Gc Watches’ Korean ambassador, actor Jang Hyuk aka Mr Smart Luxury during a Gc signing ceremony at two of Seoul’s biggest department stores, witnessed by more than 400 of his fans.
February 25, 2012
February 24, 2012
CLUB SCENE - Party @ Zouk Club KL
* Material: Courtesy of Zouk Club KL
Friday, March 2, 2012
BARSONIC
TWILIGHT ACTIONGIRL / THE SEXINVADERS
Barcelona, Turin, Istanbul and Bangkok are on top of their tour plan. Even if they can’t show up in person, you can listen to their music played by others - Radio FM4 Vienna, Flux FM Berlin and BBC Radio1 London. Malente, Mr. Flash and Kissy Sell Out play the Berlin boys’ tracks on their sets.
In October 2011 they completed the 5 Years The Sexinvaders Tour successfully. Besides new releases in 2012 massive touring will appear on the agenda again. Even after five common years they did not lose their motivation and freshness.
It looks like 2012 is not going to be a year with a mission but a successful year for The Sexinvaders!
ADMISSION:
Ticket Entry: RM25 Ladies / RM35 Men (inc 1 drink)
Bottle Entry: RM351 / 5 paxs (At the door before 11pm)
Reservations (applicable to 21 yrs old and above): Call +6 03 2171 2075 (Noon-6pm) or +6 016 3323 191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my
Friday, March 2, 2012
ZOUK
NASTY HYPE ft MR.NASTY & HypeEmBeats
NASTY HYPE marries two of Zouk KL’s most promising upstarts, MR NASTY & HypeEmBeats. The duo will be setting their sails for the Mainroom, armed with their high energy sets and unfailing crowd-pleasing anthems, dosed with a steady bassline that guarantees to rock the dance floor.
ADMISSION:
Ticket Entry: RM25 Ladies / RM35 Men (inc 1 drink)
Bottle Entry: RM351 / 5 paxs (At the door before 11pm)
Reservations (applicable to 21 yrs old and above): Call +603 2171 2075 (Noon- 6pm) or +6 016 3323 191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my
ZOUK
LOUD! Pres R3HAB
Supported by GOLDFISH & BLINK
RISING Dutch DJ and producer R3hab has established his name in the international dance scene in a short period of time. His producing skills and love for electronic music have made him one of the highest requested remixers in the dance scene today, remixing for Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Calvin Harris, Lil’ Wayne, Ne-Yo, Pitbull, Sean Paul, Dada Life, Snoop Dogg, LMFAO and Bob Sinclar among others.
Then there are also R3hab's original productions that have moved dance floors around the world and more than frequently get listed in Beatport's charts. His most notable releases to date are Pump The Party produced with Ferruccio Salvo, The Bottle Song released on Wall Recordings and the much-anticipated Prutataaa, which is R3hab's first collaboration with Afrojack.
It came as no surprise that the multi-talented and promising R3hab quickly got signed by Afrojack to his Wall Recordings imprint and is quoted as being "one of its biggest talents".
R3hab has played at the most famous clubs around the world, in USA, Spain, Belgium, Greece, Switzerland, Germany, Morocco, France, Australia, England and the Caribbean.
www.facebook.com/r3habofficia
www.twitter.com/djr3hab
www.soundcloud.com/r3hab
ADMISSION:
Ticket Entry: RM45 Ladies / RM55 Men (inc 1 drink)
Bottle Entry: RM373 / 4 paxs (all night)
Reservations (applicable to 21 yrs old and above): Call +6 03 2171 2075 (Noon-6pm) or +6 016 3323 191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my
BARSONIC
Saturday, March 3
OMFG! presents Guru-Guru & Mr Nasty
YOUR friendly neighborhood android Mr.Nasty & GuruGuru come out to play on every first Saturday of the month. The one and only KILLER NIGHT with the KILLER DRINKS PROMO! For good times and happy times. Accompanied with the biggest and freshest house tunes, BUY 1 GET 1 FREE on drinks ALL NIGHT LONG. OMFG! indeed.
ZOUK CLUB KL
DANNY Marquez held residency in some of the big clubs in Ibiza where he rocked thousands of clubbers week after week, establishing himself as one of the most important DJs on the island.
In 2004, Danny started weaving his talent into music production, successfully launching his own imprint, Bubble Soul Music. Through numerous hit records such as Mumba, Trust in yourself, God is Love and Afrocatalans, which became one of the biggest records of the summer 2004, Danny Marquez gained solid recognition in the international house circuit. He now spins in the best clubs around the world, in cities such as Singapore, Dubai, Ibiza, Miami and Seoul among many. Danny Marquez started as a Space Ibiza resident in summer 2011 playing at Space’s event Monday’s Calling.
Danny introduced a new imprint in 2011, F1rst Records. The maestro strives to use his music label as a platform to deliver cutting edge and progressive electronic dance music. This new project will also showcase his new “big room sound” and you can expect to see him near you in the very near future!
http://www.dannymarquez.com
http://twitter.com/djdannymarquez
http://www.facebook.com/djdannymarquez
http://www.youtube.com/dannymarqueztv
http://www.f1rstrecords.com
ADMISSION:
Ticket Entry: RM25 Ladies / RM35 Men (inc 1 drink)
Bottle Entry: RM351 / 5 paxs (At the door before 11pm)
Reservations (applicable to 21 yrs old and above): Call +6 03 2171 2075 (Noon- 6pm) or +6 016 3323 191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my
Saturday, March 10, 2012
VELVET
CITIBANK presents F.A.B with DJ Ken & Pietro
IF you’re looking for something incredibly fabulous and bold to kickstart your weekends, F.A.B at Velvet Underground is just the night for you. Resident DJs Ken, MC Point Blanc and Pietro will be rock the dance floor with the best 90s, 00s and present pop tunage in town, from music greats such as B.O.B, Jay-Z, Nirvana, Shakira, UB40, Beyonce, Gwen Stefani and Vanilla Ice on Velvet Underground’s enormous DVJ PLASMA Screens. We bet you can¹t handle it!
ADMISSION:
Ticket Entry: RM38 Ladies / RM48 Men (inc 1 drink)
Bottle Entry: RM351 / 5 paxs (At the door before 11pm)
Reservations (applicable to 21 yrs old and above): Call +603 2171 2075 (–Noon-6pm) or +6 016 3323 191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my
BARSONIC
Saturday, March 10
LAPSAP & Co ft an International Guest DJ
Stay tuned to www.zoukclub.com.my for updates!
The two boys, 5ft & Mr Puah, bring you regional and upcoming international DJs who share the same screwed up mentality as theirs.
Formed in 2007, LapSap has quickly gone from cult to scene, with his own style, fashion and sound. Taking the trash aesthetic that has spurred micro-club culture worldwide the pair wanted a name that, according to 5ft “looked good and reflected us and our culture as well’. So they called it LapSap, meaning ‘rubbish’ in Cantonese, cutting their ties with the old Nu-Rave tagged night, and laying the foundations for the anything goes filthy electro that has become its trademark sound.
February 23, 2012
Warm that Head in Style
M. Ismail is one of NewsFlashMedia’s team members. Since late October 2011 she has been living in London and vacationing in France. She updates us here on the simple things about living abroad.
WINTER is almost over and soon Spring will be here to stay. Although it will still be a tad too cold for me, it is much better than a freezing winter. And so I do look forward to Spring although Autumn is my favourite season because of the colours it brings.
While waiting for Spring to bloom in, I am still wrapped up in layers of clothes, indoors and outdoors. Another Malaysian told me recently that despite the locals wearing lighter clothes once Spring is in she still wears hers. It will be sometime before we unacclimatised Malaysians get the hang of England’s cold weather. But this time round, my stay in England is far warmer than what I had experienced in Manchester in the 90s.
The winter may be at its tail’s end but there are still bouts of strong wind, the occasional rain and the biting cold despite the sun shining bright. But looking at weather conditions throughout the world it really appears to become more and more unpredictable these days, no matter in which part of the world you are in.
I will be glad when winter is over so I can get rid of my gloves and flannels, which are really important items to have in your wardrobe when you’re living in a cold county. But if there is one thing I love having with me no matter what the weather condition is, is my BUFF. This is actually a famous brand for a multifunctional headgear and I have a preference for it because BUFF uses microfiber fabric, which makes the headgear breathable. And they also have pieces made from fleece and merino wool, which are used in extreme cold conditions such as skiing. But there are many other brands available here. You just need to choose something that suits your needs and budget.
BUFF headgear is designed for wind protection and so it is suitable for outdoor activities like motorcycling or just roughing it out. Back home I used it to keep my hair in place and over here I used it mainly to keep my head and neck warm. There are many ways to wear this headgear – as a bandana, a beanie, cap, wristband and scarf. Those who use it when riding, use it as face mask or a helmet liner. In fact the female participants in reality show Survivor use BUFF’s headgear as tube tops.
I am not sure if there are any BUFF stockists in Malaysia because I have not come across one. I get mine from Singapore. I noticed too that some Malaysian guys wear them as a fashion statement but similar headgears sold in Malaysia lack quality and designs. Mily&Cole is available in Malaysia and the designs aren’t bad. The only thing I don’t quite like about them is that they are not seamless and the fabric used is too thick for Malaysian weather.
Now the good news is I can easily get BUFF’s headgear in London. They are sold everywhere, even online so I can easily make purchases. The other good thing is they are fairly cheaper than getting them from Singapore, especially when they have the sales and clearance seasons.
If you are looking for BUFF’s or any other similar headgear, just Google and see the wide choices available online.
WINTER is almost over and soon Spring will be here to stay. Although it will still be a tad too cold for me, it is much better than a freezing winter. And so I do look forward to Spring although Autumn is my favourite season because of the colours it brings.
While waiting for Spring to bloom in, I am still wrapped up in layers of clothes, indoors and outdoors. Another Malaysian told me recently that despite the locals wearing lighter clothes once Spring is in she still wears hers. It will be sometime before we unacclimatised Malaysians get the hang of England’s cold weather. But this time round, my stay in England is far warmer than what I had experienced in Manchester in the 90s.
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| Gloves - now that's important for keeping warm in winter but is it time to rid of them now that Spring is in the air? |
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| Your flannels, they keep you warm and fuzzy. |
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| A good selection of multifunctional headgear to add to the warmth. |
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| My personal collection. |
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| Looking good on the guys... |
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| ...and trendy on the ladies. |
If you are looking for BUFF’s or any other similar headgear, just Google and see the wide choices available online.
COURSES@HTC - Restaurant Management
RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP SERIES
* Material: Courtesy of THE FRENCH CULINARY SCHOOL IN ASIA @ HTC in Asia Sdn Bhd
HOW TO MANAGE YOUR OWN RESTAURANT
Dates: Mon, March 5 - Wed, March 7, 2012
Daily: 9am-5pm
THE food business attracts a lot of people because many of us think it is something we can embark upon without prior experience. Starting a restaurant is a business venture and it therefore needs a strategic business plan as well as knowledge of the business requirements and environment.
Our program provides would-be restaurateurs with a logical sequence to plan their restaurant from scratch and work out realistic budgets according to market prices. This program equips you with tools to evaluate your own projects. The Managing Your Restaurant workshop covers the critical aspects of running a restaurant such as operating procedures and food production management. You will learn about sales analysis, optimization of revenue, restaurant cost accounting, purchasing and inventory.
ABOUT THE TRAINER:
JEAN MICHEL FRAISSE has opened and operated numerous restaurants and catering businesses in France and Asia in a career spanning 33 years. A graduate of the Masters in Hospitality, Tourism and Spa Management course from the University of Toulouse in France, he has been providing consultancy services to the hospitality, tourism and food businesses in Asia for the past decade. In his home country, he was a chef de cuisine at age 20 and an executive chef when he was merely 23 years old. His company, HTC in Asia and The French Culinary School in Asia are committed to provide the highest quality training for hotels, resorts, restaurants and business entrepreneurs in Asia Pacific to arm their employees or individuals with the right skills.
COURSE FEE:
RM 3,000 per participant for a three-day workshop
RM 5,000 per participant for a six-day workshop
Course fee includes:
- Certificate
- Course manual
- Lunch / coffee & tea
VENUE:
The French Culinary School In Asia
HTC in Asia Sdn Bhd (Co. No. 634020-A)
8th Floor – Annexed Block, Menara IMC
No.8 Jalan Sultan Ismail
50250 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
HOW TO GET THERE:
The building is next to Concorde Hotel, Kualka Lumpur. Please take car park lift to 8th floor.
ENQUIRIES:
Tel: +603 2026 9188
Fax: +603 2026 4188
Email: professional@htcinasia.com
Additional Details:
HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT BERHAD (HRDB):
Our programmes are 100% claimable under the Skim Bantuan Latihan (SBL) from the Human Resources Development Berhad. Please apply with the HRDB, with the following: http://www.hrdf.com.my/
Form PSMB/SBL/1/01, Course Content and Presenter’s Bio-data
* Your application, together with course fee must be forwarded to HTC in Asia Sdn. Bhd. at least five working days before course commencement. Kindly contact us for course content and trainer’s CV.
* Material: Courtesy of THE FRENCH CULINARY SCHOOL IN ASIA @ HTC in Asia Sdn Bhd
HOW TO MANAGE YOUR OWN RESTAURANT
Dates: Mon, March 5 - Wed, March 7, 2012
Daily: 9am-5pm
THE food business attracts a lot of people because many of us think it is something we can embark upon without prior experience. Starting a restaurant is a business venture and it therefore needs a strategic business plan as well as knowledge of the business requirements and environment.
Our program provides would-be restaurateurs with a logical sequence to plan their restaurant from scratch and work out realistic budgets according to market prices. This program equips you with tools to evaluate your own projects. The Managing Your Restaurant workshop covers the critical aspects of running a restaurant such as operating procedures and food production management. You will learn about sales analysis, optimization of revenue, restaurant cost accounting, purchasing and inventory.
JEAN MICHEL FRAISSE has opened and operated numerous restaurants and catering businesses in France and Asia in a career spanning 33 years. A graduate of the Masters in Hospitality, Tourism and Spa Management course from the University of Toulouse in France, he has been providing consultancy services to the hospitality, tourism and food businesses in Asia for the past decade. In his home country, he was a chef de cuisine at age 20 and an executive chef when he was merely 23 years old. His company, HTC in Asia and The French Culinary School in Asia are committed to provide the highest quality training for hotels, resorts, restaurants and business entrepreneurs in Asia Pacific to arm their employees or individuals with the right skills.
COURSE FEE:
RM 3,000 per participant for a three-day workshop
RM 5,000 per participant for a six-day workshop
Course fee includes:
- Certificate
- Course manual
- Lunch / coffee & tea
VENUE:
The French Culinary School In Asia
HTC in Asia Sdn Bhd (Co. No. 634020-A)
8th Floor – Annexed Block, Menara IMC
No.8 Jalan Sultan Ismail
50250 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
HOW TO GET THERE:
The building is next to Concorde Hotel, Kualka Lumpur. Please take car park lift to 8th floor.
ENQUIRIES:
Tel: +603 2026 9188
Fax: +603 2026 4188
Email: professional@htcinasia.com
Additional Details:
HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT BERHAD (HRDB):
Our programmes are 100% claimable under the Skim Bantuan Latihan (SBL) from the Human Resources Development Berhad. Please apply with the HRDB, with the following: http://www.hrdf.com.my/
Form PSMB/SBL/1/01, Course Content and Presenter’s Bio-data
* Your application, together with course fee must be forwarded to HTC in Asia Sdn. Bhd. at least five working days before course commencement. Kindly contact us for course content and trainer’s CV.
Inside Looking Out - Part I
M. Ismail is one of NewsFlashMedia’s team members. Since late October 2011 she has been living in London and France. In this post she features images captured on her handphone while on one of her bus journeys in UK. [London, 23Feb2012 @ 5:05am] This is a photographic documentation of my bus journey from Finchley Central to The Spires in High Barnet, passing through several residential areas and their High Street.
Shooting while seating in any public transportation can be tricky, not to mention uncomfortable. Being the person with the camera in hand, you can, without warning, be the subject of the other passengers’ discomfort – they don’t know when you will turn and take a shot of them instead of the view outside.
I put aside the idea of pulling out my bigger camera from my bag. Instead, I used my handphone. I still get those uneasy stares but I kept my handphone towards the window all the time and made it clear to whoever is watching that I have no particular interest to shoot photos of the passengers. I was only interested in the view outside, not inside.
End of the journey :)
COURSES@HTC - Pastries
PROFESSIONAL PASTRY CERTIFICATE
* Material: Courtesy of THE FRENCH CULINARY SCHOOL IN ASIA @ HTC in Asia Sdn Bhd
Jointly awarded by Sucracor (France)
& The French Culinary School In Asia (Malaysia)
With French Master Pastry Chef
Jean-Francois Arnaud
- Un des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France Pâtisserie - M.O.F. -
CLASSICS REVISITED
Dates: Mon, Feb 27 - Wed, Feb 29, 2012
L’Art de la Pâtisserie Pastry Master Classes are designed to bring new techniques to the pastry industry in a hands-on setting. Classes are open to the pastry professional, culinary professional and food enthusiasts. Master Pastry Chef Jean-François Arnaud will be conducting the lessons and he will reveal to you the latest trends in pastry art and the finer points of baking and cake decoration to hone your skills to international level.
French patisserie, which is the result of precise and meticulous work, is an art that pleases the eyes and taste buds. Some creations, and even the French classics, are really not so difficult to make. The secret is time, patience and savoir-faire. Learn the techniques to whip up these French classics along with the different ways to display them.
Chef Jean-François will feature mascarpone millefeuille, strawberry tart, lemon tart, baba, sacher, galette, macarons, Saint Honoré, and more.
COURSE FEE:
RM 2,250 per participant for a three-day day workshop
VENUE
The French Culinary School In Asia
HTC in Asia Sdn Bhd (Co. No. 634020-A)
8th Floor – Annexed Block, Menara IMC
No.8 Jalan Sultan Ismail
50250 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
HOW TO GET THERE:
The building is next to Concorde Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Please take car park lift to 8th floor.
ENQUIRIES:
Tel: +603 2026 9188
Fax: +603 2026 4188
Email: professional@htcinasia.com
Additional Details:
• Attention to Malaysian companies contributing to the HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT BERHAD (HRDB) fund:
Our programmes are 100% claimable under the Skim Bantuan Latihan (SBL) from the Human Resources Development Berhad. Please apply with the HRDB, with the following: http://www.hrdf.com.my/
Form PSMB/SBL/1/01, Course Content and Presenter’s Bio-data
* Your application, together with course fee must be forwarded to HTC in Asia Sdn. Bhd. at least five working days before course commencement. Kindly contact us for course content and trainer’s CV.
* Material: Courtesy of THE FRENCH CULINARY SCHOOL IN ASIA @ HTC in Asia Sdn Bhd
Jointly awarded by Sucracor (France)
& The French Culinary School In Asia (Malaysia)
With French Master Pastry Chef
Jean-Francois Arnaud
- Un des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France Pâtisserie - M.O.F. -
CLASSICS REVISITED
Dates: Mon, Feb 27 - Wed, Feb 29, 2012
L’Art de la Pâtisserie Pastry Master Classes are designed to bring new techniques to the pastry industry in a hands-on setting. Classes are open to the pastry professional, culinary professional and food enthusiasts. Master Pastry Chef Jean-François Arnaud will be conducting the lessons and he will reveal to you the latest trends in pastry art and the finer points of baking and cake decoration to hone your skills to international level.
Chef Jean-François will feature mascarpone millefeuille, strawberry tart, lemon tart, baba, sacher, galette, macarons, Saint Honoré, and more.
COURSE FEE:
RM 2,250 per participant for a three-day day workshop
VENUE
The French Culinary School In Asia
HTC in Asia Sdn Bhd (Co. No. 634020-A)
8th Floor – Annexed Block, Menara IMC
No.8 Jalan Sultan Ismail
50250 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
HOW TO GET THERE:
The building is next to Concorde Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Please take car park lift to 8th floor.
ENQUIRIES:
Tel: +603 2026 9188
Fax: +603 2026 4188
Email: professional@htcinasia.com
Additional Details:
• Attention to Malaysian companies contributing to the HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT BERHAD (HRDB) fund:
Our programmes are 100% claimable under the Skim Bantuan Latihan (SBL) from the Human Resources Development Berhad. Please apply with the HRDB, with the following: http://www.hrdf.com.my/
Form PSMB/SBL/1/01, Course Content and Presenter’s Bio-data
* Your application, together with course fee must be forwarded to HTC in Asia Sdn. Bhd. at least five working days before course commencement. Kindly contact us for course content and trainer’s CV.
February 21, 2012
CLUB SCENE - Party @ Zouk Club KL
Date: Friday, 24 Feb, 2012
DJ MAG ASIA TOUR with TIMO GARCIA
Supported by Terence C
Venue: ZOUK CLUB (KL)
113 Jalan Ampang
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
ADMISSION:
Ticket Entry: RM35 Ladies / RM45 Men (inc 1 drink)
Bottle Entry: RM351 / 4 paxs (At the door before 11pm)
Reservations (applicable to 21 yrs old and above): Call +603 2171 2075 (Noon-6pm) or +60163323191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my
STRADDLING the fine line between underground darling and big room, big tune dance floor arsonist, Timo Garcia’s numerous releases on the circuit's biggest and best labels have been well documented as he currently sits pretty at #323 in the latest global Top 1000 DJ poll. (Aug 1, 2011).
In a world when DJs and producers are ten-a-penny and the hype machines peddle mediocrity as if it were something special, it can be difficult to separate the wheat from the chaff. As such, the currency de jour is consistency and recommendations.
Timo’s consistency in the studio has culminated in Wonderlust Bug; his acclaimed debut artiste album with some of the world’s biggest names like Sasha, Laurent Garnier, Timo Mass and M.A.N.D.Y. queuing up to recommend it.
Timo’s latest release on Sharam’s Yoshitoshi imprint recently graced the Beatport Top 10 Tech charts for over five months with many world class DJs citing it in their personal Top 10’s. Defected meanwhile featured it on their In The House Brazil ’11 compilation.
The year 2010 also saw the release of a double CD, littered with remixes from Timo’s album tracks by production heavyweights that include DJ Pierre, Onionz, Eric Kupper and James Harcourt. It is a testament to Timo’s calibre that such big names are ready to remix his work and is a pleasant shift from him doing the remixing. His deft touch can be heard on remixes of such luminaries as Leftfield, Justice, DJ Pierre, Louis Vega, Robert Owens, Coldcut, Danny Howells and Ian Brown. He is constantly on the lookout for ways to add his inimitable sound to wide-ranging projects including a 15-track ambient album under his new T Mo guise.
His infamy has spread among the label bosses who set the trends and create the future-heroes of our world. Yoshitoshi, OFF Recordings, Skint, Southern Fried, 303 Lovers, Nervous, Audio Therapy, Dieb Audio, Cr2 & Toolroom are just some of the world-famous imprints who have clamoured to get a piece of Timo’s brilliance. And his recent collaborations with Jerome Sydenham, X-Press 2 and DJ Pierre all see their global release in 2011 too.
It seems incredible that Timo still has time to deejay around the world as well as working behind the scenes engineering and mixing down many other artistes’ projects in his North London studio. Last summer saw him play the main stage at London’s biggest dance music festival South West Four as well as headlining festival stages from Brazil to India; but this is a man who has both a dedication and a love for his craft and this is something that he exudes, whether behind the decks or in the studio.
Timo Garcia at www.beatport.com/aritsts/timo+garcia
* All contents courtesy of Zouk Club KL
DJ MAG ASIA TOUR with TIMO GARCIA
Supported by Terence C
Venue: ZOUK CLUB (KL)
113 Jalan Ampang
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
ADMISSION:
Ticket Entry: RM35 Ladies / RM45 Men (inc 1 drink)
Bottle Entry: RM351 / 4 paxs (At the door before 11pm)
Reservations (applicable to 21 yrs old and above): Call +603 2171 2075 (Noon-6pm) or +60163323191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my
STRADDLING the fine line between underground darling and big room, big tune dance floor arsonist, Timo Garcia’s numerous releases on the circuit's biggest and best labels have been well documented as he currently sits pretty at #323 in the latest global Top 1000 DJ poll. (Aug 1, 2011).
In a world when DJs and producers are ten-a-penny and the hype machines peddle mediocrity as if it were something special, it can be difficult to separate the wheat from the chaff. As such, the currency de jour is consistency and recommendations.
Timo’s consistency in the studio has culminated in Wonderlust Bug; his acclaimed debut artiste album with some of the world’s biggest names like Sasha, Laurent Garnier, Timo Mass and M.A.N.D.Y. queuing up to recommend it.
Timo’s latest release on Sharam’s Yoshitoshi imprint recently graced the Beatport Top 10 Tech charts for over five months with many world class DJs citing it in their personal Top 10’s. Defected meanwhile featured it on their In The House Brazil ’11 compilation.
The year 2010 also saw the release of a double CD, littered with remixes from Timo’s album tracks by production heavyweights that include DJ Pierre, Onionz, Eric Kupper and James Harcourt. It is a testament to Timo’s calibre that such big names are ready to remix his work and is a pleasant shift from him doing the remixing. His deft touch can be heard on remixes of such luminaries as Leftfield, Justice, DJ Pierre, Louis Vega, Robert Owens, Coldcut, Danny Howells and Ian Brown. He is constantly on the lookout for ways to add his inimitable sound to wide-ranging projects including a 15-track ambient album under his new T Mo guise.
His infamy has spread among the label bosses who set the trends and create the future-heroes of our world. Yoshitoshi, OFF Recordings, Skint, Southern Fried, 303 Lovers, Nervous, Audio Therapy, Dieb Audio, Cr2 & Toolroom are just some of the world-famous imprints who have clamoured to get a piece of Timo’s brilliance. And his recent collaborations with Jerome Sydenham, X-Press 2 and DJ Pierre all see their global release in 2011 too.
It seems incredible that Timo still has time to deejay around the world as well as working behind the scenes engineering and mixing down many other artistes’ projects in his North London studio. Last summer saw him play the main stage at London’s biggest dance music festival South West Four as well as headlining festival stages from Brazil to India; but this is a man who has both a dedication and a love for his craft and this is something that he exudes, whether behind the decks or in the studio.
Timo Garcia at www.beatport.com/aritsts/timo+garcia
* All contents courtesy of Zouk Club KL
Michael Kors at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
THRONGS of journalists and photographers made their way to the recent Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week to witness the stunning collections of nearly 100 designers of international fame.The premier fashion event held every September and February at Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park is ‘home’ to all who are the ‘eyes, ears and nose’ of the fashion industry. This is where they congregate to get first hand news on what to expect for the coming seasons.
Industry experts traveled from all corners of the world to stake a place among famous American designers. For two weeks, Lincoln Center’s four runway venues – the Theatre, Stage, Studio and Box turned into a fashion ‘battleground’ showcasing the latest and hottest designs.
Michael Kors who have a reputedly large fan base in Malaysia as proven with the opening of his first free-standing store late last year at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur showcased at the event held from Feb 9 to 16. Kors’ presented his Fall 2012 Runway Show on the second last day of the event, sharing the day’s limelight with 14 other known designers that included Anna Sui, Joanna Mastroianni and J. Mendel.
Kors’ collections featured His and Hers and colours bold, classy and chic. There were red and black and brown checks and stripes on blanket coats, skirts and ponchos as well as trousers. The evening wear were glam. The collection came in a mix of luxurious fabrics like tweed, mohair, knits, fur, leather, slipper satin and delicate lace.
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