Bars
Why You Need to Go Clubbing In Bali – Ku De Ta Bar
Australian clubbers love holidaying in Bali. If you’ve been, you’ll know the Ku De Ta bar. If you haven’t had the chance to visit this amazing place of beaches, beautiful cocktails, beer, food and cheap shopping yet, now is the time. This year, the Ku De Ta bar celebrates its tenth Birthday. Here are the top five reasons why so many bar and clubbing enthusiasts love it.
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Top 6 Bar and Nightclub Tracks of the Last 5 Years- Hip Hop/RnB
If there is one genre that prides itself on being danceable in bars and nightclubs, it’s Hip Hop and RnB. From fast songs that you can get pumped up to, to slow songs that can have you rocking side to side with that hottie you met, this music has it all. Yes, people can argue that they don’t like hip hop and RnB, but one thing they can’t argue on is this: it’s a surefire way to get a dance floor pumping.
Now, this genre doesn’t exactly stay as timeless as other genres: songs can go out of style fairly quickly, which is why this group of songs is largely from the last few years. However, there are those songs that you can hear over and over again at least for a year or two, and still want to dance to them…that’s what defines a true timeless song in the genre.
Hip Hop/RnB Music
1. Flo Rida – Low
Something about Flo Rida’s 2008 debut single makes you want to move and move, and keep on moving. The beat of the song, the speed, and the chorus make it a perfect combination for a song that will never get old. Girls can dance to it while feeling like they are at the centre of attention, and guys can get the benefits of watching girls dance, or dancing with them.
2. Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys – Empire State of Mind
Basically the 2009 anthem of everyone that lives in New York, wants to live in New York, or doesn’t want to but probably does after hearing this song. Once, I was looking for someone for an hour but this song came on and I stopped my search for 3 minutes to dance. This song is pure escape: it makes everyone in the club feel as though they live in the best city in the world for just a few minutes.
3. LMFAO feat. Lil Jon – Shots
I have to be honest: I don’t hear this song enough in clubs. Possibly another club anthem, or at least a drinking anthem. Let’s be honest: half the fun of going out to bars and nightclubs is taking shots. LMFAO were great to make a song that pretty much forces everyone to drink…Not like there needed to be a reason, but it’s a great excuse for more shots, shots, shots.
4. David Guetta and Akon – Sexy Chick
This song possibly has the worst lyrical contradiction I have heard in my lifetime. However, once you get past that, this is an awesome song to dance to. It lies somewhere between hip hop and techno, but has no issues being totally amazing when it comes to danceability.
5. Beyonce – Single Ladies (Put a Ring on it)
In order to balance out my list of mainly male artists, I had to include the Queen of Hip Hop…Beyonce. This song is great for two reasons: one, Beyonce is a dancer, therefore her songs are made to be danced to. Two, single girls actually raise their hands in the air. It makes it a lot easier for girls to get someone, and for guys to see who’s trying to get some.
6. Keri Hilson feat. Kanye West and Ne-Yo – Knock You Down
Of course, for every 5 million fast songs, there has to be a slow one that is still able to be danced to. This song has a great, slow beat that can be remixed or enjoyed as it is. Plus, guys can rap along with Kanye or sing with Ne-Yo, while girls can sing with Keri, making it the easiest song to help ease into conversation or dance.
Stay tuned for more songs!
By Kelly Teng
Todays Recommended Melbourne Bars are:
Silk Road
Alumbra Lounge
The Local Taphouse
White Bar
Esplanade Hotel (ESPY)
By Kelly Teng
Top 6 Timeless Songs in Bars and Nightclubs: Techno/House Music
If you’re like me, chances are you go to bars and nightclubs based on how cheap their drinks are, or how good the music is. If a place has both, it becomes an immediate hotspot. Some club anthems die after a few months; other songs remain timeless. Timeless songs are the most amazing: they unite the entire crowd with a common love of the song and dancing to it.
One of my favourite genres in bars and nightclubs is techno/house music…Especially if I’ve had a few drinks and the world is starting to spin. Techno songs help you ease into a beat and make the time fly by. Everyone puts their hands up and gets into the rhythm of the song. Here are a some of those mainstream techno songs that will always put you in the mood to dance, regardless of where you are or how old you are.
Techno/House Music
1. Fedde Le Grand – Put Your Hands Up For Detroit
This 2006 song will be an eternal party hit. It expects people to dance and put their hands up – that’s why it says so in the title. The song builds up nicely, and has a catchy beat that will stick with you long after the song has finished. Many times in clubs, “Put Your Hands Up For Detroit” can be playing for 5 minutes or longer and the crowd just doesn’t get sick of it.
2. Darude – Sandstorm
Words will never be able to describe this song. Even though it was made in 1999, it has truly withstood the test of the millennium and still features in at least one club every week. It’s a song that every single person knows, and every single person loves a little bit (even if they don’t admit it).
3. Guru Josh Project – Infinity
This song is part Techno/House, and part pure sex. I don’t know what it is about this song that makes me picture stripping women, but it’s the perfect excuse in a club for getting close to someone. With it’s catchy beat, it’s easy to use dance moves other than the “jump up and down, and put your hands up”, and will no doubt be a club hit that can withstand the test of time.
4. Sidney Samson – Riverside
One of the most quotable songs ever. With the one line quoted from Tupac Shakur that’s repeated throughout the entire song, “Riverside” is a perfect fusion of the old and new. It’s no wonder that for the last year this song has been playing non-stop in clubs. Even if it’s playing in your car or on your iPod, Sidney Samson gives a beat that can never be forgotten.
5. Kid Cudi – Day ‘N’ Nite (Crookers Remix)
What started out as a hip-hop anthem quickly became a club hit with the Crookers Remix. This is the perfect song to dance the night away to.
6. Ian Carey Project – Get Shaky
Enough said…
And…
7. Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling (David Guetta Remix)
To be honest, most remixes of this song are pretty great. This is possibly the epitome of a song that sums up the beginning of every single night out. It puts you in the most positive mood ever, and is catchy enough that you can dance while getting ready for or enjoying your great night. If this song doesn’t play in a night, I almost feel as though it’s missing something. Everyone knows this song, everyone can sing along to it, drink to it, and dance to it. Possibly the best song to come out of 2009, nightclub-wise.
If you feel like dancing now, I apologize. Stay tuned for the other genres!
By Kelly Teng
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Those Timeless Songs in Bars and Nightclubs: Rock/Alternative/Indie
Rock, alternative and indie is possibly one of the most difficult genres to dance to. While it’s easy to mosh along to the guitars and drums, actually dancing continuously can become a problem. These genres mostly are seen in bars, or things like Teenage Kicks.
With that being said, there are some songs that can be great for getting you in the mood to dance. These songs can play in bars and nightclubs and lift you with a burst of energy, and make you want to dance for days.
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Nightlife In Kings Cross – Sydney
Kings Cross is a place that is loved by uni students, backpackers, and other clubbers in Sydney, but it terrifies everyone else. With stories about ex-AFL players being arrested, murders, drugs dealing, and prostitution, it’s no wonder that the Cross has such a bad reputation in the eyes of the public. But how much of this reputation is accurate? Should Kings Cross really be avoided, or does it just have a bad image because of all the press it gets?
I’ll admit, the thought of going out to Kings Cross scared me when I first moved to Sydney. My first night there was a Saturday. It came after 2 months of living in Sydney, and was with a large group of friends that knew the place better than I did. I was pleasantly surprised when I didn’t see prostitutes on every corner, and strange old men didn’t try to talk to me. Instead, I discovered a busy, lively area that was packed with young people looking for fun after a tiring week. The energy in the Cross was great, and the bars and nightclubs were even better.
This experience, and my experiences since then, have led me to believe that Kings Cross is severely misjudged by the media. While there with my friends, I didn’t feel unsafe. There are guards at the train station to prevent too many problems, the nightclubs are awesome, and there’s always food if you’re looking for a kebab at 3am. Of course there are a handful of strange people that can bother you or ruin your night, but only if you let them. In general, it’s just best to walk past these people that are trying to get your attention. Talking to your friends always helps, and if not, just stand in line to the nearest nightclub and you should feel safe standing around those bouncers.
I suppose it would be a different story if you were to go alone in the Cross, but let’s face it: walking alone is just asking for trouble, walking down alleyways by yourself is practically a catcall for danger, and being drunk and alone in Kings Cross is not an experience you want to have. With that being said, you wouldn’t do these things in most suburbs in Sydney anyway…why do it in the Cross?
To me, Kings Cross is about as dangerous as any other location with large groups of drunk people. Avoiding this area on a Saturday night doesn’t mean that you’ll be safer. No matter where you go, someone can always start a fight, or take drugs. If you look after yourself and always stay in a group, the chances of running into trouble are pretty minimal. Have a good time, but don’t forget: your mum told you “stay away from strangers” for a reason.
Today’s recommended Sydney Bars are:
Hugo’s Lounge
Candy’s Apartment
Trademark Hotel
Soho Bar
Favela Nightclub
Getting Rejected By A Nightclub Is Fucked
Clubbing is one of those things you either love or hate. Clubbing comes with all kinds of do’s and don’t’s. Don’t wear white shoes, do wear a collared shirt, don’t turn up to the club drunk, do get your name on the guest list to secure yourself entry. The list is endless.
For me, getting into bars and nightclubs isn’t overly difficult. I don’t turn up drunk, I know how to wear a pretty dress and I must be OK looking. Over the weekend, I attended a party at one very upmarket nightclub and although I managed to get into the club, not everyone was so lucky. When my cousin initially booked the party, she was asked what she needed to do to be sure all her friends would be able to join us. The response was that they had to have their names on the door; they needed to wear collared shirts, not wear white shoes and not be drunk.
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No Homebake in 2010
Festivals are playing ground for many clubbing enthusiasts, but if you’re a fan of the Sydney Homebake festival, disappointing news has been uncovered. Festival organisers have announced the event will not be taking place this year. 2010 was to celebrate the festivals 16th year.
Organisers say they are calling the gig off after difficulty securing a great line-up. “We are closing another chapter in the life of Homebake music, arts and film festival – 2009 was our 15th anniversary and it was an astounding success for all who did participate,” organisers posted on the events official website. “Each and every band put on a stellar performance and we hope that you – the ever loyal Homebake audience – did have a spectacular time.”
Organisers say that they are disappointed with the decision, but it needed to be made. They were not able to book the bands they wanted in time. “The intention is for Homebake to return proverbially ‘bigger and better’ than ever before.” They said there will be more environmental initiatives put in place, the best live acts, more art and incentives for the few generations of loyal Homebake followers who attended in the past.
The local festival has been hosted in Sydney’s, Domain after kicking off in Byron Bay in 1996. Acts like Powderfinger, Silver Chair, Sarah Blasko, Art vs. Science and the Divinyls have graced the Homebake stage.
By Nastasia Campanella
Todays Recommended Sydney Nightclubs are:
Pontoon
Chinese Laundry
Candy’s Apartment
Carmen’s Nightclub
Retro Revival in Bars and Nightclubs
Retro is the way of the modern future, writes Nastasia Campanella. Bars and nightclublubs everywhere have been dramatically changed because of modernisation. DJs now spin tunes on fancy new decks, iPods are used to create sets and music is made using computer programs. For many of us though, dancing around in our legwarmers, slapping on thick eyeliner and waving our hands in the air to Phil Colins is never going to get old.
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How To Pick Up Asian Girls in Bars and Nightclubs
Asian girls…well, generally, we aren’t an elusive bunch. If you don’t believe me, walk down to Chinatown any day of the week and you will see just how easy it is to find us. However, when it comes to a night out there seems to be a scarcity of Asian girls in most Western bars and nightclubs. If, however – for some reason – you really feel the need to pick up an Asian girl (or see an Asian girl that you want to get with) there are some things that may help you along your way.
Firstly, before you leave the house, make sure your hair looks great. We love guys with good hair like a university student loves cheap drinks. Ever wondered why Asian guys always have the coolest hair? It’s because us girls made it that way. Spike it up, or at least make it look like you put a little bit of effort into styling your hair. This way, you make a great impression before you even talk to her.
Also, get this into your head before you go out: Asian girls don’t like it when you ask “Hey, so do you eat weird food?” or “Wow, your English is really good!”. You might think you’re being cool and funny, we just think you’re being racist and rude. Force it out of your mind as one of those ‘conversation starters’ and opt instead for something like “So did you move here when you were young?” Believe me, the conversation will take you a lot further this way.
Now, when you actually find the girl, here’s an insider’s tip…we as a race are not the best at handling our alcohol. Every Asian girl that you see who has a red face has probably only had 2 or 3 drinks. Because of this, the obvious solution if you actually want to pick up an Asian girl for the night is to buy her drinks, drinks, and more drinks (it’ll only cost you a maximum of $10 before she’s drunk, most likely). Just remember to make them good drinks – in other words, not shot after shot – otherwise you’ll have scored yourself a very drunk Asian girl who’s throwing up in the bathrooms.
A lot of Asian girls can also be very shy (even with a few drinks), and may take some time to be comfortable around you. This isn’t a stereotype, it’s just a general observation I’ve made over the years. The best way to make her feel comfortable around you is to talk to her and make her realise that you’re not a creepy stranger her parents told her to stay away from. This goes for all girls, but is especially true if you’re trying to pick up an Asian.
Lastly and most importantly: it’s probably better to go to a club where there are actually plenty of Asian girls to increase your chances. Think of nightclubs with names such as ‘Bamboo’ or ‘Shanghai Nights’…that’s probably where we’re hiding. Don’t worry about not having music to dance to: most Asian bars and nightclubs play plenty of hip hop and RnB, but if you’re looking for techno then you’ll most likely have to go elsewhere.
So the next time you suddenly feel like finding an Asian girl on a Friday or Saturday night, you’ll know exactly where to go and what to do…And if you remember nothing else, please remember this: don’t try to speak some sort of Asian language to her, mention eating some sort of animal, or buy her mountains of tequila shots.
By Kelly Teng
Todays recommended Sydney Bars are:
Argyle Hotel
Pontoon bar
Ivy Bar
Brooklyn Bar
Arthouse Hotel
Drug Detection Dogs Used In NSW Bars and Nightclubs
Popping pills and other illegal drugs is going to be harder with sniffer dogs being used in bars and clubs.
As part of a crackdown on the use of illicit substances and disorderly behaviour, the dogs are being used to do random searches both in and out of venues around NSW. So far, one hotel in the south coast has been using the sniffer dogs, but it is predicted many will soon follow.
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