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here has been a lot of action on the nightlife front lately and unfortunately not all of it very good. Besides the regrettable incident at Blowfish a couple of weeks ago which now seems to be passing over quickly, the 2am curfew from Dinas Pariwisata that actually came into effect the night before, took most people by surprise. Many people thought it was a consequence of the unfortunate affair of the Saturday night but in fact it was already on the way. Not a bad thing if you have to work in the morning but for those to whom the weekend equates to staying out late and sleeping all day, a proverbial spanner had been jammed into the works. Personally, I believe it wouldn’t hurt having a nightlife that started and finished earlier so people who did have to make a living could fit work and social life into the same day for a change. Anyway, as was expected, some of the bars aren’t closing so early and it will be interesting to see what actually happens over the next few weeks with this new ruling. Meanwhile, there’s a lot going on in the next couple of weeks including the Djakarta Warehouse Project which has moved to Pantai Carnaval Ancol next weekend, and a load more. Check the What’s On and HereNow pages inside to find out all the details.
Banyak hal yang terjadi dalam dunia hiburan malam belakangan ini, dan sayangnya tidak semuanya baik. Selain kejadian yang disesalkan di Blowfish beberapa minggu lalu yang sepertinya cepat reda, batas jam malam pada jam2.00 yang diberlakukan Dinas Pariwisata semalam sebelum kejadian mengejutkan banyak orang. Banyak yang berpikir berlakunya jam malam disebabkan oleh kasus tersebut tetapi kenyataannya peraturan ini sudah lama direncanakan. Tidak terlalu masalah bagi yang harus kerja esok harinya tetapi bagi mereka yang sudah jadi rutinitas untuk berpesta semalaman dan puaskan tidurnya pada esok hari sepertinya terganggu. Secara pribadi, saya berpendapat bahwa tidak ada salahnya memiliki kehidupan malam yang berawal dan berakhir lebih awal agar mereka yang bekerja diindustri ini tetap dapat berprofesi dan tetap bersosialisasi pada hari yang sama. Bagaimanapun, seperti diduga sebelumnya, tidak semua bar tutup seawal itu dan akan menarik untuk melihat apa yang akan terjadi dalam beberapa minggu kedepan. Sementara, ada banyak hal yang akan jadi warna dalam beberapa minggu ini seperti Djakarta Warehouse Project yang telah berpindah lokasi ke Pantai karnaval Ancol akhir pekan mendatang, dan lebih banyak lagi. Lihat rubrik What’s On dan HereNow yang akan memberi informasi lebih jelas.
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April 19th
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Open Mic BYSS feat.Ryan Trio
Beyond
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Tuesday 2 Die 4 With Africoustic at 8pm. Come & sing, free flow beer from 5-7pm
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Monday My Day DJ Kikies
D’Place Citos
Djiwa band feat TASYA
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Monday Madness 50% discount on branded beer all day long with Live Entertainment by Laskar Band playing Rock. Starts 9pm.
Rock Your Day Rock Video clips from around the world. Happy Hour: 1 pitcher Beer 100k 5pm WIB - 7pm WIB. Resident DJ Kikies
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Night Jam Sessions: Musicians & Vocalists are welcome to jam on stage with host band Ahmad Ananda Trio with Menu Hentisanti on Vocals.
D’place
Ladies’ Tuesday, free cocktail for ladies after 7pm
Hacienda
Nu Musro
Every Tuesday, from 7pm onwards. INONK & FRIENDS BAND (Playing All-round Music)
Red Square
CLASSIC TUESDAYS! It's unforgettable! All the Vodka you can drink from 10pm to 1am just Rp. 190.000++! DJ's Iwel and Larry spin classic disco hits!
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Scream Motion 50% discount for cocktail promo from 7pm – Closing. 50% Discount on All Cakes after 10pm and Live Entertainment by D’munk Band playing the best Top 40’s & All-round. Starts 9pm.
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
Wednesday April 21th Apollo Bar
Twinks On Wednesday Apollo’s handsome ‘Twink’ Dancers and free entry for customers from 18-25 before midnight.
Beyond
Love Disco Style DJ Kikies
Black Cat
Wednesday Swing Night Idang Rasjidi Trio feat Kemala Ayu. Dinner Time Solo Piano by Rike 9.15pm
D’Place Citos
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Dragonfly
Vintage "Project Aries" DJ Joyo, Aay
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Salsa Wednesday Salsa Dancing every Wednesday with your hosts Damaris & Iono from 9pm to midnight. Arriba Arriba! Bottles of Sauza Extra Gold, Tequila just Rp. 600.000++
Immigrant
Jukebox DJ Tomz, Olly Tandjung
Nu Musro
Every Wednesday 7pm onwards. VIP Band (Playing Pop, R&B, & Top 40 Music)
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X-One Bogor
FDC Niqa (E-Plaza)
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My Hero My Woman Ladies’ Nite Wednesday features The Female Superheroes. Pretty Female DJ’s on the Deck, DJ Monique (Filter Vogue), Anne Syane, Adith Junko, Alex, Novin 180, MC Cherryl VINTAGE Sing it Back Disco Seventies with resident DJs Yy and Novi
D’Place Citos
Beer fever Buy 1 get 1 beer, glass or pitcher free ALL DAY
Immigrant
Taboo DJ Anto, Tomz
Featuring DJ Bobby, Sumantri, Oki Koro, Anto Polski
Red Square
Fabulous Friday DJ's Larry, Ruffie & Iwel spin progressive POP!
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Nu Musro
Friday Addiction Get Special Price For Alcoholic Beverages By the Bottle. Live Entertainment by Chaplin Band playing The Best Top 40’s & All Around Music, starts 10pm.
Red Square
Shanghai Jazz Band featuring Nita Aartsen Project, play Latin, Swing Jazz & Cantopop
Indochine
Tootsie Roll RnB, Slow Jam, Simply Hip Hop with DJ Jiggy Jig, Haze, Q Every Thursday, 7pm onwards. White Gold Band (Playing All Around Music) ‘Fb Addiction Party’ Female DJ Morena, Pole Dancers, DJ Larry Satrio, Iwel & DJ Reza Bukan
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Thursday Society “Fashion Institute” Spinning The Best of Urban and RnB House by DJ Dimaz & Goeslan
Shanghai Blue 1920
Triple Nine
“INTIMATE“ With DJ Tom’s, Shinta, Joe. Get 20% off all items before midnight
X-One
234 SC (Point Blank 234) also X-One All Stars DJ Ezars, Galieh, VJ Ninjaskool
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Thursday April 22th Apollo Special Event
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.
Barcode
Anda & The Joints at The Stage
Black Cat
Funk Attack Feat Barry Likumahuwa, Taufan Goenarso, Doni Joesran, Matthew Sayers
April 23th Apollo
Hunkomania! Jakarta’s hottest Hunky Gogo dancers
Dancefellas present ’Music Transition’ feat. Tumbuan & Radisic, Winky, Ali, Rominaki, Tommy Cobrazil, Bone Equinox Republic of Equinox - Another Battle of Elementz edition with DJ Dimaz, Goeslan, Schizo
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Beyond
Friday Classy Freak ‘LOVE THEME’ with Resident DJ Kikies
Black Cat
Friday Cool Jazz Oele Pattiselano Trio feat.Dira. Dinner Time Solo Piano start 7pm9.15pm by Abe Simpson
D’place Citos
Friday Nite with Freakustik at 9.30pm till End and get 20% off
Immigrant
April 24th Apollo
Saturdays at Apollo, Special LipSync performances & Apollo’s Go Go Dancers. Resident DJ’s Novi & Lana. For reservations please call Daniel on 0899 0030 996
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Saturday Jazz Pop Sam Trio feat Dira. Dinner Time Solo Piano by Sukat 7pm-9.15pm
HouseMate ‘OldSkool’
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Dragonfly
Jackin Disco by Trigger Productions
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S&M Feat DJ Ebby, Agrikulture, Oki Koro
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Lola Alicia (18 BestBeat), Alfi Da Lovely (1945MF), Morena (Filter Management), Stephanie, Anne Riantie, Sexy Dancers On Stage. 8pm onwards.
Red Square
Red Square Saturdaze! DJ'S Larry, Ruffie, Reza & Iwel spin Early Classics and Electro House til late.
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Saturday Bounce
Buy Steak item, get 1 Glass of Beer. Live Entertainment by 2nd Anthem Band playing the Best Top 40’s & All Around starts 10.00 pm
Shanghai Blue 1920
Shanghai Jazz Band featuring Nita Aartsen Project, play Latin, Swing Jazz & Cantopop
Triple Nine
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DJ Mumu Stadium, Rako (EDJ) also X-One All Stars DJ Ezars, Galieh, VJ Ninjaskool
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Super Fly Mixed feat DJ Cello - Exclusive Set Vintage Come & Dance ‘Hypnotize’ feat DJ Yy & Novi Equinox Glitterati ‘Dancefloor Hype’ feat DJ Dimaz, Goeslan, Schizo
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April 26th
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Open Mic BYSS feat.Ryan Trio
Hard Rock Café
Hacienda
VINTAGE ROCK Nu Colour Live Band
Nu Musro
Every Sunday, starts from 7pm onwards. Four Colours Band (Playing All Around Music)
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Sunday House Session feat DJ Oki Koro, Bimo, Kimm, Tanya, DNA (Deefo-NickboyAsking), Justeen, Andri, Kotot, VJ Pixel Slide, MC Ucha
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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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Tuesday April 27th Barcode
Tuesday 2 Die 4 With Africoustic at 8pm. Come & sing, free flow beer from 5-7pm
Beyond
Rock Your Day featuring video clips from worldwide rock bands. Happy Hour - 1 pitcher Beer 100k net, 17.00 WIB 19.00 WIB. Resident DJ Kikies
Nu Musro
Every Tuesday, 7pm onwards. INONK & FRIENDS Band (Playing All Around Music)
Red Square
CLASSIC TUESDAYS! It's unforgettable! All the Vodka you can drink from 10pm to 1am just Rp. 190.000++! DJ's Iwel and Larry spin classic
disco hits!
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Scream Motion 50% discount for cocktail promo from 7pm – Closing. 50% Discount on All Cakes after 10pm and Live Entertainment by D’munk Band playing the Best Top 40’s & All Around music, starts 9pm.
Black Cat
Night Jam Sessions: Musicians & Vocalists are welcome to jam on stage 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 to 11 pm. Live Mariachi Music by Los Paraguas
Wednesday April 28th Apollo Bar & Lounge
Twinks On Wednesday Apollo’s handsome ‘Twink’ Dancers and free entry for customers from 18-25 before midnight
Black Cat
Wednesday Swing Night Idang Rasjidi Trio feat Kemala Ayu. Dinner Time Solo Piano by Rike starts 7pm-9.15pm
D’Place Citos
D’Moneymaker Buy 1 get 1 beer free
Hacienda
Salsa Wednesday Salsa Dancing every Wednesday with your hosts Damaris & Iono from 9pm to midnight. Arriba Arriba! Bottles of Sauza Extra Gold, Tequila just Rp. 600.000++
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Heaven Club Menara Jamsostek 9th Floor
"Sounds from Heaven" Event by Supersonic and Friends of Heaven feat FIDZ, K'MAZ VS RWIN, LASSIRAZ, MC.TIGOT & Sexiest Dancers in J-Town, DJ Fidz feat live P.A Meydap.
Immigrant
Jukebox DJ Tomz, Olly Tandjung
Nu Musro
Every Wednesday, starts at 7pm onward. VIP Band (Playing Pop, R&B, & Top 40 Music)
Red Square
Evolve Event Urban Episodes ‘Pejamas Party’ RnB-Hip Hop Night Feat DJ Cun &
Fendy, Pejamas Dancers, resident DJ Ruffie & Reza Bukan
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What’s on Wednesday Free Cocktail for Ladies (7pm – 10pm) and 50% Discount Martini Promo from 7pm – Closing. Live Entertainment by 7 Fun Band playing The Best Top 40’s & All Around starts 9pm.
X-One
DJ Agha (1945MF), also X-One All stars DJ Ezars , Galieh, VJ Ninjaskool
X2
Electrocute Feat DJ Dotix, Tendy, PDouble, Flip, MC Roungkie
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Thursday April 29th Apollo
Thursday special events Featuring the 2010 Apollo Male Model Search and the Apollo Male Dance Contest!
Nu Musro
Every Thursday 7pm onwards. WHITE GOLD Band (Playing All Around Music)
Planet Hollywood
High Heels Resident DJ Martin, free Illusion for ladies. 30% Off, Only for Ladies.
Aphrodite
Red Square
Barcode
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Ladies’ Nite with DJ Max Ladies get free drinks at Aphrodite every Thursday Nite! Live music by DJ Max Don, our resident. Livecoustic Session with Anda & The Joints Free flow beer from 3.30pm – 8.30pm
Black Cat
Funk Attack Feat Barry Likumahuwa, Taufan Goenarso, Doni Joesran, Matthew Sayers
Immigrant
Taboo DJ Tomz, Kupang
"Stars and Strips" Feat Female DJ Anya, Hollywood Look-a-likes, DJ Larry Satrio, Iwel, & DJ Reza Bukan Fabulous Thursday Buy Pasta Item Get a Glass Of House Wine. Live Entertainment by 2nd Anthem Band playing Classic Disco starts 9pm.
X2
Wave Production ‘RnB Parade’ Wave 3rd Anniversary with 3 room. EQUINOX “The Underwater Party” feat Maxwell The RnB Surgeon (Brisbane), Venom C, Think, MC MOC, Dimaz, Goeslan. X2 “Beach Party” feat Star, Agung, Melon V, MC Kayz. VINTAGE “The Cottage” feat Sixteen, Scratchy, Kotot.
Friday April 30th 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 7pm to 9.15pm by Abe Simpson
Immigrant Special Event HOUSEMATE Featuring Starkillers from Las Vegas, Oki Koro, Eby Red Square
Fabulous Friday The weekend starts now! DJ's Larry, Ruffie & Iwel spin progressive POP!
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Friday Addiction Get Special Price For Alcoholic Beverages By Bottle. Live Entertainment by Chaplin Band playing The Best Top 40’s & All Around starts 10pm.
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
X-One
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Friday
Sunday
April 30th
May 2nd
X2
Jerome Isma-Ae (Germany) Special Event Supported by DJ Bone, Cello, VJ Motioninja
Black Cat
Sunday Jazz Piano Time by Abe Simpson
Hard Rock Café
VINTAGE ROCK Nu Colour Live Band
Nu Musro
Every Sunday, starts at 7pm onwards. FOUR COLOURS Band (Playing All Around Music)
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Happy Sunday with Centerstage Band playing Alternative. Check out special Live Sport Program. ALL DAY LONG Min. purchase of Rp. 300.000, Get 2 Hours of Billiards Free.
Saturday
Monday
May 1st
May 3rd
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, starts 7pm to 9.15pm by Sukat
Dragonfly Special Event
TIME OUT "Best Of Jakarta" Awards night DJ Hizkia - Ww
Red Square
Red Square Saturdaze! DJ'S Larry, Ruffie, Reza & Iwel spin Early Classics and Electro House til late.
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Saturday Bounce Food Promo: Chef Suggestion of the day (weekly basis), 50% Discount on All Cakes after 10pm,
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Buy Steak item, get 1 Glass of Beer. Live Entertainment by 2nd Anthem Band playing the Best Top 40’s & All Around, starts 10pm
Shanghai Blue 1920
Shanghai Jazz Band featuring Nita Aartsen Project, play Latin, Swing Jazz & Cantopop
Triple Nine
“SATURDAY NIGHT OUT“ With DJ Tom’s, Shinta, Joe. 20% off all items before midnight
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 Red Square Vodka Cocktails and Selected Beers All Night Long! Resident DJ's Larry Satrio & Ruffie. 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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Red Square Wednesday 21 April 10pm
Has Been His real name is Alwin, but he’s better known as Lil’ B. The history behind his nickname is that it’s from his mother’s initials, and being the youngest in the family, the title Lil’ has stuck with him. Lil’ B was strongly influenced by Tupac Shakur, which led him to want to be involved in music himself. After mastering the decks and joining up with D’Makavelli, he got the chance to perform at a few clubs and became a resident at Marotti, Dizzy and X-Lounge. Even though he is better known for spinning Hip Hop and RnB beats, this enginehead is also skilled at mixing House tracks. is Now Lil’ B will be performing at Red Square Jakarta’s serial event ‘Urban Episodes’ on the 21st of April and this time the event will be titled ‘1001 Nights’. Other than Lil’B, DJ Odotto and resident DJ Ruffie will share the stage, plus belly dancers will liven up the atmosphere. A Hip Hop party set in an Arabian Nights-style setting will be massive, so don’t miss it!
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Has Been Nama aslinya adalah Alwin, tapi lebih dikenal dengan nama Lil’B. Sejarah nama ini diambil dari inisial ibunya, ditambah ia adalah anak bungsu, jadi julukan Lil’ kerap melekat. Lil’ B sangat terpengaruh oleh rapper terkenal Tupac Shakur, yang yang membuatnya tergerak untuk mendalami skill DJ secara otodidak. Dengan bergabung dalam D’Makavelli, Lil’B dapat kesempatan untuk tampil di beberapa tempat, menjadi residen di Marotti, Dizzy dan X-Lounge. Walaupun dia lebih dikenal karena skill-nya memainkan musik Hip Hop dan RnB, penggemar otomotif ini ternyata juga berbakat dalam memainkan musik House.s is Now Lil’ B akan tampil di acara berserinya Red Square Jakarta, Urban Episodes pada tanggal 21 April dan kali ini acaranya akan bertajuk ‘1001 Night’. Selain Lil’B, DJ Odotto, resident DJ Ruffie ditambah penari perut akan turut meramaikan acaranya. Acara Hip Hop ber-setting dongeng 1001 malam pasti akan menjadi acara yang menarik! Jangan sampai terlewatkan.
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dj morena
Red Square Thursday 22 April 10pm
Has been Before becoming a DJ, this cute, tiny-statured young lady got into the club scene by regularly club hopping. After some time, she decided to become a professional DJ by attending Rumus DJ School. DJ Bimo was the one who brought Morena into the limelight through Filter Vogue management and successfully won her the 1st runner up position at the Juice DJ Quest competition, which gained her more recognition in the public’s eye. She started her career by playing House, but finally evolved her style into Tech House. In 2009, Morena’s skills fully developed, winning her the Pioneer Female Pro DJ Battle. is now For those seeking something different, get prepared for Morena’s elegance as she takes the stage of Red Square on the 22nd of April for the ‘FB Addiction Party’ brought to you by Absolut Vodka. She’ll be sharing the spotlight with resident DJ’s Iwel, Larry and Reza Bukan.
Sounds Like Tech House, Minimal Tech Hails From Jakarta
Has Been Sebelum menjadi DJ, wanita cantik bertubuh mungil ini mengenali dunia gemerlap dengan rajin clubbing. Setelah itu, Morena memutuskan untuk belajar skill DJ secara resmi dengan mengikuti sekolah DJ di Rumus. Dalam perjalanannya, DJ Bimo adalah yang berjasa mengangkat namanya melalui management Filter Vogue, dan keberhasilan Morena memenangkan posisi juara harapan pertama dalam ajang Juice DJ Quest membuat dia lebih terpandang di mata publik. Pada awalnya Morena sempat bermain aliran musik House, dan akhirnya merubah haluannya ke arah Tech House. Tahun 2009, kemampuan matang Morena membuatnya memenangkan lomba Pioneer Female Pro DJ Battle. is Now Jika anda mencari keindahan, siapkan diri untuk cantiknya Morena saat dia tampil diatas panggung Red Square tanggal 22 April nanti, untuk acara ‘FB Addiction Party’ yang disponsori Absolut Vodka. Morena akan tampil bersama DJ setempat yaitu Iwel, Larry, dan Reza Bukan.
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Agrikulture
Immigrant Saturday 24 April 10pm Have Been Agrikulture is formed by disco duo, DJ AntonHogi plus Adit, with additional members Fandy on vocals, Emil on guitars and other add-on members to complete the formation. Agrikulture first released their track ‘Underground Trash’ and an album followed, titled ‘Dawai Damai’. Their most unique rendition is a remake of the song ‘Kompor Meleduk’ by the late Indonesian comic musician, Beyamin, which became a hit on the dance floors. Agrikulture have shared the stage with big name band Prodigy, performed at numerous rave parties in Jakarta, and even participated in last year’s Java Rockin’land event. This project by Anton-Hogi has become very successful with their musical concept, making Agrikulture one of Indonesia’s most successful electronic bands to date. are Now This group of underground party goers will perform at Immigrant on Saturday the 24th of April to play the regular S&M event there, bringing their full DJ set to the stage. Don’t miss the band’s lively performance.
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Sound Like Disco Elektronica Hail From Jakarta
Have Been Band ini didirikan oleh duo disko DJ Anton-Hogi plus Adit, dengan penambahan anggota seperti Fandy di vokal, Emil pada gitar dan beberapa tambahan personil. Agrikulture awalnya merilis single “Underground Trash“ dan selanjutnya merampungkan album seperti Dawai Damai. Yang paling unik adalah remake lagu “Kompor Meleduk” kepunyaan almarhum Benyamin yang jadi hits baik di airplay radio maupun jadi irama di lantai dansa. Agrikulture juga punya potensi musikal yang baik, buktinya mereka sempat berbagi panggung dengan band sekelas Prodigy, juga sering terlihat tampil di banyak acara rave party di Jakarta, bahkan ikut meramaikan Java Rockin’land di tahun lalu. Proyek Anton-Hogi ini sukses dengan konsep yang mereka tuang di dalamnya, sehingga Agrikulture terbilang sebagai band elektronik papan atas di Indonesia. are Now Gerombolan penyusup pesta ini akan tampil di Immigrant pada hari Sabtu, tepatnya pada tanggal 24 April di acara reguler bertajuk S&M, dan akan di ramaikan dengan dengan DJ set lengkapnya. Jangan sampai lewatkan kesempatan untuk saksikan langsung atraksi nada dari band Jakarta ini.
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Tennis Indoor Senayan thurs 29 april 8Pm Has Been Her musical career flourished after winning the first ever series of reality TV talent show American Idol. She released her first album entitled Thankful in 2003, bursting with a string of top pop singles. Her second album, Breakaway, in 2004 saw Kelly head towards more of a rock sound. Her first two albums successfully went platinum and won her two Grammy Awards for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Best Pop Album in 2006. Before becoming a world-class singer, Kelly worked as a cocktail waitress, a promotion girl for a certain drinks brand and a movie theater usher. There’ll be no more of that for this super songstress now... is Now Kelly Clarkson will be performing in Jakarta for her latest album’s promotional tour. The event will be titled ‘Surya Slim Stage Kelly Clarkson in Concert’ and will be presented by renowned Indonesian promoter, Java Musikindo, taking place on the 29th of April at the Tennis Indoor Senayan. Kelly will be on stage singing hits from all four of her albums, so don’t miss this superstar’s performance.
Sounds Like Pop, Pop rock, R’n’B. Hails From Texas, USA
HaS Been Karir musiknya melesat semenjak dia menjuarai American Idol pada musim pertama. Merilis album pertamanya yang berjudul ‘Thankful’ tahun 2003 yang diwarnai tembang-tembang berirama pop, pada album keduanya berjudul ‘Breakaway’ pada tahun 2004 Kelly Clarkson mulai berubah aliran yang sedikit lebih ngeRock. Kedua album pertama berhasil mendapatkan gelar piringan platinum dan memenangkan dua penghargaan Grammy Award untuk Best Female Pop Vocal Performance dan Best Pop Vocal Album. Fakta tersembunyi mengenai masa lalu Kelly Clarkson adalah dia pernah bekerja sebagai pelayan cocktail, menjadi promotion girl untuk sebuah merk minuman, bahkan menjadi sebuah pegawai di bioskop. Tetapi sekarang dengan seluruh kesuksesannya, sekarang dia telah berkembang menjadi sebuah musisi kelas dunia... IS Now Kelly akan tampil di Jakarta dalam rangkaian promo album terbarunya berjudul ‘All I Ever Wanted’. Acara ‘Surya Slim Stage Kelly Clarkson Live in Concert’ yang digelar oleh promotor ternama Java Musikindo, akan digelar pada tanggal 29 April di Tennis Indoor Senayan. Kelly Clarkson akan tampil di panggung menyanyikan sejumlah tembang dari keempat albumnya, jadi jangan sampai terlewatkan aksi superstar yang satu ini.
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Starkillers
Immigrant Friday 30 April
Has Been Nick Terranova AKA Starkillers, a DJ hailing from Sin City USA, Las Vegas, has a unique music style which is influenced by different genres such as House, Progressive and Electro featuring catchy lyrics and booming bass lines. His hit track ‘Discoteka’ successfully entered the Billboard Dance Charts and his skills also proved themselves when his track was nominated for Best Underground Track at IDMA. In 2002, Nick established his own record company Terratraxx, which is filled with numerous projects for his various aliases like Starkillers, Killers&Rockers, Detroit Millionares and not forgetting his real identity Nick Terranova. is Now From Las Vegas to New York and even to Japan, Nick will now be heading to Indonesia. Nick has performed once in Jakarta a few years ago, and now he is returning once again to rock the party on the 30th of April, performing on the decks of Immigrant in their regular Housemate event.
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Sounds Like House, Progressive, Electronica Hails From Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
HAS Been DJ Nick Terranova aka Starkillers. Seorang DJ asal kota judi di Amerika Serikat ini, punya karakteristik set yang unik, yaitu genre House-Prog-Elektro yang dibalut dengan vokal yang catchy dan booming bassline. Track hitsnya seperti Discoteka dan Scream, track ini masuk dalam Billboard Dance charts. Reputasinya adalah nominator Best Underground Track di ajang IDMA. Sejak tahun 2002, Nick juga sudah memiliki perusahaan rekaman bernama Terratraxx. Proyeknya beragam dengan berbagai nama alias, yaitu Starkillers, Killers&Rockers, Detroit Millionares dan sebagai dirinya sendiri yaitu Nick Terranova. IS Now Setelah Las Vegas, New York, Jepang, kini Nick akan hadir di Indonesia. Sedikit tambahan info, beberapa tahun lalu, Nick pernah tampil di salah satu klab di Jakarta. Sekarang, Anda akan melihat Nick kembali ke Indonesia, tanggal 30 April nanti di Immigrant. Di gelaran Housemate ini, Nick akan tampil bersama para resident DJ seperti Oki Koro dan Ebby.
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DJAKARTA WAREHOUSE PROJECT:
“PEACE. DANCE. UNITY.”
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Marco V
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Shortee Blitz
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jakarta Warehouse Project is a collaborative festival put together by Blowfish with a number of event organizers and promoters. This magnificent spectacle is another form of the Blowfish Warehouse Project, which is to be moved to larger venue, Pantai Karnaval Ancol, but will still take place on the same date, which is Sat 24th April. This event is supported by the Tourism Board and Indonesia’s Entertainment Association. The changing of the venue for this event was due to an upsetting incident which occurred at Blowfish on the 4th of April. This incident did not only affect Blowfish but also the whole nightlife industry in Jakarta. In the end, Blowfish and the many supporters of the original Warehouse Project put out a statement to stop violence then continued with plans for the event, which has now evolved and changed its title and tagline to Djakarta Warehouse Project: “Peace. Dance. Unity”. The lineup of performers are still as planned and will still feature two top Trance DJ’s, Ferry Corsten and Dash Berlin, also Marco V will be playing his Trance-Techno-Electro tracks. R’n’B fans will be happy to hear the tracks spun out by DJ Shortee Blitz. Talented music producer Lifelike will also be present, who has skyrocketed through France’s dance music scene. Musically artistic electroclash duo Fischerspooner will also be on stage along with Kaskade, not forgetting the many local DJs, wW, Justeen, Joyo and Aay and Hizkia who will also be present to get the party going. The Cyber Japan Dancers will be on stage too, to liven up the crowd. Doors open at 7pm.
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jakarta Warehouse Project adalah kolaborasi festival yang dikemas oleh Blowfish bersama para event organizer dan promotor. Acara akbar ini memang bentuk lain dari Blowfish Warehouse Project yang dipindah tempat ke Pantai Karnaval Ancol dengan tanggal yang sama, 24 April 2010. Acara didukung oleh Dinas Pariwisata dan Asosiasi Hiburan Indonesia. Perubahan tempat acara terkait dengan insiden Blowfish tanggal 4 April lalu, yang efeknya sampai ke seluruh industri malam di Jakarta. Akhirnya Blowfish beserta dengan seluruh pihak sepakat dengan tegas menolak kekerasan dan berpartisipasi untuk Blowfish Warehouse Project yang berevolusi menjadi party dengan misi yang berjudul Djakarta Warehouse Project: “Peace. Dance. Unity”- a Warehouse Dance Music Project for Peace. Pengisi acaranya termasuk luar biasa, seperti FERRY CORSTEN, DASH BERLIN sang DJ Trance terbaik, MARCO V sang DJ urutan 50 dunia, semua dengan Trance-Techno-Electro, DJ SHORTEE BLITZ untuk pecinta musik RnB, LIFELIKE, produser Dance Music besar asal Perancis. FISCHERSPOONER ‘Electroclash Duo’ yang unik. KASKADE, DJ wW, Justeen, Joyo, Aay dan Hizkia, yang tampil bersama CYBERJAPAN Pole Dancers.
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The man who has a habit of bringing thousands of people together under one roof is once again bringing his trance flavors to the Indonesia’s shores. The Beat had a chat before the pilgrimage begins…
Ferry Corsten First of all, how have things been since you were last in Indonesia? Has it been a lot of time on the road or have you found yourself back in the studio? Yeah, I’ve been doing both a lot. We have released the remixed album of my Twice In A Blue Moon Artist Album. Also we released the digitally remastered version of my original System F - Out Of The Blue album and my most recent new compilation called ‘Once Upon A Night’. I also launched a show based on this concept, of which I am really proud. So besides travelling the globe for quite some time, the studio is also my place to be.
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You’ve certainly reached a height in your career that sees you playing to some of the biggest crowds throughout the world. Is there anywhere you’ve played lately that you’ve found more inspiring or felt more connected to? For my new compilation Once Upon A Night, I am touring with a show concept called Once Upon A Night: The Experience. It’s an amazing experience. We’ve made killer visuals, a fantastic production… so everywhere I get to play under this concept, I get goose bumps. The reaction of the crowd is really amazing! Your performances are certainly renowned for
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being a lot bigger than just one man behind two turntables; the stage production, lighting and FX are generally set up to be awe inspiring for those on the dance floor. So do you have a lot of personal involvement in the production side of things? Definitely. The first tour concept, Twice In A Blue Moon (which was based on my last artist album), was a project I worked on for months in 2008 and toured with in 2009. It was a real treat for me to work with people who were transferring my music to a show level. Every aspect, from the type of production, artists involved, the visuals made were all inspired by my music. Learning from this experience, the Once Upon A Night Show is something even more exciting as we’ve stepped up our game! I also worked on this month’s before the actual show. Quite often artists who are used to playing to auditoriums of fans still find the small underground shows to be the most exhilarating; do you get the chance to sneak off for smaller private gigs these days? Definitely. I think that it’s great to have a balance in doing things. Also, I do love playing for small clubs just as I love playing for festivals, exhibition halls and concert venues. It‘s phenomenal to play for 5,000 to 20,000 people. It’s just an ocean of heads bobbing and jumping to your beats. But playing for a smaller club and/or venue allows you to really connect with the crowd. DJ’s aren’t known for living the most conservative of lifestyles; have you managed to find a happy medium between work and play? Any wake up calls over the course of your career where you needed to reevaluate your lifestyle or habits? I have a beautiful daughter who is almost 2 so she keeps me on the right track. I am really a down to earth guy who happens to DJ and produce. Nothing beats coming home and seeing the smiling face of my little girl. Does being on the road diminish your ability to maintain a steady relationship or keep you happily involved in many?
You should ask my wife! Ha ha ha, no I do the best I can. It’s not easy being away for a long time and I do miss my wife and daughter. But hey, that’s life and luckily they are getting used to it. Most travelers return from overseas with at least one story of misadventure; ever had any complete freak out moments on your travels over the years? I had to play in Brazil once and there was some freak that pointed his gun at me and my driver. My agent at the time lost all my items, I was lucky to be spared. That’s probably the worst thing that has happened to me. What would you consider some of your personal favorite tracks from over the years? Any that will always hold a special significance for you beyond others? Out Of The Blue under my System F guise was my big breakthrough so that’s special to me. Also tracks like Punk and Rock Your Body Rock keep a place in my heart. They gave me a whole new crowd as it wasn’t the usual Ferry Corsten sound. Made of Love from my latest album is also still a big one. Hearing people sing along with the tracks you’ve created is just fantastic. I like to surprise people so watch out for my new artist album which will come in 2011. Which plans for 2010 are you most excited about? At the moment I am touring the globe with Once Upon A Night: The Experience and the club shows. This is very exciting. This new tour is built around my new compilation Once Upon A Night which had its worldwide release only a week ago. The compilation hit number 1 on Itunes USA within 3 days. This was a great moment also.
Ferry Corsten will be hitting Jakarta for the Djakarta Warehouse Project 2010 at Ancol next week and it’s set to be huge. Get down there to be swept up in his beats along with those of Marco V, Kaskade, Fischerspooner, Shortee Blitz and plenty more...
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TMII Indie Festival
To celebrate Taman Mini Indonesia Indah’s 35th anniversary, from the 21st-22nd of April, this massive cultural park, which is a miniature model of Indonesia’s archipelagoes will be presenting an Indie Festival and will be held at the parking area of Tugu Api TMII. The festival itself is an Indie battle of the bands competition, putting some of Jakarta’s (and the surrounding provinces) best Indie bands on stage to prove who the best Indie band of the land is. The festival will also feature modern dance and cheerleaders on stage. For more information, contact AZ Management (PT W@P) Gd. IBEC Jl Wahid Hasyim no.84-86 Jak-Pus Telp: (021) 3142418.
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Starbucks Launches ‘Flazz’ Card
All you coffee heads will be glad to know that PT Sari Coffee Indonesia (Starbucks Coffee) in conjunction with PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) have released a Starbucks Flazz Card; a member card, plus an alternative form of making transactions. Privileges given to owners of the card are complimentary tall size beverages with your first top up of the Starbucks Flazz Card; a buy 1 get 1 free offer every 15th of the month; a free upsize every Tuesday and Wednesday and also the ability to use the card as a transaction tool at the many Flazz merchants around. Get the specially designed cards, picturing a Starbucks Coffee Latte or Caramel Macchiato, by simply purchasing a Starbucks product at their many outlets in Jakarta, requesting a Flazz card with your purchase and topping it up with a minimum of Rp.100K. Get to your nearest Starbucks and get your Flazz card to enjoy all the privileges.
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“Gatecrasher Global Soundsystem Indonesia”
Indonesia once again has the chance to present a world class music festival by welcoming international party brand, Gatecrasher. On May 29th, Pantai Karnaval Ancol will be thrashed by a major Rave Party showcasing a great lineup of big name dance music artists. Some of the international artists that are confirmed to perform are Empire Of The Sun (Australia), ATB (De), Felix Da Housecat (USA), Rank 1 (Netherland), Tocadisco (De) and Roger Shah (De). With 2000 promo tickets at Rp170K almost sold out, presale tickets will soon be available and will cost Rp240K. On the door tickets will set you back Rp280K. For more information go to www.blade-indonesia.com or contact Ichi (087882478012). The event is brought to you by Blade Consortium Indonesia (7/24 management and Synan Recordings).
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BII’s Youth Jazz Band Competition
With more of Jakarta’s youngsters getting into the Jazz music state of mind, and with many Jazz communities being established today, Black Cat Jazz Super Club in conjunction with BII, has prepared a competition for these Jazzy youths to explore their musical skills. Two preliminary rounds will be held on the 2nd and 9th of May with the Grand Final event happening on the 16th of May. With a grand prize of Rp.5million and a shiny trophy for first place up for grabs, you know these talented youngsters will pull out all the stops to prove their worth. For registration and information on the event, contact Archie (0813 8191 3377) or Nurhadi (0818 714019), or visit the website www.blackcatjazz.com Alternatively, email: blackcatjazz@gmail.com.
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Enj-Oi! Sham 69
English Oi! Punk Rock band Sham 69 are headed to shock the punk rockers of Jakarta with their insane street punk style for their ‘The Kids Are United Asia Tour’. Sham 69 kick started their career in the 70’s, playing a big part in influencing the Oi! and Streetwise Punk styles, and continuously topping the UK Album Charts with 11 albums under their belt. This highly influential band will be rocking Jakarta on the 18th April to play at the Bulungan Outdoor. For more information, contact (021) 9992 89975.
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Copeland Farewell Tour
Florida based indie alternative band, Copeland, will be passing through Bandung on the 8th of May and are scheduled to play at The Venue Concert Hall – Eldorado Bandung. On a sad note, this tour will be the last time the band will be touring together. Copeland are sad to announce that their first tour to Indonesia will be their farewell tour. After successfully releasing 5 albums, the band members are set to go their different ways. The Copeland Farewell Tour is proudly brought to you by NADA PROMOTAMA. For more information on ticket prices please contact Nada Promotama at (022) 86065357 or follow them on twitter @nadapromotama.
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anyak cara untuk menyukai hari Senin, salah satunya adalah I Love Monday yang digelar pada tanggal 15 Maret lalu di Nu China. Beberapa pengunjung yang melepas lelah dari rutinitas, tampak berdatangan sejak awal. Acara ini menampilkan barisan Disk Jockey seperti Milinka, Mark Eon, Reza Bukan, Duo Shissy & Witha yang tergabung dalam Lady Lovely, Monique, David Gilz, Bavo, Rangga Raster, dan Nick Van. Yang lebih spesial lagi adalah perayaan ulang tahun bagi DJ Shissy (Bvlgary) dan Adhe Wendhy Nixty. Libur keesokan harinya ternyata berdampak positif atas ramainya pengunjung pada malam itu. Hari Senin yang menyenangkan!
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Nu China’s ‘I Love Monday’ event had haters of Monday loving the day by presenting a huge lineup of DJ’s, which included Milinka, Mark Eon, Reza Bukan, Monique, David Gilz, Bavo, Rangga Raster, Nick Van and Lady Lovely. DJ’s Shissy (Bvlgary) and Adhe Wendy Nixty celebrated their birthday, making the day even more merry.
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Margo City Depok Sunday 4 April
iasanya, Music Clinic digelar dalam ruang tertutup, namun Music Clinic yang diadakan oleh Rumus DJ School dan L.A Lights berbeda dengan aturan yang ada sebelumnya. Acara ini digelar hari Minggu di sebuah pelataran ruang terbuka di satu sudut mall Margo City di Depok. Kolaborasi antara DJ dan Band mulai digelar sejak sore hari, dan ini adalah salah satu edukasi bahwa DJ tidak hanya bermain untuk klab. Setelah usai, sesi pertanyaan diberikan kepada pengunjung yang ingin melontarkan pertanyaan, dan disinilah bentuk Music Clinic yang jadinya lebih santai karena digelar di ruang terbuka. Puncak acaranya, kolaborasi antara DJ Dudut, Andy /rif, Rama Muktio, dan beberapa personil lainnya. Mereka juga menggelar demo dan memberi tips dan trik bagi para pengunjung. Singkatnya, acara ini memberikan edukasi musikal dengan gaya baru. Ditunggu Music Clinic berikutnya dari Rumus dan L.A Lights!
Rumus DJ School in conjunction with L.A. Lights held an outdoor Music Clinic at Margo City Mall Depok car park. The event presented a collaboration of DJs and bands, letting the public know that DJs don’t just play at clubs. The highlight of the night’s event was a mash-up between DJ Dudut, Andy/rif, Rama Muktio and others.
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Kartini Expo Centre Balai Kartini Wednesday 31 Mar
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mogen Heap adalah artis multitalenta kelahiran Havering, London yang pernah meraih penghargaan paling bergengsi Grammy Award. Selain karir solonya yang melejit, Imogen Heap adalah anggota dari grup elektronik asal Inggris Frou Frou. Promotor Mahaka Entertainment mendatangkannya ke Indonesia untuk memainkan hentak dan alunan musiknya yang unik di Balai Kartini pada akhir Maret lalu. Kedatangan Imogen Heap sekaligus dalam rangka tur promosi album terbarunya yang berjudul “Ellipse�. Setelah tampil dengan sukses di Jakarta, Imogen Heap melanjutkan tur Asianya ke Hongkong. Multi-talented Grammy award-winning musician, Imogen Heap, held a concert at Balai Kartini on the 31st, ending the month of March in style. Performing her unique and enticing music, the crowd enjoyed every moment of the concert. Thanks to the efforts of promoter Mahaka Entertainment, the concert went off with a bang!
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HouseMate with Martijn
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cara HouseMate kembali menghadirkan bintang internasional ke Immigrant, kali ini acara disponsori oleh L.A. Menthol Lights yang menampilkan DJ asal London Martijn Ten Velden. Immigrant diramaikan oleh para pengunjung setianya, ditambah dengan para penggemar DJ Martijn Ten Venlden yang ingin melihat keahlian DJ ini memainkan irama House dan Tech House dan improvisasinya dalam pemilihan lagu dan mixing. Lantai dansa dipenuhi oleh pengunjung yang menikmati aksi DJ yang satu ini. Immigrant’s HouseMate event, in conjunction with L.A. Menthol Lights presented Martijn Ten Velden, who hails from London. The dance floor of Immigrant was jam packed with regular guests plus fans of this DJ, who wanted to witness his skills spinning House and Tech House beats.
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Buddhabar Thursday 1 April
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droitz Music tidak hanya sukses membuat party brand seperti Sundaze, mereka pun siap untuk membuat sukses produk lain mereka yaitu Housentials. Dengan sasaran ruang lingkup yang berbeda dengan Sundaze, Housentials lebih mengarah pada mengumpulkan para penggemar musik House di suatu tempat dengan musik House yang berkualitas. Pada tanggal 1 April lalu, Adroitz menggelar Housentials di Buddha Bar dengan memboyong bintang internasional Mr. V yang berasal dari New York. Para Adroitz Crew yaitu Jhudeth, Ade Ferdian, dan Johannes Taufan ikut meramaikan acara malam itu di Buddha Bar. Tidak satu-dua yang benar-benar menikmati gelaran ini. Kemeriahan dan kegilaan terasa lebih nyata dengan kehadiran para pengemar musik House yang menikmati waktu mereka untuk malam itu. Adroitz Music held their new event ‘Housentials’ at Buddhabar on the 1st of April, bringing New York based DJ, Mr. V, to the stage. Apart from the special guest that night, Androitz Crew members Jhudeth, Ade Ferdian and Johannes Taufan were also in the house and continued the party into the early hours of the next morning.
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Blowfish Friday 2 April
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cara RnB Nation kali ini dimeriahkan oleh penampilan dari DJ yang tidak pernah bosan tampil di Jakarta, yaitu DJ Cash Money. DJ yang pernah membentuk duo Cash Money & Marvellous ini, pernah memenangkan kompetisi DJ seperti American DMC dan juga World DMC, jelas skill-nya tidak diragukan lagi. Blowfish kembali menghadirkan Cash Money untuk berbagi deck bersama para DJ lokal yang ikut tampil malam itu, seperti DJ Ethnic, Ww serta VJ Mutter. Keramaian pengunjung memenuhi area dalam Blowfish diiringi irama urban dan keahlian Cash Money mengolah musik Hip Hop, Funk dan Soul membuat pengunjung tidak beranjak hingga acara usai. This time around, Blowfish’s regular ‘R’n’B Nation’ event presented DJ Cash Money, from the well-known duo, Cash Money & Marvellous, who spun out Hip Hop, Funk and Soul beats to kick off the long Easter weekend. Resident DJ’s Ethnic and Ww, assisted by VJ Mutter, didn’t want to miss out on the festivities and were in the house to liven up the partygoers.
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pollo Bar and Lounge yang terletak Bellagio Boutique Mall Mega Kuningan, kini genap berusia setahun. Perayaan ulang tahunnya digelar tanggal 2 dan 3 April. Kemeriahan dimulai dari hari pertama, seperti layaknya ulang tahun dimeriahkan dengan acara tiup lilin dan diramaikan oleh bintang tamunya, Olga Syahputra. Perayaan pada keesokan harinya digelar dengan tema ‘Glow In The Dark’ dimeriahkan oleh penampilan dari Top Model dari Moscow, Roman Blinov. Acara malam itu lebih semarak lagi dengan penampilan DJ Novi dan DJ Lana ditemani Hot & Sexy Male Model Dancers yang mengenakan baju berwarna putih sesuai tema malam itu. Apollo Bar and Lounge celebrated its first anniversary in style with a two-day bash. Kicking things off was the ceremonial blowing of the candles, which was lead by guest host Olga Syahputra. The second day of celebration presented Moscow’s Top Model, Roman Blinov, and also had DJ’s Novi and Lana on the decks accompanied by Hot & Sexy male model dancers all adorned in white.
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Embassy Bandung & X2 Jakarta Saturday & Friday 3 & 9 April
Stylicious Nights
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tylicious Nights adalah gelaran sosialisasi untuk program “Marlboro Lights Style Your Party”. Dengan berbagai pengisi acara seperti DJ Bone, Riri, Hogi, Dade yang diduetkan bersama beberapa vokalis sohor seperti Fla, Juniar Arif, Caroline Zachri dan juga Sara Wijayanto, tak lupa MC Giri. Di setiap gelaran acara ini ada satu booth khusus yang disediakan untuk para pengunjung untuk mendaftarkan diri dan sekaligus mencoba mendesain party lewat software yang disediakan. Tahap seleksi awal yang akan memilih 100 peserta pencipta pesta sendiri telah dimulai.
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The Stylicious Nights event, a program by ‘Marlboro Lights Style Your Party’ was held this time round at Embassy, Bandung and X2 Jakarta on the 3rd and 9th of April. The events presented a lineup of DJ’s which included DJ Bone, Riri, Hogi and Dade working along with the vocal skills of Fla, Juniar Arif, Caroline Zachri and Sara Wijayanto plus MC Giri.
thereTHEN Red Square Wednesday 7 April
ER’s Sexy Night
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rban Episodes adalah acara reguler khusus musik Hip Hop dan Rnb yang digelar oleh Red Square. Memasuki bulan April ini, konsepnya digelar dengan tema yang berganti setiap minggunya. Tanggal 7 April, temanya adalah ER atau Emergency Room Sexy Night, lengkap dengan Sexy Nurse dancers, Sexiest Nurse Competition, dan Bar Flair & Fire Show. Sementara untuk pemutar lagunya, tampil DJ Odotto yang berdemonstrasi dengan alatnya serta DJ Agung yang bergiliran memainkan track Hip Hop dan Rnb. Well, penampilan para suster malam itu di Red Square membuat para tamu pria menikmati waktu mereka. Red Square’s regular ‘Urban Episodes’ had a change in concept on this particular night, presenting an event titled ‘ER (Emergency Room) Sexy Night’, complete with Sexy Nurse dancers, Sexiest Nurse Competition, and Bar Flair & Fire Show. DJ’s Odotto and Agung took to the stage, blaring out tracks and getting everybody dancing, especially the sexy nurses!
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Wednesday 7 April
Heineken Music’s ‘Road To Brazil’ contest set out to select 15 soccer fans to party and enjoy an all expense paid trip to Brazil. It was held at numerous clubs around Jakarta, including Triple Nine at Kemang, where DJ Tiara and Lola Alicia were accompanied by the Heineken Champion Dancers.
Shanghai Blue Saturday 10 April
elaran menarik oleh Heineken Music ‘Road To Brazil’ sengaja dibuat dalam rangka menyambut sepakbola akbar Piala Champions. Dengan menggelar acara di beberapa klab. Heineken Music mencari 15 orang pendaftar beruntung yang akan diberangkatkan ke Brazil untuk liburan dan bersenangsenang. Salah satu tempat yang mengadakan acara ini adalah Triple Nine di Kemang. Penampilan dari DJ Tiara dan Lola Alicia juga turut jadi pembakar pesta walau jadwal sedikit dimajukan. Para Heineken Champion Dancers ikut meramaikan suasana dengan menggila diatas meja bar mengenakan kostum tim sepakbola. Selamat untuk para pemenang yang beruntung mendapatkan hadiah tur ke Brazil!
Nita Aartsen Kwartet and Michael Paulo
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ichael Paulo adalah nama yang tidak asing untuk telinga penggemar musik Jazz, dengan permainan saxophonenya yang menakjubkan, musisi handal ini menghibur para tamu di Shanghai Blue Jazz Club and Resto tanggal 10 April lalu dengan baik. Dengan berkolaborasi dengan Nita Aartsen Kwartet, Michael memainkan lagu-lagu dari aliran Pop, Soul hingga Contemporary Jazz. Michael menghibur pengunjung dengan berbagai atraksinya yang unik, dari berkeliling menghampiri meja-meja tamu sambil memainkan Saxophone, hingga naik ke atas kursi. Mudah dikatakan bahwa Michael adalah seorang entertainer sejati. Michael Paulo is a familiar name for the many fans of Jazz music, and this smooth saxophonist performed at Shanghai Blue Jazz Club on the 10th of April, collaborating with the Nita Aartsen Kwartet. Michael played an array of Pop, Soul and Contemporary Jazz hits, entertaining the masses. There’s no doubt that Michael is more than just a musician: he’s an all round entertainer.
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he Beat Rock Fest Jakarta makin menunjukkan taringnya. Edisi kedua digeber 8 April lalu di Eastern Promise, menampilkan Monkey to Millionaire, Sajama Cut, dan Morfem. Keberhasilan acara ini terbukti mampu menarik minat banyak anak muda. Riuh malam bertambah seru saat para pengunjung tidak hanya menyanyi dan menari mengikuti tetapi pada mengangkat rekan-rekannya ke udara atas nama euphoria. Sepertinya keberhasilan acara The Beat Rock Fest Jakarta kali ini menambah kemungkinan digelar kembali acara dari The Beat Jakarta. Tunggu berita selanjutnya! The second run of The Beat Rock Fest Jakarta went off with a bang, presenting local bands Monkey to Millionaire, Sajama Cut and Morfem. The event was a clear success as the crowd not only sang and danced on the dance floor, but got moshing as well! We’ll be staging more The Beat Rock Fest Jakarta events in the near future, so stay tuned for more info.
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thereTHEN Red Square Thursday 8 April
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iapa yang tidak kenal DJ Mumuch dari klab Stadium? Red Square yang disponsori oleh Fiesta, mencoba menghadirkannya lewat acara berjudul “One Night Only”. Memang Mumuch hanya bermain satu malam itu saja, dan di kesempatan itu, ia memainkan track anthem yang sarat dengan ciri khasnya. Genre Progressive yang menjadi andalannya, bergema di ruangan Red Square dan satu hal yang turut memeriahkan juga, adalah barisan Pole Dancers yang menghibur pengunjung yang memenuhi sebagian area. Thanks to Red Square! Well-known DJ Mumuch from the famed Stadium club, performed at Red Square for an event titled ‘One Night Only’. As you may have guessed, it was a one night stand with Mumuch playing his genre of Progressive House that so many partygoers have grown to love.
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thereTHEN Immigrant Friday 9 April
Where’s My Cherry ?
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atu lagi program reguler yang menyenangkan dari Immigrant, yaitu ‘Where’s My Cherry’. Bukti kalau gelaran ini menarik adalah suasana riuh meriah yang kali ini menghadirkan DJ beraliran House seperti DJ Oki Koro, Adith, Tammy, Ardi dan Joe, semuanya punya andil dan ciri khas untuk mewarnai Immigrant dengan hentak musik tipikal. Ruang gerak di lantai dansa membuat mereka yang menikmati musik House berdansa dengan semakin menggila. Jika anda tidak sempat hadir ke Immigrant, tunggu saja acara reguler berikutnya. Sampai jumpa disana! Another Immigrant regular night, titled ‘Where’s My Cherry’, this time presented a line-up of House-head DJ’s including DJ Oki Koro, Adith, Tammy, Ardi and Joe. The not-so-bristling crowd to begin with gave space for those who wanted get down and strut their stuff on the dance floor, but not for long.....
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eorang jutawan setengah preman yang menjadikan dirinya setengah mesin kembali lagi ke layar lebar! Lantas, ikuti sejarah filsuf dan ahli matematika wanita pertama dalam peradaban manusia. Terakhir, mari renungkan apa jadinya manusia jika mendapat kemampuan untuk tetap muda dan tampan selama-lamanya. Jangan lewatkan “Iron Man 2” di semua bioskop, “Agora” dan “Dorian Gray” khusus di Blitzmegaplex saja. www.21cineplex.com, www. blitzmegaplex.com.
Ve Handojo is a screenplay writer and the TBJ film critic.
Diangkat dari novel klasik karya Oscar Wilde, “Dorian Gray” adalah kisah tentang seorang pemuda naif yang datang ke London, lantas tergoda oleh bujukan ‘iblis’ yang datang dari Lord Henry Wotton. Dorian Gray menjadi muda dan tampan selamanya, dan hidupnya pun berubah menjadi penuh pesta dan kemaksiatan. Sementara dirinya selalu muda, lukisan dirinya malah berubah jadi tua dan buruk rupa, seiring perubahan karakternya. Ketika Dorian Gray bertemu dengan cinta sejatinya, ia harus memilih antara mengungkapkan rahasia gelapnya tersebut, atau melindungi lukisan dirinya yang menyimpan kekuatan gelap yang membuatnya bisa hidup selamanya.
Kecantikan Rachel Weisz yang klasik memang tak lekang waktu. Itulah sebabnya peran sebagai Hypatia di film “Agora” ini benar-benar paling tepat baginya. Hypatia adalah filsuf wanita Yunani pertama dalam sejarah peradaban manusia, yang berasal dari Alexandria, Mesir. Ia dianggap sebagai wanita ahli matematika pertama yang pernah ada. “Agora” mengisahkan seorang budak yang berpaling untuk memeluk agama Kristen, namun sambil jatuh cinta dengan majikannya
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Drama. Director: Oliver Parker. Writers: Toby Finlay, Oscar Wilde. Cast: Ben Barnes, Colin Firth, Rebecca Hall, Ben Chaplin. Berlatar belakang London di era Victoria, “Dorian Gray” adalah film yang bernuansa sendu sekaligus romantis, yang mengajak kita merenungkan sisi gelap seorang manusia yang tampak tampan dan naif. Colin Firth menghidupkan karakter Lord Henry Wotton dengan sempurna, sedangkan Ben Barnes – yang dikenal sebagai Prince Caspian di serial Narnia – adalah pilihan paling tepat untuk memerankan tokoh Dorian Gray. “Dorian Gray” hanya diputar di Blitzmegaplex. www.blitzmegaplex.com
Drama, History. Director: Alejandro Amenábar. Writers: Alejandro Amenábar, Mateo Gil. Cast: Rachel Weisz, Max Minghella, Oscar Isaac, Ashraf Barhom. sendiri, yaitu Hypatia yang tidak percaya Tuhan. Alejandro Amenábar memang seorang penulis dan sutradara yang mampu menyulap aktris-aktris tercantik di dunia menjadi karakter-karakter yang kuat dan menarik dalam film-filmnya, seperti Penélope Cruz dalam “Abre los ojos” (yang lalu di-remake menjadi “Vanilla Sky”), dan Nicole Kidman dalam “The Others”. “Agora” adalah film teranyaranya, yang hanya diputar di Blitzmegaplex. www.blitzmegaplex.com
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Action, Sci-Fi. Director: Jon Favreau. Writers: Justin Theroux, Stan Lee. Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Mickey Rourke, Samuel L. Jackson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sam Rockwell, Jon Favreau, Don Cheadle. Jutawan begajulan Tony Stark kembali diperankan oleh Robert Downey Jr. – pria yang mencolong hati dan perhatian umat perfilman dunia dengan kebangkitan kembalinya. Trailer dari “Iron Man 2” sudah sejak lama menggoda kita tanpa bicara apaapa tentang ceritanya. Yang jelas, Tony Stark makin menjadi-jadi, ditemani Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), dan bekerja sama dengan Kolonel James Rhodes (Don Cheadle). Tawa nyinyir, otot, dan senjata Mickey Rourke sebagai Whiplash yang dahsyat menjanjikan Iron Man seorang lawan yang sebanding. Kalau masih kurang alasan untuk mengantri film ini, ingatlah bakal ada si seksi Scarlett Johansson sebagai Janda Hitam alias Black
Iron Man 2
Carefree millionaire Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is back to save the world in ‘Iron Man 2’ – or, maybe not. After sharing his identity with the world, Stark is not so keen on sharing the Iron Man technology with the U.S. Government as well, who want to use it to duplicate a second powerful suit. Loyal Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) and hot new addition to the cast, Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), are fighting his corner, but his opponent this time is the mighty Whiplash (Mickey Rourke), who’s ready to give him the hardest lesson ever. The cast of ‘Iron Man 2’ has been formed in Heaven indeed, with Paul Bettany joining the force and Stan Lee appearing as Larry King. There’s no reason not to be first in the queue on May 7th, to see Robert Downey Junior serve up a spot-on second helping!
Agora
Hypatia, in the meantime, was another kind of superheroine. Her sole power was her mind, and she came from our ancient world. She appears in historical drama ‘Agora’, played by beautiful English
Widow. Buat para geeks, jangan lewatkan penampilan Stan Lee sebagai Larry King. Kurang apa lagi? Ceritanya, Tony Stark ditekan oleh pemerintah dan media untuk memasyarakatkan teknologi dan kemampuan super-nya. Sudah barang tentu manusia arogan ini keberatan. Hanya Pepper Potts dan Kolonel James Rhodes yang setuju dengan keputusan Tony Stark ini, dengan alasan yang berbeda-beda. Namun, munculnya Whiplash dan Black Widow membawa mereka ke dalam sebuah dilema yang sulit. Jangan lewatkan tawuran massal antar manusia-manusia besi dan penjahat-penjahat yang berdarah dingin dalam “Iron Man 2”. Serentak di semua bioskop.
actress, Rachel Weisz. ‘Agora’ tells the story of a slave who turns to Christianity in the hope of finding freedom, and at the same time, falls in love with his female atheist master – Hypatia. The film is directed by Alejandro Amenábar who previously worked with Nicole Kidman in ‘The Others’ and Penélope Cruz in ‘Abre Los Ojos’ (the original ‘Vanilla Sky’).
Dorian Gray
Finally, British Ben Barnes – the handsome Prince Caspian from 2008’s ‘Narnia’ movie – turns bad guy in the form of ‘Dorian Gray’. He starts off as just another naïve young man, partying with the upper classes in Victorian London. Then he meets Lord Henry Wotton (Colin Firth), the Devil’s messenger, who lures him into accepting a deal which becomes a curse. Dorian Gray stays young and handsome forever… but his soul simultaneously turns darker and uglier – as reflected in a painting of himself that was created when he first arrived in London. ‘Dorian Gray’ is based on classic Oscar Wilde, and takes us inside the darkest corners of human behaviour. Catch ‘Iron Man 2’ in all major theaters, while ‘Agora’ and ‘Dorian Gray’ will play only in Blitzmegaplex. www.21cineplex.com, www.blitzmegaplex.com
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365 Eco Bar WHAT
365 Eco Bar didirikan dengan struktur bangunan dan keseluruhaninteriornya menggunakan materi daur ulang, ditambah dengan penyejuk ruangan yang ramah lingkungan. Tidak ada tembok maupun bata, namun container usang digunakan sebagai penggantinya. Bagian dindingnya dilukis dengan gambar yang berkonsep Art Pop. Yang paling unik, terdapat angka besar di bagian depan, untuk menunjukkan hitung mundur hari dalam setahun.
WHERE
Jl.Kemang Raya #6, Aksara Parking Lot
OPEN
Buka mulai 5pm-2 am setiap hari
MUSIC
Soulful, Jackin House
FOOD
Fish & chips (55k++), Tenderloin Salad (65k++), U.S. BBQ ribs (100k++)
BEVERAGES
Kamboja (120k++) yang terdiri dari 12 campuran minuman sehingga minuman ini termasuk kategori Strong cocktail. (80k++), 365 10 rasa dari homemade vodka disajikan dalam tabung (365k++). Mampir pada jam 5pm-8pm setiap hari dan dapatkan buy-oneget-one-free beer, Pilih dari menu minuman yang luas!
CONTACT
(021) 719 10 32 www.ecobar.co.id
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La Codefin, Green Skatepark, Niteflight 26 Feb, 28 March & 4 April
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alam dua bulan terakhir ini 3 acara skateboard diadakan di tiga tempat berbeda. Acara pertama adalah perlombaan Game of Skematic, yang merupakan perlombaan yang menerapkan system satu-lawansatu yang dimenangkan oleh Agung HB dan sekaligus perayaan anniversary dari toko Streetwear yang di adakan di La Codefin. Acara kedua yang disponsori Pierro diadakan di Green Skatepark Taman Mini yang merupakan salah satu seri nasional skateboard dan sekaligus mempromosikan sepatu Pierro terbaru. Acara yang ketiga adalah launching dari Royale Video Magazine (RVM) yang digelar di NiteFlight Kemang.
In the last two months, three skateboard events have been held in three different venues. The first was the ‘Game of Skematic’ competition at La Codefin using a one-on-one system. This event also celebrated the anniversary of the Streetware store. The second event, held at Green Skatepark, Taman Mini, was a national skateboarding competition sponsored by Pierro. The third and final event was the launching of Royale Video Magazine held at NiteFlight Kemang.
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enyebut musisi Nusantara yang mampu meraih atensi manca negara, tepat mendapat predikat go-international, mungkin bisa dihitung dengan jari. Satu di antara yang minim itu adalah Sandhy Sondoro. Baru beberapa hari lalu ia dijadwalkan tampil di stasiun tv nasional PBS, Amerika Serikat, dalam rangka memenuhi undangan dari Diane Warren. Sebelumnya pria asal Ciputat, Jakarta, ini gilang gemilang di festival bergengsi di Eropa Timur, New Wave Festival 2009, dan menggondol juara nomor wahid.
Di bulan Desember 2009, Sandhy Sondoro resmi memulai kerjasamanya dengan Sony Music Indonesia via album Jazz in the City with Sandhy Sondoro di mana ia membawakan dua karyanya sendiri, Malam Biru (Kasihku), serta End of the Rainbow. Mari kita tunggu kabar apa yang dia bawa sekembalinya dia dari Los Angeles.
Dibesarkan di tengah lingkungan keluarga yang akrab dengan musik utamanya Folk, Jazz, dan Blues. Lantunan suara gitar dari sang ayah serta ibunya yang membentuk Sandhy menjadi seperti sekarang. Walau sejatinya sejak dini pekat terpengaruh oleh Soul dan Blues, di kala SMA ia sempat pula membentuk kelompoknya sendiri yang malah cenderung nge-Rock, mengusung tembangtembang milik Van Halen, Mr. Big, dan The Black Crowes. Saat usianya 18 tahun, lajang yang piawai baik menyanyi, bermain gitar, serta menulis lagu ini melawat ke California menemui pamannya dan tinggal di sana untuk beberapa waktu. Dari Amerika pria yang juga jago masak dan melukis ini pindah ke Jerman dalam rangka kuliah interior. Namun, walau sukses menyelesaikan universitasnya, rupanya panggilan jiwanya untuk berkesenian justru lebih kuat. Ajang yang dipakainya sebagai media untuk menunjukkan bakatnya bukanlah album rekaman yang didistribusikan luas ke pasaran. Ia menggunakan metode murah-meriah: menjadi penyanyi jalanan. Mulai 1996 Sandhy menjajal semua celah yang bisa mendongkrak pamornya, tak cuma di jalanan, tapi juga bar, klub hingga persinggahan kereta bawah tanah. Usaha kerasnya mendapat ganjaran setimpal. Kumpulan penggemar kian hari kian membengkak, bertebaran di Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, dan penjuru Jerman lainnya. Prestasi musikalnya mencuat pertama kali—saat itu ia menyebut dirinya “Sondoro”—lewat lagu karyanya sendiri, Down on the Streets. Berikutnya pria yang suaranya kerap dibandingkan dengan Curtis Mayfield & Marvin Gaye ini menggaet peringkat ke-5 di kontes Stefan Raabs “SSDSDSSWEMUGABRTLAD”. Bisa jadi percaya dirinya tumbuh dengan raihan prestasi sedemikian rupa. Pada 25 April 2008 Sandhy merilis album perdananya, Why Don’t We.
Sandhy Sondhoro is arguably one of Indonesia’s best soul singers and started his musical career very humbly. Being raised in a musical family, Sandhy’s musical roots were planted from a young age. Even though graduating from a German University for Interior Design, his musical spirit was stronger leading him to start a low profile music career as a street musician and graduating to singing in bars. From these humble beginnings he eventually gained major recognition by winning East Europe’s New Wave Festival in 2009. He was scheduled to play on PBS, USA national television on April 7th and 8th, invited by Diane Warren, after seeing him perform at this years Java Jazz Festival. From his performance on USA television Sandhy’s fan base is sure to grow larger than expected.
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emainkan musik rock oktan tinggi padu padan antara Motorhead, Black Sabbath, dan MC5. Menonjolkan tabiat in-your-face, tanpa tedeng aling-aling. Telah melewati kepala 3 namun, dalam jiwa, usia mereka berhenti di 15. Demikian justifikasi Seringai soal kenapa besutan terbarunya dijuduli Generasi Menolak Tua. Benar, kongsi cadas yang berdiri pada 2002 ini baru saja secara resmi merilis film dokumenter dalam format DVD bertajuk Generasi Menolak Tua. Di dalam dokumenter tersebut tergambar jelas seperti apa sosok Arian13 (vokal), Ricky Siahaan (gitar), Sammy Bramantyo (bas), Edy “Khemod” Susanto (drum). Spirit menolak tua pula agresif tersimak lewat cuplikan beberapa konser—mulai awal karir hingga yang termutakhir, dari pesta pernikahan teman hingga pentas seni sekolah— yang menampilkan permainan musik yang rapat, bersemangat dan penuh keringat, ditimpali tingkah para penonton yang tak kalah beringas, bergerombol bagaikan serigala (dari situlah Seringai mendapat inspirasi untuk memberi nama penggemar mereka “Serigala”). Arian, sang vokalis, membeberkan substansinya, “Lewat DVD ini kami ingin menjelaskan visi misi kami. Nggak cuma maen musik dan kelar, tapi ada tujuan bermusik juga. Nah, semua info itu bisa didapat di dokumenter ini.” Mengenai aktivitas di belakang panggung ia menambahkan, “Soal adegan-adegan di backstage, memang itu yang kami lakukan untuk menghibur diri di backstage. Biar nggak bosen nunggu lama.”
“Kami membuat ini sebagai hiburan yang bisa ditonton siapa saja dan moga-moga mereka menikmatinya. Kami juga memikirkan faktor entertainment-nya, makanya ditambahin beberapa selingan lucu, sengaja ada gambar yang kami take baru, karena dirasa bagian-bagian ke belakang makin serius. Jadi ya salah satu tujuannya untuk entertainment, sesuatu yang bisa jadi hiburan,” sambung Sammy yang mendapat tugas menyutradarai dokumenter ini karena waktunya paling fleksibel di antara personel lain. Dokumenter ini juga dipisahkan menjadi beberapa segmen seperti biografi, lirik, dsb. Dari situ diharapkan timbul efek ganda yaitu: para Serigala jadi makin mengenal band pujaannya, sementara bagi orang yang belum mengenal Seringai akhirnya tawakal bertransformasi menjadi Serigala. Paling mula diawali dengan album mini High Octane Rock pada 2004, disusul album penuh Serigala Militia pada 2007, lalu di 2010 meluncurkan karya monumental—mungkin inilah film dokumenter band paling pertama di Nusantara—Generasi Menolak Tua. Ini benar-benar sebuah gebrakan menyegarkan sekaligus akan memperkaya perpustakaan musik Nusantara. Jadilah bagian dari sejarah dengan mengkoleksi DVD ini, silakan kontak http://www.facebook.com/Seringai. Mari menolak tua dan berhenti di 15!
This Jakartanese high-octane Rock outfit, Seringai, recently released a rockumentary entitled Generasi Menolak Tua (rejecting the old) on DVD. The interesting point here is that this is the first ever “proper” band rockumentary in Indonesia helping to add to the country’s local music history. This Documentary is loaded with the bands biographies, song lyrics and other interesting information about the band, which also includes their backstage activities, and other entertaining facts. The rockumentary was made to fulfill the hunger of the Wolves (Seringai’s fans) with knowledge and insights about the band’s rockin’ history, and also transform uninformed people into wolves. For information on purchasing the DVD contact them at: http://www.facebook.com/Seringai and see Indonesia’s rock history in the making.. beatmag.com | 059
food SCOOP Ladies’ Cocktail Club at Social House Calling all the ladies! Social House Restaurant is celebrating the woman in you every Wednesday from 6pm. So head down to Grand Indonesia and enjoy the special Ladies’ Cocktail Club. You can enjoy 2 glasses of Social House’s signature cocktails for only Rp 100K++. For information and RSVP call (021) 2358 1818. Berita baik untuk para wanita! Social House Restaurant sedang merayakan kaum hawa dengan program Ladies Cocktail Club setiap hari Rabu yang mulai dari jam 18.00.. Anda dapat menikmati dua gelas dari daftar cocktail khas Social House hanya dengan membayar Rp 100rb++. Untuk keterangan lebih lanjut atau reserveasi hubungi (021) 2358 1818.
April Promotion at Café One It’s awesome April at Café One. Many offers to choose from between April 16th and 30th such as The World’s Best Sausages promotion, served from the live cooking station for Rp165K++/ person, or opt for an International Lunch Buffet for Rp155K++/ person. For BBQ lovers, enjoy a BBQ dinner buffet every Sunday for Rp145K++/person, or have a fabulous lunch of Chinese favorites with your family from 10.30am to 2.30pm every Sunday. For more information, please contact Café One at The Park Lane Jakarta, Jl. Casablanca Kav. 18 Jakarta. Tel (021) 828 2000. Rayakan bulan yang menyenangkan di Café One. Banyak tawaran menarik pada bulan April dari tanggal 16-30 seperti tawaran The World’s Best Sausages seharga Rp 165rb++/orang, atau International Lunch Buffet seharga Rp155rb++/orang. Nikmati BBQ setiap hari Minggu dengan membayar Rp145rb++/ orang. Makan siang a la China dengan keluarga setiap hari Minggu mulai jam 10.30-14.30. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut hubungi Café One at The Park Lane Jakarta, Jl. Casablanca .Kav. 18 Jakarta. Tel (021) 828 2000
Beer & Wine Buffet at Bacchus Wind down at the end of the day and relax over a few social drinks at Bacchus. Make the most of their Beer & Wine Buffet from 6 pm to 10 pm, which includes a complimentary pizza to satisfy your alcohol munchies, all for only Rp290K++/person. For more information and reservation, please contact Bacchus at InterContinental Jakarta MidPlaza, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 10 - 11, Jakarta. Tel (021) 251 0888 ext. 6901. Lepaskan lelah setelah seharian penuh beraktifitas dan nikmati beberapa minuman di Bacchus. Puaskan diri anda dari daftar Beer & Wine yang panjang dari jam 18.00-22.00 dan dapatkan pizza gratis. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut atau reservasi hubungi Bacchus at InterContinental Jakarta MidPlaza, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 10 - 11, Jakarta. Tel (021) 251 0888 ext.6901
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Indonesia World Food & Beverage 2010 A key gathering place for domestic and international food and beverage suppliers to showcase their products and services to Indonesia’s foremost decision makers, importers, exporters and buyers, this event will run in conjunction with the 10th Indonesia Agro & Food Expo, Indonesia’s leading food and agricultural show. The Indonesia World Food & Beverage 2010 will be a significant event for food and beverage industry traders who are seeking fresh contacts, products and services to meet the increasing demands of today. Head down to the Jakarta Convention Centre from the 27th to 30th of May and witness Indonesia’s largest food and beverages industry show. Pameran industri makanan dan minuman terbesar di Indonesia telah hadir. Titik pertemuan penting buat mereka yang berhubungan dengan industri makanan dan minuman untuk perlihatkan produk-produk terbaru mereka. Berbarengan dengan 10th Indonesia Agro & Food Expo. Langsung saja ke Jakarta Convention Center pada tanggal 27 hingga 30 May dan saksikan pameran industri makanan dan minuman terbesar di Indonesia.
New Cocktail at Canteen Every month, Canteen introduces a new cocktail innovation through a small event called ‘Thirstday’. In regards to the coming of Spring, Canteen presented some ‘subtle’ colored drinks to enjoy while dining there. For more information contact (02) 315 6537. CANTEEN Plaza Indonesia 5th Floor. Setiap bulan Canteen menawarkan kreasi cocktail yang baru dan inovatif melalui acara ‘Thirstday’ dengan memperkenalkan menu terbaru kepada publik. Dalam rangka menyambut musim semi, Canteen mempersembahkan beberapa produk sederetan baru mereka berwarna calem. Dan untuk menemani minuman anda, bisa juga menikmati pilihan makanan dari menu luas milik Canteen. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut hubungi (02) 315 6537. CANTEEN Plaza Indonesia 5th Floor. beatmag.com | 061
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A DELICIOUS KIND OF battle COFFEE WAR Kemang Timur 15 A, Jakarta Selatan
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love the romanticism attached to coffee houses and the stories surrounding them, which have spanned over centuries. The drama, romance and scandals; political conspiracies discussed in hushed voices; chain-smoking poets and their timeless verses; struggling artists and actors with their own stories to tell, all beautifully woven. Coffee houses were not just a place to serve coffee but a social institution that became a centre of intellectual freedom, open discussion and where questioning was encouraged, written works were created and beautiful minds flourished without boundaries.
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It seems nothing unsubstantial or meaningless happened in coffee houses back in the old days, which is a rarity nowadays. Nowadays, a coffee house is usually filled with people who are passing the time waiting for traffic jams to subside, having business meetings or updating Facebook statuses on their laptops. There doesn’t seem to be any coffeee houses these days that are anything like the ones of the past – or at least, I havent found one. So when I was told by my friend about Coffee War in Kemang, where she overheard two guys having a heated discussion about cultural revolution, I knew I had to give this place a visit. Coffee War is a quaint, cozy, little coffee corner tucked away in Kemang Timur, owned by the Sumule brothers, Derby and Yogi. The place is a glass box of coffee goodness that spoils its patrons with a variety of coffees from Mandailing, Java, Toraja and Timor. One of the brothers, Derby, a coffee connoisseur who spent time studying coffee in Sydney, Australia, prefers to drink his coffee the Indonesian ‘tubruk’ way. Not because he has anything against the espresso machine - he just prefers it manually brewed because it has the stronger aroma and local sensation that he loves. Coffee War certainly reflects its owner’s preference by not serving any espresso machine brewed coffee, only coffee that is manually brewed or tubruk, with a Moka pot, French press and ibrik (a small pot that holds one or two servings). Therefore you won’t
hear that high wheezing sound you always hear coming out of espresso machines… just lively conversations. The food here seems like an afterthought with a range of snacks such as bitter ballen, banana fritters and golden brown rissoles. The Pisang Londo (banana fritters bathed in pandan sauce and sprinkled with cheese) seems to be the crowd’s favorite. I sipped my delicious French-pressed coffee while secretly eavesdropping on the conversation on the next table about Charles Bukowsky. Seriously, this was just too surreal for Jakarta and I absolutely loved it! Coffee War has the qualities that I always envision (but rarely find) in a coffee house. Apart from its tasty coffee, there is something comforting and intelligent about this place that makes you want to discuss great books, poetry or movies, lament the Indonesian political situation, or, if you are one of those coffee house philosophers, debate existentialism. This intimate, far-from-pretentious, no-dresscode-required, open-‘til-whenever place, with owners who love to share their knowledge and passion about coffee has easily became my favorite place in Jakarta. Text: Fonnyta Amran, photos courtesy of Toni Wahid/www.cikopi.com
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Buddha Bar and new chef Alex Ensor
TBJ drops into Menteng’s most famed new restaurant and bar to try the new chef’s selection, which without a doubt is as mouthwatering as they claim.
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he first thing that came to mind when I entered the upstairs dining area of the old immigration building in Menteng, which later became the new Buddhabar, was what the old immigration people were doing being in such a fine space in the first place. The upstairs restaurant is a large stately room with a very high ceiling, bathed in reds and soft lighting with an enormous Buddha statue sitting at one end overlooking the European and Asian influenced dining setting. The Buddha Bar look, feel, and idea is a French concept first conceived in the East and produced in Paris. It was later exported all over the world and eventually back to Asia and right here to Jakarta one year ago.With that heritage, I was quite happy and not surprised to be in this stylish Euro Asian dining room and maybe the immigration workers wouldn’t have been surprised with the way it turned out either. Anyway, we were here to try the food. After walking in and the waiter asking if we preferred smoking or non-smoking we were put down in the back corner behind the Buddha and kind of lost from the action. While I wondered if all non-smokers were shoved in the corner, I noticed other more interesting positions were available and without any fuss we were moved to the exact table I requested. The service I noted was keen to please. The new chef at Buddhabar, Alex Ensor had been there for a week when we visited and we were keen to find out how he was progressing. He is originally from NZ and after passing through a number of famed restaurants in Australia, including Guillaume in Bennelong, wound up in Jakarta’s SHY restaurant in Kemang. After his move to Buddhabar, the first thing he did was create a chef’s selection. It’s a new page of specialties on the menu that no doubt shows what direction he is moving. According to Bogdan Vlase, general manager at BB, they aren’t trying to over-do the fine dining and want to keep the pricing reasonable while the portion and taste the best that can be delivered.
We jumped into the chef’s selection page like hungry little beavers and selected the entrees and mains directly from the man himself. According to the BB press release, “Alex’s food has repeatedly been awarded ‘Hats’ by the Sydney Morning Herald, and his new a la carte selection has its roots in classic French techniques, but he is famed for adapting to his location by using local produce to create mouthwatering results.” It sounds like a high standard to keep but he does appear to be up for it. For the first course we chose Cured Salmon with a Beetroot Mayonnaise, flying fish roe with a coriander Chili salad [75k] which came out on the plate as strips of salmon in a tasty sauce, and a Oriental style Wagyu beef tartare ginger and sesame oil with coriander accompanied with Seaweed Parmesan Sphere [75k]. For mains we had an Oven Roasted Salmon [190k], which arrived with wasabi creamed potatoes, shitake mushrooms, fresh chili, spring onions with soy emulsion – a delectable dish displaying the chef’s grasp on the local Asian cuisine. The second main was a Steamed Crispy skinned duck breast [220k], kumara puree, beetroot glaze with a mandarin jus. This dish was also stunning with large tender slices of duck breast with the stiff kumara puree as a base that really did make the mouth water. For the price and quality of the dining and being in such elegant surroundings, Buddhabar and their new chef are literally cooking up a storm for Jakartan gourmands and bon vivants. The restaurant, while having its highs and lows over the past year appears to be hitting its straps and with new chef, Alex Ensor stepping up to the plate, it looks set to get back to where it belongs. And for anyone that doesn’t know, that’s at the top. [text Trauts photos Ramadhan] beatmag.com | 065
The Jakarta Chamber Orchestra, under conductor Avip Priatna with renowned Batavia Madrigal Singers and Armonia Choir, has been chosen to play at this concert. Together they will perform patriotic theme songs, folk songs from Flores and some love songs that Pak Frans was fond of. As an orchestra, Jakarta Chamber has an excellent reputation for playing a range of repertoires, from classical to contemporary and even opera. They have also joined forces with Batavia Madrigal Singers on several occasions already and are showing that Indonesia has a credible orchestra as well as a choir at an international standard.
Tribute to Frans Seda
By Erza S.T.
At the end of last year, Indonesia lost some of its best national heroes. Drs. Franciscus Xaverius Seda, also known as ‘Pak Frans’, was one of them. Frans Seda was without doubt one of Indonesia’s best sons. He was born in Flores, Nusa Tenggara Timur, 83 years ago. He dedicated over a decade of his life to serve as a government minister from 1963 to 1973, posted in various fields such as plantation, finance, transport and tourism. Aside from being a minister, Pak Frans was also known as an active politician, church member, educator and businessman with high levels of dedication and integrity. Everything he did was in the name of progress in Indonesia. He liked to act on issues, to give positive examples to the people. However, at the end of last year, Indonesia lost him for good. Frans Seda might be gone but his legacy will surely live among us. We have inherited a great vision, a way of thinking, a cheerful attitude and spirit. PPM Manajemen, as an educational institution that was led by Frans Seda for a significant period of time, have decided to pay their respects 100 days after his death by organizing a tribute concert called ‘Konser Musik Perjalanan Frans Seda: Simfoni Tiada Henti’; or in English, ‘A Music Concert on Frans Seda’s Journey: A Never Ending Symphony’, that will take place at Usmar Ismail Hall on April 22nd, 2010.
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For those of you who admired Pak Frans as much as I did, this event will be a great opportunity to pay your respects for the very last time. However, for concert lovers and classical music lovers alike, this event will also be an interesting one to see the range of repertoires brought by both the orchestra and choir. Book in advance, as tickets are limited. If you enjoy the classical music discussion program FM KlaKon in Salihara, then watch out for their last session in April. This time they are going to be chatting about popular, long pieces of classical music that are esay to remember. The famous ‘Bolero’ by Maurice Ravel has been chosen to be the main subject of this discussion. I personally enjoy these discussions as they give so many insights into classical music in a way that anyone can enjoy. Don’t miss this one especially: Ravel’s ‘Bolero’ is a very passionate melody that will remain in your memory long after you hear it. Led by Slamet Abdul Sjukur, this discussion will take place at Salihara Lounge and is open for the public to join.
Konser Musik Perjalanan Frans Seda: Simfoni Tiada Henti22 April 2010 from 20.00 Usmar Ismail Hall For more information: Ms. Septi at +6281513227877 or alumni@ppm-manajemen.ac.id FM KlaKon: Music which is Long but Not Boring and Easy to Remember 24 April 2010 starts at 16.00 Serambi Salihara Register for free (session is also free) via email: dita@salihara.org
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upellex is a new brand of furniture products and homeware from a group of designers based in Jakarta. The group, created and managed by James Parker and Jeffrey van den Bergh, both of whom have worked in Indonesia for the last fifteen years, is dedicated to excellence in design, innovation and craftsmanship. They
opened their new showroom last week on Jalan Pakubowono VI with a special photographic exhibition by Roland Adam, a floral installation from Amalya Hasibuan and art furniture by Eko Priharseno. CanapĂŠs and wine from Cork and Screw were enjoyed by the many guests in attendance.
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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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Restaurants HACIENDA MAP O3 Mexican Grill Plaza Senayan Arcadia Unit X 105 Jl. New Delhi No. 9. Pintu 1 Senayan - Jakarta Selatan : 021-5790 1469 HAN GANG MAP P5 Korean Jl. Wolter Monginsidi no. 99 Kebayoran Baru Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 7278 7789 HARD ROCK CAFÉ MAP I7 International Plaza Indonesia Entertainment X’nter Jl. MH Thamrin Kav 13 Unit LD 3EX-05 - Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 3199 0164 HEALTHY CHOICE MAP U5 Healthy food JL. Kemang Raya no. 32 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 719 8482 IMMIGRANT MAP I7 Resto-Bar-Club House Plaza Indonesia 6th Floor #E02-03 Access from new Louis Vitton lobby : 021-3983.8257/58 INDOCHINE MAP O3 Indochine & Supperclub fX lifestyle X’nter f8, Jl. Jend. Sudirman – Pintu Satu Senayan - Jakarta Selatan : 021 – 3003 0330 JAPENGO MAP V8 Japanese Food Promenade Building .2 Jl. Warung Buncit Raya No. 98 Jakarta Selatan : 021-798 0144 JIMBARAN MAP A8 Beachside resto Pantai Karnaval Ancol Jakarta Utara : 021 - 640 1040
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KADO MAP K7 Traditional Japanese Intercontinental Mid Plaza LG Floor Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav. 10-11 Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 573 2030 ext. 6703 / 4735 KAMPUS MAP L9 Dining-Club-KaraokeLounge House Menara Imperium 35th -37th Floor Jl. HR Rasuna Said Kuningan Kav 1 : 021-8378.6008 KOI CAFÉ & GALLERY MAP S6 International Saberro House Jl. Kemang Raya No.10aJakarta Selatan : 021-719 5707 KENANGA MAP T1 Chinese Pondok Indah Plaza 2 Blok BA 2 No.9 Jl. Metro Pondok Indah : 021 - 769 6042 KAFE PISA MAP I8 Ice Cream & Italian Jl. Gereja Theresia 1 Menteng Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 3100 151/ 3928568 LARA DJONGGRANG MAP K10 Indonesian Traditional Jl. Teuku Cik Di Tiro 4 Menteng - Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 315 3252 / 316 0288 LOWEY MAP O7 Nice hangout and good western food and drinks Oakwood Condiminions Lingkar, Mega Kuningan Jakarta : 021 - 2554 2378 MOSCATLY MAP T1 Wine, Western & Oriental Jl. Metro Pondok Indah UF 21Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 765 3877
MOS BURGER MAP N3 Japanese burger Plaza Senayan 3rd Floor Jl. Asia Afrika No.8 Jakarta Selatan MOYA MAP L6 Spanish Pavilion Apartment Retail Arcade JL. KH Mas Mansyur kav 24 : 021 - 5794 1733 MOONLIGHT MAP L6 Food and Jazz music Pavilion Apartment Retail Arcade Jl. KH Mas Mansyur Kav 24 Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 5794 1731 PASTA DE WARAKU MAP I6 Japanese casual pasta Grand Indonesia, East Mall, Level 3A. : 021 - 2358 0916 Pondok Indah Mall 2 Level 3 : 021 - 7592 0608 Mall Taman Anggrek, Unit E 16 A , Level 2 : 021 - 563 9590 PORTOBELLO MAP L6 East meet West Mid Plaza 2, 1st Floor Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav. 10-11 Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 570 7774 ext 5100 PIZZA E BIRRA MAP I6 Pizza & Beer Plaza Indonesia Extension 5th Floor, Unit E 22-23 JL.MH Thamrin Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 319 28070 PLANET HOLLYWOOD MAP O6 American Jl. Gatot Subroto kav 16 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 526 7827 PORTICO MAP N2 East Meet West Senayan City, Panin Tower Level B2 Unit 0 Jl. Asia Afrika - Jakarta Selatan
: 021 – 727 81 641 POTATO HEAD MAP O5 Western Pacic Place Mall Jend. Sudirman, Jakarta : 021 - 5797 3322 PURO MAP P7 Japanese and Italian City Plaza at Wisma Mulia Jl. Jend Gatot Subroto No. 42 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 5297 1234 RAMEN 38 MAP Q3 Japanese Ramen noodles and more. Kamome Building Lt. 2, Melawai, Blok M Jakarta Selatan : 021-7280 0268 SAKANA MAP K6 Japanese light meal Mid Plaza 1 Basement Floor Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav 10-11 Jakarta Pusat : 021-574 6452 SCORE! MAP X3 International and Indonesian Cilandak Town Square 1st Floor. restaurants Jl. TB Simatupang kav.17 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 7592.0279 SHY MAP U6 Elegant fine dining The Papilion, level 4 Jalan Kemang Raya no.45AA : 021 - 719 9921 SOCIAL HOUSE MAP I7t Restaurant, Bar, Winepost Harvey Nichols Grand Indonesia East Mall 1st Floor Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1 Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 2358 1818 TOSCANA MAP U5 Italian Jl. Kemang Raya No. 120 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 718 1216
clubs TRATTORIA 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 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
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BIZETE GALLERY Jl. Gandaria I No. 9 Kebayoran Baru : 021 – 724 6725 BUDI GALLERY Jl. Ciputat Raya No. 58 Jakarta : 021 – 70622190 CEMPAKA FINE ART AUCTION Gedung Inter Asia lantai 1 Jl. K.H Wahid Hasyim No. 96 Jakarta Pusat : 021 – 3907779 CEMARA 6 GALERI Jl. HOS. Cokroaminoto No: 9 - 11 Menteng, Jakarta : 021 – 3911823 D’PEAK GALLERY JL.RS Fatmawati No. 56 Jakarta : 021 – 380 7047 EDITY’S ART HOUSE Jl. Gresik Blok FB 2 No. 9 Bintaro Jaya Sektor 7 Jakarta : 021 – 7450624 ELCANNA ART GALLERY Jl. Pakubuwono VI No. 35 Kebayoran Baru Jakarta
GALERI MILLENNIUM D’Best Fatmawati Jalan RS. Fatmawati No. 15, Jakarta 12420 : 021 - 7507282 GALLERY LONTAR / UTAN KAYU Jl. Utan Kayu 68 H Jakarta Timur : 021 – 857 – 3388 / 856 480 GLORY GALLERY Mall Taman Anggrek Jalan Letjen. S. Parman Kav. 21, Indonesia 11470 : 021 - 5639650
KUPU KUPU ART GALLERY Jl. Kebon Sirih 17 – 19 Jakarta : 021 – 3983 – 6621/2 LINDA GALLERY Jl. Kemang Raya No. 46 Jakarta : 021 – 719 0888 NADI GALLERY Jl. Kembang Indah III Blok G III no. 4 - 5 Puri Indah Jakarta Barat, Indonesia : 021 - 580 5677 PHILO ART SPACE Jl. Kemang Timur 90 C Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 719 84 48 RURU GALLERY RUANGRUPA Jl. Tebet Timur Dalam Raya No. 6, Jakarta Selatan 12820 : +62 21 8304220 e-mail: info@ruangrupa.org www.ruangrupa.org
JAKARTA ARTS COUNCIL Taman Ismail Marzuki Jl. Cikini Raya 73 Jakarta Pusat : 021 – 31937 639
SIGIARTS GALLERY Jl. Mahakam I No. 11 Blok M, Jakarta Selatan : 021 – 7260949
KOONG GALLERY Dharmawangsa Square City Walk Jl. Darmawangsa 6 Semanggi Jakarta : 021 – 72788263
VANESSA ART LINK Graha MIK main lobby, Taman Perkantoran Kuningan Jl. Setiabudi Selatan Kav. 16-17 Jakarta : 021 5794 1411
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by Hanzky – www.fashionesedaily.com Style & Beauty with Attitude
Caramello SugarWaxing Shop C
aramello is located at La Codefin, Kemang, right across from Warung Tekko.
It is a small business, whose sole purpose is to provide quality waxing treatments only, so there is no waiting around while therapists perform other, longer treatments on customers – you can get straight down to business, and as we all know, where waxing is concerned, the quicker the better! The Caramello staff have an excellent standard of hygiene. You will always be treated with brand new spatulas and cloths and there’s no double dipping, as
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a new set of caramel vats will be provided for each customer. Worried about the price? Well don’t be: this treatment won’t drain your wallet at all. The staff there are really friendly and professional and put you at ease; the process was (almost) painless - other treatment places can be pretty hardcore! - and any remaining hairs are threaded rather than plucked, for a super-neat and painless finish. La Codefin UF-15 Jl. Kemang Raya No.8 Jakarta Selatan 12370 Phone 62 21 9229 7279 www.caramelloshop.com
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here’s no better feeling than wearing a crisp white shirt or sundress when the sun is shining. But, many women struggle with the question: ‘What should I wear under white?’ There’s no straightforward answer, but there are some ‘dos and don’ts’ when it comes to under-white-underwear… DON’T wear white underwear under white clothing. As obvious a choice of color as this may seem, it is actually a no-no. There’s nothing worse than donning white underwear, getting dressed then realizing all too late that you could guide ships inland with your pants. The brightness of the underwear is simply enhanced by its white covering… making your underwear the star of the show and not the outfit itself. Of course, you may own an amazing lingerie set that you actually want to show off. In this event… DO make a classy job of wearing visible lingerie. It should fit properly – no tight muffin-top-creating knickers (imagine the way a muffin spills over the side of its packaging), or bra fastenings that creep up your back, as this suggests your bra is too small or poorly adjusted. Wear a funky/ sexy/trendy style so that people know you intend to have your smalls on show and that you haven’t just got dressed in the dark. Think Carrie Bradshaw, from ‘Sex and the City’. Go for bright funky colors if you want to, but, if the lingerie is white, make sure it really is white – there’s nothing worse than seeing a dirty grey or yellow bra strap over a woman’s shoulder.
DON’T allow your G-string to become visible: visible G-strings may have been ok in 2001, but in 2010, they really are a no-go zone and scream out ‘tacky’, so be careful! DO invest in some nude or flesh-colored underwear if you want it to remain “for your eyes only”. Try several shades in the shop until you find one that best matches your own skin tone. While nude is a safe option, some women find that it doesn’t give them the sexy, feminine feeling they want from their lingerie. So… DO try red. Yes, red! Believe it or not, so long as the shade is not too pink or orangetinted, red underwear has the same effect as fleshcolored underwear when worn under most white clothing (depending on the transparency of the garment). Try it and see on your next shopping trip. You can dazzle in white, safe in the knowledge that you look sassy, and remain classy… Amanda – www.fashionesedaily.com Style & Beauty with Attitude
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SCOOP/CULTURE Cosmopolite A Group Exhibition at Philo Art Space
Philo Art Space presents a group painting exhibition entitled ‘Cosmopolite’ by Kelompok EAST on April 14th - 28th at Philo Art Space Gallery in Kemang. Using two contradictive concepts of cosmos and chaos, Tommy F Awuy, the curator, put together a group exhibition by Anugrah Eko Triwahyono, Ade Koesnowibowo, Sapto Aji and Tok Basuki. It will be officiated by Heri Dono on April 14th from 8pm onwards. For further information, please contact Philo Art Space, Jl. Kemang Timur 90C, Jakarta Selatan. Tel (021) 719 84 48
Jakarta Art Awards 2010
Jakarta Art Awards 2010 is calling for submissions from all Indonesian artists. The competition this year will take on the theme of ‘Urban Aspects’ (Aspek-aspek Kota Besar), with total prizes of Rp. 225 million. Participants are invited to submit a maximum of five artworks, as well as the mandatory two photos of other artworks as a reference. The eligible artworks are those created within the year of 2009 to 2010. Deadline for submission is June 30, 2010 (post stamp). The judging panel for the competition is comprised of Dr. Ing. H. Fauzi Bowo, Ir. Ciputra, John Batten (Hong Kong), Prof. Srihadi Soedarsono, Dr. M. Agus Burhan, Efix Mulyadi, Jean Couteau, Bambang Budjono, Agus Dermawan T and Rifky Effendi. For further information, please contact Bagong Suharno: 081310636733 or Farida: 0818135680
Pannafoto Photo Hunting
Pannafoto Institute, an organization that focuses on developing photojournalism in Indonesia, is conducting a photo hunting session on the subject of ‘Trash’ on April 25th. The photo hunting will take place on several landfill sites in Jakarta. This event aims to sharpen the photojournalism skills of Jakarta’s photographers and is conducted routinely on different themes and in different locations. The event will start at 8 am. Registration fee is Rp. 65K/ person. For further information, contact bhisma@pannafoto.org.
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COMIC PLEASURES [text & photos: fonnyta amran]
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ambang Toko’s solo exhibition ‘Titian Muhibah: Serumpun, Senada, Seirama’ at Langgeng Gallery, Jakarta Art District, presents ten acrylic paintings depicting enlarged comic book panels. The exhibition reveals Bambang’s signature style that blends urban kampong street art with cheesy 80’s pop songs and comic humor. The visuals are stark and colorful with keen eye to detail, which produces work that is not only fun to look at but also interestingly refreshing. The Title ‘Titian Muhibah: Serumpun, Senada, Seirama’ is taken from a joint program of TVRI RTM from the 1980s, which was chosen from Bambang’s personal interpretation of the Malay-Indonesian retro pop culture. The two neighboring countries (Indonesia and Malaysia) have had their share of cultural clashes and controversies stemming from their tight cultural heritage and ethnicities. Bambang however, refuses such notions and chooses to bring forward the strong bond these two countries have on pop culture memories. Indonesians who grew up during the 80s will always remember the Malay Rock Invasion with their cheesy rock
tune ‘Isabella’, which enjoyed heavy radio play, thus solidifying Indonesian’s penchant for slow rock ballads. Bambang works in this exhibition underline the common ground between Indonesia and Malaysia by bringing forward strong recollections of those years. Deriving from vintage romance comics and illustrations by Jan Mintaraga, Bambang painted a parody of the whole of song ‘Cinta Kita’ (a duet between Indonesian rock sweetheart Inka Christy and Malaysian rock legend Amy Search, and Malay ballad ‘Isabella’. For us the viewers, Bambang’s works are undeniably refreshing and rewarding, conveying all kinds of flashes of nostalgic pleasure. The ‘Titian Muhibah: Serumpun, Senada, Seirama – a Solo Exhibition’ by Bambang Toko Witjaksono is open for viewing until 30 April 2010 at Langgeng Gallery, Jakarta Art District, Grand Indonesia Shopping Town, Lower Ground, East Mall, Jl. MH Thamrin no. 1 Jakarta.
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FLUID ‘F FRICTION Text & photos: Fonnyta Amran & SigiArts Gallery
luid Friction’, a solo exhibition by Arin Dwihartanto at SigiArts Gallery, displays captivating flowing colors that immediately catch your attention. The smooth, neat and shiny quality of his work is achieved by the use of unconventional paint materials, such as resin liquid, which is usually used as a coating to make surfaces smooth and shiny, but in the hands of Arin Dwihartanto, it becomes the vehicle for his vision. Dwihartanto admitted that these particular works of his are brought to the surface by his questions and desire to have a new perspective on the activity of painting. These questions, such as what type of brush strokes are used and why, or whether ideas can be conveyed through other methods and mediums, are the very artistic curiosities which propelled these resin color dances. They have been dripped, spilled and splashed to construct a new narrative, which at times resembles slightly the Rorschach ink blots. Hendro Wiyanto, who curated the exhibition, described Arin’s process when working with this medium as intense. “He hauled his tools, pushed and used a gliding board that works like a mop or a glass cleaning tool for high-rise buildings” Wiyanto explained. And that is where the fluidity of materials and Arin’s experimental desire collided. Arin’s use of weatheproof and scratchproof coating materials make his work appear like photographic images, that reach us in a somewhat peculiar yet delightfully attractive form. Fluid Friction: a solo exhibition by Arin Dwihartanto is open for viewing until April 25th 2010 at SigiArts Gallery, Jl. Mahakam I no.II, Jakarta. Tel (021) 726 0949
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Nostalgic Journey
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usfiq Amarullah’s solo exhibition, titled ‘Childhood Toys’ in Tembi Rumah Budaya, Jakarta, depicts the artist’s yearning for traditional children’s games, which nowadays have largely been replaced by digital toys. His charcoal sketches contain such decorative appeal, which brings out the innocence and soft simplicity of his narratives, in turn bringing back recollections of our own childhood. The children’s expressions when playing with their toys fill the viewer with a nostalgic resonance. From charcoal drawings, he moves to large oil paintings, consistently characterized by controlled brushstrokes. Amarullah also alternates his medium between watercolors
and colored canvas that fit seamlessly to create that intimate feel. What is so wonderful about this collection is how connected his message is to the viewers. They bring a certain nostalgic echo that calmly and effortlessly settles in our minds, bringing the understanding that no matter how plain traditional toys may seem, they create a more substantial connection than any digital toys can offer. Childhoold Toys – A solo exhibition by Musfiq Amarullah is open for viewing until 27 April 2010 at Tembi Rumah Budaya, Jl. Gandaria I no 17 B, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan.
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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 feeloverjoyed a strong pull You now will be by atowards timely something new or andgenerosity different inof your reappearance a life. Notperson. only do have ato better special Beyou prepared take chance of success, the fun chances and you canbut be lifted to and the enthusiasm is infectious. youthink are next level up. Just when If you givenodds a chance be sure against to makeyou, the the are stacked most will of it,come with from dedication you'll help unexpected have success. A newcomer mayyou. stir sources and luck will be with your interest in a particular subject By socialising with successful or will reignite an old flame. If wheelers and dealers, you’ll pick up you are to can make some hotdetermined tips which you useyour and mark with. and impress others, may take have care work Your intuition of yourthings image. you have going been sensed andIfthis is really feeling emotionally neglected or to provide some valuable answers to physically isolated, void important decisions.expect By thethe turn of to beperiod filled.you You may are emerging from this be heading in an emotional cloud and, with Venus different directions or mixing with inmore yourdiverse sign, will harmony a groupenjoy of people. Tap and happiness. Something was into your inner reserves of that strength not determination to your liking and could takeit on and make youra new slant, you realise full mission towhen complete one the major potential of the offer. goal.
Cancer
June 22 - July 22 June 22 - July 22 You may discover that your suspicions, or worries were You may feelfears emotionally vulnerable unfounded andHowever, your anxiety or overawed. the levels mood will plummet. reflectgain on quickly Pause pass and as you aspects understanding. of your life that need to better A negative be developedfrom or improved. experience your pastIt may be time toyour mention something that prejudice thinking and make you've been keeping toa yourself. you wary of repeating mistake. You will you be feeling Perhaps are stillstronger waiting and on more able to communicate. some important information Your and intuition will be spot-on, so use this is taking up more time than it tofirst sortthought. out anyRather issues than that being have you recently held you back,inoridle confused flippant or engaging talk, you. attention A windowto ofdetail opportunity is pay and enlist about to open, allowing you to the help of motivated people. expandthan on drifting an idea or network Rather aimlessly along with new There may be without anypeople. real sense of purpose, some doubters to deal with, but find a worthwhile cause to pursue. you will convincing Face up toput theforward fact youamay need to plan or argument. youbefore enjoy think issues throughPeople carefully spending time bring you out of responding andwith be objective about your shell choices them. You and may validate not be inthe possession youall made. of the facts at the moment, so play for time.
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Taurus
April May 20 20 April 21 21 -- May There may be an urge to live or in A spur-of-the-moment offer the moment andput be you less inclined to decision could on a path worry about trivial issues. You and will towards self-improvement be happiest when feel loved will bring you intoyou contact with and needed,people. hence A you shouldoffer mix remarkable surprise withthrow people whopossibility hold you into in high will a new the regard. Present time will boost ring, professionally or personally; it yourbeego enthusiasm, will veryand tempting, but youand mighta venture you start be both have to move a few will mountains to successful on and you capitalise it. satisfying. If in recentIfyears feel have youngbeen at heart, it as suggests you feeling thoughthat the a night just out ishaven’t the ideal setting for breaks been coming locking eyes lover. The your way, youwith can your expect to have energy fairlyreversed, light-hearted and that badis luck big time. you will fare better youhead skim and the Your creativity rearsif its surfaceisofa the situation. there chance that Creativity you may and colours are surea deal to grab have to re-negotiate thatyour you eye andwas youfinalised. will do This something thought period wonderful heightened with them. powers If you feel denotes of emotionallySeveral isolatedadmirers or physically attraction. could tried, indulge yourself and nurture be keen to pursue an involvement your you. own needs. with
Leo
July 23 - August 22 July 23 - August 22 Financially, no matter how much opposition mayboring, be to your Life won’t there become and ideas, you willwill persevere exciting things continue and to succeed in achieving your ways. A happen for you. Cherish your time perfect time to examine financial and don’t let opportunities pass you andGoinvestment strategies and by. ahead and take that plunge! review situations. Respectively, A strong desire to better yourself or youuphave a chance to putwill your set a more secure future be talent and intelligence the test the motivating force now.toEnforcing in boosting your financial income. or strengthening new habits and There personal-improvement is a lot of interesting other issues and invigorating looms big now. After information months of available to you to build up uncertainty in a situation, you will on your finances. Followin your finally sense the tide turning financial instincts without favour. This is just the time being when distracted, something good fortuneas could land on exciting your lap could happen to influence an because you believe that it could important decision. Your happen. A financial signal from the cosmos changeable attitude and ability that your time of success and to see how fortunes are and being personal well-being is here is made willdenied. lead to very not to be You willsuccessful remain on decisions. track to improve and impress others with achievement or make changes to your lifestyle.
Gemini
May 21 -- June June 21 21 May 21 Uncertaintymayand have Everyone thinkdelays they know several advantages, they what is best for you. You willfinally need enable to get to the to bottom of to standyou firm in regard certain complex problem. Youronwisdom and issues. Events already plan could foresight be used in changes, positive be subjectcan to last-minute ways bysure passing onalternatives. advice to so make you have others toortrust avoiding past more mistakes. Learn intuition than A twist of fate common information - butornot to sendsense your decision helps make You your may life common sense toaway. easier or happier. you've been experience difficulty If with expressing bewildered something or your thoughtsabout and feelings, because someone, you'll feel others. more certain of reluctance to hurt People aboutmisconstrue what actionyour to take. can ideas Your and self-awareness finely tuned and plans or have aistendency to put a you haveonthe ideas, downer it ability before to it pull is given a resolutions andmay tactics out of the chance. Others get your hopes air.with You awill want tooffer get ahead up tentative or newsand of will figure quickvisit, and clever waysnot to their upcoming but it may getbe around things.will Take time all true. Energy be your depleted, whenpatience it comes tested to making your andimportant you may decisions, as you will than needperfect to be have to settle for less comfortable with the outcome. results.
Virgo
Aug 23 - Sept 22 Aug 23 - Sept 22 Don’t let emotional matters hold you back. on whereangle the With planetsFocus at a compatible money is cycle and how you can make and a new about to start, your more will of it. sudden change in needs be Amet and plans should a partnership surprise you, fall into placemay nicely. Challenge but the end willbebeproud to your yourself and result you will of advantage. your thoughts, the outcome.Refine You can make a move review obligations and that will current ensure happiness in your consult with ones about personal life.close The planets are future nicely financial in tune andsituations. could easilyFinancially generate stop talking about what want renewed enthusiasm for a you forgotten to do andlapsed start doing things or to project, relationship increase venture. your wealth. Useweary, this proposed If you are period toorstudy can worried both,situations cheer up.that It is a open sign newthat doors to opportunities good you feel like you have for you financially. ideas will reached the end ofYour your tether. be onwill grand scale, butthe yourbuoyant means You rediscover and abilities carry them the out personality thattoyou had before may not of be the enough. struggles past Don’t period make took a commitment yet. You will their toll on yourjust cheerfulness. You discover you are more will beginthat to feel the worth new power and now maypossess be able tothis getisthe same you and a superb resultsfor on your own. yourself and time expressing significant personal progress.
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Libra
Sept Sept23 23 --Oct Oct 23 23 You'llis a becycle highly tuned to the This of material growth material world stability, and you but will also and increased the have is a greater of your onus on you awareness to plan carefully body's needs this time. and work hard. at A subtle changeThis in period begins could with work you resolving circumstances to your to make more and achieve advantage, but money you must remain more success, butonnot until you've flexible and jump opportunities. had may a chance to bargain-hunt. You be seduced by material Financial but goals can bear be in reached comfort, should mind withtoo some planning. An urge own that much of a good thingto could things, than Lucky rent orfinancial window be yourrather undoing. shop is growing Material opportunities willstronger. come your way issues come and but you’ll havetotothe get forefront out there and the message you must beyou shrewd grab them, oris they’ll pass by. to a succeed. Material and It’s great time to use comfort your natural personal on talent forhappiness trading will - asbeahigh savvy your list always of priorities, andand the waits more investor watches monotonous chores should put for the ideal opportunity. Luckbeplays thein backburner. You can expect to aonpart the way events unfold and laugh when slowly but ifhave you the flowlast with the positive energy, surely to your plans. you willothers surelywarm be rewarded.
Scorpio
Oct Oct24 24--Nov Nov 22 22 This iswill your be timeconcerned to shine andabout there You will be more your controlling your money life andcoming maintaining way to support plans and self-worth, throughyour better control goals. might opt for a miniof your You money and other resources. makeover seekhead out that You have or thebreak luckorand for promotion,butpayyou increase or luxury business, also know how purchase. you'llaffairs need to manage Financially, your financial to drawconsiderable the line withintelligence a special with occasion or gift Your beforefinances it gets out of and aplomb. will control. and It isthis a period that greater is filled increase will create with many exciting and wonderful opportunities. Pay close attention opportunities. Be prepared grab to what is being said as ittocould success and ride it intoIt’s thea future hold valuable answers. great with enthusiasm. You'll be in a moneytime for gathering precious items making you mode. youwill follow through, around andIfyou be let loose thea place accomplishment will in where you you can make get more be less lucrative. Planets usher in many or what you want. Financially, wonderful opportunities, things should be movingthough right you on need to pick and choose with care. track, though it could lead you to You should financial This ball make some get hastythedecisions. rolling now or you missupout on will be a great timecould to build your an opportunistic investment, income finances and renew or redecorate boost or creative the home. Good enterprise. time for property
Sagittarius
Nov 21 Nov 23 23 – – Dec Dec 21
for catching up onyou old APerfect coupletime of choices may leave email or other messages need wondering which path that to take. replies.is Every now possibility and then one you There a strong need to creative just clearideas them or all clever away, of your even if that just suggestions willmeans work to thedeleting benefit andmany. forgetting aboutofthem. It's a of The pieces the puzzle goodfall time sit down rethink may intotoplace soon,and giving you ability arecent betterdevelopments. idea of what is Your required to to focus You’ve is strong and you ought progress. been dealing with to be able toyour figure out a few new passion in all communications; angles probably that willquite makeskilled you glad you you’re in that spent the time. opinions are department now. Your Variety is the key hardly set in stone, though you do and rather than making wholesale like to see evidence before changes, youhard would do better to changingor your mind that Even is to interact focus in short--bursts. say, you're eminently sensible. people you once deemed difficultYou to meet someone new whocould turnssoon you please or connect with aroundtheir on some subject. Emails throw weight behind one are of efficient convenient, but the your ideas.and Periodically throughout, bestshould way toplan get aacross messageoris you shortagetaway still to yourself talk it out in person. isolate from the hustle and bustle of life.
investments.
Capricorn
Dec 22 - Jan 20 Dec 22 - Jan 20 You've plenty to say right now and exactly right words to sayare it. You are the a peacemaker and It's a great time to communicate determined to make a positive your needsintoyour whom ever is at hand difference surroundings. This much more likely be is-- athey goodare time to create sometosort receptive to your needs. You of reading room. If you’ve got a may job need to make a few or sendbea interview coming up, calls you should few to emails to track down that one able prepare yourself excellently, person need to If it's and sailyou through it reach. (just do thea long-lost relative, may intent). surprise preparation with you serious your family with and your reactions tenacity and Your responses to resourcefulness! Your way with others are generally sound because words is quite powerful now and your emotions are calm; you feel you may it much simpler to much morefind ‘connected’ than you communicate your feelings usually do. The Planets’ influenceand is ideas, especially yousurroundings take a bit of helping you to seeifyour time to focus your thoughts before clearly, with a certain detachment proceeding. Trytake notfor to contempt. let other that some may your plans -Ifpeople you’reinterfere hoping towith meet somebody as long as are able express special youyoucould findto lots of yourself clearly,Keep you should be able opportunities. a pen and to get your way. paper handy to write down those important phone numbers!
Aquarius
Jan 21 - Feb 18 Jan 21 - Feb 18 A softening of your stance or views helps and you family see someone in a more Home considerations will positive light. be important this You periodare and among it will the lucky one, you may cash in be a favourable time to improve on value someone's absence, blunder the of the home if a potential or cancelled deal. In Because you sale is anticipated. the home are in an affable cycle, there and family sector, life some activities will bebeno spent malicerenovating in information could the exchanged or making passedextensions on to family home and others. Start by discussing your to cope with the growing needs of concerns follow up has withcast direct close ones.and This period its action. Planet is about impact beneficial influences and to brings in positively on relationships. An opportunities to buy or sell property opportunity may present itself and and it could be financially profitable. while you are realistic about the the Family members can enter temporary nature happy of it, you will be picture through occasions powerless Contact taking placetoonresist. the home front with and you've been struggling asomeone new pride in your heritage may to stay This in touch will open develop. periodwith has profitable communication lines. or Youproperty are in gains from real estate a caring and sharing andable rather dealings you cycle will be to than shooting you renovate your from homethe andhip, give it will all wisely consult with others before the luxury and comfort it deserves. making major decisions.
Pisces
Feb 19 – March 20 Feb 19 – March 20 Romance and love relationships are strongly favoured this period and You will have the opportunity to begin you can make usebusiness of the awareness an unusual service from your that surrounds youbuilding to enhance domicile and will be it into love life. Show project. them some ayour great profit-making You sensitivity and generosity and will be feeling more energetic they and will do the same for you if the tables will add new sources of comfort to are turned. Do as you would be your surroundings, family donehome to. Nothing is moreand important members will abefillip veryof cooperative to you than gossip and at time. dealings and youthis seek theProperty company of people arrangement concerning who share your gift ofyour gab.home Now may be just to free you is not thewhat timeyou toneed procrastinate, from activities. but other to take action Your andcharitable work on your will plans ideas forbut excellent side beand highlighted it will results. A trip willissues take that you grab to a be the big picture place that will inspire you to move your attention rather than matters forward with financial plans closer to home. Family members that will youveryhave been towards contemplating. be supportive you and A certain amount of travel now is the time you can implementis indicated and something that you changes to your home. You can buy have been longing for will happen and selltime. property or take a course at this Your persuasive ability to gethelp intoyou the gain real estate marketyou in will the support aneed. moreAintense manner as someone there is trip will lead to money to bepast. made. from your
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gizMOS THE LATEST, GREATEST GADGETS TO GET YOUR HANDS ON
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he sacred mountains of Agung and Lempuyang provide the backdrop to the beautiful northeastern coastline of Bali, an area known as Amed, which is the tranquil location of Blue Moon Villas. This elegantly-styled accommodation, which consists of 9 separate villas, has 2 swimming pools and offers a beautiful ocean view. Some of the villas can be combined to provide for families or groups, offering 1 to 4 bedroom options. All rooms are styled with en-suite bathrooms, solar hot water and air conditioning. Blue Moon Villas also has an international standard restaurant, offering a variety of local and Western cuisine, all at a reasonable price. If eating al fresco is your thing, try the private outdoor dining pavilion, which overlooks the ocean. A full bar serves international and local wines, cocktails and beer. Numerous activities can be enjoyed at Blue Moon Villas, from cycling tours to snorkeling. Equipment rental is also available for diving. If you’re in the mood to just read a book and let
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the day pass away, you can do so at the villas’ shady garden pavilion or head to the beach via the villas’ private access. Also available is a spa offering traditional Indonesian massages, facials, traditional body masques (lulur), pedicures and manicure treatments. Enjoy the best of what Amed has to offer with Blue Moon Villas as your home base. Room rates run from USD 64 - USD 100. Full villa rates run from USD 150 - USD 400.
Blue Moon Villas Selang Beach Amed – Karangasem Tel. 62 363 21428 www.bluemoonvillas.com
CHECK OUT COMING EVENTS IN THE BEAT’S DAY BY DAY LISTING OF THE BIG SHOWS AROUND TOWN
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Friday April 16th
MAINSTAGE Blue Eyes
Five Minutes Live In Concert
Resident DJ’s Anggie, Dede. Tika Luv. Coyote Ugly Band. From 11pm. See HereNow.
Double Six One Night In Tokyo
DJ DR Shingo (Womb Tokyo). Resident DJ’s Fadi, Art, Helmy & Dede. VJ Mully & MC Beno. From 11pm. See HereNow.
Hu’u Technologic
A night filled with beats! A beatacular evening. Come by & witness DJ Ken Kryptonite & DJ Flip spin their records. MC KK tops it off! From 10pm. See HereNow.
Kama Sutra Spotlight
In da Spotlight: Red carpet 7 Year anniversary @ Kama Sutra Bali feat. DJ’s Winky (Junko), Boim Ghetto (The Rhythm), Rio (Vertigo), Nason, Anastasia (Jetseven), DayDee (I am DJ), MC Cheryl. High Definition Band, DJ Woody, Bebe Dancers. From 9pm.
Dee Jay Club Fallen Angel
with a massive strength sound system, 80,000 watt DJ Yasmin (Sound of Zeus) will shake the angels from the heavens to our dancefloor. Starts 2am.
Kama Sutra
Nero 10th Anniversary
Seventh Heaven
Ari Lasso, Ashanti, Hijau Daun, Keris Patih & many celebrities n top artists from Jakarta. High Definition Band, MC Lotus, DJ Woody & Bebe Dancers. Starts 9pm. See HereNow.
Maccaroni Balinese Dance Resident DJ’s Erny & Angga.
Saturday
Monday
April 17th
April 19th
MAINSTAGE Deja’vu
DJ Bimo Indonesian Tour 2010. Resident DJs L’nang & anastasia.
Musro Graffiti Battle
No one’s born stupid, It takes years of spraying to do that. Art Competition at Amphitheatre Discovery Shopping Mall. Starts 2 – 6pm. Celebration of a Decade feat. Flair bartender by Balimoon, DJ Qcit, Fashion show by Suicide Glam, Live acoustic by Nuevo Band. From 9pm.
Red Square Celebrity
Special DJ perfomance, DJ Reza Bukan (8Delapan) & Gorgeous Models (JogJa) with Bali’s top models. 11pm.
MAINSTAGE
Blue Eyes Sensual Sensation
DJ Tika Luv In conjunction with: DJ Dede. Resident DJ’s Anggie, Dede, Coyote Ugly Band. See HereNow.
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Tuesday April 20th
MAINSTAGE Kama Sutra Fashion Blast
Bali models on stage. Dress Up boutique by Agus Sanjaya, Models by Point Management & Free Style Agency feat High Definition Band, DJ Woody, Bebe Dancers.
Facebar Soft Opening
A Red Carpet affair, Cabaret Show, Drag Queen, Gogo Shower & Guest DJ. From 9pm.
Wednesday April 21st
MAINSTAGE
Anantara SOS Lounge Cyber Pole Dancers Japan
The Cyber Japan dancers are a sexy Japanese dance group with more than 20 members many of whom are models, pole dancers & go-go dancers. Starts 5.30pm.
Thursday April 22nd
MAINSTAGE
Blue Eyes Amazing Party
Blue Eyes Punya Cinta feat DJ Agatha (Enemy), C & C Models, Sexy Dancers. Resident DJ’s Tika Luv, Anggie, Dede. Coyote Ugly Band. From 10pm.
Friday April 23rd
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Bahiana T.G.I.F (Thanks
God It’s Friday) Body Art Night
Fashion Show, DJ Iwan Blow & DJ Jonaz ‘G’, Dance Performance.
Blue Eyes Battle Reloaded Collaboration DJ Anton, DJ Fandi (Agriculture Rejos), P.Double (Future 10). Resident DJ’s Tika Luv, Anggie, Coyote Ugly Band.
Kama Sutra Black Out Party
DJ’s ND White (X2), Pico & Gooz (8Balls DJ), Magician from Magic Castel Feat High Definition International Band, DJ Woody, MC Eko & Bebe Dancers.
Hu’u DJ Anastasia’s birthday bash
Join the Hu’u society tonight & enjoy a special show from DJ Anastasia! Get it moving & swing along with a live saxophonist, improvising to the beats. From 10pm.
Saturday April 24th
MAINSTAGE Double Six Outland
Spinning on the decks, DJ Marquee (Synan). Resident DJ’s Fadi (Swe), Helmy, Art, MC Beno & VJ Mully. See HereNow.
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Saturday
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April 24th
DJ Ellena (Russia) with soulful sounds all night feat Lanang (Best Bali DJ Of The Year 09), Adit Putra & Wisdy.
MAINSTAGE Musro Bootylicious
In conjunction with Pre Party. We Love Beach Party DJ Ferry Corsten (NL) DJ#7 in DJ Mag plus Graffiti Battle winner announced. Resident DJ, Cabaret Show, Band performance & Fever dancers. Starts from 9.30
Sunday
Oceans 27
April 25th
We Love Beach Party DJ Ferry Corsten (NL) DJ World #7 On DJ Mag. Sunset set by DJ Sendy (Fever Management) & DJ Redy Istara (1945MF), Fire Dancer & Stiltwalker. See HereNow.
MAINSTAGE Desa Kumbuh Ubud Earth Day Environmental art & music festival, live music with Susu Ibu, Sibo Bangoura, bkb, Navicula, etc. DJ Supercozi. From 1pm.
Klapa 3Spot
Wine Festival feat DJs Steven Foe & Vai (Red Square), Laser Dance. Starts 5pm.
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Thursday
April 27th
April 28th
April 29th
MAINSTAGE Eikon Ying & Yang
Black & White theme party Drinking games & Prizes for best dressed! Tunes by Tenzin (Sydney) Australian fashion week DJ. Resident DJ’s Alfan, Manda & Nito. Starts 11pm. See HereNow.
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Red Square Midnite Bikini
Special perfomance by DJ Alfi da Lovely (1945FM) also, FHM Girls, Gorgeus Models (Jogja), Bali top models & dozen of bikini babes. Starts 10pm.
Blue Eyes Rhythm Angel
DJ Trixie (Rhythm Nation), Sexy Dancers, Resident DJ’s Tika Luv, Anggie, Dede. Coyote Ugly Band.
Hu’u Siztas
With their unique mix of classic rock and girl power, Siztas will have the garden rocking for this outdoor concert! From 10pm.
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Despite the limited amount of venues supporting original live music, Bali is still home to a huge network of talented musicians and songwriters. Not to be held back by the system, bands are still forming and jamming it out in rehearsal studio across the island, recording albums and performing wherever they can set up their gear. The Beat decided to take a closer look at who’s been making the most amount of noise…
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Rokavatar are: Bobi on vocals, Donnie on guitars, Lanang on bass and Denny Surya on drums. info.rokavatar@gmail.com www.rokavatar.com
riginally known as ‘Lolot’, mid-2008 saw this band go their separate ways, when different dreams and desires for themselves in the music business forced them to split. More recently though, Denny, Donnie and Lanang made the decision to reform as ‘Rokavatar’, this time welcoming on board talented new vocalist Bobi, whose style is influenced by Jamaican rock. Combining the learning curves of their time apart, the new energy of this group clearly shows and brings a solid professionalism to their stage shows. Their debut album ‘Fly Away’ consists of six new tracks – four English and two Indonesian. The new record, along with their recent promo tour with Nyanyian Dharma in India, both appear to be pointing down the road to success for Rokavatar…
M Icecream Attack! are: Ayu putu Indah Yuniorika on vocals, Bagus Gede Kusuma Hendra (Momow) on Beat Sampling/Guitar/Backing Vocals and Yudi Septyan (Partanx)on Bass and Backing Vocals. eskrimtulalit@yahoo.com www.myspace.com/icecreamattack www.facebook.com/pages/ICE-CREAM-ATTACK
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omow originally tried kicking this project into gear with the name ‘Chocolate Milksex’. By the time Rika and Partanx had joined him though, the style and direction had changed and the band that developed took on the title of Ice Cream Attack! They’ve only been on the scene since August last year but their brand of kiddy electronic is already finding itself on plenty of stages across Bali. Mixing pop, punk, electronica and rock with the midi console game themes that soundtracked the band members’ childhoods, ‘Icecream Attack!’ fuses together a light-hearted approach to songwriting with a serious passion for their craft, influenced by the sounds of The Title, Blink 182, Unicorn Kid, Metro Station, and the famous mogul NINTENDO!
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ormed in June 2005, there were a number of changes on the guitarist front before Joyride found their ground. After much trial and error though, the Pop – Punk quad had their sound in the pocket and began pushing in the direction of Emo/Post-Hardcore. Over time their music has evolved and a nuance of Indie Rock, Power Pop and Happy Hardcore has been ingrained into their songs. Joyride themselves describe their type of music as Rock with the essences of catchy pop beats. Their songs are characterized with catchy guitar riffs, heavy distortion, dynamic pop beats and smart and poetic lyrics. Original tracks such as ‘Shara’, ‘Check 1, 2, 3’, ‘Bara dalam Asa’ and ‘Senang Sebuah Perjalanan’ can be heard being thrashed out live at their stage shows. They are currently working on an album so keep your ears peeled for a release date.
Joyride are: Joe on vocals and guitar, Gils on guitars, Billy on bass and vocals and Donnie on Drums and percussions. www.myspace.com/joyrideindo www.facebook.com/joyrideband
Mike’s is: Dendy on vocals, Bagus on bass, Udin on guitar and backing vocals and Marko on a D-box cajon plus handling percussion and vocals. follow Mike’s on Twitter @mikes_apt mikesapartmentband@yahoo.co.id
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ringing back the best tunes from the 90s Alternative Rock era, Mike’s is a creative quartet that has been hitting the scene since 2005. Nostalgic songs from the days of grunge and emotion-packed songwriting are brought back through riveting fresh arrangements accompanied by pristine vocal harmonizing. Vocalist Dendy knows how to liven up a crowd and doesn’t let anyone hold him back when it comes to screaming out his message with a thick coarse voice, capable of interpreting the best of them. The band itself sees themselves as more of
a group of traveling minstrels compared to a band due to their live acoustic concept, generally playing unplugged sessions and leaving the distortion behind. The calm and clean cut impressions usually related with acoustic music has been overturned though, by the band’s exciting stage performances and high energy. Encore performances are generally expected with this crew and with original tracks in the making, single releases are set to be available digitally in the not-too-distant future. Keep your ears to the ground...
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was April 5th, the fifth and final day of the Oakley Pro 2010 - a six-star rated Coca Cola Indonesian Surfing Championship Tour event. It took place at Canggu Beach on the West Coast of Bali, just a few minutes north of Kuta. Sixty four of Indonesia’s best pro surfers and eleven Masters (aged 35+) competed for prestige, prize money and points on some of the best waves in the world. Bali’s Made Awan charged to the top spot, posting the highest wave score of the day and of the entire event: 9 points out of a possible 10. He pushed 2008 ISC Champ and current WQS surfer, Dede Suryana from West Java, into second place and held him there until time ran out, making him the winner of the first event in the 2010 Tour. Awan received a Rp 10 million cash prize from Oakley and now sits in the number one spot on the ISC Tour rankings by racking up a whopping 3,000 championship points to kick off his season with a bang. He also received the Coca-Cola Best Maneuver Award for getting the highest wave score of the event, nabbing an extra Rp 1 million in prize money. Suryana jumped to an early lead and soon had Awan on the ropes with a 6.75 and an 8.0, but then Awan really got going with a 7.25 followed by his huge 9-point wave, leaving Suryana needing an 8.35. A few minutes later Awan picked off another beauty to post an 8.25, thus requiring Suryana to score an even bigger 9.35. With just seconds left on the clock, Suryana took off, landing a huge air,
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but just couldn’t add the couple of big maneuvers that would have gained him the almost perfect 10 that he needed. Suryana goes home with Rp 5 million and 2,750 ISC Championship points. The next stop on the Coca-Cola ISC Tour will be the ‘Rusty Rumble in Da Jungle’ at Sanur Beach, beginning on April 26th and ending on May 16th. Check out www.isctour.com for the complete schedule. To check out all the previous days’ action, go to Oakley’s minisite at www.oakleyindonesia.com/oakleypro10.
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Tobelo Café
Want to try some great quality food at affordable prices? Then head to the newly-opened Tobelo Café on Jl. Petitenget, where you’ll find just that. all served in a ‘trendy-meets-homely’ environment… The beat’s new food scribe, Tosca finds out more..
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ast month saw the opening of Tobelo Café in Kerobokan. This lovely little café /restaurant is soon to become part of the main arcade belonging to the Aston Fave Condotel – due to open later this year. It is a small, intimate, friendly café environment, where customers are made to feel so welcome by staff that you could almost be in somebody’s home. A smart decked area is home to outdoor seating with umbrellas and twinkling fairy lights, which add to the chilled, night-time ambience. The restaurant itself is completely glass-fronted, creating a chic and open atmosphere. Downstairs is fully air-conditioned, providing welcome respite from that relentless Bali heat. Inside, you’ll find attractive wooden tables and chairs, funky wall art made from twisted tree bark and an open wooden staircase, which give the place a rustic feel.The stairs lead to more seating and a smoking area, and photographs of Balinese life and culture adorn the walls. After sitting down and picking up a menu, the objective here is clear: high quality food at reasonable prices.
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You’ll find an eclectic menu at Tobelo Café, which caters perfectly for the cosmopolitan clientele, from the ‘Asian Corner’, to the healthy ‘Fresh and Green’ section, plus a variety of Western dishes. The Western cuisine on the menu ranges from Italian pizzas and pastas (30-35K), to Greek Seasoned Chicken (50K) or Souvlaki Sandwich (30K) and homemade American Burgers (35K). The head chef is Balinese 28-year old, L. Halin, who is more than qualified for his role; after working in London and Singapore, Halin returned to Bali, where he spent several years working for Ramayana Resorts before helping to launch Tobelo Café. A typical selection of drinks are available, plus a delicious range of blended juices and smoothies (18-25K). Try the scrumptious Strawberry or Banana Favorite. To whet your appetite, you can sample one of the starters. We recommend the Mexican Quesadillas (30K), which are pan-fried soft tortillas containing chili cheese with a bit of a kick, served with guacamole, salsa and sour
cream. One of the most popular main meals is the Italian Pollo di Fungi (50K). Succulent chicken breast is wrapped in breadcrumbs, stuffed with Parma ham, melted cheese and mushrooms and served in a creamy mustard sauce with seasoned vegetables and sliced potato wedges. If fish is more your dish, try the beautifully cooked Fillet of Fish in Black Olive Oil (60k). This is served with a super-creamy pureed potato, and topped with sliced black olives and zingy caramelized red chili, which gives this dish an almost sweet taste. Diners can choose from Tuna or Snapper for all fish dishes. Alternatively, if you’re here to try something local, order the Grilled Fish with Traditional Sambal Matah (55K). The traditional Balinese sambal gives a spicy edge to the dish, without being too hot. It sits on a bed of Balinese water spinach called Plecing Gonda and comes with rice, fries or mash. Sweet-toothed customers can choose from a selection of simple yet tasty desserts, including a variety of fabulous homemade ice-creams such as Mint Choc or Mixberry Yoghurt, or try the French Toast with Lemonade Sauce – a mouthwateringly zesty and refreshing finale to your meal. Tobelo Café is open every day from 8am-11pm for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is a free WiFi service for any customer with a laptop, and parties with numbers of up to 62 can be catered for if you book in advance. If you can’t make it to the café itself, just give them a call and they’ll home deliver. Great things really do come in small packages…
Tobelo Cafe Jl. Petitenget No. 7c Kerobokan : 734284
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1. Kefta Briwattes (33K++)
Deep–fried Moroccan Filo: Pastry filled with minced beef, lamb meat and Moroccan spices
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3. Frozen Raspberry (Free!)
Dry Gin with raspberry juice and lime
Total Price : 114K (after tax) Beat Price : 102K (after tax)
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Red Square
it takes a musical mind and a master of choice to fill a space with sounds that suit the environment of a venue; the resident DJ’s on this island know exactly where the subtleties lie, so We continue our introductions with the boys behind the decks at Red square...
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From : Java
Style : Soulful house, Prog-Trance, Jazz house Days : Monday, Days : Monday-Saturday Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. Style : House
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DeJaVu
Envy
Maccaroni
Klapa
Mannekepis
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Kopi Pot
Tobelo Cafe
Rumours
Stadium Cafe
funpics
Kama Sutra
Bounty
Flap Jacks
Oceans 27
Double Six
Vi Ai Pi
Rossovivo
Bacio
Seafood House
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S.O.S Anantara Wed 31 March / Sat 3 April
Money Maker Shaker!
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haking his showpony moves at Anantara’s rooftop bar was Carlton Smith, playing over two nights to raise funds for local causes through ticket sales and auctioning. With a long stage set up to face the bar, the room was abuzz with
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a crowd ready for dancing and Carlton’s band kept the hits coming. Covering tracks from The Beatles to Michael Jackson, the energy levels were high and his New York charisma kept everyone well-entertained and shaking their tail feathers.
thereTHEN Bali Spirit Festival Ubud 31 March - 4th April
World in Tune
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nce again it was time for anyone spiritually inclined, musically inspired or yoga defined to head up to Ubud for a five day fiesta. World renowned yogis, international and local bands, DJ’s and entertainers, workshops, food stalls, dancers and choreographers all converged for a celebration of grand proportions and had a chance to participate in a whole range of activities. Many of the performers were spotted jamming across various other venues in Bali as they made the most of their time here...
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City Invasion
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fter performing for the Houselicious event at Black Canyon, DJ Tammy (Juice) headed up to the Ice Bar at Klapa. This Best Female DJ Paranoia Award winner, played it up at the club and gave the crowd her best. That night was also the Birthday of Mr Gede Wira from Klapa, and was celebrated by the whole Klapa Club staff and close friends while DJ Adit Putra and Wisdya livened up the party over at Klapa Club.
Klapa Saturday 3 April
Matt Darey makes his EnTrance
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he Decadance has continued at Double Six with a huge line-up of top international DJ’s heading to Bali for the Saturday night parties. This time around, Matt Darey from the UK brought his trance-induced sounds to the speakers with MC Beno jumping up to add his vocals to the mix. Darey has been sitting pretty at number 54 on the DJ Top 100 list lately and showed us all why‌
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Musro Saturday 3 April
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anopy band dished out some familiar live tunes before resident DJ’s Sinyo, Hendra and McJohnskee got busy with their tracks. The star of the night was Netherlands guest ‘The Soul Brotha’ though, a break-dancing, roller-skating party man turned DJ who brought his house sounds to the Musro dance floor…
‘V’ for ‘Victorious’...
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Ku De Ta Sun 4th & Wed 7th April
r V may have been made in New York but it was the Ku De Ta vibe that won him over on this Indonesian tour. Playing over two beautiful sunset sessions with Hip Hop and Soul, the performance also went out live across the radio airwaves and it wasn’t just the crowd that enjoyed the event; Mr. V assures us he will be back to his new favorite island asap. Watch this space…
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thereTHEN Blue Eyes Wednesday 7 April
Return of the JAMRUD
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Hard Rock Cafe Wednesday 7 April
t’s all been quiet on the Jamrud front for some time now, but last night saw them strike back with brand new vocalist, Donald. A combo of Jamrud classics and new tracks were met with massive appreciation from a crowd full of ‘Jammers’, whose pleasure at seeing the band back made for an electric atmosphere.
Sector Ello Serenades the Ladies
Friday 9 April
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here were lighters in the air aplenty on Wednesday, as Blue Eyes became an ocean of women, all weak at the knees for the romantic music of Ello - one of Indonesia’s best vocalists with looks to match. Ello performed an array of tracks from his latest album, plus some of his older classic tracks.
Let Us Say Thanks...
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s a form of appreciation for all its fellow business partners, Sector held a thank you party with a Hollywood ‘Night With the Stars’ theme. With Bali Moon as the event’s main sponsor, the party was opened with a speech by a Barack Obama impersonator, followed by an awards presentation. The awards given that night were as follows: Best Event Supporter of the Year won by BCA; Best Supportive Enterprise of the Year won by RBS; Best Journalist of the Year won by Nyoman Wija; Best Media of the Year won by Radar Bali; Best Travel Agent of The Year won by HIS and the Member of The Year was won by Budi Juwono. A number of door prizes were also up for grabs to the lucky invitees who participated.
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