19 September 2012

The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore

Revving up for the Podium Lounge 2012Celebrate F1 in style at Ku Dé TaGO! with Avalon

Top 5 F1 Singapore Grand Prix parties

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This week in Asia Travel Exclusives, we bring to you the best places to be partying it up at for this year’s Singapore Singtel Formula One

Grand Prix!

Check out our top five picks for F1 after parties where you might potentially bump into one of your favourite drivers at, or pop by

KU DE TA for a special evening with party packages. GO! with Avalon and check out the exciting line-up available for the four night

celebration. Lastly, rev it up with Podium Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore.

Enjoy reading!

ContentsCelebrate F1 in style at Ku Dé Ta 4

Revving up for the Podium Lounge 2012 5

Top 5 Formula One Singapore Grand Prix parties 8

GO! with Avalon 11

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KU DÉ TA gears up for the annual night race by offering tantalizing party packages.

DJ Kenny L

Celebrate F1 in style at KU DÉ TA

Formula one fever is revving back into Singapore this weekend leaving Singaporeans spoilt for choice by the various places to catch the action. For those who want to experience the race without constantly reaching out for your tissues due to the blistering heat, you can take your love for Formula one to greater heights by watching it at KU DÉ TA, located at the 57th floor of the iconic Marina Bay Sands Resort.

Ku De Ta is offering party-goers an exclusive club package from S$1000 to S$3000 per person depending on the champagne you choose. All packages also include free flow of food and an assortment of liquors like Bombay Sapphire, Grey Goose and even Makers’ Mark to name a few. Western Australia’s top DJ Kenny L will be spinning his

KU DÉ TA rooftop bar

favourite tunes this weekend too.

If you’re not an avid fan of Formula one, fret not, indoor seating is available on a first come first serve basis.

To satisfy your gastronomic desires, KU DÉ TA is also offering restaurant packages throughout the Grand Prix weekend. For the light eaters, There’s a tasting set menu for SGD $198 per person. If you’re feeling ravenous after all the partying, KU DÉ TA is also offering a Grand prix set dinner including a glass of champagne for SGD $288 per person.

Choose to indulge this weekend at KU DÉ TA to enjoy an early bird discount for 3 days cover charge which include 4 glasses of Louis Roederer Brut Champagne for S$350.

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Fernando Alonso with Anna Hoyes-Cock & Sarah Greatorex

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Guests mingling around hotel poolfront

Ruben Barrichello (F1 Driver) & Oliviero Bottinelli (CEO of Audemars Piguet)

Revving up for the Podium Lounge 2012What better F1 party to be at but the prestigious Podium Lounge? Rub shoulders with A-list F1 drivers and celebrities this year as the Podium Lounge is all set to be the party for the 2012 Grand Prix Singapore nightlife experience.

Featuring world-class musicians from all over the globe and electrifying DJs such legendary UK electronic music DJ Seb Fontaine who will be spinning for the party, the star-studded event offers up to 900 party-goers to enjoy the glamorous nightlife with famous celebrities and renowned racers.

Enjoy an upped exclusivity with the Dom Pérignon VIP lounge – with only 80 guests per night. Dom Pérignon is also poised to release six bottles of exclusive Dom Pérignon Vintage 1995 Classic Jeroboam — a collaboration between the prominent champagne brand and House of Chaumet – for a whopping $8,800. The bottles are wrapped intricately by precious metal and bears the legenedary signature of the Parisian jeweller.

Guests also get the first look at previewing fashion shows by local brans Willow & Huxley, Trisha Vu and

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Supermodels at Podium Lounge

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DJ Seb Fontaine

Italian fashion house CANALI. Starting at 11pm nightly, international models are also set to walk the runway bearing the designer pieces, which is then followed by a live charity auction of authentic and signature F1 Memorabilia.

Avant-garde watch maker Azimuth will be showcasing their designs at the Podium Lounge and launching the limited edition Round-1 Back In Time (BIT) JM (Jim Montiero) Edition watch to celebrate Montiero’s 35 years in the music industry. Guests can also expect an eclectic performance from Montiero himself.

Catch some revving Nissan action and be awed by the Nissan GT-R supercar that achieves a 0-100km/h sprint in a record-breaking 2.8s.

The Podium Lounge will also feature starcount, a definite measure of global popularity that gives out exclusive racing awards to honor personalities and stars of social media announced ‘live’ though the evenings.

The Podium Lounge 2012 will be held at The Ritz Carlton, Millennia Singapore’s poolside. Tickets for general admission are available at S$138.

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Top 5 Formula One Singapore Grand Prix parties

Taio Cruz at Amber Lounge last year

Want to chill out with the Formula One drivers after the race? Planning to party the night away after an exhilarating evening? Asia Travel Exclusives tell you where are the best places to be this F1 season.

Suit up and dress to impress – this F1 season is more than just about the cars. Picture yourself partying with the Formula One star drivers after an exhilarating night race, wind down the evening with good music by renowned international and local acts or pop some champagne by the bayfront.

Whichever you pick, it’s bound to be an amazing night out with the most fun you’d ever imagine. Asia Travel Exclusives bring you the top five F1 after parties to be at the Singapore Grand Prix this year.

KU DÉ TA

One of our top choices of rooftop bars, KU DÉ TA is a luxurious indulgence in exquisite alcohol and mindblowing tunes. However, don’t expect a chi-chi situation at the 57-storey high nightspot – with explosive promotions and Australia’s top DJ Kenny L,

your night is bound to be wild with excitement. Atop the Marina Bay Sands Skypark, bask in the panoramic view of the city skyline with the Formula One tracks in a bird’s-eye view. With DJs spinning the night away, remember to party very, very hard! Drink packages range from S$1,000 to S$3,000 per pax and the menus start from S$158 onwards.

Amber Lounge

Of course, how could we miss out the famed F1 after party where drivers strut around in sleek suits after the race? Not only in Singapore, Amber Lounge’s F1 after parties are not to be missed and has been dubbed by Fernando Alonso as the “only one place to celebrate” after the race. However, this is not for the budget-conscious as entry renders one

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Amber Lounge front entrance, Singapore

Stunning bartop at Amber Lounge

Maison & Dragen (FI)

S$900 poorer – all for the sake of partying it up with the drivers. Young F1 stars such as Sebastian Buemi (Red Bull Racing-Renault), Jerome d’Ambrosio (Lotus-Renault), Sam Bird (Mercedes), Esteban Gutierrez (Sauber-Ferrari), Jules Bianchi (Force India-Mercedes), Dani Clos (HRT-Cosworth) and Ma Qing Hua (HRT-Cosworth) will be present. Party the night away with British star Lemar’s perfomance and also, a showcase by Italian lingerie brand La Perla. Do anticipate racers that are not in the official party list to drop by as well!

Avalon

With four nights of exciting artist lineup, Avalon showcases their finalized product with fantastical lighting after a year of fitting into the Singapore nightspot industry. Check out the new members’ lounge, Spider Room. Beginning on 20 September 2012, party it up with local acts such as Masterpiece + Shellsuit (Pushin’ On), Darren Dubwise (Syndicate), Ruffians – Ginette (Beat!) and Aida (Poptart), Parental Control, Avneesh (Electrocaine), Loopinmotion, Tyler Made, Hook, FFF Girl (DJ Ghurl), Zig Zag etc. with all genres of music from house, indie to pop. The highlight of this mega night club is the music, with international talents such as Jerome Isma-Ae (GER) , Michael Wood (UK), Maison & Dragen (FI), and Tony Moran (US) gracing the event.

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Johnnie Walker Circuit Lounge

First in Asia, Johnnie Walker’s Circuit Lounge F1 party is not to be missed. With a lovely chance to taste test different blends and mixes of Johnnie Walker at their experimental bar the “Flavour Lab”, and exclusive Johnnie Walker cocktails. Guests can expect an exciting night with internationally acclaimed artistes such as headliners Clinton Sparks (US) and Disco Fries (US). What more, the location is scenic at the Gardens by the Bay Flower Dome! The party will go on for two days from 22 September onwards.

Podium Lounge

One of the biggest Formula One parties of this year, the poolside social gathering of drivers and guests at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia, is one of the best places to be post-race. With UK electro DJ Seb Fontaine making his comeback after years, it’s bound to be an electrifying night. Silent auctions will also be a higlight event, whereby proceeds will be donated to the Children’s Cancer Foundation (Singapore). Guests can expect drivers to pop by after the race as the hotel is host to many. Dom Pérignon will also play host to the exclusive VIP section, where it is limited to only 80 guests each night. six bottles of the exclusive Dom Pérignon Vintage 1995 White Gold Jeroboams will also available, only at the Podium Lounge 2012.

Supermodels at Amber Lounge, 2011

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In time for the 2012 Grand Prix Season Singapore, Avalon celebrates the race weekend with an exciting lineup for Avalon GO!.

One of the most exciting after parties of this year’s F1 Grand Prix in Singapore, Avalon GO! brings us the most electrifying lineup comprising of renowned international and local acts.

Set on the edge of the glamourous Marina Bay Sands bay front, Avalon has unveiled the final look and product of their location after one year of shaping the landscape of Singapore’s nightlife.

This month, the club is proud to reveal new visual focus points within the rooms with added motion graphics projected within their Mixing Lounge. The visuals are certainly more than ordinary, with illustrations done by renowned visual artist Brandon Tay. Also, Avalon introduces an exclusive members’ lounge, Spider Room, that has been designed by Fuur Associates. The lounge serves a selection of premium classic cocktails that has been created by professional bartending maestro Ethan Leslie Leong.

In tune with these new features, Avalon is also home to one of the best F1 after parties this year with GO!, a four day long nightclub festival for F1 goers to indulge in after the race.

Maison & Dragen (FI)

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The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore

Commencing on 20 September 2012, GO! will begin on Thursday with over 10 local talents for collaborating for a five hour set. F1 pass holders can enjoy complimentary entry. Lineup includes likes of Masterpiece + Shellsuit, best known for Pushin’ On, the longest running, autonomously promoted funk party in Singapore, featuring the best of funk, soul, jazz , disco and hip-hop. Other performers include Darren Dubwise (Syndicate), Ruffians – Ginette (Beat!) and Aida (Poptart), Parental Control, Avneesh (Electrocaine), Loopinmotion, Tyler Made, Hook, FFF Girl (DJ Ghurl), Zig Zag etc.

On 21 September, anticipate GO! Vol. with Jerome Isma-Ae (GER) and Michael Wood (UK). Munich’s Jerome Isma-Ae prides as the most successful Prog House DJ/producers of the past three years, constantly reinventing and designing the sounds since early years of EDM. Michael Woods has worked with the lieks of Kylie, Estelle, The Ting Tings, The Temper Trap, P Diddy and Ginuwine ft Timbaland and Missy Elliot.

On the third night, GO! presents Avaland with Maison & Dragen (FI) on Saturday, a Finland Progressive House duo. With single such as ‘Rio de Janeiro’ being featured on BEATPORT’S Top 10 for over six weeks. Having worked with the biggest names in the EDM industry such as Armin Van Buuren, Paul Oakenfold, Martin Solveig, W&W,, tyDi, Starkillers and even mainstream pop artists such as Flo Rida and Kelly Clarkson.

Lastly, GO! will close with Tony Moran (US), signifying the closing race with the New Yorker that has played in clubs and arenas around the world.

With more than 800 titles under his belt, and countless no. 1 dance hits, two-time Grammy-nominated Tony Moran is bound to wow the crowd and end the night on an amazing note.

Visit http://avalon.sg for more information and drinks promotion for each night.

Jerome Isma-Ae (GER)

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