licked what was left on her BBQ ribs and the last dollop of whipped cream on her pudding, smacking her lips and looking at me “This is really really good!” she said. I nodded in agreement but was still concerned. She laughed. “Look, don’t worry. I know that my world is screwed up right now and I want to scream all the time. But you see this Cajun Beef Back Ribs and Bread Pudding, and this little jazz spot here? They tell me that right now at least, I am just fine.” And then she went on to finish my Jambalaya. Well, I guess she’s ok then...

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t was Saturday afternoon, it was a bleak day and I was suffering from inspiration withdrawal. As a person who writes for a living, this is the equivalent of being paralyzed, so debilitating and uninspiring you might as well switch your profession to being an accountant. I was very much in need of something amazing that day and was moments away from giving in to the inevitable crawling up, bawling like a baby and surrendering to constructing an uninspired ‘bleak’ piece.... that is until my good friend (let’s call him Paul), whom I have a secret crush on and whose emotional stamina in listening to my whining never ceases to amaze me, called and said what’s up. After listening to a few good minutes of my whine du jour, he told me to get up, get out of my apartment and meet him up at a coffee house in Panglima Polim. And so I did. I arrived at the place called Sinou, a charming neighbourhood coffee house that is definitely

me over, “I knew you’d love it,” he grinned “The food is great too, I’ve ordered you some. Dig in.” My eyes drifted to the table. He had ordered: Cheese Stuffed Mushroom (27K++), a delectably light baked mushroom stuffed with ground beef and mozarella cheese laid over a bed of lettuce and sauteed onions, smothered in creamy lemon butter sauce and served with fried cheese; BBQ Chicken wings (31K++); Waffle Mushroom Cheese (38K++), rich and buttery cream cheese sauce poured over one big and fluffy waffle; and the refreshing Ice Green Tea Cappucino (25K++) . I dove in without question. The food was great and Sinou provides a tempting menu from snacks to full meals, ranging from pasta, oxtail soup and sandwiches to pancakes and waffles. We ordered Stacks of Coins Pancakes with Fruit Heaven (36K++) for dessert and closed it off with a Very Vanilla Latte (21K++). Paul updated me on his latest art project while I scooped three stacks

worth the drive. Upside down tea cup lighting fixtures welcomed me to its quirky and dramatic ambiance as I walked inside. The room is filled with a throbbing, glowing, welcoming kinda of vibe. The interior elements give off an air of compelling romance, artistic and eclectic; the bright red chandelier, a crooked Marlene Dietrich poster on the jaded side walls, a red table; all the various sizes, motives and styles of sofas you can think of, decorative stair railings, all combined to produce deliciously over the top decor. For a moment, I felt like I was walking into a theatre set where every corner is prepared for a drama act. It was stunningly inspiring. Paul was already there, sitting on a pastel green sofa with an antique table full of food. He waved

of coin pancakes into my mouth. “This place is awesome!” I said. He looked at me, “So you like it?” My mouth was full so I nodded in agreement. “Good. Because this is the kind of place where I take a girl if I want to impress her, you know?” I nodded .....wait..., what?! It was an absolutely enchanting evening: good food, an awesome place and a possible future romance. I mean, what more could you ask for?

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clubs MARIO’S PLACES MAP K8 Live performance Top 40 & Oldies Menteng Plaza Ground Floor : 021-391.7301

TIPSY MAP T6 Wine & Bar DJThe Beat Building 2nd Floor Jl. Kemang Raya No. 29 Jakarta Selatan : 021-718.2970

MOONLIGHT MAP K6 Jazzy Lounge Jazz Pavilion Apartment Retail Arcade Jl. KH. Mas Mansyur kav 24 : 021-5794.1731

THE BAR MAP S5 RocknRoll Bar Rock, Blues Jl. Taman Kemang No.19 Jakarta Selatan : 021-7199.988 restaurants

PLANET HOLLYWOOD MAP N6 Hollywood style Top 40, Classic Jl. Gatot Subroto kav 16 : 021-526.7827 PORTOBELLO MAP L7 Wine, Lounge, Music Live Band and DJ Mid Plaza 2 , First GF Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav 10-11 : 021-570.7600 POSTE 47 MAP O8 Dine-Drink in a unique place DJ The East Building Jl. Lingkar Mega Kuningan kav e32 : 021-2554.2707 SEGARRA MAP A7 Dining-Lounge Beach Sound Pantai Carnaval - Ancol Bay City Jl. Lodan Timur No. 7 Jakarta Utara : 021.9959.9404 SHY ROOFTOP MAP U6 Kemang 6 Building The Papilion, level 4 Jalan Kemang Raya no.45AA : 021 - 719 9921 TABAC MAP S5 Kemang 6 Building Jl. Taman Kemang Jakarta Selatan : 021-7191.357 TIGA PULUH MAP L7 Band and DJ Le Meridien Hotel Jl.Jend Sudirman Kav 18-20 Jakarta Pusat : 021-251.3131

Restaurants APHRODITES MAP M9 Legendary place Club Rasuna Jl. H.R Rasuna Said kav c-22 : 021-527.3307 AL NAFOURA MAP L6 Middle Eastern LE Meridien Hotel Jl. Jend Sudirman kav 18-20 : 021 - 251 3131 ANATOLIA MAP U5 Turkish Jl. Kemang Raya no. 110A Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 719 4658 AH YAT SEAFOOD MAP N3 Chinese Jl. Pintu Lima Kompleks Gelora Senayan Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 570 5333 ARO AROY MAP L7 Casual Thai Dishes Mid Plaza 1 Floor B1 Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav 10-11 Jakarta Pusat : 021-570 7600 BARCODE MAP S5 Outdoor Terrace 3rd Floor La Coden Jl. Kemang Raya no. 8 : 021 - 710 00 123 BIBLIOTEQUE MAP N6 Beatuiful bar and restaurant serving tasty cocktails and Cuisine Artisan. Sampoerna Strategic Sq Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Kav 45 -46

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BIN 17 MAP O7 Wine House, Bar, Dining Menara Dea Ground Floor with Italian, International, Indonesian Food Jl. Mega Kuningan Barat IX Kav. E.4.3 No. 1 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 576 0939

CANTEEN MAP O5 American Style Pacic Place Level 4 SCBD Jl. Jend Sudirman kav 52-53 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 579 73742

BIRDCAGE MAP Q3 A casual resto focussing on Euro comfort food. Jl. Wijaya 9/23 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 739 2430 BEYOND MAP Q3 European Asian Graha Iskandarsyah Lobby Level Jl. Iskandarsyah Raya No. 66 C Jakarta Selatan : 021-727 91832 BLACK CAT MAP N3 Jazz Supper Club Plaza Senayan Arcadia Units X-208/209 Jl. New Delhi - Pintu 1 Senayan - Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 5790 1264 BLUE ERAWAN MAP J9 Thai Royal Cuisine Jl. Cut Meutia No. 2 Menteng Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 315 0980 BREAD N’ BREAKFAST MAP S5 All Day Breakfast Jl. Kemang Raya 15 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 719 9869 CANGKIR MAP R3 Adventure Taste Jl. Panglima Polim IX No. 13 Jakarta Selatan : 021 – 724 65 26 CALI DELI MAP K9 Vietnamese Sandwich Jl. Surabaya No. 22 Menteng

COQUELICOT MAP V5 French Jl. Puri Mutiara Raya No. 3B Cipete - Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 766 32 16 DAPUR BABAH ELITE MAP G7 Classic Jakarta Jl. Veteran No. 18-19 Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 385 5653 DECANTER MAP N9 Mediterranean Plaza Kuningan, Menara Utara, Ground Floor Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. C1114 - Jakarta Pusat : 021- 529 63 888 D’OCEAN MAP Q6 Seafood Jl. Kapten Tendean No. 122-124 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 727 80 117 DOMAIN MAP Q5 Warm and comfortable resto and hangout. Panin Tower B2 Floor, Senayan City Jalan Asia Afrika Kav. 19 Jakarta 10270 : 021 - 7278 1641 ELBOW ROOM MAP T5 Casual dining and live entertainment. Jl. Kemang Raya 24A Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 719 4274 EASTERN PROMISE MAP R5 Great Indian and western food with live bands out the back. Jl Kemang Raya 5 Jakarta Selatan : 021-7179 0151

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Restaurants HACIENDA MAP O3 Mexican Grill Plaza Senayan Arcadia Unit X 105 Jl. New Delhi No. 9. Pintu 1 Senayan - Jakarta Selatan : 021-5790 1469 HAN GANG MAP P5 Korean Jl. Wolter Monginsidi no. 99 Kebayoran Baru Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 7278 7789 HARD ROCK CAFÉ MAP I7 International Plaza Indonesia Entertainment X’nter Jl. MH Thamrin Kav 13 Unit LD 3EX-05 - Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 3199 0164 HEALTHY CHOICE MAP U5 Healthy food JL. Kemang Raya no. 32 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 719 8482 IMMIGRANT MAP I7 Resto-Bar-Club House Plaza Indonesia 6th Floor #E02-03 Access from new Louis Vitton lobby : 021-3983.8257/58 INDOCHINE MAP O3 Indochine & Supperclub fX lifestyle X’nter f8, Jl. Jend. Sudirman – Pintu Satu Senayan - Jakarta Selatan : 021 – 3003 0330 JAPENGO MAP V8 Japanese Food Promenade Building .2 Jl. Warung Buncit Raya No. 98 Jakarta Selatan : 021-798 0144 JIMBARAN MAP A8 Beachside resto Pantai Karnaval Ancol Jakarta Utara : 021 - 640 1040

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KADO MAP K7 Traditional Japanese Intercontinental Mid Plaza LG Floor Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav. 10-11 Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 573 2030 ext. 6703 / 4735 KAMPUS MAP L9 Dining-Club-KaraokeLounge House Menara Imperium 35th -37th Floor Jl. HR Rasuna Said Kuningan Kav 1 : 021-8378.6008 KOI CAFÉ & GALLERY MAP S6 International Saberro House Jl. Kemang Raya No.10aJakarta Selatan : 021-719 5707 KENANGA MAP T1 Chinese Pondok Indah Plaza 2 Blok BA 2 No.9 Jl. Metro Pondok Indah : 021 - 769 6042 KAFE PISA MAP I8 Ice Cream & Italian Jl. Gereja Theresia 1 Menteng Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 3100 151/ 3928568 LARA DJONGGRANG MAP K10 Indonesian Traditional Jl. Teuku Cik Di Tiro 4 Menteng - Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 315 3252 / 316 0288 LOWEY MAP O7 Nice hangout and good western food and drinks Oakwood Condiminions Lingkar, Mega Kuningan Jakarta : 021 - 2554 2378 MOSCATLY MAP T1 Wine, Western & Oriental Jl. Metro Pondok Indah UF 21Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 765 3877

MOS BURGER MAP N3 Japanese burger Plaza Senayan 3rd Floor Jl. Asia Afrika No.8 Jakarta Selatan MOYA MAP L6 Spanish Pavilion Apartment Retail Arcade JL. KH Mas Mansyur kav 24 : 021 - 5794 1733 MOONLIGHT MAP L6 Food and Jazz music Pavilion Apartment Retail Arcade Jl. KH Mas Mansyur Kav 24 Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 5794 1731 PASTA DE WARAKU MAP I6 Japanese casual pasta Grand Indonesia, East Mall, Level 3A. : 021 - 2358 0916 Pondok Indah Mall 2 Level 3 : 021 - 7592 0608 Mall Taman Anggrek, Unit E 16 A , Level 2 : 021 - 563 9590 PORTOBELLO MAP L6 East meet West Mid Plaza 2, 1st Floor Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav. 10-11 Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 570 7774 ext 5100 PIZZA E BIRRA MAP I6 Pizza & Beer Plaza Indonesia Extension 5th Floor, Unit E 22-23 JL.MH Thamrin Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 319 28070 PLANET HOLLYWOOD MAP O6 American Jl. Gatot Subroto kav 16 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 526 7827 PORTICO MAP N2 East Meet West Senayan City, Panin Tower Level B2 Unit 0 Jl. Asia Afrika - Jakarta Selatan

: 021 – 727 81 641 POTATO HEAD MAP O5 Western Pacic Place Mall Jend. Sudirman, Jakarta : 021 - 5797 3322 PURO MAP P7 Japanese and Italian City Plaza at Wisma Mulia Jl. Jend Gatot Subroto No. 42 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 5297 1234 RAMEN 38 MAP Q3 Japanese Ramen noodles and more. Kamome Building Lt. 2, Melawai, Blok M Jakarta Selatan : 021-7280 0268 SAKANA MAP K6 Japanese light meal Mid Plaza 1 Basement Floor Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav 10-11 Jakarta Pusat : 021-574 6452 SCORE! MAP X3 International and Indonesian Cilandak Town Square 1st Floor. restaurants Jl. TB Simatupang kav.17 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 7592.0279 SHY MAP U6 Elegant fine dining The Papilion, level 4 Jalan Kemang Raya no.45AA : 021 - 719 9921 SOCIAL HOUSE MAP I7t Restaurant, Bar, Winepost Harvey Nichols Grand Indonesia East Mall 1st Floor Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1 Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 2358 1818 TOSCANA MAP U5 Italian Jl. Kemang Raya No. 120 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 718 1216

clubs TRATTORIA JAKARTA MAP O7 Italian The East Building Lobby GF #1-10 Jl. Lingkar Mega Kuningan Kav 3.2 No 1 - Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 5793 8574 TRIBECA MAP L6 Bar & Diner Citywalk Sudirman 1st Floor Jl. KH Mas Mansyur 121

Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 2555 8758 VIETOPIA MAP O4 Vietnamese Jl. Senopati no. 66 Kebayoran Baru Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 726 1162 VIN + MAP T6 Casual but stylish wine bar

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with western food and great affordable wines. Jl. Kemang Raya 45B Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 7179 2577 VIN + MAP N3 Arcadia Plaza Senayan Jl. New Delhi No.9 Senayan Jakarta : 021 - 5790 1477

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WARUNG GEROBAK MAP P5 Warung style Jl. Ciranjang 38 Kebayoran Baru - Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 722 0125 XIN MAP P4 Mongolian Jl. Wolter Monginsidi 53 Kebayoran Baru Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 720 1622

art ADORAMUS ART GALLERY Jl. Pangeran Jayakarta 143M Jakarta : 021 – 70001966 ARTEGRAPHIC INTEGRATED DESIGN Taman Kedoya Baru Jl. Agave VI, Blok C1 No. 20 Jakarta Barat : 021 - 58300100, 58300200 BENTARA BUDAYA JAKARTA Jl.Palmerah Selatan 17 Jakarta 10270 : 021 - 5483008, 5490666 ext.7910 ART SEASONS Jl. Permata Berlian V,Permata Hijau Jakarta : 021 – 6845 3980 ART SEASONS Jl. Kemang Timur No. 63B Jakarta Selatan : 021 – 68453980 ARTSPHERE GALLERY Dharmawangsa Square City Walk Jl. Darmawangsa 6 Semanggi Jakarta : 021 – 7278 6661 ANDI’S GALLERY Jl. Tanah Abang IV No. 14

Jakarta : 021 – 3457130, 3843241

Selatan : 021 - 7211101

ARTNIVORA GALLERY Jl. Kemang Utara No. 50 Sisi Kiri Jakarta : 021 – 7199614

GALERI CANNA Jl. Boulevard Barat Raya Block LC 6 No. 33-34 Kelapa Gading Permai Jakarta Utara : 021 – 4526429 - 30

BIZETE GALLERY Jl. Gandaria I No. 9 Kebayoran Baru : 021 – 724 6725 BUDI GALLERY Jl. Ciputat Raya No. 58 Jakarta : 021 – 70622190 CEMPAKA FINE ART AUCTION Gedung Inter Asia lantai 1 Jl. K.H Wahid Hasyim No. 96 Jakarta Pusat : 021 – 3907779 CEMARA 6 GALERI Jl. HOS. Cokroaminoto No: 9 - 11 Menteng, Jakarta : 021 – 3911823 D’PEAK GALLERY JL.RS Fatmawati No. 56 Jakarta : 021 – 380 7047 EDITY’S ART HOUSE Jl. Gresik Blok FB 2 No. 9 Bintaro Jaya Sektor 7 Jakarta : 021 – 7450624 ELCANNA ART GALLERY Jl. Pakubuwono VI No. 35 Kebayoran Baru Jakarta

GALERI MILLENNIUM D’Best Fatmawati Jalan RS. Fatmawati No. 15, Jakarta 12420 : 021 - 7507282 GALLERY LONTAR / UTAN KAYU Jl. Utan Kayu 68 H Jakarta Timur : 021 – 857 – 3388 / 856 480 GLORY GALLERY Mall Taman Anggrek Jalan Letjen. S. Parman Kav. 21, Indonesia 11470 : 021 - 5639650

KUPU KUPU ART GALLERY Jl. Kebon Sirih 17 – 19 Jakarta : 021 – 3983 – 6621/2 LINDA GALLERY Jl. Kemang Raya No. 46 Jakarta : 021 – 719 0888 NADI GALLERY Jl. Kembang Indah III Blok G III no. 4 - 5 Puri Indah Jakarta Barat, Indonesia : 021 - 580 5677 PHILO ART SPACE Jl. Kemang Timur 90 C Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 719 84 48 RURU GALLERY RUANGRUPA Jl. Tebet Timur Dalam Raya No. 6, Jakarta Selatan 12820 : +62 21 8304220 e-mail: info@ruangrupa.org www.ruangrupa.org

JAKARTA ARTS COUNCIL Taman Ismail Marzuki Jl. Cikini Raya 73 Jakarta Pusat : 021 – 31937 639

SIGIARTS GALLERY Jl. Mahakam I No. 11 Blok M, Jakarta Selatan : 021 – 7260949

KOONG GALLERY Dharmawangsa Square City Walk Jl. Darmawangsa 6 Semanggi Jakarta : 021 – 72788263

VANESSA ART LINK Graha MIK main lobby, Taman Perkantoran Kuningan Jl. Setiabudi Selatan Kav. 16-17 Jakarta : 021 5794 1411

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stee Lauder is launching the latest fragrance, Sensuous, and it is aiming to breakdown the stereotype surrounding ‘woody’ perfumes (perfumes containing notes from woods, such as cedarwood, vetiver, sandalwood and many more) typically marketed for men. Sensuous is developed by perfumer, Annie Buzantian, and features notes of ghost lily accord, magnolia, jasmine petals, molten woods, amber, sandalwood, black pepper, juicy mandarin pulp and honey. “When creating Sensuous, we wanted to re-invent the idea of feminine woods and change the texture and sensation of woods for women.” says Karyn Khoury, Senior Vice President of Corporate Fragrance Development Worldwide, Estee Lauder Companies.

E S T E E L A U D E R SENSUOUS By Affi –Editor of fashionesedaily.com

I believe they’ve done it successfully because Sensuous has a woody accord that is fluid, warm, inviting and distinctly feminine. The opening of Sensuous is quite sweet but it settles quickly into a rich and warm honeyed amber, mixed with woods, floral and a little spice. It’s not as strong as I thought. After the middle notes appear, Sensuous just sort of stays close to my skin so it’s actually very suitable for daytime use. The lasting power is quite good, as most Lauder perfumes are. I wore it from about 9 am and only needed it to spritz again when I was heading somewhere for an afternoon meeting or dinner. If you’re not familiar with woody fragrances and think that you won’t like it, I suggest you give it a try. You might be surprised because I do think that Sensuous isn’t at all dark or ‘manly’. It’s actually quite feminine, smooth and well… sensuous, so it won’t ’scare’ people who are more familiar with floral fruity types. The ad campaign of Sensuous, shot by world renowned photographer Craig McDean, features all Estee Lauder spokesmodels: Gwyneth Paltrow, Elizabeth Hurley, Hilary Rhoda and Carolyn Murphy, each sporting a crisp white shirt and very little else. Aerin Lauder, Senior Vice President and Creative Director, Estee Lauder, said “The advertising was inspired by the belief that women at every age can be sensuous. The women in the ad project a natural, modern sensuality in their own unique way.” About the white shirts in this ad, Aerin Lauder explained “There’s a bit of mystery behind the shirt – you don’t know if it’s hers, her boyfriend’s or her husband’s.” Sensuous Eau de Parfum is available in Estee Lauder retail counters nationwide and retails for Rp. 550.000 (30 ml), Rp. 660.000 (50 ml) and Rp. 990.000 (100 ml) Also available in Satin Body Lotion and retailing for Rp. 500.000 (200 ml).

MICA

GLAMORAMA

A few weeks ago, Amica magazine celebrated its first year anniversary. Since Amica is a fashion magazine, a fashion show was obviously in order. Four designers – Kleting, Danjyo & Hiyoji, Barli Asmara, Sapto Djokokartiko, whose designs are considered what Amica women are all about, were invited to showcase their collection. I didn’t hold too many expectations about the collection as I thought they were going to bring the same things from Jakarta Fashion Week. It turned out, though, almost everything was new to my eyes and I was more than delighted. But one thing remained, these four designers have their own signature style that makes them stand out from the rest. I’ve always loved Kleting’s designs, and these were no exception. I love the color palette, the slouchy but sophisticated cutting and the elegant pick of materials. Some pieces looked so delicate, but Kleting smartly mixed them with sharp constructions like a cropped blazer and sturdy skirt so they don’t overdose you with femininity.

Black and white is still ruling the Danjyo & Hiyoji collection, part of what makes them easy to recognise. And I think it’s good that they explore more with the different kinds of cut and style instead of playing with the colors. Inspired by love, Barli designed something romantic for the ladies. Subtle gold and purple seems to be the colors of the collections, which very well interpret the feeling of love. Unlike his usual monochromatic tone, Sapto surprised us with shocking colors in architectural shapes. A bit futuristic, a lot of glitter, he brought the elements from his breathtaking kebayas into something that can be worn by non-brides. By Hanzky – Editor of fahionesedaily.com

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shop art CULTURE Keep yourself posted Internationally

The Sixth International Triennial of Stage Poster will be held in October–November 2010 at the National Exhibition Centre of Modern Art – Union of Bulgarian Artists, Sofia, 6 Shipka St. The competition aims to present the most noteworthy achievements of artists all over the world, working in the field of posters devoted to the various performing arts: drama theatre, opera, ballet, operetta, musical, circus, puppet theatre, pantomime, concerts, festivals,variety shows, etc. The Triennial is calling for submissions of poster artworks created between the period of April 30, 2007 – April 30, 2010. The two categories of posters are : (1) Printed posters for drama theatre,opera, ballet, operetta, musical, circus, puppet theatre, pantomime, concerts,festivals, variety shows, etc; and (2) posters created for the dramaturgical work and stage productions of works by the great writer Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol (1809–1852), as well as such inspired by his texts. Submission deadline is on April 30, 2010. For more information, please log in to www.triennial.orbitel.bg

Ode To Permata Unguku, A Solo Exhibition

Semarang Contemporary Art Gallery features the works of Soni Irawan in the Solo Exhibition, titled “Ode to Permata Unguku” at Grand Indonesia Shopping Town Jakarta Art District, LG, East Mall Jl. MH Thamrin No 1 Jakarta – Indonesia. The exhibition is opened on March 27 and is available for viewing until April 10. The exhibition is curated by Alia Swastika and officiated by Jason Tedjasukmana, the Indonesia correspondent for Time Magazine. The exhibition is open for viewing at Jakarta Art District, Grand Indonesia Shopping Town LG, East Mall Jl. MH Thamrin No 1 Jakarta – Indonesia.

USA on canvas @ Galeri Salihara

The exhibition, Picturing America opens on Friday, April 9 and displays 40 reproductions, including paintings from the 18th century to the 20th century ranging from the early works by American Indians, to the works of modern American artists such as Mary Cassatt, Joseph Stella, George Caleb Bingham, Winslow Homer, and the well known American painter Norman Rockwell. This exhibition also includes photos of ceramics and vessels made from the 12th century to the 20th century. Photos of 20th century -modern architecture will also be displayed, such as the Chrysler building in Manhattan designed in the Art Deco style by William Van Alen. Built in the 1920s, this building was taller than the Eiffel Tower. In addition, there is a photograph of Frank Llyod Wright’s architectural design, “Fallingwater” (Kaufman House). This exhibition traces the history, culture and aspirations of the American people. The exhibition is open for viewing at Galeri Salihara, Jl. Salihara 16, Pasar Minggu, Jakarta. Tel (021) 789 1202

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Immortal War Text & Photos: Fonnyta Amran

risanti Arthouse presents a visual art solo exhibition by Fazar Roma Agung Wibisono, titled “Immortal War” featuring two dimensional artworks by this young and talented artist from Bandung. Fazar showcases 21 of his decorative style artworks which are curated by Fery Oktanio. The exhibition was opened on March 24 and officiated by Indonesian renowned artist, Tisna Sanjaya and will be closed on April 24. Fazar showcases lusty vigorous lines that are both gripping, breathtaking and slightly disturbing. There is a certain intensity, almost violent at times, that fits into his solo exhibition’ theme. There are many different focal elements that are structured in and placed onto his paintings: the whipping branches of trees juxtaposed with the the flapping of an Eagle’s wings; a human’s head seemingly detached from his body battles with the waves of scattering destruction, whirling upwards and downwards, as though an epic battle had taken place outside the canvas, and hustled inside. In many ways, Fazar’s paintings are like a maze, filled with intersections and visual codes that need to be solved by the viewers; a game of mystery if you will and a lot to take in one

viewing. His works need to be savoured slowly to find what is delicately hinted at in his blaring visual articulation. The shy and quiet Fazaar is certainly spewing out his loud voice onto his works. They are restless, agitated, outrageously colored and bold. For Fazaar, the ongoing battle within is and will always be consistently reshaped, relayered, reinterpreted and reevaluated which, in the end, immerses him to the outcome of his “immortal war”. So in the end, something will be won. “Immortal War” Visual Art Solo Exhibition is open for viewing until April 24 at Srisasanti Arthouse, Jl. Kemang Raya no. 81, Jakarta. Tel (021) 719 3954.

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Kisah-Kisah dari Bumi, Surga, dan Neraka

enu tontonan kali ini datang dari Bumi yang kocak dan romantis, Surga yang indah dan penuh pengampunan, dan – yang paling asyik! – Neraka yang kacau balau, penuh maut, dan berdarahdarah. Jangan lewatkan “Date Night” dan “The Lovely Bones” di semua bioskop, dan “[REC] 2” khusus di Blitzmegaplex saja. www.21cineplex.com, www.blitzmegaplex.com. ve handojo is a screenplay writer and the TBJ film critic.

Date Night Comedy, Action. Director: Shawn Levy. Writers: Josh Klausner. Cast: Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Mark Wahlberg, Taraji P. Henson, Mark Ruffalo.

ua orang paling kocak dari Hollywood – Steve Carell dan Tina Fey – di”kawin”kan dalam sebuah film garapan Shawn Levy yang sudah berhasil mengocok perut kita lewat film-film “The Pink Panther”, “Night at the Museum”, dan “Night at the Musem: Battle of the Smithsonian”. Tentunya, ketiga nama itu saja sudah cukup membuat kita kepingin buru-buru nonton film kocak ini. Ceritanya tentang sepasang suami istri yang sudah bosan dengan hubungan mereka, yang lantas malah secara tidak sengaja bertukar identitas dengan pasangan suami istri lain yang punya masalah di dunia kriminal. Akibatnya, pasangan Steve Carell dan Tina Fey ini jadi diburu, dan harus bekerja sama dengan kompak supaya nyawa mereka selamat. Resepnya memang campuran antara “True Lies” dan “Mr. & Mrs. Smith”. Peduli amat! Tontonlah film ini tanpa banyak berpikir, dan siap-siap ketawa sepuas-puasnya.

The Lovely Bones Drama, Thriller. Director: Peter Jackson. Writers: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, Alice Sebold (Novel). Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Rachel Weisz, Mark Wahlberg, Stanley Tucci, Susan Sarandon.

erita yang ditulis oleh Alice Sebold dalam novelnya ini menjadi populer karena cara pandangnya yang unik. “The Lovely Bones” merupakan narasi dari “alam lain”. Seorang gadis yang meninggal kini berada di sebuah surga yang indah, mengawasi bagaimana keluarga yang ia tinggalkan di Bumi menjalani kehidupan mereka sepeninggalannya. Saoirse Ronan – si kecil yang memesona kita di film “Atonement” – menjadi Susie Salmon yang mati dibunuh oleh George Harvey, yang diperankan dengan cemerlang oleh Stanley Tucci. Dari alam baka, Susie bercerita tentang bagaimana keluarganya – Mark Wahlberg sebagai ayahnya, Rachel Weisz sebagai ibunya, dan Susan Sarandon sebagai neneknya – menghadapi

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rasa kehilangan yang besar. Sang Ayah terobsesi menemukan siapa pembunuh Susie, sementara ibunya berusaha meredam kesedihannya. “The Lovely Bones” akhirnya menjadi kombinasi yang menarik antara drama dan suspense thriller. Peter Jackson yang sukses menggarap film fantasi (trilogi “The Lord of The Rings”) dan drama (“Heavenly Creatures”) menjadi pilihan yang tepat untuk menyutradarai film ini. Gambar-gambar suasana surgawi yang membuat mata senang pun berjalin harmonis dengan kisah drama yang seringkali terasa depresif, sekaligus menegangkan.

[REC] 2 Horror, Thriller. Director: Jaume Balagueró, Paco Plaza. Writers: Jaume Balagueró, Manu Diez, Paco Plaza. Cast: Manuela Velasco, Ferran Terraza, Javier Botet, Pablo Rosso.

asih ingat dengan “Quarantine”? Tidak banyak yang tahu bahwa kisah tentang gedung apartemen yang dikarantina karena semua penghuninya terjangkit virus aneh itu sebenarnya merupakan remake dari film Spanyol berjudul “[REC]”. Nah, sekarang sekuelnya sudah siap mengguncang jantung lagi. Cerita “[REC] 2” dimulai tepat setelah kisah “[REC]” atau “Quarantine” berakhir. Kali ini, bukan hanya ada tim medis dan militer yang masuk ke gedung yang dikarantina itu, tapi juga ada tokoh pengusir setan serta beberapa anak muda yang nekat menyelinap. Film ini jadi dua kali lebih seru dari pendahulunya karena kali ini menggunakan dua sudut pandang kamera. Kedua tim ini akhirnya memecahkan apa sebenarnya pangkal dari bencana yang membuat gedung apartemen itu menjadi neraka dunia.

Tales from Earth, Heaven, and Hell.

ur funny and romantic tale from Earth is centred around Mr. & Mrs. Foster, played by two of the funniest people in Hollywood, Steve Carell and Tina Fey. ‘Date Night’ is a cross between ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ and ‘True Lies’; a bored husband and wife venture out on a dinner date and pretend to be a different couple in order to secure a table at an exclusive restaurant. Unfortunately for them, their new (mistaken) identity lands them in serious hot water with some of the most dangerous crime lords in Manhattan. In order to save themselves, they must reunite their hearts, whilst making us laugh out loud. From Heaven, Susie Salmon tells us how she was murdered at the age of fourteen by her own mild-mannered neighbour, and how she watches her family back on earth, struggling to deal with her death. Her father grows obsessed with finding and punishing the murderer, her mother tries to overcome her grief by running away and her glamorous grandmother, always fond of a drink, is left in charge. ‘The Lovely Bones’ is based on the emotional best-selling novel by Alice Sebold, and visualized by master director Peter Jackson. ‘[REC] 2’ is a direct follow-up of ‘[REC]’ – the Spanish thriller that was remade by Hollywood as ‘Quarantine’. A second special team – after the first was totally destroyed by humans-turned-monsters – is sent to enter the quarantined apartment building, only to find out that the cause of the horrible sickness was more than just some deadly virus. One Hell of a horror. Catch ‘Date Night’ and ‘The Lovely Bones’ in all major theaters, while ‘[REC] 2’ will only play in Blitzmegaplex. www.21cineplex.com, www.blitzmegaplex.com

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zodiac Roy Rugdee is The Beat astrologer. He resides in Singapore and sends these forecasts exclusively to The Beat every two weeks. Also read them on beatmag.com He can be contacted at roy@royalastrologers.com

Aries

March 20 March 21 - April April 20 Youmoney now feel a strong towards A matter will pull be resolved something andto different in with your and you’ll new be free move on life. NotYou onlyshould do you have a better plans. receive that chance or of pay success, but the and refund increase, or fun finalise enthusiasm is infectious. you are a financial transaction. AsIfyou’re in given a chance becycle, sure todo make the a money-making all you mosttoofspeed it, with can that dedication transaction?you'll This have success. newcomer may stir period beginsAwith you resolving your interest a particular subject to make morein money and achieve or will reignite ﬂame. If more success, butannotold until you’ve you are determined make your had a chance to to bargain-hunt. mark and impress care Material comfortothers, and take personal of your image. If you happiness will be highhave on been your feeling emotionallyand neglected or list of priorities, the more physically isolated, monotonous chores expect shouldthe be void put to be You areThis emerging from on theﬁlled. backburner. is a period an emotional with Venus that is filled cloud with and, many exciting in your sign, will enjoy harmony and wonderful opportunities. Be and happiness. Something that ride was prepared to grab success and not to your liking could take on a it into the future with enthusiasm. new slant, when you realise the full Get the financial ball rolling potential of the offer. now or you could miss out on an opportunistic investment, income boost or creative enterprise.

Cancer

June 22 - July 22 June 22 - July 22 You may discover that your Take a lookfears at courses that were will suspicions, or worries enable youand to your upgrade or levels move unfounded anxiety into a vocation that will pay more. will plummet. Pause and reﬂect on Get advice from someone who aspects of your life that need to has experience. The world is your be developed or improved. It may classroom and welcomes your be time to something that curiosity. Gomention to the head of the class you've been keeping to yourself. and approach a learning situation You will be feeling strongerSome and with unbounded enthusiasm. more able to communicate. Your of your foundations may crumble intuitionbut will spot-on, so will use before, thisbe is the time you it to sort any issues that have have the out opportunities, resources recently held youto back, or confused and expertise rebuild. New you. A window opportunity of is experiences are ofcharacteristic about to open, allowing you to the changes taking place and you expand on an or network will benefit fromidea moving outside with usual new circle people. There may be your of influence. A new interest will consume you but, at but the some doubters to deal with, end youforward have learned will be you what will put a convincing so valuable that itPeople can change the plan or argument. you enjoy course of your forout your spending time life. withPlanning bring you of next be onthe your mind your vacation shell andcould validate choices and someone may contact you and you made. exchange valuable information.

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Taurus April 21 21 - May April May 20 20 There may betendency an urge totolivesee in A recent the moment and be inclined to circumstances or less loved ones worry about trivial issues. You will through rose-coloured glasses be happiest when youHonesty feel loved change with the shift. and and needed,will hence mix diplomacy be you yourshould two best with people who hold you high assets but remember to in always regard. Present time rather will boost think with your head than your heart. ego and and a your You enthusiasm, will have an inbuilt ventureof you be which both sense rightstart and will wrong successful satisfying. If you should comeand in useful when dealing feel young at heart, suggests that with matters of theitheart. Rather a night out isyour the usual ideal setting for than making matter-oflocking eyes with your lover. The fact decisions, you’re more inclined energy is fairly light-hearted and to act impulsively and speak from you heart. will fare better if consider you skim you the the Some may surface of the situation. single-minded but if youCreativity have a and colours sure toisgrab your good idea or are a strategy working, eye and youpoint will for do change. something there is no A wonderful with them. If you may feel choice or sense of obligation emotionally isolated or physically weigh heavily on your mind but you tried, indulge yourself and nurture will ultimately do the right thing by your own needs. everyone.

Leo

July 23 - August 22 July 23 - August 22 Financially, no matter how much You are proud of the opposition there may be torecent your accomplishment your loved ideas, you will of persevere and ones. You’ve seen them work hard succeed in achieving your ways. A and move on to to examine bigger and better perfect time financial things. Don’t waitstrategies for peopleand to and investment give you situations. a signal, you can make review Respectively, some verya chance important changes you have to put your regarding socialtoactivities talent andfriends, intelligence the test and childrenyour matters. Things and in boosting financial income. situations beginning to fall There is are a lot of interesting into and you should be able and place invigorating information to make changes available to you regarding to build your up financial love’s the focus on your future. finances. Follow your -who areinstincts you seeing and how do financial without being they look right now? If you’re distracted, as about something exciting wearing rose-colored glasses, could happen to influence an recognize and enjoy the view. important it financial decision. Your Subtle transformations are taking changeable attitude and ability shape, if fortunes you are connecting to see as how are being to a will more andsuccessful creative made leadvital to very emotional energy. This is a better decisions. time for low-key fun than for heavy emotional processing.

Gemini May 21 21 -- June June 21 21 Uncertainty delaysmayhave Your awarenessand of others be several advantages, theybefinally heightened and you will keen enable youadvice to get to the bottom of to offer when problems complex problem. wisdom and arise. Someone youYour have struggled foresight can be used positive to communicate with in may be ways by on advice and to more on passing your wavelength others or avoiding past pleasures. mistakes. shares your plans and A twist or common sense It may of be fate difficult to change a decision helps to makebut your life loved one’s mind-set, chatty easier orencourages happier. If you you've Mercury to been have bewildered about something or your say. Teamwork accomplishes someone, feel more certain much. Ask you'll for assistance; there are abouttowhat action ways benefit fromto thetake. skills Your and self-awareness finely tuned experience of is another. With and the you have the pull ideas, emphasis on ability shared to experiences, resolutions out people of the you should and seektactics out with air. You to get ahead and who arewill on want your own wavelength. will figurepossible, quick and clever to Where discussways your get around Take who your looks time options withthings. someone when it comes to making important at life from an entirely different decisions, as you will need to be perspective than you do. comfortable with the outcome.

Virgo

Aug 23 - Sept 22 Aug 23 - Sept 22 Don’t let emotional matters hold Do to where push the you not back.hesitate Focus on the envelope more money is and and perhaps how you take can make chances than you would ordinarily. more of it. A sudden change in In many cases, may you will have you, the a partnership surprise wind your back. Expect to but theonend result will be to your face peopleRefine who think they can advantage. your thoughts, do better. Money obligations is heading your review current and way, but only if ones you about can future put a consult with close unique spin on what you want to financial situations. Financially do. this about period what into something stopTurn talking you want magical. Love is in a high cycle to do and start doing things to and your changing ideas and increase your wealth. Useideals this will capture someone’s interest. period to study situations that can Promote talents this period open newyour doors to opportunities and get financially. the recognition you have for you Your ideas will been for. Success is headed be onlooking grand scale, but your means your way. Long distance interests and abilities to carry them out seem to hold your attention more may not be enough. Don’t make than usual and just making a commitment yet. journeys You will at this time vain discover thatcould you be aremade worthinmore unless yoube investigate thethe need for and may able to get same travel. results on your own.

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Libra

Sept Sept23 23 --Oct Oct 23 23 You'll be may highlymake tunedyouto feel the Changing material world initially and youbut, willonce also uncomfortable have a greater awareness of your everything settles down, you will body'syouneeds at this time. This wish had done so earlier. You period beginsa with youThis resolving can promote project. is an to make more and achieve excellent time money to be adventurous more success, but notrelationship. until you've and experiment in your had afinances chanceshould to bargain-hunt. Joint bring closer Financial goals be partner. reached co-operation withcanyour with some planning. urge to own Ideas abound, butAnconfidential things, rather than rent dealings are the name of or thewindow game shop is growing Material for business and stronger. financial success, issues come the forefront and especially if to people are putting the message is you must shrewd money into a venture withbe you. This comfortwith and istoa succeed. good timeMaterial for negotiating personal happiness willofbe high on banks or with any kind business. your list of have priorities, the more Issues you beenand considering monotonous should be put or waiting onchores can also come to on thenow. backburner. You can expect to light Important financial have the last laugh when slowly but transactions are featured and you surely others warm to your plans. could establish a new line of credit and here could be a financial gain.

Capricorn

Dec 22 - Jan 20 Dec 22 - Jan 20 You've plenty to say right now and exactly the right words to say it. Enjoy coming to you. Your It's a what great istime to communicate good energytoiswhom attracting your needs ever isluxuries at hand you hadn’t expected and to they -- they are much more--likely be may take many forms. You’ve got receptive to your needs. You may so much creative energy coursing need to make a few calls or send a through youtonow that youthat should few emails track down one find thatyou almost idea thata person needany to new reach. If it's pops in your mind feels doing. long-lost relative, you worth may surprise You to take bringing yourneed family withyour yourtime tenacity and them to life. YourYour imagination is resourcefulness! way with triggered some exotic, now unusual, words is by quite powerful and fantastic, idealistic that to is you may or ﬁnd it muchvision simpler sweeping through age group communicate youryour feelings and like a especially wave. Your social ideas, if you take energy a bit of istime quite strongyour andthoughts you forge an to focus before unusual connection someone proceeding. Try notwith to let other you’d not spend much peopleordinarily interfere with your plans -time with. You’re a really good as long as you areinable to express position take on challenges yourself to clearly, younew should be able and seek to get yourout way.new opportunities especially those that make for big changes in your life.

Scorpio

Oct Oct24 24--Nov Nov 22 22 This is your to shine Rather thantime insisting on and the there last will beletmore money word, others havecoming their your say waymake to support your plansThose and and rational decisions. goals. You might optexceptionally for a miniclosest to you will be makeoverand or break or seek that talkative mobile. Allowout others promotion, pay increase or luxury to express ideas and brainstorm. purchase. Financially, you'llaround need Try to hear what those folks to draw line they withmay a special are saying the - what never occasion before itexpressed. gets out of be able or to gift previously control. It is a members period that ﬁlled Talk to family or is people with are many exciting wonderful who going to do and something for opportunities. prepared you. Make sureBeyou are all to on grab the success andThis rideperiod it intoencourages the future same page. with enthusiasm. You'll be in a moneygood communication with family making mode. you ones. follow You through, members and If close will the their accomplishment you make will find powers of communication be lucrative. Planets usherYou in many at an all time high. are wonderful opportunities, though you becoming more organised as this need toprogresses. pick and choose with quite care. period Someone You should get the ﬁnancial ball close to you may come up with a rolling now or you could miss out on good idea for advancement. an opportunistic investment, income boost or creative enterprise.

Aquarius

Jan 21 - Feb 18 Jan 21 - Feb 18 A softening of your stance or views helps you see someone in a more Your aesthetic senseareis among fully positive light. You engaged right nowyou and may you may the lucky one, cashfind in art more appealing, on considerably someone's absence, blunder whether you’redeal. creating it or just or cancelled Because you taking Like many activities, are in it anin. affable life cycle, there itwill goes with friends. Spend bebetter no malice in information as much as you (well, only exchanged orwant passed on as to much as Start you can actually) others. by afford, discussing your on that big-ticket because concerns and followitem, up with direct extravagance almost action. Planetis is abouta necessity! to impact Your splurgeon should pay emotional positively relationships. An dividends. youpresent really itself want and to opportunityAllmay do is check out realistic natural or artistic while you are about the beauty in galleries, in you the will great temporary nature of it, be outdoors else with you powerless orto anywhere resist. Contact might find you've it. You been shouldn’t have someone struggling any pressing obligations, to stay in touch with willeither. open Your social energylines. is driving communication You you areout in in the world to meet new people, a caring sharing cycle and rather or at least spend time with those than shooting from the hip, you will you already know and others like. It’s easy wisely consult with before to forgemajor strong connections, so making decisions. don’t be shy!

Sagittarius

Nov 21 Nov 23 23 – Dec 21

Perfect time for could catching up onbut old New symptoms appear, email panic or other messages that time need don’t - it’s the right replies. Every now these. and then you for you to address Be proneed todon’t just clear them allThis away, active; do anything. is even if thattime means justCompany deleting an excellent to Part and forgetting aboutdoesn’t them. serve It's a with behaviour that good health, time to and sit down and rethink your implement new recent that developments. Your ability habits do. Be practical when to focus is problems, strong andputting you ought dealing with time to beeffort able to ﬁgure out a few new and into long-term rather angles that will make you glad the you than quick-fix solutions. Tackle spent the time. Your are tough issues first, as opinions indications hardly in stone, you do are theset longer you though procrastinate likebrood to see hard evidence before or over possible outcomes, changing your mind you -- that to the less productive will isbe. say,the you're eminently sensible. You On other hand, you will have someone new turnsinto you ameet wonderful way of who blending around on some subject. are the background and Emails avoiding efﬁcient and convenient, the the theatrics of others.butTake best way to get across a message is your frustrations out in healthy still to talk it out in person. ways rather than turning feelings of frustration, displeasure or resentment inwards.

Pisces

Feb 19 – March 20 Feb 19 – March 20 Romance and love relationships are strongly favoured this period and Ifyou negative thought have can make use of patterns the awareness recently caused you resentment or that surrounds to enhance indifference, morethem positive your love life.a Show some mindset will snap you intoand action sensitivity and generosity they willgenerate do the same for you if challenge the tables and success. The Do asand you efficiently, would be isaretoturned. act quickly done to. in Nothing more indecision important bearing mind is that to you than a ﬁllip of gossip and denial or laziness could set you back you seek theThere company of people even further. are indications who share your gift of gab. Now you will redeem yourself in the eyes is not the time to procrastinate, of ones.action Your originality butloved to take and workwill on be what impresses everyone. Learn your plans and ideas for excellent to ignore the theatrics of those results. A trip will take you to a around youwill and tackle place that inspire youproblems to move with a view to resolving forward with ﬁnancial plansthem that quickly. Be the of reason. you have beenvoice contemplating. A certain amount of travel Socially, you will see a bigger pictureis indicated something that you and find it and stimulating and inspiring have abeen longing forthat will started happen and connection at this Yourmay persuasive ability out as time. business drift towards will help you gain the you friendship. Accept an support opportunity need. A trip will lead to someone to develop a better connection with from your past. a close one.

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Olympus Mju 8010 The Olympus Mju 8010 cookies can store even more with up to 2 GB of internal memory, and you can intuitively browse through your albums using the ib [new] software. An essential companion on any adventure, waterproof to 10m, shockproof to falls of up to 2 m and freezeproof down as low as -10 ° C, the Olympus Tough Mju 8010 offers a range of new features to help you capture the emotion. www.tokocamzone.com Rp. 3,950,000

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X Hitachi mobile drive Backed by Hitachi’s reputation for quality, reliability and a worldrenowned R&D heritage for advanced hard disk drives, bring your cherished photos, music and data along to wherever life takes you. Solid, textured body for a sure grip on-the-go. 2.5inch portable external hard disk drive . 500GB, 320GB and 250GB capacities. Speedy USB 2.0 Cable included . No power cable required. www.bhinneka.com (Check website for pricing details)

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Friday April 2nd

MAINSTAGE Bali Spirit Festival It’s All about the Beat

Feat Gangga Giri Gamelan, Tribal dance music at its finest. 9.30pm.

Deja’vu Male Function

DJ Ai (Whitelands). Resident DJ’s L’nang and Wilson. From 9pm.

Kama Sutra Famous & Stilettos

DJ Alannys & DJ Patricia (Spinach, Jakarta), Point & FS Models, High Defination Band, DJ Woody, Bebe Dancers.

Klapa City Invasion

Feat Tammy (Juice, Jkt) dropping deep house sounds all night With KLAPA Soundtrack Officers: Lanang (Best Bali DJ Of The Year 09) Adit Putra & Wisdy. See HereNow.

Saturday April 3rd

MAINSTAGE

Anantara Anantara’s Exclusive Performance

Carlton J. Smith will bring 110% of himself on stage & his shows are always a fabulous showcase. Starts 8pm.

Bali Spirit Festival

Mystical Journeys (Never End)

Feat Kultiration: Roots music orchestra supreme starts 9pm & DJ Cheb I Sabbah: The best in ethnic beats at 10.30pm.

Double Six DecaDance

DJ Matt Darey (UK). Resident DJ’s Fadi, Art, Helmy & Dede. VJ Mully & MC Beno. See HereNow.

Musro Bootylicious

For Hip Hop lovers, DJ Soul Brotha (Netherland) will smack you down with the best R ‘n’ B & Hip Hop. Resident DJ Cyber 9, Sinyo & Hendra. MC Johnskee, Canopy Band. Start from 9.30. See HereNow.

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Sunday

Wednesday

April 4th

April 7th

MAINSTAGE

Bali Spirit Festival Celebrate Life!

Feat Didi Nini Thowok: Transgender Masked Dance 7.30pm. Afro Moses: Africa’s James Brown 9pm.

Discovery Shopping Mall Wonderful Easter

Anantara Solo

DJ Stefano Ritteri aka Solo (Italy).

Blue Eyes Sound Of Soul

Ello Live In Concert with Resident DJ’s Tika Luv, Anggie, Dede. Coyote Ugly Band.From 10pm. See HereNow.

You & your family can spend a wonderful easter sunday weekend by the kuta sunset beach mall with fun activities; color my egg, egg races & fun music. From 10am.

Monday April 5th

MAINSTAGE

Blue Eyes Campus Chapter

Campus Battle Feat DJ Livan VS DJ Agung Doy. Resident DJ’s Tika Luv, Anggie, Dede, Coyote Ugly Band.

Hard Rock Cafe Hard Rock University

Class of 2010 feat Jamrud with their new vocalist. From 10pm. See HereNow.

Tuesday

Friday

April 6th

April 9th

MAINSTAGE Kama Sutra The Royal Taste by Shinta Krisna

All Famous & Top bali models X-pose on the stage and the dance floor. Models by Point Management & Free Style Agency feat High Defination Band, DJ Woody, Bebe Dancers.

MAINSTAGE

Kama Sutra

Uncut Friday Party

Sparkling Saint Feat Fla & Andy Riff, DJ Anastasia (Jet Seven) Feat High Defination International Band, DJ Woody, MC Eko & Bebe Dancers.

Red Square UV Light Party

Pre Launching 8Delapan Management feat FDJ Lola Alicia, Nathalie, Diena Rachmania & DJ Larry Satrio. Dresscode: Make sure you glow.

Sector Thank You Party

Jumping gees Slash band, Bintang models and RnB Dancers & DJ Cachya, DJ Le Poo (I am DJ), DJ Soma (Elite Sounds), DJ Daydee (I am DJ) will close the night with high energy performances. From 9.30pm. See HereNow.

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Saturday April 10th

MAINSTAGE

Blue Eyes Saturday Blast

DJ Wen’d ( Sound Syndicated ) Resident DJ’s Tika Luv, Anggie, Dede. Coyote Ugly Band.

Ku De Ta Groove Assassin

KDT sunsets feat the world renowned Britsh DJ/Producer, DJ Groove Assassin. Start from 4pm. See HereNow.

Wednesday

Thursday

April 14th

April 15th

MAINSTAGE

Hu’u Hu’u Volume II

Launching party with Hanna Hais (atal). Starts from 9pm. See HereNow.

Syndicate Pump It Up

A Fashion Show Vintouch from Vintage. With DJ’s Jerry, C’Bee & Syndicate Ladies.

Red Square Red Devils DJ Tiara Eve, MC Cherryl. Starts 10pm.

Anantara Peaches

Presented by Vestal in conjunction with GMS Productions.

Sunday April 11th

MAINSTAGE Anantara Sunset Raiding

Bag Raiders (Modular Australia) Warm Ups By: Video DJ Set, Golddigger (Uk), AditRNRM (Sixteen D Scale), LBS (Home Nomadic & Chocolate Milk). Starts 5pm. See HereNow.

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Peaches Gender grinding the norm Merrill Nisker has been brazenly invading stages with her brand of electroclash music and ‘in your face’ vocals for over 15 years. After releasing her debut album ‘Fancypants Hoodlum’ under her own name in ’95, she switched to the pseudonym Peaches and has since released four more socialboundary shattering albums and toured the globe with various band line-ups. Bent on bringing sexual issues to the spotlight through provocative lyrics and wild performances, her fame has gained much weight for blurring the distinction between genders and her skills as a singer, songwriter and producer have continued to push her forward. Based in Berlin, The Beat struck a chord before she headed in the direction of Bali… 088 | beatmag.com

As you’ve taken your live show across the globe, have you felt the need to downsize or hold back on any performance content to any degree, due to local culture, beliefs or opinion? I guess this will be the big test because I hope to keep the show as it is. Have there ever been any moments where legalities have stepped in or local reactions have deterred an event? Ever been pulled off stage for indecent exposure? An accompanied minor’s mother ever managed to slice through the house electrics with a crucifix in protest? Local police chief ever felt threatened because he questioned his own sexuality unexpectedly?

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c. onthemic. onthemic. onthemic. onthemic. onthemic. onthemic. onthemic. onthemic. onthemi I admire the band MEN. This is the new band of JD Samson from Le Tigre. I think the sound is fresh and their approach to music and performance will rule the world! Anywhere in the world you’ve found an unexpected level of support for your work? Well, I just went to Iceland at the weekend with the solo show and they sure flipped out! Ha, great phrasing of the question but I do want to say that I have never indecently exposed myself on stage. I do wear pink and nude color tights so I guess with some pink lights someone could believe I’m nude but I have never been so on stage and it amazes me that people claim they have seen this. I used to wear a dildo for the song ‘Shake Yer Dix’ and once in LA they thought about reporting me, probably for the reasons you mentioned, or they wished they had a dildo like my red leather one. Ha ha! Provoking people to question their own beliefs is obviously something you like to push. Was there a point in your life when this was a struggle for you personally? Were there any discernable moments in your life where your own desire for acceptance or self-confidence led you to challenge others in finding their own? I think it’s made me the confident person I am. It’s important to question authorities and roles placed upon oneself. It is essential for growth. When I provoke I do it from an honest place and add humor to ease any discomfort. Some people are afraid of this and those are the people who find what I do offensive. It’s their own fear. Was your initial upbringing one that encouraged open thought and free communication or was it something you had to push for? I grew up in the 70s and it was a pretty open, loving, non-political, caring family.

With five albums behind you, are there any new directions you would like to take yourself that you would see as challenging? Well right now I am performing Jesus Christ Superstar (Peaches Christ Superstar) as a one-woman show at a theatre in Berlin. It is very challenging to do a 90 minute rock opera alone! As a self-confessed control freak, who has managed to unexpectedly influence you in a positive way over the course of your career, both musically and personally? That’s a big long question and an interview in itself! If you could meet anyone from the past, present or future, who would it be and what would you ask them? I would have loved to meet Wendy O’Williams who was a fantastic groundbreaking female performer from 1978 to 1988. I would love to discuss all the controversy she experienced. She is not with us anymore so R.I.P. What can we expect to be hit with when you take to the stage at SOS? Full-out energy, feel good release! Latest message you’d like to scream into the ears of the masses? DO IT!

Ever had your parents attend a show? Reactions? My parents are huge supporters of my work and come to my shows when they can. Who do you admire as an artist or person in power that is currently breaking social boundaries with positive intent?

Peaches will strut her stuff with a solo show on guitar, synth and vocals at SOS on Thursday, April 15, 9pm. Get in the ring… beatmag.com | 089

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ali’s next destination for those who know how to roll has now hit Kerobokan. Sunday the 21st of March saw 69 Junkyard kick off its skate park area with a soft opening bash, giving everybody a chance to check out the huge space that will soon become a playground for the sports inclined. With most of the building still under construction, the junkyard theme went without saying, giving an industrial feel that struck the right chord with the punk bands Sneakers, Poppies Soldiers and Devils Dice banging out their riffs and the collection of local skate, music and surf crew that showed up for the occasion. Burgers and beers were lined up for the masses as those with their boards got busy on the quarter pipes. This was just the beginning of plenty more action at 090 | beatmag.com

this cool new site so keep an eye out for the next stage. Cafes, a bar, shops and a huge Perspex skate tube are all on the way. The man behind the entire concept is Tony Nugroho and as he says, “From this world class Skate Park will be born world class skaters.” You heard the man. Grab your board and get down there…

For more info contact Tony on 0818168094 69 Junkyard Jl. Raya Kerobokan No. 88, Br. Semer, Kuta

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Corner 66 Restaurant aptly named, this cool spot is just the ticket for unwinding between shop crawls or simply kicking back for a bite to eat and some people-watching...

entrally located on the corner of Jalan Double Six and Jalan Werkudara, and just a short stroll from the beach, the 66 Corner is a chilled out, modern al fresco style restaurant. In existence since October last year, this easy-tospot gem is a great place to unwind over a cup of coffee or a snack after a day at the beach, or in between shopping missions. Modernity meets tradition at this welcoming space, with a minimalist design a mere step away from a traditional Balinese temple. Keeping in with the theme, photography by Alexander Raditya - which blends traditional, classic and modern styles - graces the walls of the restaurant and is available for sale (check our feature section for more of Alex’s work- Ed).

food in a relaxed atmosphere: “This place is very international. We serve cuisine from all over the world: Spanish tapas, Lebanese starters, tzatziki dip from Greece, schnitzels from Germany and, of course, Indonesian food as well.” Start your global dining experience with Tapas such as Warm Tortilla Chips with guacamole or tomato salsa (25K), Albondigas - beef meatballs in tomato sauce - (35K) or Tuna a la Plancha - warm tuna with fresh tomato, onion, olives, tartare and olive oil (22K). Alternatively, try one of the Lebanese Mezzes – Humus with Baguette (18K), Couscous with Yogurt Sauce (21K) or sample a range of delicacies with the Mezzer Platter (42K) with humus, tomato tartare, couscous, babaghanoush and lavash bread.

Mathias Raeke, one of three of the restaurant’s managers, says that the 66 Corner Restaurant For the health conscious, the menu sports a wide aims to serve a wide range of fresh, healthy array of salads ranging from Classic Caesar (35K)

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with crunchy salad, bacon, chicken, parmesan, There is also a range of desserts on the menu. croutons and anchovy dressing, to Seafood Salad Don’t miss the Delicioso ice-cream, which is both (45K); squid, prawns, tuna, mixed greens, onion, on the menu and served outside the restaurant. olives and tomatoes. If you are a tea lover, you will not be disappointed Try one of the more unusual sandwiches such as with the wide selection of infusions on offer. the Lebanese Wrap (38K) with chicken, tomato, Some of the teas on the menu include Sari Wangi onion, lettuce and yogurt sauce or the Falafel (Indonesian Tea), Emperor Sancha (Japanese Green (38K) with fried chickpea dumplings, tomatoes, tea) and old favourites such as fresh peppermint, onion, yogurt sauce and pita bread. You can also Earl Gray and fresh ginger tea (glass 10-17K, pot 18make your own sandwich from the wide range of 28K). Lassis made with fresh fruit (25-33K), a range breads, spreads, meats and cheeses on offer. of coffees and fresh juices are also on the menu. For your main course try Bifteki (58K); 250 grams minced beef with feta cheese on top, French fries and vegetables, Shepherd’s Pie (42K); mashed potatoes and minced meat with peas or the Chili Con Carne (45K); spicy minced beef with red beans and a baguette. There is also a range of barbequed dishes: opt for Tuna (42K), Squid (39K), Spare Ribs - 500 grams (76K) or other tempting treats – all come with a choice of French fries, steamed rice or couscous and mixed salad. There are also the good old Indonesian favourites such as Nasi Goreng (chicken 32K, veggie 26K or seafood 36K), Mie Goreng (chicken 28K, veggie 24K or seafood 34K) or Bakso (28K), a spicy Indonesian soup with chicken meatballs served with steamed rice.

The Corner Restaurant is open from 8am to 11pm, seven days a week. There is a daily happy hour from 4-7pm with 30% off all beverages. In addition to all this, there is free Wi-Fi available for your surfing pleasure, and Mathias Raeke says that he is planning to have live music at the restaurant once a week in the near future, so watch this space... Zanita 66 Corner Restaurant Jl Double Six No. 23 Cnr of Jl Werkudara Tel. 081339653760 beatmag.com | 093

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VIP MEAL DEAL the beat vip card meal deal

1. Pizza Margarita (68K) 12” round vegetarian pizza with mozzarella, tomatoes and basil. 2. Bourbon & Grape Smash (95K) Kentucky bourbon whiskey stirred with fresh mint and grapes, then spiked with vanilla syrup – served long over crushed ice.

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For that Mediterranean taste, get to Envy to grab a delicious pizza and kickstart your night with a long glass of bourbon and grape smash. With the beauty of an open sea view, Envy is a choice spot to enjoy the sunset. Of course, whip out your Beat VIP card to get a sweeter deal...

ENVY

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Deejay CLub

it takes a musical mind and a master of choice to fill a space with sounds that suit the environment of a venue; the resident DJ’s on this island know exactly where the subtleties lie, so We continue our introductions with the boys behind the decks at your favorite late nighter, where bringing your sunnies is a necessity...

Noldy From: Bali Style: Progressive, Prog Trance Days: Wednesday Saturday Fave Nite: NYE 2008 Here Since: 2002 Played alongside International DJ: Eric Entrena, Tsuyoshi.

Nason From: Bali Style: Tech House, Techno, Progressive. Days: Wednesday – Saturday Fave Nite: NYE 2009 Here Since: 2006

James Hendrik From: Bali Style: House, Techno, Progressive Days: Thursday Saturday Fave Nite: NYE 2008 Here Since: 2007

Jaux Ion From: Bali Style: Tech House, House Days: Wednesday – Saturday Fave Nite: NYE 2007 Here Since: 2002 Played alongside International DJ: Eric Entrena, Tsuyoshi, Shin Nishimura.

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Klapa Klab

Vi Ai Pi

Stadium Cafe

Blue Eyes

Envy

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Double Six

Flaps Jack

Ifiori

Art Cafe

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Maccaroni

Nero

Batan Waru

Double D

Eikon

Bounty

Bacio

Red Square

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thereTHEN Deja’vu Saturday 13 March

Stylicious Nights

ponsored by Marlboro, this stylish night was all about showcasing the winning ‘party concepts’ that were submitted for a competition. These will allow the finalists a chance to stage their own events later in the year. Various photographic backdrops were set up throughout the night and the shoulder-to-shoulder crowd grooved to the sounds of MC Joey and DJ Dede...

Leavin ‘em for ODED

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hen Double Six daddy Fadi gave the speakers a Saturday night workout, the crowd was on their feet and were given all the right reasons to take it through to sun up. Come Oded Peled time, there were plenty of hands in the air, as heads swayed to the sounds of his soulful techno set…

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Get your Freak On

D Hu’u

Friday 19 March

Get your Fog on

fter a mini hiatus from club residencies, DJ Ian decided to jump back into the electro chair for a Friday night session. Pumping out a selection of his favorite house sounds, progressive beats and vocal infused tracks, the Hu’u crowd was convinced to dance up a laser storm. Those with enough arm bending power managed to slip some requests into the mix and some old school tracks were thrown on board...

J Wilson kicked another Friday night off with a tribal twist while the mic was given a shakedown by the fierce presence of an MC’s vocal energy. Sven the Freak got his house on shortly after and gave the room a taste of what he’s been doing back in Germany…

Deja ‘vu

Friday 19 March

Pushing the Point

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thereTHEN Fashion Forward Friday 19 March

Looking Ahead

t was time to open the fashion flood gates as one of Bali’s fashion leaders, Elice Seymour, put her 108 Fashion Forward showroom into the limelight. Collaborating with some top names on the circuit, garments were strutted out and models paraded a selection of eye catching styles by E N’ C, Putu Aliki, Espen Salberg and Yono.

Red Square Saturday 20 March

Duo-licious

esident Red Square DJs Vai, Danny B and Getty got an expectant crowd in the right mood, along with a procession of sexy dancers and a harajuku fashion expose, before it was time for the main act Maialicious to hit the stage. With Maia on the decks pushing out disco pop, both she and Meichan put vocals to beats and sang to the cheers of their fans…

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The Magic Number

Klapa

Sunday 21 March

lapa gave us all three times the excuse to turn a Sunday night into an extended weekend with their ‘3 Spot’ party. With outdoor and indoor areas set for the taking, Kecak and fire dances took place as the sun hit the waves and made way for DJ Mamit, Golddigger and the mighty Australian duo TV Rock to hit the decks… and rock they did.

Neighbours host Double Launch

M Tobelo Thursday 25 March

arch 25th saw the double launch of Silk boutique and Tobelo Café on Jl Petitenget. The trendy Seminyak crowd enjoyed Tobelo’s canapés and wine, and local designer, Yono, wowed partygoers with his outstanding new line. A delicious dining and fashion fusion…

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thereTHEN Bahiana Friday 25 March

And the Crown Goes To…

ourteen contestants battled it out at the Miss Bahiana 2010 contest. It was a tough call, but a decision was made as Karina from Bali knocked the defending champ of two years, Komang Beth, off the top spot.

Dialog Dini Hari

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he appearance of Dialog Dini Hari at Art Café last Friday was themed ‘Menutup Tirai Beranda’ (Closing the Veranda Curtains), which presented a few of the band’s tracks scheduled to be released with their second album. The band also played through songs from their first album such as ‘Renovasi Otak’, ‘Beranda Taman Hati’, and ‘Bumiku Buruk Rupa’ featuring the vocals of Sari from Nymphea. The most awaited performance was a duet with Coklat Band Vocalist, Kinkan who sang a beautiful melody for ‘Aku adalah Kamu’ (I am You). Non-stop cheering showed the crowd was well satisfied with the talent on show.

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