February 9, 2010 | Singapore
Issue #496: Your Complete V-Day Game Plan

F1 Party Guide

F1 Party Guide

September 25th, 2009

You don’t have to love cars to dig the Formula 1 Grand Prix. The adrenaline from the racetrack seems to put everyone in a wild party mood as they complete laps around various drinking and dancing circuits. So get amped and crank those party gears as we bring you a list of what to do this race weekend ...

Blood & Roses Party
House is set to paint the town red with a luxurious rocking party to remember, replete with complimentary massages under the stars
and close-up magic from Danny Koh. DJs Shailen Majithia fl ies in to get the party started alongside socialite-DJ Sulian Tan-Wijaya and deep house jock Buzzin’ Mo. Indulge in xixologist extraordinaire
Matthew Bax’s heady Race Day Cup—a G.H.Mumm Champagne and Martell VSOP basedpunch in celebration of the Formula 1 race. Sep 25, 9pm-2am. House, 8D Dempsey Rd., 6475-7787. RSVP to jon.ramsay@spa-esprit.com

Circuit Party Feat. N.A.S.A.
Rev those engines and blast off with Squeak E. Clean and DJ Zegon aka N.A.S.A. Expect a night of weird bleeps, fat bass-lines and whackedout remixes from their worldwide debut album The Spirit of Apollo. Sep 26. Zirca, Blk. C Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6333-4168.

Dirty Vegas
Get all dirty with this Grammy-award winning outfit as Dirty Vegas storms into town to deliver a barrage of their signature trancepop.
Sep 27. Attica Too, #01-03 Blk. A Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6333-9973.

The Formula “Juan” Party—The Juan MacLean
Come celebrate the centennial of champagne dujour Moet & Chandon with music maestros, The Juan Maclean, who’re known for their killer electro-pop singles “By the Time I Get to Venus” and “Happy House.” There’s going to be lots of popping corks for sure. Sep 25. The White Rabbit, 39C Harding Rd., 6473-9965.

HOME Parties And Sonic Vogue Pres. “Racing Fever” Feat. Electrofunk And DJ Patsan
Head down to Home Club for some champagne-laced high octane action. Newcastle’s Electrofunk and DJ Patsan bring their blend of
tight, driving techno-electro to the party. Sep 26. Home Club, #B1-01/06 The Riverwalk, 20 Upper Circular Rd., 6538-2928.

IndoChine Festival ‘09 Pres. Milk & Sugar, with guest vocalist Ayak

Calling F1 junkies and jet-setting revellers! IndoChine celebrates its 10th anniversary with a jam-packed exciting line-up, starting with the
smooth grooves of DJ duo Milk & Sugar alongside Ayak who will wow you with her sultry vocals. Sep 26. Forbidden City, Clarke Quay, #01-02 Blk. A Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6557-6268.

Jay-J “Love Alive” Album Tour
Remixer extraordinaire and DJ legend Jay-J swoops down to bring you his trademark blend of house, which combines elements of funk, soul and disco laced with sultry vocals. Sep 25. Stereolab, G/F,
Pan Pacific Hotel, 7 Raffl es Blvd., 6337-0800.

Johnnie Walker Jet Black Party
Johnnie Walker takes over the iconic One on The Bund on Clifford Pier, turning it into party central. Over the race weekend, revellers can
expect two spectacular nights with internationally celebrated DJs like Germany’s Sharam Jay and LA’s DJ Mia, world-class mixologists, and of course, unforgettable drinks. Sep 26-27. One on The Bund, 80 Collyer Quay, 6221-0004. Invite only. Tune into 91.3FM to score some invites.

Official Formula 1 Lounge
Definitely the place to see and be seen in, Stereolab transforms into the Official Formula 1 Lounge on race weekend. With electronic and
smooth grooves spun by resident and guest DJs like Jean Claude Ades, Todd Omotani, Stephen Day and Brendon P, and hosted by Tamara Ecclestone, Sky Sports Italia presenter and daughter of “F1 Supremo” Bernie Ecclestone, the Official Formula 1 Lounge will be the destination after-party for track stars, drivers and international celebrities. Guests can indulge in complimentary drinks and gourmet bites while hob-nobbing with the glitz and glamour that comes with the race. Sep 26-27. Stereolab, G/F, Pan Pacific Hotel, 7 Raffl es Blvd., 6337-0800. $500 (individual pass), $6,000 (table for six) and
$12,000 (VIP table for six) from Sistic. Includes complimentary drinks and selected gourmet bites.

Party in the Red Dome
St. James Power Station takes the party outside (sort of) with the Red Dome. This air-conditioned, inflatable club comes packed with bar, dance floor and seating. Party with the Powerhouse DJs on this night. Sep 26, 9pm-3am. Carpark, St. James Power Station, 3 Sentosa Gateway, 6270-7676.Exclusively for St. James members and those
wearing red, on a first-come-fi rst-served basis.

The Podium Lounge
The Podium Lounge is the place to be for those looking for some schmoozing action during the F1 season. You will be feted with a gourmet buffet dinner prepared by The Ritz-Carlton team of chefs, inclusive of free-fl owing G.H. Mumm champagne. To hype up the evening, a selection of international house DJs including Miss Sangeeta, Dan Paris, Matty Wainwright and Alex EsA will be taking to the decks to spin the latest funky, Balearic and groovy house
tracks, while the circuit action will be televised live on large screens. Through Sep 27. Poolside, Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore, 7 Raffles Ave. $88 (general admission), $188 (includes a bottle of Mumm champagne), $288 (includes dinner and free fl ow of champagne) from
www.apesnap.com/event/podiumlounge.

Red-In-My-Head
St. James Power Station goes into racing mode this race weekend. Witness the dance mammoth’s carpark transform into a racing wonderland featuring Ferrari cars, racing simulators, street art, and lots of sound, lights and effects. There’ll also be a big red dome—so look out for it. Through Sep 26, 9pm-3am. St. James Power Station, 3 Sentosa Gateway, 6270-7676. Free.