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26 Got an issue with good music, wicked parties, gorgeous women and loads of fun? No? Well, we do. Here it is...
48 Classical Music : Piano, guitar and The CumLaude Concert Series 50 Funpics 54 Features New place in town : MO Bar ICEMA Leonardo Ringo
12 The Scoop 16 What’s on 26 HereNow Alfred Azzetto Classixx Remy Kersten 29 HereSoon Simon Dunmore
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Leonardo Ringo - the best known unknown, known to nobody that we’ve ever known...
62 Food Scoop Rolling in De Hooi Review : Aston Rasuna 84 The Beat Zodiac 86 Gizmos
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s things get back to normal with the end of the World Cup, nightlife in Jakarta will be back to normal for a few weeks at least before the forthcoming Ramadhan slows things down for a month again. This year, being at the beginning of August, Ramadhan will have a few more ramifications than previous years too. We’re not sure what will happen with August this year – normally a month where many Jakartans head to Bali for the busy weekends there, but this year, who knows? It could become the month of the big chill out. So for now, it’s back to normal, but watch out for the coming closing parties of end of July and start of August that will surely be cranking the pace around town. Also watch out for all the major events this next fortnight in the HereNow and What’s On sections of this edition of TBJ. Any comments about TBJ or anything else in this town, send them to editor@ beatmag.com
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engan berakhirnya Piala Dunia, dunia nightlife Jakarta kembali seperti semula, setidaknya untuk beberapa minggu sebelum bulan Ramadhan tiba, mengurangi hingar bingar ibu kota untuk sebulan. Dengan hadirnya bulan Ramadhan di awal bulan Agustus akan mempengaruhi banyak hal bila dibandingkan dengan tahun yang lalu. Kami tidak tahu apa yang akan terjadi pada bulan Agustus nanti – biasa bulan ini banyak orang Jakarta tiba di Bali untuk menikmati akhir pekannya, tapi tahun ini, akankah sama? Bisa-bisa menjadi bulan yang terlalu tenang. Setidaknya untuk sementara ini semua telah kembali seperti semula, tapi siapkan diri Anda menghadapi beberapa pesta yang akan memeriahkan suasana pada akhir bulan July dan awal Agustus nanti, kondisi Jakarta pastinya akan semakin seru. Jangan lupa untuk baca rubrik Here Now dan What’s On dalam TBJ untuk mengetahui semua acara besar yang akan menghibur Anda untuk dua minggu kedepan. Bila ingin menyampaikan komentar mengenai TBJ atau mungkin tentang apa saja yang erhubungan dengan kota ini, kirim saja ke editor@beatmag.com
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The anxiously awaited return of Sheila Majid, Malaysia’s most famous songstress to once again grace the stages of Indonesia with her presence has been a long time coming. Fans of Sheila Majid will be happy to know that she will be heading to Jakarta on the 23rd of September to perform at the Plenary Hall JCC her many classic hits and to also celebrate her 25 years in the music industry. The concert titled ‘Experience’ will be promoted by TIS Communication. For more information, contact Husna Fauzi (0811 1839059) or Helmi Sugara (0811 888 0893) in the promotions department.
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With their lineup of great DJs, Spinach Records are set to hit the road for their annual ‘Spinach All Stars Road Trip’ tour around Indonesia. Big name DJs such as DJ Riri Mestica, Bone, Adhe, Tiara, Alannys Weber, and even VJ Spastic Lunatic along with MC Giri plus many other DJs under the Spinach label will smash various clubs around all the major cities in Indonesia. This year’s touring theme will be ‘Green Edition’ due to Spinach’s cooperation with Indonesia’s Rainforest Movement (Yayasan Peduli Hutan Lestari) . The tour will begin on the 24th of July at Kampus Jakarta, traveling through Bandung, Cirebon, Semarang, Solo, Jogja, Malang, Surabaya and Bali, ending the tour at 88 Club Bali on the 8th of August. Club goers of Indonesia unite and join in the tour rocking the nation!
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Geeks, gadget freaks or those just wanting to update their old cell phone, crack your piggy banks and grab every form of petty cash you have as the leading trade fair for Indonesia’s mobile and telecommunication industry is coming to town. ICS 2010 in conjunction with Festival Komputer Indonesia 2010 will be held at the Main Lobby & Plenary Hall of the Jakarta Convention Center from the 14th to 18th of July. Apart from showcasing the latest gadgets and cellular phones, the event will also feature live performances by Endah N Rhesa, Andre Harihandoyo & The Sonic People, Kahitna and NAIF, Miss ICS 2010 competition, Rock band competition, door prizes and much more. Tickets are available at the door and will set you back Rp5K on weekdays and Rp10K on weekends. More information available at www.ics-expo.com.
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Ever dreamed of speeding round the Varano or Fiorano circuit in Italy while driving a Ferrari 360 or maybe the Ferrari 430? Well Marlboro can make your gear head fantasy come true with their program ‘Marlboro Red Rush’. This once in a lifetime experience can be yours by simply registering at www.marlboro.co.id or visiting Marlboro’s brand ambassadors at various Marlboro Red Rush events to be held in major cities in Indonesia. Hurry and get registered as entries close on the 6th of August. So what else are you waiting for?
Indonesia Fashion & Craft 2010 Indonesian Fashion and Craft 2010 is the biggest international exhibition for the Indonesian fashion, art, and craft industry. The expo will bring together leading fashion designers, craft masters, clothing manufacturers, galleries and boutiques to showcase their latest creations and collections. Indonesia Fashion and Craft 2010 is an excellent gateway to experiencing fashion, art and craft in a fresh, innovative and exciting way. Held from the 21st to 25th of July at the Jakarta Convention Center, Indonesia Fashion & Craft is a great exhibition to check out the next trends of Indonesian fashion. For more information visit www.indonesiafashioncraft. com or email: debindo@cbn.net.id
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5 X2 Indonesia Invasion Tour 2010 X2 has prepared a spectacular event titled ‘X2 Indonesian Invasion Tour 2010’. The reason for this all out touring party bash is a sort of farewell party of the old X2 before it goes through its major renovation between August and September. The other reason for the tour is to introduce X2 to the many clubbers around Indonesia. The tour began at the X2 home base on the 26th of June, and is passing through clubs in Surabaya, Jogjakarta, Medan and will end at Double Six Bali at the end of this month. The tour will feature a great lineup of performers including DJ Cello, Bone, Putri Farmer and Farhana Lubis as party icons and ambassadors of X2.
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theSCOOP JAKARTA GETS A SLASHING Interested in seeing Saul Hudson in concert? Didn’t think so. How about if we go by his stage name, Slash. Yep. The legend guitarist of Guns n Roses fame is set to perform at Istora Senayan, Jakarta on the 3rd of August where he’ll be accompanied by band members Myles Kennedy, Bobby Schneck, Brent Fitz and others. Slash recently released a self titled album that guest stars a list of well known artists including Fergie, Ozzie Osbourne and the original ‘Appetite for Destruction’ band line up bar Axle Rose. Pre-sale tickets are available up until the 2nd of August from 350K (tribune II) to 950K (VIP) available online at www.rajakarcis.com. On the spot ticket prices will range from 400K to 1000K so order your tickets early before you miss out. For more information go to www.mahakaentertainment.com or deathrockstar.info.
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TAKING THE bali SEASON HIGHER The mighty month of madness is converging on us once again. August in Bali is never a letdown and with all the action going on this year, you’d be crazy to be anywhere else. Two venues in particular with a list of goodies to get set for are Hu’u Bar and KuDeTa; both having locked in a run of special events. Hu’u kicks in on July 30 with ‘The Junction’ and its opening party with DJ’s Anton and Hogi at the wheel. August 7 sees the Spinach All Stars taking over with Karizma and fudge on the decks. Friday 13th is Solid Gold with special guest DJ Golddigger and an Independence Day ‘Red’ Party on the 16th is sure to be a hot dance floor special. Then comes ‘Girl’s Love DJ’s’ on Friday 20 with DJ’s Rubix, Jaziah, Tom Caron, Kevin K and Rogor. Ku De Ta’s iconic high season parties may already have a reputation for being of grand proportions, but this year looks set to blow everything else out of the water thanks to a tenth anniversary line up of events that is bound to keep us all on a summer high. This year’s ‘I’m An Angel’ charity gala dinner on July 31st is set to be another huge night of entertainment and amazing dining as Ash Chandler flying in from Bombay to perform while chef Phillip Davenport serves up his award winning flavors. From there it’s into the August madness where Frankie Knuckles and Heather Small (M People) will be gripping the crowd with house tunes at the Day Party where all things bikini like are expected to be flaunted in style. For a birthday crescendo the Brand New Heavies will be hitting Ku De Ta for a once-only show so do not miss that on the 14th and prepare to be dive into the rabbit hole as the theme on show will be ‘Alice in Wonderland’. Then of course comes White Party time on the 21st and this year will see a Cleopatra Queen of the Nile theme turning the beachside venue into an Egyptian playground. Dave Seaman will be gracing the decks so prepare to get lost in his legendary sounds. To see out the month will be acclaimed world music band Tijuana Cartel, back from Oz with their Flamenco, Reggae and Hip Hop infused sets.
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Monday July 12th Black Cat
Open Mic BYSS feat.Ryan Trio.
Hacienda
Margarita Mondays feat. All you can drink Midori Madness for just Rp. 199.000++ from 7pm until midnight.
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 DJs Larry Satrio, Ruffie & Ricky Chattaway. Movie time on our giant screen from 8pm. Watch the top 100 movies of all time.
Apollo Bar
Twinks On Wednesday Apollo’s handsome ‘Twink’ dancers and free entry for customers aged 18-25 before midnight.
Barcode Special Event
‘One More Time’ DJ Brotha, Panca, Usman, Abee, MC Ranggazie.
Beyond
Love Disco Style DJ Kikies.
Immigrant
Jukebox DJ Tomz, Olly Tandjung.
LUV’s Special Event
Big City Life Edition ‘Anjuna Flava’ Summer Beach Party with resident DJ Yunie, Vinny, Nathalie, The LUV’s Bikini fashion show and dancers.
Puro Special Event ‘Pop The Disco’ DJ Dipha & wW
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Monday Madness 50% discount on branded beer all day long with live entertainment by Laskar Band playing Rock. Starts 9pm.
Tuesday July 13th D’place
Ladies’ Tuesday: free cocktail for ladies after 7pm.
Hacienda
Black Cat Special Event
Nu Musro
Dragonfly Special Event Vintage ‘Fabulous Vixens’ DJ Aay, Sanny
Tuesday Night Taco Buffet. Feast on all the tacos you can eat for just Rp. 99.000++ from 6-11pm. Live Mariachi music by Los Paraguas. Every Tuesday from 7pm: INONK & FRIENDS BAND (playing all round music).
Wednesday July 14th 365 Special Event ‘Revive’ DJ Odeq, Micko, Indra7, Cheekier Cheekiest.
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Wednesday Swing Night Idang Rasjidi Trio feat. Kemala Ayu. Dinner time solo piano starts 7pm-9.15pm by Rike.
Hacienda
Salsa Wednesday Salsa dancing every Wednesday with your hosts Damaris & Iono from 9pm ‘til midnight. Arriba Arriba! Bottles of Sauza Extra Gold, Tequila just Rp. 600.000++.
Hard Rock Café Special Event
‘Trax Plug and Play’ Kay, Nania, Brand New Storm, Kerispatih, Royal Ego, Bangku Taman, Cannonball.
Red Square Special Event Loop Evolution Urban Episodes ‘Sexy Dangerous’ ladies night urban-r’n’b-hip-hop night with Guest DJ Babul, DJ Odotto, MC Big Bunch, Resident DJ Ruffie, Reza Bukan. Score!
What’s On Wednesday It’s a ladies’ night! 50% discount for Martini promo. From 7pm–closing. Free cocktail for ladies (7pm – 10pm) with live entertainment by 7 Fun Band playing the best top 40’s & all round. Starts 9pm.
X2-Vintage-Equinox
Special Event ‘Kiss of Life’ Charity event with Jakarta DJs, celebrities and party icons
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Thursday July 15th Apollo
Thursday Special Events featuring the 2010 Apollo Male Model Search and the Apollo Male Dance Contest!
Aphrodite
Ladies get free drinks at Aphrodite every Thursday Nite! Live music by DJ Max Don, our resident.
Black Cat
Funk Attack feat. Barry Likumahuwa, Taufan Goenarso, Doni Joesran, Matthew Sayers.
D’Place Citos
Beer fever Buy 1 get 1 beer, glass or pitcher, ALL DAY.
Equinox Special Event
‘Woman on Top’ Feat DJ Odotto, Kotot, Scratchy, Freez, MC Taro.
Indochine
Tootsie Roll RnB, Slow Jam, Simply Hip Hop with DJ Jiggy Jig, Haze, Q.
Immigrant
Taboo DJ Anto, Tomz.
Luv’s Special Event
Classic disco lovers on ladies night. DJ Yunie.
Red Square Special Event ‘The Confuse Tour-Empire State of Mind’ DJ Jacqueline, Tary, Yatzin, Nickboy, Mario, Ejja, Ozan, MC Bams, Resident DJ Larry Satrio, Iwel, Reza BUkan, Ricky Chattaway. Teatro Special Event ‘Crazy Age Party’ Campus NIte Party with DJ Nooby, Ronall, Q_yu, E.A.T, DJ Chika, MC Double_D.
Friday July 16th Barcode Special Event ‘DJ Marcuss Schossow’
Beyond
Friday Classy Freak ‘LOVE THEME’ With Resident DJ Kikies.
Black Cat
Friday Cool Jazz Oele Pattiselano Trio feat.Dira. Dinner Time Solo Piano starts 7pm9.15PM by Abe Simpson
D’place Citos
Friday Nite with Freakustik at 9.30pm till drop off. Get 20% off.
Indochine Special Event
Live Acoustic ‘Mystery Clock’ 8 – 11 pm
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The LUV’s Glamour Friday ‘Mad Hatters Glam Dance’ DJ Anthony Lee,
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Fabulous Friday DJs Larry, Ruffie, Iwel & Ricky.
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Friday Addiction Live entertainment by Chaplin Band playing the best top 40’s & all round. Starts 10pm.
Shanghai Blue 1920
SHANGHAI JAZZ BAND featuring Nita Aartsen Project, playing Latin, Swing Jazz & Cantopop.
X2 Special Event
‘Axe Twisted’ Feat. DJ Oliver Twiszt (NL), Bone, Adhe, Shawn, MC Giri, VJ Spaxtix Lunatic
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Saturdays at Apollo, special lipsync performances & Apollo’s Go Go Dancers. Resident DJs Novi & Lana. For reservations, please call Daniel on 0899 0030 996.
Black Cat
Saturday Jazz Pop Sam Trio feat. Dira. Dinner Time Solo Piano starts 7pm-9.15m by Sukat.
Buy steak item get 1 glass of beer free. Live entertainment by 2nd Anthem Band playing the best top 40’s & all round, starts 10pm.
X2 Special Event
‘Mystical Journey’ Feat. DJ Cello, Dimaz, Agung, Goeslan, Schizo.
Equinox Special Event Glitterati
Dragonfly Special Event
Sunday
Saturday Disguire DJ Aay, Joyo.
Puro Special Event
July 18th
Puro grand opening ‘La Maschera’ DJ wW, Justeen, Twist.
Black Cat Special Event
Indochine Special Event
Nu Musro
Live acoustic ‘Mystery Clock’ 8 – 11pm.
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Every Sunday. Starts 7pm onwards. FOUR COLOURS Band (playing all round music).
Black Cat
Open Mic BYSS feat. Ryan Trio.
Hacienda
Margarita Mondays Featuring all you can drink Midori Madness for just Rp.199.000++ from 7pm until midnight.
Red Square
Mondays At Red Square: It's the all night happy hour for drinkers only! 1F1 RedSquare Vodka cocktails and selected beers all night long! Resident DJ's Larry Satrio, Ruffie & Ricky. Movie time on our giant screen from 8pm. Watch the top 100 movies of all time.
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Tuesday July 20th Barcode
Tuesday 2 Die 4 with Africoustic at 8pm. Come & sing, free flow beer from 5-7pm.
with your hosts Damaris & Iono from 9pm to midnight. Arriba Arriba! Bottles of Sauza Extra Gold, Tequila just Rp. 600.000++.
Black Cat
Immigrant
Night Jam Sessions. Instruments & vocalists are welcome to jam onstage with host band Ahmad Ananda Trio with Menu Hentisanti on vocals.
Hacienda
Tuesday Night Taco Buffet. Feast on all the tacos you can eat for just Rp. 99.000++ from 6-11pm. Live Mariachi music by Los Paraguas.
Nu Musro
Every Tuesday. Starts 7pm. INONK & FRIENDS Band (playing all round music).
Red Square
Classic Tuesday Absolut-ly Crazy, cocktail buffet. DJ Larry Satrio, Iwel, & DJ Ricky Chattaway.
Wednesday July 21st Apollo Bar & Lounge
Twinks On Wednesday Apollo’s handsome ‘Twink’ dancers and free entry for customers aged 18-25 before midnight.
Black Cat
Wednesday Swing Night Idang Rasjidi Trio feat. Kemala Ayu. Dinner Time Solo Piano starts 7pm-9.15pm by Rike.
Puro Special Event Pop The Disco Dipha & wW. Dragonfly Special Event Vintage ‘Birthday Bash: Cancer’ DJ Aay, Taha. Hacienda
Salsa Wednesday Salsa dancing every Wednesday
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X2 Special Event
‘Black Sensation’ DJ Ruben, Didi, Vicky, MC Bam
Jukebox DJ Tomz, Olly Tandjung.
LUV’s Special Event
Big City Life Edition ‘Fabulous Notre Dame’ Resident DJ Yunie, Vinny, Nathalie, The LUV’s fashion dancers.
Nu Musro
Every Wednesday. Starts at 7pm. VIP Band (Playing Pop, R&B, & Top 40 Music).
Puro Special Event Pop The Disco Dipha & wW. Red Square Special Event Urban Episodes ‘Sexy Dangerous’ DJ Fendy & Cun, RnB Dancers, MC Big Bunch, DJ Ruffie, Reza Bukan
Equinox Special Event
Be Sparkle DJ Melon V, Dunno, Rich
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Thursday July 22nd Apollo
Thursday special events featuring the 2010 Apollo Male Model Search and the Apollo Male Dance Contest!
Black Cat
Funk Attack Feat. Barry Likumahuwa, Taufan Goenarso, Doni Joesran, Matthew Sayers.
Equinox Special Event
‘Macau Chronicle’ DJ Venom C, Think, Bart-o, Sixteen, Slide, Wawan, Saxophone, MC Moc, Violin Dancers.
Hard Rock
Broadband live on stage 9pm onwards.
Immigrant
Taboo DJ Tomz, Kupang.
Luv’s
Classic disco lovers on ladies night. Resident DJ Yunie.
Planet Hollywood
High Heels Resident DJ Martin, free Illusion for ladies. 30% off only for ladies.
Red Square Special Event
‘Night In White Satin’ Feat DJ Baby Drie, Lingerie Dancers, Resident DJ Larry Satrio, Iwel, Ricky, Reza
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Fabulous Thursday Buy a pasta item get a glass of house wine. Live entertainment by 2nd Anthem Band playing classic disco, starts 9pm.
Friday July 23rd Apollo Bar
Hunkomania Jakarta’s hottest Hunky Go Go Dancers. Also with DJ Novi & DJ Anthony (Apollo’s Resident DJ’s).
Black Cat
Friday Cool Jazz Oele Pattiselano Trio feat. Pinky. Dinner Time Solo Piano starts 7pm9.15pm by Abe Simpson.
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Immigrant Special Event
‘I Love Jet Seven’ DJ Remy Kersten, Alice Norin, Anastasia, Karina Emiria, MC Cherryl. See HereNow
Indochine Special Event
‘Underground Project’ DJ MS BAdkiss (Phillipine), Alinep, Jemir Blanco, Reza Ecilo, Firboy, Velly, Elvin SJ, Louis Sangki Kempinski Grand Ballroom Hotel Indonesia Kempinski ‘A Journey of Franky Sihombing’ Ello, Petra Sihombing, Feby Febiola, Saint Loco, Cindy Bernadette, Cindy "AFI", Wawan.
LUV’s Special Event
The LUV’s Glamour Friday ‘Six Sexy Sins’ Resident DJ Yunie, Vinny, Nathalie.
Red Square
Fabulous Friday ‘World Cup Starts’ The weekend starts now! DJs Larry, Ruffie, Iwel & Ricky spin progressive POP!
Shanghai Blue 1920
SHANGHAI JAZZ BAND featuring Nita Aartsen Project, play Latin, Swing Jazz & Cantopop.
Triple Nine
‘INTIMATE“ With DJ Tom’s, Shinta, Joe. Get 20% off all items before midnight.
X2 Special Event
‘The 4th Annual X2 Summer Carnivale’ DJ Dee, Jessica, MC Vibes, Melaney Ricardo, Roberto Tandrik, VJ Alter Ego
Saturday July 24th Apollo
Release Saturdays at Apollo, Special Lip Sync performances & Apollo’s Go Go Dancers!
Black Cat
Saturday Jazz Pop Sam Trio feat Dira. Dinner time solo piano from 7pm-9.15pm by Sukat. DJs from 1945 FM’
Dragonfly Special Event Crème De la Cream DJ Joyo, Aay.
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Indochine Special Event
Live acoustic ‘Mystery Clock’ 8 – 11pm.
Puro Special Event Bday Bash Cancer On Mission DJ wW, Justeen Red Square Red Square Saturdaze! DJ'S Larry, Ruffie, Reza, Iwel & Ricky spin Early Classics and Electro House.
day (weekly basis), 50% discount on all cakes,after 10pm buy a steak item and get 1 glass of beer free. Live entertainment by 2nd Anthem Band playing the best top 40’s & all round, starts 10pm.
Triple Nine
‘SATURDAY NIGHT OUT’ With DJ Tom’s, Shinta, Joe. 20% off all items before midnight.
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July 25th
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X2 Special Event
‘Escapade 001 launchin’ DJ Osvaldo live performance with Ernest Coklat, Bimo, Teeyo & Cristo, MC Rez-Q, VJ Alter Ego.
Monday July 26th Black Cat
Open Mic BYSS feat.Ryan Trio.
Red Square
Mondays At Red Square: It’s the all night happy hour for drinkers only! 1F1 RedSquare Vodka cocktails and selected beers all night long! Resident DJ’s Larry Satrio, Ruffie & Ricky. Movie time on our giant screen from 8pm. 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 Laskar Band playing Rock. Starts 9pm.
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Black Cat
‘Youth Jazz Jam Session’
Nu Musro
Every Sunday. 7pm onwards FOUR COLOURS Band (playing all round music).
X2 Special Event
‘Sunday r’n’b house session’ DJ Deena, Think, Kotot, Kinzi, Slide, BArto, Sixteen, Schizo
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Alfred Azzetto
Immigrant Fri 16 July 11PM
Sounds Like House, funk, electro Hails From Treviso, Italy
has Been Italian born and bred DJ Alfred Arzetto is considered one of Italy’s most influential DJ/ producers, beginning his career on the DJ scene in the early 90’s. Having been in the game for almost 20 years, Alfred has been lucky enough to become a resident DJ at Muretto, Movida, and Matilda, three of Italy’s biggest and most reputable clubs. Many of his tracks have made it to the top of the charts, including his project with DB Boulevard, ‘Point of View’, which reached the coveted #1 position on the USA Billboard Dance Chart as well as gaining a MTV Music Award nomination in 2002. After joining with Purple Music Label, Alfred’s latest tracks ‘Colors’ and ‘Voyage’, are making their way up the musical dance charts and echoing through the halls of many clubs.
has Been Alfred Azzetto yang lahir dan bermukim di Italia ini sebenarnya sudah memulai karir musiknya hingga berskala internasional sejak 20 tahun lalu saat dia mulai menancapkan kukunya di dunia musik sebagai seorang disc jockey sekaligus produser. Pernah menjadi seorang resident DJ untuk tiga buah club besar di Italia seperti Muretto, Movida, dan Matilda di Venice. Tidak sedikit dari hasil karyanya sebagai seorang produser dan DJ yang berhasil menembus deretan hits teratas internasional. “Point of view”, hits single yang juga merupakan projek besutan DB Boulevard, pernah menjadi urutan nomor wahid selama tiga minggu berturut-turut untuk USA Billboard Dance Chart dan di nominasi untuk MTV Music Award 2002. Setelah bergabung dengan Purple Music Label, hit single lainnya “Colors” dan “Voyage” tak kalah sukses dengan hits-hits sebelumnya.
is Now Immigrant is once again set to add to the splendor of Jakarta’s nightlife, by presenting Alfred Azzetti to entertain the hordes of partygoers and regular guests on the 16th of July. The event is bound to be another wild night out judging by Immigrant’s history of holding great parties.
is Now Immigrant, akan kembali menambah semaraknya kehidupan malam Ibu Kota dengan menghadirkan Alfred Azzetto untuk menghibur party goers dan para pengunjung setianya pada tanggal 16 July mendatang. Acara ini pastinya akan menjadi megah dan spektakuler mengingat riwayat acara di Immigrant yang selalu dipadati oleh penggemarnya.
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Classixx
Puro Friday 23 July 10pm
Sound Like Electronica, indie, club Hail From Los Angeles, California
Have Been Classixx are a DJ/Production duo hailing from LA formed by Tyler Blake and Micheal David. These childhood friends began their journey into the DJ musical scene at first using the alias ‘Young Americans’, before changing to ‘Classixx’ - derived from ‘Classic Compilations of different music’. Their music is inspired by artists from Paul Simon to Kraftwerk, with an emphasis firmly on Laid Back Disco Grooves. Classixx have remixed tracks for artists such as Yacht Club, Major Lazer, Groove Armada, Fischerspooner, and even Phoenix. Having given birth to their first successful production named ‘Dial 1’ in 2007, they followed it up with ‘Cold Ast III’ in 2008, and then in 2009 with ‘I’ll Get You’ featuring Jeppe under Kitsune Records.
Have Been Classixx adalah duo DJ/Produser yang berasal dari LA dan dibentuk oleh Tyler Blake serta Michael David. Dua sahabat dari masa kecil ini mengawali karir di dunia DJ menggunakan nama Young Americans, dan diubah menjadi Classixx yang terinspirasi oleh kalimat ‘Classic Compilations of different music’ yang dipersingkat oleh mereka. Terinspirasi dari artis seperti Paul Simon dan Kraftwerk, mereka memainkan irama Laid Back Disco Grooves. Mereka juga pernah me-remix lagu-lagu dari artis seperti Yacht Club, Major Lazer, Groove Armada, Fischerspooner, dan juga Phoenix. Pada tahun 2007 mereka membuahkan hasil produksi pertama mereka dengan judul “Dial 1”, dan tahun berikutnya mereka merilis “Cold Act III” dan dilanjutkan dengan “I’ll Get You featuring Jeppe” pada tahun 2009 yang dirilis dibawah label Kitsune Records.
Are Now Come the 23rd of July, dynamic duo Tyler and Micheal will perform at Puro. Get down to the beats of two drop outs from Berkley School of Music, and see the self proclaimed creators of the new sound of LA’s electronic music scene. Finishing school doesn’t always pay off!
Are Now Tanggal 23 Juli mendatang, Tyler dan Michael akan tampil di Puro Blowfish. Saatnya menyaksikan penampilan duo yang sempat gagal meneruskan kuliah mereka di Berklee School of Music dan mendengarkan permainan grup yang mendefinisikan ‘New Sound’ dalam skena musik Elektronika di Los Angeles.
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Remy Kersten
Immigrant Fri 23 July 11PM
Sounds Like Disco house, house and electronica Hails From St Tropez, France
has Been Remy Kersten has been an exceptional musician from an early age, and has now grown to become a respected DJ and Producer. After drifting around the South of France, he ended up scoring the gig as Artistic Director for Stefano Forever, an iconic symbol of St Tropez, and from there got the chance to host many prestigious events such as the Dolly Party, Fashion TV parties and many others. Remy’s versatile sets coupled with his love for house music has also made him the DJ for Paris Hilton’s Rich Prosecco brand. Jet-setting across the globe, Remy has landed in clubs the world over. is Now No stranger to the Jakarta scene, Remy is set to unleash his iconic house and electronica beats to the househeads partying at Immigrant on the 23rd of July. If you haven’t caught one of his sets so far, do yourself a favour. Be there.
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has Been Dari umur yang masih muda, Remy Kersten sudah memperlihatkan bakat musiknya yang luar biasa, dan sekarang telah berkembang menjadi seorang DJ/ Produser yang menjanjikan. Setelah melalu lalang di selatan Perancis, akhirnya Remy mendapat posisi sebagai Artistic DIrector untuk Stefano Forever, sebuah simbol ternama di St Tropez dan berkesempatan untuk menunjukkan bakatnya dibeberapa acara besar seperti Dolly Party, pesta FashionTV dan lebih banyak lagi. Ragamnya set musik yang dimainkan Remy, ditambah gairah yang ditunjukkan terhadap musik House, telah mengantarkannya menjadi DJ untuk merknya Paris Hilton, yaitu Rich Prosecco. Berkat bakatnya, Remy telah keliling dunia untuk main di klab-klab terkenal diseantero bumi. is Now Bersiap untuk melancarkan serangannya music House dan Electronica khasnya, Remy akan menggemparkan para Househeads Jakarta di Immigrant pada tanggal 23 July. Jangan sampai kelewatan permainan Remy Kersten kali ini.
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Simon Dunmore
Dragonfly Wednesday 28 July 10pm
Sounds Like Deep, funky house Hails From London
Has Been Simon Dunmore is better known as the head honcho of Defected. He is also an avid vinyl collector, and to date has over 10.000 records. His passion for collecting vinyl began when he worked for the record shop The Soul & Disco. He began his career behind the decks in 1982, and with his sharp sense of hearing and intuition discovered some of the best talent the world has known. Forming Defected in 1999, Simon has succeeded in transforming the label into one of the world’s premier dance music labels known all over the globe.
Has Been Simon Dunmore lebih dikenal sebagai sang pendiri dari Defected, selain itu dia merupakan seorang kolektor vinyl, yang hingga sekarang terhitung mencapai 10,000 piringan. Keiginannya untuk mengoleksi vinyl berawal saat bekerja disebuah toko rekaman “The Soul & Disco”. Mengawali karirnya sebagai seorang DJ pada tahun 1982 dan dengan dibekali pendengarannya yang tajam dan intuisinya yang lebih tajam, dia mampu menyeleksi para DJ dengan talenta yang istimewa. Dibekali keahliannya, pada tahun 1999 Simon berhasil mendirikan Defected, yang kini dikenal sebagai salah satu label Dance Music yang dikenal diseluruh dunia.
is Now Dragonfly has often presented Defected’s lineup of great artists and it’s only fitting that the founder of Defected would take to the stage and prove his worth to the clubbers of Jakarta. On the 28th of July, Simon will perform for Dragonfly’s ‘Junction In The House’ event which will be a warm up before ‘The Junction’ party - set to hit Bali shortly after.
is Now Dragonfly dikenal selalu menampilkan sederetan artis menakjubkan dari Defected dan hanya sepantasnya sang pendiri dari Defected pun tampil disini untuk menampilkan kehebatan keseluruh clubber Jakarta. Pada tanggal 28 July nanti, Simon akan tampil dalam acara Dragonfly bertajuk “Junction In The House” yang merupakan acara pemanasan sebelum “The Junction” sesungguhnya diadakan di Bali nanti.
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thereTHEN GreenPark Taman Mini Monday 21 June
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anggal 21 Juni adalah hari Skateboard sedunia, dinantikan semua Skateboarder termasuk di Indonesia. Bertempat di GreenPark Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, acara yang digelar oleh Skematic dan Happen Skateboarding Magazine ini sudah dimulai sejak tengah hari dengan sesi Street Skating mengelilingi area Taman Mini. Sebanyak 600 skateboarder termasuk para profesional memenuhi GreenPark dan mereka antusias mengikuti berbagai games yang digelar hingga sore. Tidak ketinggalan satu permainan baru yaitu Fingerboard Exhibition digelar, disambung dengan pengumuman pemenang Skateboarding Day 2010, sang juara bertahan Agung HB di Games of Skate. Vijie juara bertahan Highest Ollie, Reno Pratama juara The Longest Jump, dan Ardi Polii juara Bowl Slalom. Puncak acaranya adalah rebutan hadiah dari sederet sponsor seperti Oakley, Rusty, Volcom, dan acara pun ditutup dengan makan bersama kambing guling dengan sesama skateboarder.
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The 21st of June has been appointed as ‘skateboard day’, and despite falling on a Monday this year, the event at GreenPark Taman Mini Indonesia Indah was packed with skateboarding fans. Close to 600 skate fanatics were present that day, which featured games, a fingerboard exhibition, and a mix of pro and amateur skaters showcasing their skills at the park.
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Black Cat Wednesday 23 & 30 June
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etiap hari Rabu malam, waktunya untuk melihat calon Diva Indonesia di masa depan. BlackCat dan Sony Music menggelar acara rutin yang menampilkan Lala Karmela, namun di setiap minggunya, Lala tampil bersama dengan talenta lokal yang selalu berbeda. Tanggal 23 Juni lalu, Lala berkolaborasi dengan penyanyi Terry dan Mikha Tambayong. Sedangkan pada minggu berikutnya, Lala tampil bersama dengan band asal Bandung bernama SHE. Every Wednesday night, Black Cat in conjunction with Sony Music Indonesia will present Lala Karmela - a young Diva prepared to take Indonesia’s music industry by storm. Each week she will perform alongside different local talents. On the 23rd Lala performed with Terry and Mikha Tambayong, and the following week she was accompanied by Bandung female band SHE.
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LUV’s
Wednesday 23 June
Transformation ‘Reloaded’
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ada Rabu malam, LUV’s mengadakan acara bertajuk “Reloaded” yang merupakan perayaan pre-launch party dari 88 Club Bali yang baru buka beberapa minggu lalu di Bali. Perayaan malam itu dimeriahkan oleh theatrical fashion show yang menampilkan para model LUV’s yang berkolaborasi dengan Humanoid memperagakan hasil karya Feby. Selain itu, Fire Juggling oleh para 88 Bali Bartenders ditambah pembagian hadiah kepada para pengunjung, membuat malam semakin semarak. Iringan music oleh DJ Ghetty, dengan sederetan Dance music miliknya membuat perayaan lebih istimewa.
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LUV’s Wednesday night event ‘Reloaded’ was in conjunction with the pre-launch party of 88 Club Bali. The night of festivities was alive with a theatrical fashion show by LUV’s models in collaboration with the Humanoid brand, showing off the latest designs by Feby. Fire Juggling by 88 Bali Bartenders and door also kept the party alive. The musical charge was led by DJ Ghetty, pumping out dance tracks for all to enjoy.
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Red Square Wednesday 23 June Wednesday 30 June
Urban Episodes
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cara regular Hip Hop di Red Square, “Urban Episodes”, kali ini merupakan terakhir kali bekerjasma dengan Evolve Indonesia. Pada tanggal 23 Juni, tema yang diangkat adalah “Ungu” dan menampilkan DJ Fendy dari Loop bersama DJ Beagge dari Evolve. Pada minggu beikutnya, tema yang diangkat adalah superhero dan diberi judul “Marvel”. Para penari malam itu tampil mengenakan pakaian ala pahlawan super seperti Bat Girl, Super Girl, Wonder Woman bahkan Cat Woman. Pada sisi musik, hadir DJ Flodee dan Odotto dibalik deck memainkan lagu-lagu Hip Hop dan RnB.
Urban Episodes went off with a bang over the last fortnight. On the 23rd of June, an “Ungu (purple)” themed party had DJ Fendy and DJ Beagge pumping out hip-hop beats mixed with very raunchy outfits, while the following week’s superhero-themed event ‘Marvel’ had dancers donning superhero costumes with DJ Flodee and Odotto pumping out the tracks and the girls, the grooves.
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ebelum DJ Milinka Radisic berangkat untuk tur Eropanya, dia menyempatkan diri untuk menjalani tur untuk beberapa club di Jakarta untuk memainkan music House khasnya. Pada tanggal 24 Juni, giliran Red Square diramaikan oleh kehadiran DJ menawan yang satu ini untuk memeriahkan acara bertajuk “Night To Remember”. Sungguh malam yang patut diingat selalu, musik House dari Milinka yang menyemangati para pengunjung malam itu, ditambah hadirnya para “Glowing Angelic” yang menari menambahkan panasnya suasana malam itu.
Red Square Thursday 24 June
Before taking off on her European tour, DJ Milinka took the time to perform at Red Square on the 24th of June for the ‘Night to Remember’ event. T’was truly a night not to forget, as Milinka played her iconic house beats, accompanied by angelic glowing dancers who got the crowd into the mood for moving.
Indochine Thursday 24 June
Exclusive Champagne Tasting Event
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etiap bulan, IndoChine selalu menghadirkan seleksi Wine maupun Champagne yang sebelum diperkenalkan kedalam menu mereka, diberi kesempatan kepada beberapa pengunjung tertentu untuk mencicipinya. Pada tanggal 24 Juni, Champagne Testing yang diprakarsai oleh Indonesia Esquire dan MBI, kali ini menghadirkan produk dari Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve. Selain menghadirkan Champagne terbarunya, dihadirkan pula beberapa hidangan kecil yang disajikan untuk dinikmati bersama minuman istimewa ini. Walau acara secara resmi berakhir pada jam 9 malam, banyak juga tamu yang masih bertahan hingga malam usai.
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IndoChine’s monthly wine and Champagne tasting event presented a new selection of Champagne by Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve. On the 24th of June, a select number of lucky testers were able to sample the new Champagne before being available on the menu. To accompany the bubbly beverage, a selection of delicate snacks were also on offer.
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Buddha Bar Friday 25 June
DanceSignal’s unique concept concert had Dance vocalist Moony perform at two places on the same night. At around 9PM, Moony entertained the crowd at MU Café, and when midnight came around, she hit the stage at Buddha Bar. Both places were jam packed enjoying the tracks from this dance music songstress.
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Buddha Bar Sunday 27 June
Buddha Bar’s regular Sunday event was once again held for the 6th installment. Falling upon the same day as the city of Jakarta’s anniversary, a variety of traditional Betawi tidbits were available along with regular attractions such as Tarot reading, games, and of course, food. The night’s World Cup game was also on the screen for all football fans to enjoy.
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Kampus Saturday 26 June
‘Elevation’ 1st Anniversary of Kampus
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Kampus celebrated their first anniversary with a massive party titled ‘Elevation’. Rolling out the red carpet for VIP guests from 7PM, the doors opened to the public after the birthday fun had ended. The crowds were entertained with numerous DJs performing on all three floors of the club. To top the party off, a champagne toasting was held at midnight.
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Hard Rock Café Jakarta Monday 28 June
I Like Monday ‘KLM Project’
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ekali lagi, satu band legendaris hadir diatas panggung HRC untuk acara “I Like Monday – The Unplugged Series”. Kali ini trio Katon Bagaskara, Lilo Radjadin dan Adi Adrian yang membentuk KLA Project, hadir memainkan sederetan tembang lawas mereka untuk semua penggemarnya malam itu. Pertandingan sepakbola malam itu, tidak digubris oleh para penggunjung yang hampir semuanya merupakan fans dari Kla Project yang sudah sangat rindu akan penampilan mereka. Rasa kangen para penggemar terpuaskan melihat penampilan dari KLA Project. For the fourth session of ‘I Like Monday – The Unplugged Series’, HRC presented another legendary Indonesian band. KLA Project took to the stage to jam out their many great hits for a big turn out of fans. The World Cup game didn’t receive much attention that night, with all eyes and ears fixed on the stage. KLA Project have been absent from the Indonesian music scene for quite some time, but were welcomed back with open arms.
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A Tribute To Michael Jackson
Red Square Thursday 1 July
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etahun sudah mega bintang Michael Jackson meninggal dunia dan untuk mengenangnya, Red Square bekerja sama dengan Absolut Vodka menggelar acara “Tribute”. Tampil pada malam itu adalah Matthew Sayersz yang menyanyikan anthem dari sang bintang, dan berkolaborasi dengan DJ Ruffie yang memainkan perangkat CDJ. Selain Matthew, tampil pula Moonwalk Dancers dari Inferno yang turut memeriahkan acara malam itu. Sederetan lagu-lagu klasik dari Michael Jackson bergema di Red Square dan turut membangkitkan kenangan para pengunjung yang hadir. To commemorate one year since the King of Pop passed on, Red Square in conjunction with Absolut Vodka held the event ‘Tribute’. Matthew Sayersz sang MJ’s anthems in collaboration with DJ Ruffie, while Moonwalk Dancers from Inferno pulled out some classic moves to keep the legend’s legacy alive...
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Blowfish Friday 2 July
Digitalism
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ari Jumat 2 Juli lalu, Blowfish tampil beda dengan lebih nge-Rock! Semua karena sihir musik dance punk milik duo DJ Jens Moelle dan Ismail yang tergabung dalam Digitalism, yang membuat ’pecah‘ suasana. Sebagai pembuka malam itu adalah DJ Hogi yang menarik pengunjung yang sudah bisa ditebak banyaknya, meramaikan Blowfish. Setelah Jens dan Ismail naik ke atas dek, riuh suasana dan musik Electronica Indie menggema. Berbagai elemen yang diracik oleh mereka berdua, membuat musik di lantai dansa menjadi satu panggung Rock dalam bingkai elektronika!
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The usual dance tunes did not echo through Blowfish on Friday night, as DJ duo Jens Moelle and Ismail rocked the crowd together as Digitalism with their indie electronica beats. Before the main event DJ Hogi was on duty, bringing in the masses with his tunes and warming up the full house of rocking clubbers.
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Shanghai Blue 1920 Friday 2 July
etelah sukses menghadirkan Michael Paulo pada bulan April lalu, Shanghai Blue kembali memuaskan dahaga para Jazzlovers dengan menampilkan Trie Utami. Diva yang pernah menjadi vokalis dari Krakatau Band ini, tampil bersama dengan Aartsen Quatro. Pada program “Jazz Moment” ini, Trie Utami membawakan World Music dan lewat momentum ini pula, Trie Utami memperlihakan kualitas suara dan ‘pitching’ vokal yang sangat apik. Ditambah dengan warna Pop dan Jazz yang mampu dipadu dengan musiknya.
Shanghai Blue once again brought joy to the hearts of Jakarta’s jazz lovers by presenting Trie Utami on the stage. The ex vocalist of Krakatau Band performing alongside Aartsen Quatro sang various songs running through the genre of World Music, showcasing her amazing vocal talent.
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La Brasserie, Le Meridien Hotel Saturday 3 July
alam rangka Printemps Francais 2010, CCF Jakarta dan Le Meridien Hotel menggelar acara Tour de France Culinaire sejak tanggal 3 – 25 Juli. Pada pembukaannya tanggal 3 Juli lalu, acara dibuka oleh Duta Besar Prancis untuk Indonesia yaitu Bapak Philippe Zeller. Dalam kesempatan yang sama, Executive Chef Thierry Guineau ikut memberikan kata sambutan dan puncak acaranya adalah pemotongan pita oleh Bapak Philippe Zeller dan General Manager Le Meridien Hotel yaitu Bapak Robert Hogenstijn. Acara pun langsung dilanjutkan dengan makan siang bersama. Acara yang diselenggarakan selama hampir sebulan ini, membuka kesempatan bagi para pecinta kuliner Eropa untuk bisa hadir di La Brasserie.
To celebrate Printemps Francais 2010, CCF Jakarta - in conjunction with Le Meridien Hotel - is holding the Tour de France Culinaire, running from the 3rd to 25th of July. The event was inaugurated by French Ambasador his Excellency Phillipe Zeller. For those wanting to taste the cuisine from different regions of France, this culinary event is certainly something to experience.
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thereTHEN Dragonfly Saturday 3 July
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atu lagi legenda musik House hadir di Jakarta, yaitu Dimitri From Paris. Memang bukan untuk pertama kalinya dia datang ke Indonesia karena beberapa tahun silam, Dimitri sudah pernah tampil di Jakarta. Namun, tetap saja kehadirannya sangat ditunggu oleh para HouseHeads Jakarta. Terbukti dengan ramainya Dragonfly yang acaranya ini, disponsori oleh Johnnie Walker. Setelah DJ Joyo memanaskan suasana, langsung saja Dimitris Yerasimos memainkan musik Disco, House, Electronica yang bercampur dengan elemen Electro, Funk, dan juga Hip Hop. DJ yang dijuluki sebagai ‘The Kings Of Disco’ ini sukses membuat Dragonfly lebih meriah! Legendary House DJ Dimitri from Paris made his way to Dragonfly on the 3rd of July, pumping up the crowd of attending househeads with his iconic sound. His second visit to Indonesia, Dimitri seemed well aware of what was needed to take the crowd to the right place on the dance floor. Smooth tunes are a definite forte for this DJ and producer and he certainly knows how to build a mood.
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LUV’s Bar & Dine
When it comes to providing the right soundtrack to a night, it all comes down to the masters of choice; the resident DJs that give a venue its trademark sound. We felt it was time you met the girls at LUV’s Bar who are setting the sonic pace...
DJ Yunie Genre: Classic disco, classic house, house Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Favourite gig: LUV’s Bar, Retro, Lola’s, Ibiza K7
DJ Nathalie Genre: Tribal, house Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday Favourite gig: LUV’s Bar, Centerstage Palembang, Embassy Bandung
DJ Vinny Liv Genre: House, progressive Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday Favourite gig: LUV’s Bar
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Piano, Guitar and The CumLaude Concert Series By Erza S.T.
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Contrary to my prediction for this summer holiday; Jakarta’s classical music scene is actually going to be quite busy with plenty of high quality recitals. Not only that, in the second half of the month we’re going to witness the launch of a new series called the ‘CumLaude Series’. This series is the brainchild of Pianist maestro-cum-Composer and artistic director Ananda Sukarlan, presenting talented Indonesian classical musicians who promise to give their best performances. Without a doubt, this series will surely bring some excitement to the Indonesian classical music scene. Expect to see new, young, talented Indonesian musicians performing very soon on this series. Taking place at Teater Kecil in Taman Ismail Marzuki, the CumLaude Concert Series will hold their premiere concert this upcoming July 14, 2010, presenting the talented duo: Elwin Hendrijanto on piano and John Paul on Guitar. Each of them will show us their talent by playing solo. On piano, our brilliant pianist Elwin (who gained his Master’s Degree at the Utrecht Music Conservatory) is going to perform 4 works of Chopin (including the famous Nocturne and ballade no. 1), Paul Seelig and Russian composer Nikolai Kapustin, while dedicated and promising Indonesian classical guitarist John Paul will entertain with three works from Frank Martin, Giulio Regondi and for the very first time Ananda Sukarlan’s own composition of ‘The 5 Lovers of Drupadi’ on solo guitar.
The second concert, five days later will also be at the same venue. This time, Ananda has choosen another very talented Indonesian young pianist Inge Buniardi - who was the winner of the Ananda Sukarlan Award in 2008. Performing solo on her own, Inge will play two major piano works by C. Debussy (Etude No. 11) followed by Brahms’s Piano Sonata No. 3 in F minor Op. 5 after the intermission. This exciting solo recital is also the opening for the Ananda Sukarlan Award 2010. Aside from the CumLaude Series, Jakarta will also have another duo recital for piano by Edward Neeman and Stephanie. These two are world-class pianists who have won several international piano competitions. They met in New York for the very first time and discovered that they had kindred souls. They decided to play the piano as a duo since then. This harmonious collaboration between two worlds (Edward: Australian-American and Stephanie: Indonesian) has taken them around the globe, and now finally in Jakarta Edward and Stephanie will play some interesting arrangements from Schubert, Stravinsky, Barber and even Paganini. Make sure to catch this rare program at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta on this upcoming July 17th.
Last but not least on the Jakarta classical music program for the next two weeks in July is a classical guitar recital under the title of ‘Harmony of Guitar Melody: Imagination’ that will take place at Erasmus Huis on July 16th. Though not much is known about this performance, I managed to find out that it will showcase some of Indonesia’s best classical guitarists such as Jubing Kristianto, Naufal Luthfi Yahya and Rakyan Setiyono as well as some talented students from the Guitar School of Indonesia (GSI). For classical guitar aficionados, this is a concert that is not to be missed. Judging from the pattern since the beginning of this year, I am actually quite optimistic that Jakarta’s classical music scene will get more and more exciting. The local musicians have shown some real improvement, while foreign musicians are showing more and more interest in Indonesia. Let us support their upcoming performances to ensure more happenings in the future. Erza ST is the founding director of the Indonesian Opera Society
CumLaude Concert Series: 1st Concert: 14 July 2010 starts from 20.00 2nd Concert: 19 July 2010 starts from 19.30 Teater Kecil, Taman Ismail Marzuki For more information: Ananda Sukarlan Center +6221-723 7285, +62 21 3411 0621 or +62 818 8910 38 Resital Duo Piano: Edward Neeman & Stephanie 17 July 2010 starts from 19.30 Gedung Kesenian Jakarta For more information: Roelly +62 21-3808283 or +6221-344 1892 Harmony of Guitar Melody “Imagination” 16 July 2010 Erasmus Huis For more information: +62 21-524 1069
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ICEMA: HITUNGAN MENURUN MENUJU PEMILIHAN KAMPIUN internet music awards ready to rock EpiWalk
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etelah melewati 2 periode, 29 April hingga 29 Mei memilih lima band paling favorit di masingmasing kategori, 29 Mei sampai 29 Juni menyeleksi siapa-siapa yang berhak masuk nominasi, maka ajang festival musik bertajuk ICEMA (Indonesia Cutting Edge Music Awards) kini telah memasuki tahap akhir yaitu pengumuman nama-nama pemenang. Dari sedemikian berlimpah partisipan yang turut serta memberikan suaranya dalam kompetisi musik bukan mainstream—belakangan dikenal juga dengan sebutan cutting edge—ini, akhirnya yang dianggap sah alias sesuai prosedur tinggal 42 ribu orang saja. Ketua Panitia ICEMA 2010, Adhi Djimar, menegaskan, “Yang memilih lebih dari 42 ribu orang, tapi mereka yang tidak verifikasi ulang tidak kami hitung.”
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Yang relatif mencengangkan, dari rentang umur para voter, jumlah terbanyak berada di kisaran 16 – 24 tahun, diikuti 25 – 34 tahun, serta 35 – 40 tahun bertengger di urutan ketiga. Simak komentar Adhi, “Kami tidak menyangka yang usia 35 – 40 tahun bisa mendapat porsi yang cukup banyak. Itu juga kami masih bingung, mereka itu entah teman-teman pemilih, entah siapa.” Sementara itu, raihan penghargaan selain ditentukan dengan banyaknya jumlah voting via dunia maya, tim juri yang tergabung dalam Dewan Kategorisasi akan menetapkan juga juara menurut versi mereka sendiri yang terbagi dalam 3 klasifikasi: Best Album, Lifetime Achievement, pula Most Inspiring Artist. “Bukannya kami tak percaya pada penilaian publik, tapi kami takut hasilnya akan bias,” jelas ketua Dewan Kategorisasi, Denny Sakrie, tentang pengelompokan khusus tersebut.
Acara puncaknya sendiri akan dilangsungkan pada 18 Juli 2010 di di Epicentrum Walk dengan penampil: Tika and The Dissidents, The Upstairs, Goodnight Electric, Burgerkill, dan Pure Saturday. Berikut adalah sebagian kecil dari kategori yang dilombakan beserta salah satu bakal kampiunnya: Favorite Alternative Song (Efek Rumah Kaca – Kenakalan Remaja di Era Informatika), Favorite Singer – Songwriter (Frau – Mesin Penenun Hujan), Favorite Reggae and Ska Song (ShaggyDog – Honey), Favorite Folk/Country Song (Dialog Dini Hari – Pagi), Favorite Blues Song (Gugun and Blues Shelter – When I See You Again), Favorite Artwork for Album (The Upstairs – Magnet! Magnet!), dan lain-lain. Untuk nominasi lengkap silakan pergi ke situs resminya: http://www.icema.co.id Revolusi. Sekarang. Ya, sekarang.
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ndonesia’s first ever non-mainstream music festival, ICEMA (Indonesia Cutting Edge Music Awards) is approaching its final moment. The selection process has been completed, and the winner for each category—there are 23 categories, to be precise—will be formally announced on July 18th during the award party at Epicentrum Walk (Kuningan). Tika and The Dissidents, Goodnight Electric, The Upstairs, Burgerkill, and Pure Saturday, will all perform at the award party.
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According to Adhi Djimar, the head of the committee, the ICEMA received multiple votes, with 42,000 considered ‘legal’ (fulfilling all of the voting requirements). The age range of the voters was dominated by the 16 – 24 year old category, the second largest group was the 25 – 34 year olds, but surprisingly, there were also quite a few voters from the 35 - 40 year old category. In addition to the categories being voted for online, the jurors created 3 special awards, and will select the winners themselves: Best Album, Lifetime Achievement, and Most Inspiring Artist. Denny Sakrie, the head of the jurors, says, ”It’s not that we don’t believe in public opinion. We just want one set of results that can’t possibly be biased.”
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The categories and nominees that were voted for online, to just name a few, are: Favorite Alternative Song (Efek Rumah Kaca – Kenakalan Remaja di Era Informatika), Favorite Singer - Songwriter (Frau – Mesin Penenun Hujan), Favorite Reggae & Ska Song (ShaggyDog – Honey), Favorite Folk/Country Song (Dialog Dini Hari – Pagi), Favorite Blues Song (Gugun and Blues Shelter – When I See You Again), Favorite Artwork for Album (The Upstairs – Magnet! Magnet!). For more details regarding the nominees, click here: http:// www.icema.co.id Indeed, if you are interested in knowing who’s who, what’s what, and who’s doing what in Indonesia’s alternative music, this event totally reflects today’s cutting edge scene.
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enyebut nama Leonardo, barangkali tak banyak masyarakat awam yang mengenalinya. Namun jika menyinggung Vessel atau Zeke and The Popo, mungkin orang akan lebih mahfum. Benar, Leonardo Ringo tadinya adalah biduan dari grup musik hebat—sayang cuma muncul & bertahan sekelebat—Vessel, lalu berlanjut sebagai penggebuk drum sekaligus vokalis di kelompok yang tak kalah dahsyat: Zeke and
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The Popo. Bukan cuma itu, Leonardo sempat pula muncul di album kompilasi fenomenal yang oleh banyak pengamat disebut kuat merepresentasikan skena alternatif ibukota, JKT:SKRG, lewat projeknya bernama Ruang Hampa. Setelah 18 tahun lintang pukang di blantika berkesenian lokal, akhirnya Leonardo tiba juga di titik berikut karirnya: merilis album solo. Pria
feature yang kerap juga menggunakan identitas berbeda, Mugeni Spacekid, ini bahkan membutuhkan hingga 2 tahun untuk merilis karya perdananya yang diberi judul The Sun. Tak terbilang pula energi, uang, canda tawa, amarah, serta air mata, yang terkuras saat penggarapan komposisi berisikan 12 lagu ini. Pria pengagum David Bowie ini di album debutnya mengaku ingin berbagi semua pengalaman, kekuatan dan harapannya. Ia bersenandung tentang dinamika keseharian: memberitakan kebahagiaan, kemarahan, kesedihan, ketakutan, kegetiran, sekaligus kekecewaan. Semua dirangkai dalam jalinan gubahan Pop-Folk nan elegan. Mulai dari Jeff Buckley, Richard Hawley hingga denyut sepoi-sepoi Rockabilly terdengar di sana-sini. Lalulalang Lou Reed—dalam pengaruh acid—menyusuri New York sesekali menyodok. Sekelumit pahit Tom Waits kadang sendu terselip. Pemilihan tajuk The Sun pun punya kisahnya sendiri. Selain menjadi salah satu tembang paling personal yang terdapat di album, menurut musisi yang juga berprofesi sebagai penyiar dan produser acara radio ini matahari menjadi filosofi utama. Eksistensi matahari, katanya, amat signifikan demi berlangsungnya kehidupan. Diibaratkannya, Tuhan boleh mengambil bulan dan bumi tetap berputar. Namun jika Tuhan mengambil matahari maka proses evolusi bakal berhenti. Bumi dan manusia bisa hidup tanpa bulan, namun mustahil tanpa matahari.
For sure there aren’t that many people who know who Leonardo is. But if you mention Leonardo Ringo, the singer and drummer of Zeke and The Popo, or ex-vocalist of great-butshort-lived-outfit Vessel, you may well jog the memory of a select few. After an 18 year long musical career, he has finally released his first solo album entitled ‘The Sun’. Two respected young Indonesian musicians; Anda Bunga and Dharmo Soedirman produced the album, and were also responsible for convincing Leonardo to release his very own album. Other big names from Indonesia’s alternative scene have supported him as well including: Emil Hussein (Naif), Kartika Jahja (Tika & The Dissidents), Ricky Surya Virgana
Dan rasanya pantas jika gubahan selusin tembang milik Leonardo ini begitu dinantikan oleh publik. Perhatikan saja jajaran individu yang terlibat. Hendra Perdana—lebih populer sebagai Anda Bunga—dengan latar belakang Rock-nya yang kental, serta Dharmo Soedirman—dari Komunitas Jazz Kemayoran—yang merupakan aktivis Jazz kugiran, duo dinamis tersebut bertindak menjadi produser (penting diketahui: dua sosok ini pula lah yang sejatinya paling giat mendorong Leonardo merilis album solo). Figur mahsyur lainnya ada Emil Hussein (Naif), Kartika Jahja & Susan Agiwitanto (Tika & the Dissidents), Indra Perkasa (Tomorrow’s People Ensemble), Lani Leyli (Amazing in Bed), Ricky Surya Virgana (White Shoes & the Couples Company), Rayendra Yuditia (ZATPP), Christo Putra (Dear Nancy), Mian Meuthia, Mian Tiara, Filipus Davefriz, Chroma String Quartet, Galaxy Big Band dan David Tarigan. Jadilah saksi dari aksi Leonardo Ringo di acara ICEMA (Indonesia Cutting Edge Music Awards) di Epicentrum Walk, Kuningan, pada 18 Juli, ia akan membawakan lagu Susi Belel karya Fariz RM. Selain itu, videoklip Insecurity arahan sutradara Joko Anwar sudah pula bisa disimak di situs resminya: http://leonardoringo.com Sekarang, silakan tuang wiski. Rayakan kegembiraan secara mini, dan kesepian dengan maksi. Lalu bersulang sendiri-sendiri.
(White Shoes and The Couples Company), David Tarigan (ex-Aksara Records), and many others. In this folk-pop masterpiece Leonardo sings about life, laughter, love-lost, and loneliness. A self-confessed Bowie’s aficionado, it’s clear that he’s heavily influenced by his idols; Lou Reed, Jeff Buckley, Richard Hawley, Tom Waits with New York City, and Whiskey. Witness his elegant show during ICEMA (Indonesia Cutting Edge Music Awards) on July 18th at the Epicentrum Walk, Kuningan. In the meantime, watch his videoclip - directed by Joko Anwar - for the single ‘Insecurity’ on his official website: http://leonardoringo.com
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Kenapa kita menaruh hati pada tokoh-tokoh di film kesukaan kita? Karena mereka semua banyak cacatnya, sama seperti kita. Kisah manusia-manusia dengan karakter yang tidak sempurna namun mampu mengatasi masalah mereka selalu memberikan kita secercah harapan. Di tiga film ini, kita akan bertemu lagi dengan karakter-karakter yang “cacat”: di “Solitary Man”, Michael Douglas jadi orang yang sering selingkuh dan tukang tipu, di “Inception”, Leonardo Dicaprio suka menyusup ke dalam mimpi kita untuk mencuri informasi rahasia dari benak kita, dan di “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”, Jay Baruchel adalah pemuda culun yang tidak peduli akan kiamat yang mengancam kotanya. Jumpai mereka semua di layar bioskop terbesar: www.blitzmegaplex.com
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hy do we sympathize with characters in good movies? Because they are, like us, flawed. We love to see them rising from zero to hero, because watching that gives us all hope. Here are three upcoming movies where the main characters are all flawed. In ‘Solitary Man’, Michael Douglas is a cheater and traitor. In ‘Inception’, Leonardo Dicaprio steals information from our dreams, and in ‘The Sorcerer’s Apprentice’, Jay Baruchel is a silly, goofy, New York City boy who doesn’t seem to care that the world is ending soon. Enjoy them on the biggest screens in the city: www.blitzmegaplex.com
Solitary Man Comedy, Drama. Director: Brian Koppelman, David Levien. Writer: Brian Koppelman. Cast: Michael Douglas, Susan Sarandon, Danny DeVito, Jesse Eisenberg, Mary-Louise Parker, Jenna Fischer. Ben Kalman (Michael Douglas) sudah selingkuh terhadap istrinya, pacarnya yang sekarang, membuat kecewa putrinya, dan berkhianat pada seorang mahasiswa muda yang ia rekrut sebagai “murid”nya. Padahal, dulu di New York ia terkenal sebagai “Pedagang Mobil Paling Jujur”. Sekarang reputasinya hancur, dan ia harus menjalani hidupnya sebagai seorang pria paruh baya yang terasing. Kesempatan untuk memperbaiki hidupnya datang ketika Jordan (Mary-Louise Parker), sang mantan kekasih, memintanya menemani putrinya ke sebuah wawancara untuk masuk ke perguruan tinggi. “Solitary Man” adalah drama komedi yang menyajikan akting prima Michael Douglas sebagai menu utamanya. Steven Soderbegh (produser), Brian Koppelman (sutradara dan penulis) dan David Levien (sutradara) sudah sering kerja sama sebelumnya di “Oceans 13” dan “The Girlfriend Experience”, dan nampaknya mereka setuju bahwa hanya Michael Douglas yang bisa membawakan sebuah karakter yang demikian kompleks; penuh kesalahan, namun tetap simpatik, dan mampu memesona penonton. Sambil menantikan “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps”, film “Solitary Man” sangat penting ditonton untuk mengingatkan kita akan apa yang sebenarnya membuat Michael Douglas seorang aktor besar yang penting; daya pikatnya yang demikian alami dan tidak mungkin ditolak. After ‘The Girlfriend Experience’ and ‘Oceans 13’, Steven Soderbergh teams up again with Brian Koppelman and David Levien to tell a story about a car magnate (Douglas) who is having a mid-life crisis. This time, Soderbegh produces, while Koppelman writes and directs with Levien. The trio have never failed to deliver before, and with Michael Douglas now leading the cast as a charming bad boy, this comedydrama is another fine effort. As the title suggests, Douglas single-handedly carries the movie as a sympathetic yet flawed character trying to reconnect himself with those he once betrayed.
Inception Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Writer / Director: Christopher Nolan. Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page, Ken Watanabe, Cillian Murphy, Marion Cottilard, Michael Caine, Tom Berenger.
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feature Kalau membaca deretan nama di balik film “Inception” ini, sudah pasti kita perlu menyiapkan kredit di blitzCard sejak jauh-jauh hari supaya begitu film ini main, tidak perlu mengantri panjang lagi. Nama pertama: Christopher Nolan, yang sejak “Memento” tidak pernah gagal membuat terobosan baru, hingga mencapai puncaknya dalam “The Dark Knight”. Nama-nama selanjutnya tentu para bintang papan atas yang berbaris rapi dan manis itu. Ceritanya? Trailer-trailer film ini menampilkan gambar-gambar yang menantang hukum tiga dimensi serta mengabaikan gravitasi. Rupanya, itu semua adalah alam mimpi yang nyaris menyatu dengan alam sadar. Leonardo Dicaprio adalah Dom Cobb, pencuri ulung yang menjadi buronan internasional. Yang ia curi bukanlah barang mewah, tapi informasi. Cobb mencuri informasi itu dengan cara “menyelinap” ke dalam alam mimpi seseorang, dan mengambil data-data rahasia dari dalam benak orang itu. Sekarang, Cobb harus menjalani sebuah misi baru demi membebaskan dirinya dari segala tuduhan. Misi ini luar biasa sulit karena ia bukan lagi mencuri sesuatu dari alam mimpi manusia, tapi malah menanam sebuah data baru di dalam benak manusia. Berbagai kesulitan dialami oleh Cobb dan timnya. Namanya juga alam mimpi; semua tidak terduga, dan semua serba mengejutkan. After a series of groundbreaking successes – from ‘Memento’ to ‘The Dark Knight’ – nothing could stop us from queuing for Christopher Nolan’s next brainchild. ‘Inception’ explores the themes of imagination and dreams. Dom Cobb (DiCaprio) is able to slip himself into people’s dreams, and then steal information from them. Corporations have been using this talent of his, thus making him an international criminal, so now, to clear his record, he has to run an impossible mission; to get into people’s dreams and plant new data there. In a realm that defies gravity and dimensions, Cobb has to face an unthinkable enemy. It’s a story that promises magnificent visuals and unpredictable twists - well worth queuing up for!
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Action, Adventure. Director: Jon Turteltaub. Writers: Matt Lopez, Doug Miro, Carlo Bernard. Cast: Jay Baruchel, Nicolas Cage, Monica Belucci, Teresa Palmer, Alfred Molina. Walt Disney Pictures dan Jerry Bruckheimer Films mempersembahkan tontonan karya sutradara Jon Turteltaub yang portfolio-nya adalah serial “National Treasure”. Sudah barang tentu koalisi ini tidak bakal menelurkan film yang bakal membuat kita berpikir serius. Apalagi yang main Nicolas Cage! Sudahlah! Ini bakal lagi-lagi menjadi tontonan ringan yang santai buat otak, seru buat adrenalin, dan buruk bagi perut (akibat sebaskom popcorn yang nikmat itu.) Disney dan Bruckheimer sudah paling ahli kalau urusan film-film fantasi yang menyenangkan seperti ini. Ceritanya, penyihir tua bernama Balthazar Blake (Nicolas Cage) merekrut anak muda yang cenderung culun, Dave Stutler (Jay Baruchel), untuk membantunya mempertahankan New York City dari serangan musuh besarnya, Maxim Horvath (Alfred Molina). Kelihatannya, Nicolas Cage memang sudah malas berakting menjadi manusia biasa lagi. Sementara, Jay Baruchel pelan-pelan semakin mencuat, sejak “Knocked Up”, “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist”, “She’s Out of My League”, hingga pengisi suara utama dalam “How to Train Your Dragon”. Kehadiran Monica Belucci tentu membuat film ini semakin sedap dipandang. After ‘Prince of Persia’, Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer team up again to deliver yet another designed-to-be-franchised fantasy movie: ‘The Sorcerer’s Apprentice’. This time, they work with Jon Tureltaub, who directed their other titles, ‘National Treasure’, and ‘National Treasure: Book of Secrets’. Nicolas Cage is back on screen, still not as a regular human being, but a master sorcerer called Balthazar Blake. He recruits an average Joe, Dave Stutler (Jay Baruchel) as his reluctant apprentice to help him defend New York City from his arch-nemesis Maxim Hovarth (Alfred Molina). With Monica Belucci as the leading lady, this movie will surely be easy on the eyes.
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asanya baru saja kemarin mendengarkan celotehan seorang Denada Elizabeth Ayu Tambunan yang biasa dipanggil Denada ini, dalam lagu dengan berjudul ‘Kujelang Hari’ dari album berjudul sama. Musik Rap sangat identik dengan penyanyi ini, bahkan album kedua yang berjudul ‘Ini Album Gue’ dirilis tahun 97, masih menguatkan posisi Denada sebagai Rapper Indonesia. Tapi melirik lebih ke belakang, Denada memang berawal dari penyanyi Pop, barulah kemudian terjuan ke musik Rap. Hijrahnya ke negeri Kangguru, seakan meninggalkan baju Rap yang biasa dikenakan. Justru, setelah kembali ke negeri sendiri, Denada bukan kembali ke musik sebelumnya, tapi musik Dangdut yang digelutinya. Berarti, Denada selalu ber-transformasi dalam memilih karir bermusiknya. Cukupkah di Dangdut? Jawabannya tidak. Ini terbukti dari kembalinya Denada yang tidak hanya berubah dalam cara bermusiknya, tapi juga nama panggilannya, yaitu Dena. Tercermin lewat judul album terbarunya yaitu “Call Me Dena”. Album yang proses penggarapannya selama sembilan tahun ini, dirilis dibawah naungan label Nagaswara. Jalur baru Dena kali ini adalah: DANCE ROCK. Untuk lebih memperkuat penggarapannya, Dena bekerja sama dengan produser musik dansa yang sudah malang melintang dalam skena produser internasional, yaitu DJ Sumantri aka Optima aka Nema. Untuk urusan elemen Rock, diambil nama Baron, yang mengisi gitar di hampir seluruh track di album ini. Dalam album ini, ada beberapa track yang menarik, yaitu lagu yang mengaransemen ulang lagu milik sang legenda komedi (alm) Benyamin S berjudul “Maen Panjatan”. Sedangkan satu lagu lain yang di aransemen ulang adalah lagu milik Ahmad Dhani berjudul “Sedang Ingin Bercinta”. Lewat album kedelapan ini, Dena semakin mengukuhkan diri sebagai penyanyi dengan berbagai gaya musik dan jelas Dena tidak ingin dikotakkan dalam satu jenis musik saja.
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ery much a product of it’s time, the second full studio album offering from the thinking man’s band of the Britpop era celebrated Britishness in the nineties, and laid bare the often dull reality of middle class English life. Regurgitating the attitude and melodies of such previous British luminaries as The Kinks, The Faces and David Bowie, Damon Albarn & co explore a dreary landscape, set against the perils of British modernisation and a growing fast food, throwaway culture. ‘For Tomorrow’ kicks off with a call to arms and a visit to Primrose Hill with a dejected view over central London, while ‘Sunday Sunday’ methodically ticks off the quintessential English weekend rituals of; Sunday papers, roast lunch, dozing in front of the tele, a walk in the park, old soldiers, a brass band cameo and Songs of Praise. Never as popular or as chart-friendly as subsequent albums ‘Parklife’ or ‘The Great Escape’, ‘Modern Life is Rubbish’ is still essential listening and an indispensable document of the state of the union at the end of a century. Dan Ashcroft
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aking the concept of rubbish far more literally, Plastic Beach confirms what 2005’s Demon Days was hinting at; global meltdown and our natural environment swamped by trash. Albarn’s nightmarish cartoon creations collaborate with an all-star cast of co-conspirators such as Mos Def, Mark E. Smith, Snoop Dogg, Bobby Womak, Gruff Rhys, and the ever-impressive De La Soul to produce a sprawling, daring, innovative, surprising, muddled and magnificent album. ‘Plastic Beach’ lurches from 80s electro synth pop to contemporary British hip-hop (courtesy of up-and-coming Bashy and Kano) and back again with plenty of casio-style blips and loops and a few orchestral maneuvers in the dark. It shouldn’t work, and it’s not quite as cohesive as Demon Days, yet Albarn manages to pull it all together while still dishing out a couple of standout solo tracks; the brilliant ‘Rhinestone Eyes’, and atmospheric ‘Empire Ants’. It’s a long way from his Blur days, and shows that this man is simply a walking creative god. Damon, we salute you! Dan Ashcroft
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food SCOOP It’s all about TASTE Marriott International properties in Jakarta, which consist of JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta, The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta and The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta Pacific Place, are holding an exclusive promotion in their prestigious restaurants and bars from the 8th to 29th July. ‘TASTE’ is an adventure of culinary treats, artistic cocktail mixing and flaring, DJ artist performances and a stylish fashion show. Guests to the event are bound to experience a journey with a difference. To check up on what’s happening, call; JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta (57988888), The Ritz-Carlton, Jakarta (25518888), The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place (25501888).
Marriott International properties in Jakarta, yang terdiri dari JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta, The RitzCarlton, Jakarta and The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place mempersembahkan sebuah promosi yang secara exclusif diadakan di restoran maupun bar prestisnya dari tanggal 8 hingga 29 July. Acara bertjauk “Tema”, merupakan petualangan dalam dunia kuliner, ditambah seni cocktail mixing dan flaring, pertunjukan DJ maupun fashion show dimana pengunjung dapat menikmati petualangan unik ini di ketiga property Marriot International. Untuk informasi lebih lengkap, hubungi: JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta (57988888), The Ritz-Carlton, Jakarta (25518888), The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place (25501888)
Portico Portico has prepared a weekday lunch promo available from 11am to 3pm, which offers a selection of lunch choices such as beef Sichuan pepper with steamed rice and southern Thai style fried rice with chicken and pineapple. For a healthy choice you can choose from Caesar salad with crispy chicken fillet or select the green salad with peach and blue cheese & honey balsamic dressing. From the sandwich menu you have a choice of fried dory salad with avocado and sweet and spicy mayo, or a focaccia sandwich with mozzarella cheese, tomato, roasted pepper and black olives. All meals are available with free flow iced tea for only 65K++.Also don’t forget to try the homemade yoghurt - natural and pistachio with two toppings for 40K++. Portico Senayan City, Panin Tower Level B2. (021) – 727 81 641. Portico menggelar weekdays lunch promo yang berlaku pada pukul 11am-3pm. Promo menarik ini melingkupi hidangan Asian seperti beef Sichupn Pepper with steamed Rrice, dan southern Thai style fried rice with chicken and pineapple. Salad dengan pilihan Caesar salad with crispy chicken fillet maupun green salad with peach and blue cheese & honey balsamic dressing. Sedangkan menu sandwich seperti fried dory salad with avocado and sweet and spicy mayo, atau fries seperti focaccia sandwich with mozzarella cheese, tomato, roasted pepper and black olive. Semua disajikan dengan free flow iced tea seharga Rp65K++. Jangan lupa untuk mencoba homemade yoghurt - natural and pistachio with two toppings seharga Rp40K++. Portico Senayan City, Panin Tower Level B2. (021) – 727 81 641
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Potato Head Potato Head are sprouting new food ideas to wrap your tastebuds around. Just recently, new selections of mouth watering cuisine have been added to the menu. Pamper yourself with a serving of foie gras (220K) or satisfy your carnivorous side by ordering steak entercote and frites (220K). To make the meal even more decadent, order a dessert of double chocolate chunk brownie (60K). If reading this has you drooling, head straight to Potato Head at Pacific Place Mall, Jl. Jendral Sudirman. Call: (021) 5797 3322 to reserve a table. Potato Head menawarkan tambahan baru yang istimewa pada menunya. Belum lama ini, beberapa sajian baru yang menggiurkan resmi diperkenalkan untuk mereka yang ingin memanjakan lidah mereka. Anda dapat menikmati foie gras (Rp220rb) atau anda dapat memesan steak entercote and frites (Rp220K) untuk memuaskan sisi karnivor anda. Untuk membuat suasana makan anda lebih istimewa, kenapa tidak diakhiri dengan pencuci mulut double chocolate chunk brownie (Rp60K). Apabila dengan membaca ini anda sudah tidak sabar lagi untuk menyantapi pilihan baru ini, langsung saja ke Potato Head, Pacific Place Mall, Jl. Jendral Sudirman. Call: (021) 5797 3322 untuk reservasi.
La Brasserie As part of the Printemps Francais 2010 which introduces the art, culture, science and cuisine of France to Jakarta, Le Meridien Hotel in conjunction with CCF Jakarta presents ‘Tour de France Culinaire’ at La Brasserie restaurant. The Tour De France themed culinary adventure will feature foods from regions passed by on the famous bike race, starting from Rotterdam, Netherlands, passing through Belgium and continuing through 11 areas around France. Held from the 3rd to 25th of July, the food fest will be led by Thierry Guineau, the Executive Chef of Le Meridien Jakarta, and aided by his team who will be introducing delicacies from Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Champagne-Ardenne as well as from the Netherlands and Belgium. European culinary lovers will be happy to know the special menu will be available for lunch, dinner and also for Sunday Brunch, priced at 250K++/person including a glass of wine. For more information or reservations: Le Meridien Jakarta. Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav 18-20. Phone (021) 251 3131. Dalam rangka Printemps Francais 2010 yang memperkenalkan seni, budaya, ilmu dan kuliner Perancis, Le Meridien Hotel bekerja sama dengan CCF Jakarta, mempersembahkan “Tour de France Culinaire” di restoran La Brasserie. Tema perjalanan balap sepeda Tour De France yang dimulai dari Rotterdam, Belanda, melintasi Belgia dan 11 daerah di Perancis, diangkat ke dalam promosi “Tour de France Culinaire” yang digelar dari tanggal 3 sampai 25 Juli. Thierry Guineau, Executive Chef Le Meridien Jakarta bersama dengan timnya akan memperkenalkan sajian khas dari daerah Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Champagne-Ardenne, juga Belanda dan Belgia. Para penikmat kuliner Eropa, dapat menyantapnya dalam hidangan makan siang, malam dan juga Sunday Brunch dengan harga Rp250K++/orang termasuk segelas Wine. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut atau reservasi: Le Meridien Jakarta. Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav 18-20. Phone (021) 251 3131. beatmag.com | 063
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ston Rasuna’s Mezza Café has a new lunch promotion truly worth considering as an option for your next quick business lunch or simple lunchtime feed. The ‘Quick Set Menu’ will only cost you Rp 55k ++ and it changes every day of the working week.The menu includes three courses; appetizer + main + dessert and a soft drink or iced tea, and coming from Chef Windoe’s kitchen the quality is guaranteed. Chef Windoe’s experience speaks for itself as he’s worked as head chef since the Aston Rasuna first opened
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Friday’s spring roll, Indonesian grilled chicken and corn sarikaya pudding.
Monday’s fruit salad, pan fried dori fish with Tuscan sauce and banana pandan roll.
Mezza Café Aston Rasuna Jl H.R Rasuna Said Komplek Apartemen Taman Rasuna Tower 3 & 4, Jakarta Tel: 021 83705555
and worked in their restaurants both in Bali and Jakarta over the last 15 years. Combinations such as Monday’s Fruit Salad, Pan Fried Dori Fish with Tuscan Sauce and Banana Pandan Roll, or Friday’s Spring Roll, Indonesian Grilled Chicken and Corn Sarikaya Puding are just some of the options. My office companion and I tried these two set menus (both not available every day of the week but this was a special case) and they were substantial, tasty and well-rounded meals. The staff too are competent and fast working guaranteeing a seamless, quick and no-fuss lunch time experience,
which is important with a busy schedule through the working day. Being one of the only restaurants in the Kuningan Rasuna area, the busy Mezza Café is perfectly sited, and especially ideal, for the many residents of the Rasuna Towers complex and the neighbouring offices around the Kuningan area. Plenty of parking is available, and as mentioned at the beginning, this lunch at 55k++ has the taste and quality to make the trip to Aston Rasuna well worth it. [Text: Trauts, photos: Trauts and Jay]
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It is indeed pleasant to be reminded that going to hangout places in Jakarta doesn’t always require you dressing up to the nines, and can be nourishing in more ways than just the obvious. De Hooi bar and restaurant in Pondok Indah is one of those places. Going to this establishment, all you need is a good attitude and the willingness to have an absurd amount of fun.
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first dropped by solo for lunch after the meetings I had in Pondok Indah Mall and was immediately captivated by the Englishstyle pub charm with the well worn dark wooden furniture that pulls you in with that instant laid back feeling and cozy atmosphere. The dark oak bar takes up most of the front room allowing easier access for the beer thirsty patrons. As expected in an English-style pub, the place offers a vast selection of local and international brands of beers and bottled lagers. De Hooi is part of the Bugils chain that includes Eastern Promise, Cazbar, and the legendary Bugils pub which despite closing its outlet in Jakarta around two years ago, lives on in the Island of Gods. De Hooi itself was only opened three years ago, yet during its puppy period has managed to pull in an impressive number of locals and expatriate regulars. This is most likely due to the bar’s laid back, far from pretentious, anything goes, atmosphere. The place may look a bit worn, but this is where the charm lies - the non-clinical, ‘just like home’ feeling. And that’s exactly what enticed me to sit for hours savouring my lunch while slowly sipping my Bintang. I also love the fact that De Hooi is one of those places that wakes up early and sleeps really late. They serve breakfast at 8 am and close whenever the last man (or woman) leaves the building. The regulars usually have their meals, savour their experience here and stay for drinks. It is indeed a good place to expand your networks and meet new people, which I noticed is effortlessly easy to do. The menu offers a good selection of Mexican, Western, South East Asian and Indian cuisines - including the favorite English pub classics such as bangers and mash, meat pies and a selection of steaks. I was feeling a lil Mexican
that day, plus the searing heat of the day left me craving for some tasty Latino flavors, so I ordered beef fajitas (55K) for main course and decided to mix it up with Greek salad (55K) and Tom Yum Soup for starter. The service was fast and attentive and the food was sufficiently proportioned, fresh and tasty. The beef fajitas were well presented with two folded sheets of flour tortilla and a scrumptious portion of sauteed beef, red bell pepper and onions, garnished with fresh guacamole and pico de gallo. For a place that exudes an English pub atmosphere, their Mexican dishes are authentically delicious. The velvety texture of the guacamole definitely won me over. The Tom Yup Soup is another exciting dish. The reddish clear soup burst with flavor and was touched with an adequate hint of spiciness. A refreshing dish for a hot Jakartan day. My experience in De Hooi was overall a success. One of the pleasures of the place is its laid back, anything-goes, all-day, comein-for-beer-or-a-bite attitude. It provided a comfortable and equally exciting experience that left me feeling much better than when I first walked in. [Text: Fonnyta Amran, photos: Ramadhan]
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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
THE CAZBAR MAP O8 International Jalan Mega Kuningan Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 5764582 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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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 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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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 Bartele Gallery Rare Antique Maps, Prints and Books Taman Kantor E-3.3 Unit A1 4th Floor (entrance via the Cazbar) Jl. Mega Kuningan Jakarta t: +62 21 576 4575 e: bartele@me.com w: www.bartelegallery.com 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 ARTNIVORA GALLERY Jl. Kemang Utara No. 50 Sisi Kiri Jakarta : 021 – 7199614 Bartele Gallery Rare Antique Maps, Prints and Books Taman Kantor E-3.3 Unit A1 4th Floor (entrance via the Cazbar) Jl. Mega Kuningan Jakarta : +62 21 576 4575 e: bartele@me.com w: www.bartelegallery.com 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 Selatan : 021 - 7211101 GALERI CANNA Jl. Boulevard Barat Raya Block LC 6 No. 33-34 Kelapa Gading Permai Jakarta Utara : 021 – 4526429 - 30 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 JAKARTA ARTS COUNCIL Taman Ismail Marzuki Jl. Cikini Raya 73 Jakarta Pusat : 021 – 31937 639
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 SIGIARTS GALLERY Jl. Mahakam I No. 11 Blok M, Jakarta Selatan : 021 – 7260949 VANESSA ART LINK Graha MIK main lobby, Taman Perkantoran Kuningan Jl. Setiabudi Selatan Kav. 16-17 Jakarta : 021 5794 1411
KOONG GALLERY Dharmawangsa Square City Walk Jl. Darmawangsa 6 Semanggi Jakarta : 021 – 72788263
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style and customized service according to their hair condition instead of a singular approach. Shunji repeatedly states that “understanding a client’s lifestyle is important to develop a strong visual image, combining trends with cutting techniques to create an appropriate hairstyle”. Because of his amazing hair styling skill, a lot of Indonesian socialites and celebrities chase him down to his hair studio in Singapore whenever he’s there. Now hair styling a la Shunji Matsuo is available within your reach at Dharmawangsa Square Level 2 with the newly opened hair studio under the direction of Hisato Suzuki, one of Shunji Matsuo’s top stylists. In charge as the International Director (hair designer and instructor), he has gained certificates from Ayami Hair and Beauty School and also a Beautician School in Australia. In total, he has over 13 years of experience in the hair styling arena. Shunji Matsuo by Hisato is a collaboration between Shunji Matsuo and Rufi Susanto, a visionary entrepreneur who has a vision of expanding the concept into 200 outlets all over Indonesia in the next five years. Not only does he want to expand the network, but he also wants to open a hair academy that is acknowledged by the Ministry of Education of Indonesia as a real qualification. He says that this idea might not come to fruition immediately, but he has started to convey the message to the Ministry that they need to recognize the importance of proper certification in the field of hair styling. He says that in the next five years, Indonesia should be able to send skilled hair stylists abroad to work as stylists and not just as assistants.
Shunji Matsuo Hair Studio by Hisato Opened in Jakarta Affi Assegaf, Editor of www.fashionesedaily.com –
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hunji Matsuo is a top international hair stylist hailing from Japan, with a long and impressive resume as well as clients from all over the world. His clientele includes Hollywood celebrities and models such as Uma Thurman, Cindy Crawford and Andie McDowell to name but a few. This Kobeborn hair stylist started his career in Rosemary Osaka before moving to New York to work under Suga Yusuke. Shunji is known for his hair design style that has been branded ‘sensible avant garde’. He believes in the concept that every woman’s hair, beauty and perfection is unique and different for each individual. Therefore, he understands that women need a stylist that can give personalized tips
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Canteen Style in Plaza Indonesia played host to an afternoon of fashion, food and fun last week. The relaxed, stylish fashion show with Claudia Hidayat’s Bohemian Treasures jewellery and Sapto Djojokartiko’s sumptuous clothing designs paraded by close friends and socialites was well appreciated by the gathering. While the ladies and gents seated in attendance enjoyed fruity cocktails and delicate snacks prepared by Canteen, the quasi-models entertained them with their stylish array of fashion and accessories.
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On the 24 June 2010, Erha Apothecary and Plaza
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Jakarta Broadway Team presents Dreamgirls Award winning Broadway musical Dreamgirls will be presented on stage by the Jakarta Broadway Team. Based upon the show business aspirations and successes of R&B acts such as The Supremes, James Brown, Jackie Wil`son, and others with music by Henry Krieger and lyrics and book by Tom Eyen, the musical will be performed by Jakarta’s leading professional musical theatre company at Nusa Indah Theater, Balai Kartini on the 17th and 18th of July. For more information and bookings, please call Sisi at 0811 895 672 or visit www. jakartabroadwayteam. com. Email: dreamgirls. jbt@gmail.com
Fabula ‘Fabula’ is an exhibition showcasing the beautiful works of art created by Catur Ary Candra Saputra, Ermambang Bendung Wijaya and Irfan Winoto Dechan - curated by Sutrisno Prianggodo. The word fabula originates from Russia, and can be roughly translated as a form of narrative or storytelling; very fitting for this exhibition since all pieces depict some kind of surreal narrative. The exhibition will be held from the 7th to 17th of July at Vanessa Art Link, Jakarta Art District, Lower Ground – East Mall Grand Indonesia Shopping Town. For more information call 0811992727 or email: info@vanessaartlink.com or vanessaarthouse@yahoo.com.
Jakarta Wasted Artists ‘Jakarta Wasted Artists’ will feature the works of young aspiring visual artists who continue to exist and create art in today’s hectic times. The artists include; Hauritsa, Henry Foundation, Krisgatha Achmad, Mateus Bondan and Mushowir Bing - all full-time industrial workers who have never used art as a means for supporting their day to day life. Their passion for art is more than a hobby for them; some would say it has become an obsession. Their creativity runs parallel with their efforts to survive within their day jobs. The exhibition will run from the 13th to 27th of July at AOD Artspace, Jl. Panglima Polim V No. 38, Melawai. Tel: (021) 7230413
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BRIDGING THE ART WORLD Chandra Johan, Indonesian senior curator talks about his long standing curatorial achievements in the Indonesian art world, his concerns on the recent trends in Indonesian contemporary art, and his firm belief in carrying the artists’ voice to bridge the frequently misconstrued public understanding of art. Mohon diceritakan pengalaman kuratorial anda Saya mengawali dunia kuratorial dari dunia penulisan tahun 1985 terhadap 7 perupa Bandung dalam tema “Penyimpangan”. Di situ saya mengamati jalur penyimpangan dalam karyakarya 7 perupa Bandung kala itu, antara lain pada karya Semsar Siahaan, Arahmaiani, Irawan Karseno, Nugroho Anggoro, Hary Sulistiarto, dan Arvan Zainsyah. Kenapa saya sebut itu tulisan kuratorial, karena saya mengawali dengan tesis dan pengamatan terhadap fenomena “penyimpangan” yang dibuktikan lewat pembuktian empiris dan tinjauan teoritis dan historis terhadap suatu fenomena “deviasi” dalam dunia senirupa modern dan kontemporer. Hasilnya memang tulisan dan tinjauan saya kala itu dapat dibuktikan oleh para kaum akademisi di ITB dan mendapat penghargaan terbaik atas tesis tersebut. Selanjutnya saya banyak membuat tulisan tentang dunia senirupa, baik berupa esai ataupun tinjuan atas sebuah pameran, sudah tak terhitung jumlahnya. Yang mendasari saya adalah bukan hanya keinginan menjadi kurator, tapi lebih kepada keinginan untuk
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menulis dan mendampingi teman-teman seniman dari segi teoritis dan menjembataninya ke publik. Adakah kriteria tertentu yang anda terapkan dalam memilih tema sebuah pameran? dan apa yang mempengaruhi anda dalam memilih sebuah tema / artis yang anda wakili? Tak ada kriteria khusus dalam memilih artis dan tema pamerannya. Yang penting adalah kesiapan si artis sendiri dalam memperlihatkan karyanya, tema dan obyek karyanya tidak menjadi soal. Kalau saya rasa karyanya memadai dan benarbenar siap dan layak, tema pameran bisa menyusul kemudian. Semua hasil dan subject-matter karya bisa dijadikan topik yang menarik untuk di bahas. Saya kira tugas penulis dan kurator adalah menjelaskan, memberikan informasi, dan menjembatani secara obyektif tentang apa yang dilakukan oleh si seniman dengan karyanya kepada publik, setelah kurator membuat penafsiran terhadap karya untuk menunjukkan sikap estetik dan posisi intelektualnya terhadap karya tersebut. Dua hal ini tidak boleh berat sebelah. Dengan kata
Persiapan Pameran Yaya di GALNAS
lain: pembacaan jauh (far-reading) dan pembacaan dekat (close-reading) harus seimbang. Berdasarkan pengalaman anda, apakah anda melihat adanya suatu narrative dan/atau trend baru yang muncul dalam seni di Indonesia di masa sekarang Dunia seni rupa sebenarnya tidak secara langsung berhubungan dengan tren. Bahkan banyak karya seni yang baik tidak berhubungan dengan “tren” yang ada di seni rupa, boleh jadi karena ada tren lain yang tidak disadari tapi menjadi bagian penting dalam suatu kebudayaan. Misalnya, apa yang dilakukan oleh Warhol dengan pemanfaatan budaya popnya, bukan sebuah tren dalam seni rupa “an sich”, tapi dunia kebudayaan visual secara fenomenal. Apabila tren senirupa itu cuma berhubungan dengan kecenderungan pasar, dan hanya memperhatikan masalah laku dan tidak laku, ini menjadi sebuah pendangkalan tren. Ada dua pendekatan yang dilakukan seniman untuk masyarakatnya dalam seni modern dan kontemporer. Pertama, membuat tren sendiri, atau bersikap radikal; ini terjadi di Indonesia pada tahun 70an, ketika ide-ide avant garde di Eropa & Amerika mempengaruhi seniman dunia. Kedua, memanfaatkan tren yang ada dalam kehidupan dan kebudayaannya untuk dapat dicerna oleh masyarakatnya; saya melihat pendekatan kedua ini yang sedang terjadi di seni kontemporer kita saat ini. tren seni yang sarat dengan tanda dan message
Berdasarkan apakah seorang kurator memilih artis untuk dipamerkan dan bagaimana caranya seorang artis baru bisa mendapatkan perhatian dari pihak kurator sehingga bisa memperlihatkan hasil karyanya? Kalau sekarang kebanyakan kurator berhubungan dengan kebutuhan galeri. Sekedar untuk mendapatkan legitimasi dan gengsi semata. Jadi tak ubahnya sebagai PR dari produk dan galeri semata. Ini distorsi peran dan fungsi di masyarakat. Banyak juga kok kurator yang tidak begitu. Sebaiknya seorang kurator lebih mengutamakan karya dan gagasan-gagasan senimannya. Dalam menguratori saya lebih banyak tidak berhubungan dengan “kemauan” galeri, tapi pada karya seni dan gagasan seninya. Jadi sebenarnya kembali pada sikap dan idealisme si seniman dalam menangani karyanya. Adakah pesan2 untuk artis2 baru yg ingin memulai dalam industri seni ini? Pesan saya, berkarya aja dengan serius. Jangan terlalu peduli dengan “tren”, tapi juga jangan menutup mata pada perkembangan seni yang ada. Gali saja kekuatan sendiri. Sesuaikan dengan konteks jaman. Jadi, harus terus ngikuti perkembangan, bukan ikut-ikutan terhadap perkembangan.
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Agung K. Potret Seorang Akuntan
Isa Perkasa Kepolisian #9
J.A.Pramuhendra A Heavens Tale
Heri Dono Waiting for Ratu Adil
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It appears that Indonesian contemporary artists have lost the signpostage to find their way back to their metophoric artistic home – a safe place where Indonesian art belonged and identity laid. Over the last 60 years Indonesian art has sometimes been intimidated by modern western influences but now they have left that all behind them. This exhibition was presented to display that fact once again. All the artists presenting their works at this show at the National Gallery in Jakarta Pusat from June 30 to July 9, were displaying their own perception on how they see their world, and through the mixed mediums including paint, screen, wire, sculpture and multi-media, they have individually created their own direction but in the process left this idea of the Indonesian home behind. The flirtation of some pieces to the angst of others highlights the original and uplifting state of Indonesian modern art of today. As curator, Aminudin TH Siregar points out, “(post-colonial art critic) Sumardjo’s hope on the ‘repurification of art’ has not yet been completely fulfilled, but it does not mean we do not have a ‘way home’. It is an unavoidable fact that however persistent we are in evaluating the ‘pure views on art according to ourselves’, the Western viewpoints will always haunt us.” As the cultural navel gazing went on, the art was left to speak for itself. And some of it Edwin Rahardjo and Heri Dono at the show opening.
The Exhibition was opened by Mr. Soetikno Soedardjo and hosted by Edwin’s Gallery and Galeri Nasional Indonesia.
was profound while others were kept simple. Artists who were brought to the table for this exhibition; Abdi Setiawan, Agung Kurniawan, Agus Suwage, Arahmaiani, Astari, Basuki Resobowo, FX Harsono, Gusmen Heriadi, Hafiz, Heri Dono, Isa Perkasa, Krisna Murti, Mella Jarsma, Nindityo, Oesman Effendi, Sanento Yuliman, Srihadi Soedarsono, Sunaryo, Tisna Sanjaya, Trisno Sumardjo, Ugo Untoro, and Yani M. Sastranegara.
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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 21 -- April April 20 You now a stronginpull towards There is feel restiveness your chart something new and different your which might see you taking in a trip, life. Not jobs only or dorelocating. you have aPerhaps better changing chance of success, but the fun and you should contemplate cutting enthusiasm infectious. If you your losses isand moving on, orare at given try a chance sure to the least addingbe variety tomake the mix. mostwill of have it, with dedication you'll You the knack for getting haveofsuccess. newcomer stir out troubleAat the last may minute, yourshould interestbeinwary a particular subject but about pushing or will reignite old flame. If your luck. You areanadept at laying you are to make down thedetermined law, yet cannily bendyour the mark when and impress take care rules it suitsothers, your own selfish of your image. If you have been purpose. Despite your generous feeling emotionally neglected or heart and spirit, you may feel physically isolated, expect the void used, manipulated or torn in two to be filled. You are emerging from directions. What initially appears to an emotional cloud and, with Venus be a daunting task or lost cause can in your sign, will enjoy harmony be through the power of andovercome happiness. Something that was positive thought. not to your liking could take on a new slant, when you realise the full potential of the offer.
Cancer
June 22 June 22 22 -- July July 22 You to weigh the pros and cons You like may discover that your of situationsfears before making were final suspicions, or worries judgments could sometimes unfounded and andthis your anxiety levels make you frustratingly will plummet. Pause and indecisive reflect on and incredibly must aspects of your boring. life thatYou need to have faith, be or willing to takeItrisks, be developed improved. may and then be proactive. Nothing be time to mention something that will unless you actively you'vehappen been keeping to yourself. pursue Youfeeling can create your own You willit. be stronger and destiny in an way if Your you more able tounlimited communicate. are fearless. intuition willThe becosmical spot-on,situation so use it toenable sort out anytoissues that have will you appreciate and recently heldthe you back, or confused recognize genuine article you. A window of opportunity is when it finally arrives so keep abouteyes to open. open, Take allowing youand to your a stand expand on anin idea or network push yourself the direction you with to newtravel, people. There may be wish even if you don’t some doubters to deal with, but leave your front room, but indeed, you will forward convincing don’t getput stuck in thea basket you plan or argument. you enjoy weave. MysteriousPeople can often lead spending time with bring you out of to perfectly adventurous. your shell and validate the choices you made.
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Taurus April May 20 20 April 21 21 - May There maypeople be anshow urgeuptoand liveadd in Surprising the moment lessyour inclined to just the sparkand youbeand friends worry been aboutcraving. trivial issues. Youyour will have Go with be happiest whenyou youwill feelnot loved gut instinct and be and needed, hence should mix disappointed with you a decision or with people who hold you intohigh choice you make. A chance get regard. Present time will involved in a prestigious groupboost will your ego andyoua enable youand to enthusiasm, clinch a deal venture you tostart be likely both have wanted close.will You are successful and satisfying. you to meet someone who willIfspark feelidea youngthat at heart, suggests that an will it make positive a night out is the ideal for changes in your life. Yoursetting creativity locking your islover. The rears its eyes head with and there a chance energy is fairly light-hearted and that you may have to re-negotiate you will fare better if you skim the a deal that you thought was surface of the situation. Creativity finalized. Things may happen to you and colours are sure to grab your completely out of the blue, perhaps eye and you will do something a gift or windfall. Entertainment, wonderful with them. If you feel parties and social functions make emotionally isolated or physically this a big recreational tried, indulge yourselfperiod. and nurture your own needs.
Leo
July 23 -- August August22 22 July 23 There are powerful forces at much work Financially, no matter how to ensure a venture for abe successful opposition there may to your outcome. A matter that’s vitaland to ideas, you will persevere your financial securityyour or peace succeed in achieving ways.of A mind should turn out extremely perfect time to examine financial well. Focus in on shared financial and investment strategies and arrangements, sex, Respectively, power, and review situations. gritty emotional dramas. you have a chance to put Make your new investments or to increase talent and intelligence the test anything that could be termed as in boosting your financial income. joint of another Thereresources. is a lotGains of interesting and areinvigorating information kind possible by way of a gift, available to you venture. to build up inheritance or joint Money on your finances. Follow your is earmarked for special purpose, financial instincts without being but you are confident of making up distracted, something the shortfall.asYou might beexciting reaping could happen to influence an the benefits of combining resources, important financial decision. sharing or emotional bonding. Your changeable attitude and ability to see how fortunes are being made will lead to very successful decisions.
Gemini May 21 21 -- June June 21 21 Uncertainty have Work practices and should delays move forward several advantages, theymanner. finally in a steady and fortuitous enable you to getopportunities to the bottom to of Some positive complex problem. Yourofwisdom and improve your place work and foresight canwith be others. used inAttaining positive relationship ways orbyfinding passing on advice to work the career that you others like or should avoiding would notpast be a mistakes. problem. A twist of fatetoor common sense Improvements take place which decision helps to make your life assist in the transformation of your easier or you've been future. Thishappier. is a goodIftime to invest bewildered about something in your career or ambition that or is someone, you'll feelYou more certain close to your heart. finally get about action to your take.recent Your to see what just how much self-awareness is finely tuned and spate of hard work has won you. You you have the ability to pull ideas, may receive a raise, promotion, new resolutions and tactics out of the job offer, or other career benefit. air. You will want to get ahead and Creative and positive aspects help will figure quick and clever ways to you to formulate new and positive get around things. Take your time goals the future. when for it comes to making important decisions, as you will need to be comfortable with the outcome.
Virgo
Aug 23 -- Sept Sept 22 22 Aug 23 You are entering a cycle of Don’t let emotional matters hold closer shared you back.co-operation, Focus on where the responsibilities money is and how and you cangreater make harmony in A relationships. more of it. sudden changeYour in relationship could build to a new a partnership may surprise you, highpoint, or plans that have been but the end result will be to your hanging in the balance come advantage. Refine yourcould thoughts, together. Despite aobligations recent setback review current and for you, changing will consult with close onesfortunes about future gradually restore lost confidence financial situations. Financially and faith. Youyou may be stop renew talkingyour about what want able enjoystart a period profound to doto and doingof things to increase inyour wealth. Use this harmony a partnership or other period to study situations Someone that can long-term relationship. openare new doors to opportunities you in partnership with may be forsource you financially. Yourinideas will a of inspiration the days be on grand scale, change but yourofmeans ahead. Your recent heart and abilities to has carry them you out about an issue brought may not be enough. Don’t make closer to someone and taught you a a commitment just yet. You will lot about yourself. discover that you are worth more and may be able to get the same results on your own.
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Libra
Sept Sept23 23 --Oct Oct 23 23 You'll may be come highlytotuned the Others you for to advice material and you will also and in turnworld you can delegate certain have a greater awareness of your mundane tasks. You’ll overcome a body's needs time. This problem, repairata this relationship or periodyourself begins with witha task. you resolving stress There is make moretomoney achieve atocompulsion better and understand moremotivations success, but of not others until you've the and had a chance to bargain-hunt. yourself too. Understanding what Financial goals reached motivates others can willbehelp you with some planning. An urge to own avoid becoming their unwitting things, rather rent or victim. Just than because youwindow feel shop and is growing stronger. flush optimistic isn’t Material a good issues come to the forefront and enough reason to go into debt. If the message is you must be shrewd social occasions include food and to succeed. Material comfort and drinks, however, be moderate - it personal happiness will be high on can add pounds and inches, too. your list of priorities, and the more Your responsibilities could increase monotonous chores should be put tremendously and You your on the backburner. cansituations expect to may havebecome the lastunmanageable. laugh when slowly but surely others warm to your plans.
Capricorn
Dec Dec22 22--Jan Jan20 20 You've plenty to say right now and The pieces of the puzzle may exactly the right words to say it. fall into place soon, giving you a It's a great time to communicate better idea to of whom what ever is required to your needs is at hand progress. People easier -- they are much will morebelikely to to be read in thetomonths aheadYou so may you receptive your needs. should clarity abouta need tohave makegreater a few calls or send your role. Rather than providing all few emails to track down that one the answers, allowtoothers person you need reach.toIfreach it's a their ownrelative, conclusions their own long-lost you in may surprise time. You’vewith been your family yourdealing tenacitywith and resourcefulness! Your way with passion in all your communications; words probably is quite quite powerful now and you’re skilled in that you may find it Variety much simpler to department now. is the key communicate feelings and and rather thanyour making wholesale ideas, especially if youdotake a bitto of changes, you would better time to focus yourin thoughts before interact or focus short bursts. proceeding. Try sense not to let other There’s a general of optimism people interfere with your plans -and a gravitation toward fortunate as long as you are able to express situations through congenial yourself clearly, you should be able contacts. to get your way.
Scorpio
Oct Oct24 24--Nov Nov 22 22 This is your time to shine and there Expect great happiness over will be more money coming your children’s affairs, but at the same way expenses to support yourhitplans and time could the roof might opt for a mini-goals. givingYou them a good time. The makeover orofbreak seek isoutlikely that generosity your or heart promotion, increase or luxury to over-flowpayand you could go purchase. Financially, need over-board to repay ayou'll kindness. to draw the formula line withis ato special The winning keep occasion or gift before gets out of yourself happy and ityour mind control. It is a to, period filled positive. Listen but that don’tisinvite withnegative. many exciting wonderful the A closeand relationship opportunities. prepared as to grab could gather Be momentum you successmore, and ride into heart the future share openit your and with enthusiasm. You'll be in a moneygive and receive solid support. making mode. If you follow through, Despite the bond between you the accomplishment you make will and an acquaintance you will want be lucrative. Planets usher in many tangible rewards for your efforts. wonderful opportunities, though you You’re feeling grounded, happy and need to pick and choose with care. secure in your You should get own the opinions financial and ball self-worth excellent state rolling now -oranyou could miss out of on mind for expansion. an opportunistic investment, income boost or creative enterprise.
Aquarius
Jan Jan21 21 -- Feb Feb 18 18 Throw caution to stance the wind and A softening of your or views take chance, even if the of helpsa you see someone in odds a more success not weighted your positive are light. You are inamong favour. Planets you to the lucky one,will youcompel may cash in find ways of boosting bank on new someone's absence,your blunder account. With the focusBecause on material or cancelled deal. you matters, have two - you are in anyou affable life options cycle, there can in the or will either be no live malice in moment information focus on future exchanged or security. passed You on will to move intoStart a new phase when others. by life discussing your money, status and your image are concerns and follow up with direct action. Planet is list. about top of the priority It’stoa impact period positively on development. relationships.Steps An of growth and opportunity maylead present itself and taken now could to a noticeable while you arein realistic the improvement finances.about You will temporary nature of it, controlling you will be be concerned about powerless Contact selfwith your life to andresist. maintaining someone you'vebetter been control struggling worth, through of to stay in and touch with will open your money other resources. communication lines. You are in Your optimistic outlook causes a caring sharing to cycle rather others to respond yourand goodness. than shooting from the hip, you will wisely consult with others before making major decisions.
Sagittarius
Nov 21 Nov 23 23 – – Dec Dec 21
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Pisces
Feb 20 Feb 19 19 – – March March 20 You are likely to gain weight at Romance and love relationships are this time. The pressure of the strongly favoured this period and past willmake fade use away andawareness you will you can of the enjoy happier outlook better that asurrounds you toandenhance your love life. Show of them some opportunities. An easing pressures sensitivity and generosity they allows you to focus on fresh and projects will build do theon same youwork if thecarried tables and the for good are turned. Do as oryou would be out. Your personal professional done to. Nothing is more important boundaries may be expanded, or to you than a fillip of gossip and you through of someone you will seeksee thelife company people else’s eyes.your You gift haveof something who share gab. Now special to offer and must is not the time others to procrastinate, confidently opinions but to take express action and work or on make yourself visible. You are your plans andmore ideas for excellent results. aA more trip will take you toofa entering productive cycle place that willget inspire to move life and must rid ofyou emotional, forward with financial plans physical and financial baggage. that you have been contemplating. A certain amount of travel is indicated and something that you have been longing for will happen at this time. Your persuasive ability will help you gain the support you need. A trip will lead to someone from your past.
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alibaliku Luxury Villa offers a casual escape for those seeking a relaxed getaway, free from life’s responsibilities and pressures. With a white sandy beach just 20 meters from the villa lobby, guests can truly appreciate the Jimbaran Bay area, bordered by the Indian Ocean and famous for its beachfront seafood restaurants. Balibalik Luxury Villas is a short distance from the airport by cab and approximately 30 minutes away from the Kuta/Seminyak shopping and nightlife district. Designed with honeymooners in mind, the villas are perfect for those who value their privacy. Each villa features a blend of modern architecture with its own swimming pool, Jacuzzi, gazebo and lounge dining area with fully serviced kitchenette. All bedrooms contain either a king–sized four poster bed or twin beds, air conditioning, in–room safety deposit box,
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bathrobe and slippers, hot and cold shower, separated bathtub and shower and both an indoor and outdoor shower. Facilities include satellite TV and DVD player, IDD phone, mini bar, coffee and tea making facilities and in room spa treatments are also available. In total there are 16 villas spread over 5000 square meters set amongst lush botanical gardens. Balibaliku consists of 12 one bedroom villas (USD 475++/night), 3 two bedroom villas(USD 675++/night) and one three bedroom villa (USD 875++/night). Balibaliku Luxury Villa Jl. Bukit Permai No. 5A - Jimbaran Tel. 701848 www.balibaliku.com
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Get ready for a whole new world of entertainment and dining coming to Dyana Pura Street in Seminyak. The popular music and food spot, JP’s Warung Club, is undergoing a huge transformation that will see its current restaurant extend into a much larger live music lounge, playing host to both national and international acts along with Bali’s famous world music act Saharadja who will be on the bill regularly, just as they were when they started out six years ago. French Chef Frederic Pougault will also be on board heading the kitchen (formerly with Gado-Gado, Red Carpet and Sardine). Beyond renovations, the JP’s crew will also be opening a string of new concepts within the same area that will incorporate a funky lounge and bar called ‘Maria Magdalena’ with new wave and old school electro tunes, billiard tables, new gastronomical adventures with a sushi bar operated by Ryoshi, cinema evenings, art and photo exhibitions and plenty more. Keep your ear to the ground and get ready for a high season with plenty of fresh action. JP’s Warung Club, Jl. DhyanaPura Street # 6, Seminyak.
Local Bali band ‘Rude Devils’ have just tied off their latest album and it’s ready to hit the shelves. Titled ‘Elephant Years’, the album will be released under the new independent label Revolusi Music Indonesia. This is the band’s second album release after their first EP turned full self titled album was put out in 1999. Formerly known as ‘Joker’ in the early 90s, the band had a few line-up changes and in ’96 the Rude Devils were born. You could say there have been a few drinks between recording sessions, or perhaps a few hundred, but the band believe they are now as solid as ever and members Totox (vocals and guitar), Ole (bass), Yudha (lead guitar) and Teguh (drums) are amped about the new sounds. Keep up with the score at www.myspace. com/rudedevils or look for the album at Reform Posse, Dynamite, Ashes Tattoo and Cibola.
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Keep your ears to the ground for some new sounds on the jazz scene. Indonesia’s answer to Miles Davis, Rio Sidik has been taking his writing and performance skills to the studio lately, laying down tracks with his regular players in preparation for an upcoming album release. Rio has also just headed off to the UK for a spell of shows with some other amazing players over the next couple of months, so expect to hear more about those recording sessions when he gets back. If you’ve ever been to Ryoshi on a Monday night or SOS Saturdays you’ll want to get your hands on a copy of whatever these cats lay down…
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treats to the hungry masses for over 20 years. J Reverse aka Black legend has been witness to plenty of changes over the years and with numerous remixes, world tours and international hits under his belt, his opinion is one that counts…
With over 20 years of experience of spinning and track production, there must have been some major learning curves along the way for you. Any particular moments that stand out as marking your success or changing your direction over the years? I’d say that for the first decade of my career, when turning points in the club music scene were so well noticeable, each change was a new challenge for me - being called to be an active part of this or that scene. Of course the Black Legend success in 2000 was like an earthquake in my life not only for my career, but since then the club music scene has started turning into a whole new business where the advent of the Internet has contributed to creating a club music melting pot, a sort of globalization of sound. This has allowed me to finally feel totally free to take every direction I want, anytime I want. Finally; real freedom of expression. Gaining popularity as a DJ can often take its toll on one’s health thanks to the lifestyle that comes with it. Any major lessons you’ve had to learn on that front? Of course we all know we are not living the healthiest life possible, personally I’ve learnt to listen to my body. One thing I’ve learned is that it doesn’t matter if you are a clubber, a DJ or a carpenter, cigarettes will kill you more than everything else, so I quit four years ago. When would you say there have been noticeable shifts in worldwide trends and the direction of dance music over the years?
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Definitely across 2002 and 2003 the Internet totally transformed the world of clubbing and everything in connection to it, giving dance music many new directions, very good ones as well as very bad ones. Do you think the digital era has been a blessing, a curse, or simply another gateway for contemporary expression? In my opinion, the digital revolution, like every real revolution, put dangerous weapons in dangerous hands. I’d say that for the first two or three years there was a good balance between the good and the bad use of the opportunities given by this new way of distributing content and connecting people. I’m now sorry to see how the whole digital dance music market is in the hands of only two parties, on one side is the dominating “legal” online retailers acting like major labels used to do, while on the other side, a jungle of “tolerated by retailers” pirates earning money from free downloads they post around. I have to admit I’m very upset about the actual direction the digital world is taking; online retailers making a business out of labels and DJ promotion, charts totally faked by labels and producers buying their own releases, good production being illegally downloaded thousands of times while only selling 10 in a legal shop. Of course we still have a crossover, dance music side of the business that seems to respect the rules enough, but the underground scene is abandoned in total anarchy. Yes, I’m a bit pessimistic about the direction it’s all going right now, I hope something will change soon, and I’m trying to
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mic. onthemic. onthemic. onthemic. onthemic. onthemic. onthemic. onthemic. onthemic. onth give my little contribution for what is possible. How did you first become involved in the production side of music? Was there already prior knowledge of musical composition or did you learn as you plugged away? Since I was a teenager I have become aware of my double personality, a kind of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. I was a total electronics, computer, and DIY ‘in general geek’ by day, but a complete party animal at night. About 25 years ago when I started to hear about discos and all the technology involved with that world, things were too expensive for me to buy so the geek in me one day said “hey you have an electronics diploma, build it all yourself”. I then started building my first DJ mixer, my mobile disco setup to rent at parties, then my first sampler and my first, second, third and fourth studio, from the ground up, walls, floor, cables, lights. Did I learn as I plugged away? I’m still plugging in devices… How much of your time does your label ‘Reverse Records’ take up for you? I try to dedicate about two days a week for the actual main label activities like promotion, licensing, catalogue exploitation etc, but email is always there, tempting me with new music coming in, news about sales performance, and feedback on releases which keeps me on it constantly. You’ve got a list of releases to rival anyone on the international circuit; are there any particular tracks from over the years that hold deeper significance or sentimental value for you? I’ve walked this way taking little and slow steps, some of these steps made some more noise than others, but every single one is significant to me. To mention a few of them, I can name my remix “Kickin’ In The Beat”. Also being a 23 year old guy and remixing a Todd Terry production for the legendary NYC based label Cutting Records was a dream to me, a dream that lead me to remix “Shimmy Shake” by 740 Boyz, delivering them a two million copy worldwide hit. Yes that’s when I was really convinced that it could become my job for life. Under the title Black Legend you’ve now hit the ten year mark; how would you compare your current sound with that of Black Legend’s initial birth? At the present I’d just say it’s pretty far apart. The first years right after Black Legend’s big success I was being heavily pushed by the entire dance music business to produce that same sound over and over. The concept
was working well for their business but actually killing my creativity. I’ve since decided to go back to producing with the same spirit I had before Black Legend. If you could say three things to the J-Reverse of 20 years ago what would they be? 1- You can’t trust every person you meet on your way; 2- Get a manager, you can’t have control of everything yourself; 3- Eat less and work out more! Any particular vision of yourself in ten years from now? I won’t say with gray hair because my head’s already lost its hair! Seriously though, my vision for the future is simply to be able to mix today’s experience with my youthful ambitions. What about daddies on the scene that you still look up to yourself; who do you still take inspiration from these days? DJ Pierre in first place! He keeps teaching me how it’s possible to keep loving the essence of what we love doing, away from the fashion glittered side of the club scene. It doesn’t matter if you like techno, progressive or whatever you want to call it, do it because you feel it not because it’s cool. What sort of a set can we expect to hear at Deja’vu? Well, I’m always uncomfortable categorizing, but… a blend of electro and tech sounds with a light topping of mother land black soul. If your body rhythmically shakes as an involuntary consequence due to the state of your soul induced by the music your brain and body are feeling together, and you realize you are not the only one feeling like that, then welcome to the Mother Land Black Soul tribal ritual! Any major action we can watch out for over the rest of 2010? New remixes re-released of “You See The Trouble With Me” to celebrate the 10th anniversary. I’ve just finished two new productions that I’ll be testing out at gigs for a month from now before I decide a future for them, one of the two has a very good potential to be a new Black Legend single. J Reverse will play at Deja’vu’s Seventh Anniversary Party under his world renowned Black Legend title on Saturday, July 17th, so get down there and get yourself into his groove…
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The Heat On the beach… HeTat isisOn the beach..
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ction, beauty and music were all blended perfectly into the Reef Bali Pro 2010 down at Halfway on Kuta beach from the 21st to the 26th of June. Surf contests were held during the day as part of the Coca Cola ISC Tour 2010 and despite the waves not achieving great heights, the water still became a decent battlefield for surfers who know how to make the most of any conditions. On the final day it was Made Raditya Rondi who scored first place in the open division, Made Lapur
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on top in the masters and Febri (Rohaye) Rahman Ningsih in the women’s division. As the sun set, the ladies in the Reef Bikini Competition made their own waves with Carolucia Octavania gaining the most attention, followed by Putu Dyah Antari, and Erica Ocampo in 2nd and 3rd place. To cement the event in with a slick finale it was SiD to the stage followed by Rockstarr from Jakarta. Sun, sand, sexy moves and solid sounds all added up to another day at the office in Bali for this crew. It’s a tough life…
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Jl. Pratama, Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua, Ph 0361778181 www.theroyalsantrian.com
Although Tanjung Benoa may seem like quite a distance from the busy Kuta area, its beautiful calm beaches, fun water activities, a nearby golf course and friendly, relaxed ‘village’ atmosphere make it a well worthwhile destination. The promise of a sensational lunch on arrival is another firm reason for hitting the bypass and with that in mind, sooner than expected, I’m wandering through the smart lobby of The Royal Santrian Villas, heading for onsite signature restaurant AllSpice.
room offers unobstructed views across the alfresco dining area, through a row of swaying palms on to the ocean and beyond. An adjoining outside covered bar facilitates pre and post meal drinks in a bright and breezy contemporary setting, while the main dining area is a sea of plush furnishings and smart décor with splashes of red and white perfectly complimenting dark wooden tones.
‘Modern fusion’ is the cry from the kitchen, and the team of experienced chefs under Executive Situated next to the large pool and only a few Corporate Chef Udiyana make it their business paces back from the beach, the glass-walled dining to present straightforward cooking with a healthy
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mix of influences from Thailand, Japan (sushi bar and experimenting are not only encouraged, but and teppenyaki grill included), Italy and France. also expected. Fellow sous chef Japanese cuisine specialist Pak Budiyano, previously of Ritz-Carlton As I step through the sliding doors into the fame, provides the main guidance, but it’s clearly restaurant, I’m greeted by events coordinator a kitchen democracy with plenty of ideas buzzing and my dining partner for today, Ibu Ade. Muddled around. strawberry and lime welcome drinks are swiftly whipped up as we sit down and chat about First up off the new lunchtime set menu (280k++) the concept of dining at The Royal Santrian. is appetizer # 1; Salmon Dill with Orange Roe Remarkably, AllSpice has only been around since and Avocado Wasabi. Light, zesty and perfectly August last year and already has an established textured, the fish is undoubtedly Tasmanian – ambience, yet there is a real feeling of fresh, young finished off with a sprig of rocket and a dash of balsamic, it gets the taste buds racing and raring to go for the next entrée. A Tempura Prawn Salad duly follows, with Japanese tofu and fine fish roe amongst a bowl of green leaves with a light yusu dressing. The crunchy tempura batter and light, almost milky texture of the tofu work wonders on the tongue. For the main there are a choice of two dishes divided firmly into ‘surf’ or ‘turf’. Although the grilled beef tenderloin looks tempting, I can never pass up on fresh fish and opt for the newly conceived triple seafood. The result of a happy accident in the kitchen (according to Chef Andre), it’s a veritable platter of fruits de mer – “seafood for the seafront”. Snapper fillet, soft shell crab and Japanese scallop are all piled high next to tender asparagus and a delightful sweet potato gratin. Conversation grinds to a halt as everyone gets stuck in – a clear indication that multitasking is just not an option and all efforts need to be channeled into savouring the fare before us. I’m not sure if I can take much more although I quickly cave in at the mention of vanilla panna cotta with a selection of seasonal acidic Balinese talent at work here. One of the three sous chefs fruits. Designed to get the digestive juices flowing, at AllSpice, 29 year old Andreas Kindangen sits a hollowed out Washington red apple contains the down to join us and it’s clear that he has a real creamy panna cotta – perfectly balanced so as not passion for fresh ideas and experimentation with to be too rich – and is complimented with Bedugal food. Earning his chef’s stripes at the William strawberries in a sweet red-wine reduction jus Angliss Culinary School in Melbourne, Andre and a mini sponge roll topped with a scoop of worked for a year in Jakarta at the celebrated home made ice cream, to complete the picture. Rustique before coming on board at AllSpice. Andre talks animatedly about the creative process Well worth the trip, I leave deciding that Benoa and free reign that he and his counterparts have isn’t that far away after all, especially if a stop in to in the kitchen when it comes to dreaming up AllSpice is on the itinerary. dishes. A self-proclaimed ‘omnivore’ he talks of an environment where collaboration, brainstorming Dan Ashcroft beatmag.com | 095
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ulled together with the grunt, grit and ‘get up and move’ sounds of some of Bali’s top stomping bands, Eikon staged ‘Respect the Island’; an event aimed at reminding both tourists and locals alike that protecting the island and respecting each other should be on everyone’s priority list. Legawa, Suicidal Sinatra and Devil Dice all pulled out their cranking sets before Black Masker Crew featuring Electroflux ended the night with a dose of hip-hop. R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
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P’s Warung was filled with an air of ethnic fusion, as the members of Khatulistiwa performed a unique combination of traditional Javanese songs as well as more up-to-date cover versions of songs by Bob Marley, The Beatles and many others. Traditional instruments were also thrown into the mix as on stage antics, intelligent arrangements and creative talent all kept the crowd at JP’s well entertained. If you’re after a live show with a difference, check these guys out on any Thursday night!
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Bahiana Friday 25 June
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he King of Pop may have long departed but his spirit lived on at Bahiana when it challenged contestants to impersonate the legend’s iconic dance moves. After a bunch of moonwalkers, spinners and crotch grabbers displayed their skills, four finalists were selected to once again prove their worth. In the end the winners were as follows, 1st David Jackson, 2nd Adi Papa, 3rd Razor Ishak, 4th Ipet.
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lapa spoiled clubbers on Friday night with a unique party bringing together music and visuals on a whole new level. Swedish DJ Mike Shiver took the crowd on a trance journey, keeping the fire burning ‘til the weekend had well and truly arrived. For the visuals, 2 big screens flashed out 3 dimensional images and with 3D glasses being handed out to everyone, it was a trippers delight for the trance lovers…
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u’u crammed a crowd in for a Heineken party last Friday with DJ Soma and Kemir kicking things off. A giant screen gave everyone a direct window to the world cup qualifier match of the night before DJ Goldigger got his groove onto the decks and pulled everyone into a world of old school funk and disco.
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Karma Kandara Saturday 26 June
That Familiar Feeling…
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he name may have changed but the talent remains the same, not to mention the sexy nature of the players. With DJ Nathalie and Lola Alicia serving up the in house soundtrack last Saturday there was no lack of pleasure for the ears or the eyes…
ull Moon Soiree is a new monthly event prepared by Karma Kandara, and targeted at all starry eyed lovers seeking an unforgettable romantic dinner setting for two. Offering a wonderful and cozy dinner setting with the backdrop of Karma Kandara’s magnificent beachside view, it’s a combination where you can’t go wrong. Accompanied by soulful tracks from the resident DJ, you won’t regret making the effort to get out to this location for tunes and beach time...
Deejay Club Saturday 26 June
Tunes that Smell Good
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owered by Bali’s one and only 80,000 watt massive sound system, Deejay Club wins every time as the final countdown location for those who refuse to let the night end. This time the speakers were resonating with high energy tribal and progressive beats thanks to the beautiful DJ Natasha from FVogue on the decks for the night ‘Scent of a Woman’.
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The true, the one and only Mark Williams!
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here may have been some confusion as to who was hitting the decks at Deja’vu after we profiled the wrong Mark Williams in the Beat last edition (Eek!), the correct Mark did show up though, and brought his personal brand of house to the table in top form. Rain didn’t touch his parade and for all those at Deja’vu it was another good reason to stick to the dance floor.
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enetian singer Moony hit the Hard Rock Café stage to entertain the crowd, bringing Euro-beats into the mix with hits like ‘I don’t know why’. The electro edge added a different element to the usual rock riffs that HRC lives by and turned the floor into a dance zone for those who love their beats.
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nother special event entertained the high season crowd at Eikon at the end of June. The event titled ‘Bad Robot’, had Eikon decorated with a huge Gigantor robot out front. On the inside DJs Hawkeye & Alpha8 filled Eikon with unbeatable tracks, getting everyone ‘doing the robot’ on the dance floor.
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enter Stage held a Body painting Exhibition with the first round held last Friday on the 2nd of June. The four round competition will be held at Center Stage every Friday. Four artists pit their skills against each other that night to be eligible to enter the finals. To entertain the crowd, apart from the nights World Cup match being screened, live band Joga were on stage rocking out tunes for all that night.
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