This Saturday, 30 Jan there is a massive party at Ils ‘o Serf where NICK BRIDGES will be performing at this funky beach party!!
The guy responsible for rocking Mauritius this Saturday
Having previously resided at Fabric London, DTPM, Amnesia Ibiza for Cream/Glasshouse and at Ministry of Sound London, Nick Bridges will now be performing in Mauritius.
Tickets are available form POINTE MAURICE on the night only at Rs1000, which includes boat transfers to and from the island and one welcome drink.. There will be NO pre-sale tickets available but reservations can be done by sending an email to annabelle.rava@letouessrok.mu
Please note that drinks and food are not allowed on the island and security will be checking bags before taking the boat.
Don’t miss this awesome party, I recon its gonna be a good one.
So ’til Saturday where we gonna see a whole lotta ass shaking.
What happens when you take the prefixKITESURF plus the suffix of FESTIVAL? You get KITEIVAL! What a cool word! And an even cooler event! Kiteival is the first and only of it’s kind, a unique kitesurfing festival where the competition is held in different stages around Mauritius.
KITE + SURF!
If you got to the KITEIVAL website, you will read that
Kiteival’s Technical Director is Nico Kux (Sindbad Ltd) our National Kite Instructor, IKO and BKSA Certified. Nico has introduced kite surf in Mauritius and organized several kite surf events and festivals. He has also successfully participated in international kite surf events and competitions.
He is assisted by Albert d’Unienville of Naïade Events who has a solid experience in the organization of major international and local (sports) events in Mauritius. With the support of Naïade Resorts, one of the leading hotel groups in the Indian Ocean, who owns resorts hotels strategically situated all around Mauritius, Kiteival has the full potential to become a fantastic annual kite surf event.
Unfortunately for you, the festival was in August (I probably should have said that sooner. Shame.) but on Friday 9th October (that’s THIS FRIDAY FYI) they’re having the KITEIVAL (man I love that word) OPEN NIGHT where you can enjoy a film and slideshow about the festival. And if you’re a girl, pick up some hot kitesurfer dude. And if you’re a dude, pick up some hot kitesurfer lady. Or dude. Whatever.
So get on over to the Grand Bay Yacht Club on Friday 9th. The film starts at 8, but I suggest getting there around 7 for happy hour when there’s a buy one get one free special on beer. Also, if you book in advance you can get a barbecue pack for Rs 265.
MiniMal due to drunken disorderly conduct has been missing in action for quite some time but Island-Vibers, have no fear – the noctural animal is back and boy have I got parties and events for you that will see you shaking those tropical island booties till Tuesday!! Whoop whoop Monday is a Public holiday!!!
Start off this crazy winter weekend this FRIDAY at:
THE SHERITON, FOUR POINTS, EBENE
See you as from 19h00 at snazzy new hotel (thats the Sheriton, Four Points) where all that is expected of you is to chill and relax with a cocktail while socialising with the beautiful vibers of this island.
Oooh and to put the olive in your martini, Avneesh (resident DJ from Supperclub Singapore) will be mixing up a round of tunes from Jazzanova to Frankie Knuckeles to St Germain.
So kick start your party weekend in “the lavish vibes of this rare eclectic goodness” – sounds fancy, huh?!
Once you’ve done shmoozing the cocktails head over to :
KEOPS PUB, also in EBENE For some ass-shaking fun. BURNTSIDE will be performing at KEOPS as from 22h30 and Rs100 gets you in. Gotta be honest I have no idea who BURNTSIDE is but if its in the name of art, music and fun, I say what the hell…. try it out!!
LES ENFANTS TERRIBLE, GRAND BAIE Hows this for a new concept: Dj Phoenix, Kan and Kevin O’keeffe are working together to promote 3 new dj’s where they will be recording their sets of Tribal / Fidget-Electro / Vocal Progression LIVE (will also be avaliable online!) in the NEW dark room at Les Enfants.
The new dj’s and set / recording times are:
Follblack : 00h30 – 01h30
Chris Wonder : 01h30 – 02h30
Christine Rougé : 02h30 – 03h30
What’s really cool is that if you are a talented DJ and what a shot at a spot in the lazer light, contact PHOENIX CORP djphoenix2004@hotmail.com to set up your recording / set space.
So get down there and show your support for the up and coming talents of Maurizzle – Big Up YEAH
STYLING SATURDAY offers a Fashion Show – ooooooohh
GLAMORIA 2009 (ooooooooh) click here to read all about it!
Watch these gorgeous Indian beauties strut their stuff at the Intercontinental Mauritius Resort in Balaclava Fort from 19h30.
It’s the see and be seen, so yes come dressed smart and don’t forget to put on that fashion glam we know you Islanders have.
Tickets available at all MADO Parfums shops, Game, Edition Le Printemps, Dharna Hassija & Indya Vogue boutique, and this better be a fantastic event because they ‘ain’t cheap! Rs 1500 (GOLD – Show + Dinner) / RS 900 (SILVER – Show)
BONUS for Facebook users: All those who are reserving their tickets via facebook and confirming their attendance will have a discount of 25-30% – the updated guest list will be sent to all the ticket selling points (only @ ‘MADO Parfums’ shops). You will just have to give your name followed with your ID card as proof, and you can buy the tickets at promotional price as from Wednesday 19th August 2009
SHAKIN’ SUNDAY at THE GODFATHER, GRAND BAIE
DANCE IN THE CITY dance school presents BELLY DANCE, BOLLYWOOD, HIP-HOP and SALSA with, yes, you know I like this… promo prices on DRINKS associated to each dance… OOOH sounds like FUN! We’ll be drinking and dancing around the world in 800 minutes! For more info check out www.thegodfatherclub.com or infoline : 263 3000
MONDAY MAYHEM!
Now to end the Public holiday with a bang and start Tuesday like a hanging bitch (would have it no other way)… My ultimate party of parties….
We’ll be taking it back to when my heart was eclipsed, 99 red balloons went by and when video killed the radio star -
YEAH TOTALLY!!!
It’s….
an…
80’s PARTY!!! WHEEEEEE!!!
All happening at ZANZIBAR, GRAND BAIE. Rs200 gets you in and prizes for the best dressed!!
So what the hell, let down those mullets, tease that hair, put on your leg-warmers and give us a flash – dance!!
Remember now Vibesters!! Take your liver tablets, stock up on your Red-bull and have a hell of a weekend!!
Will be seeing you next Wednesday or Thursday (once I’ve managed to crawl out of my hole!)
It’s the weekend baby! Unfortunately Minimal is out of action (read: hungover) so this week’s weekend roundup comes to you courtesy of yours truly. I hope you’re ready because it’s gonna be a biggie.
Friday
There’s a lot of action tonight, so plan wisely. My suggestion is that you begin your evening at Ngyone for an Absolut Shark Experience. Shark is the new energy drink being launched by Scott so what better way to kick-start your night?
Get ready for French GoGo dancers, a Billabong fashion show, fantastic house music, giveaways and an energy-filled party!
Another big party is at GodfatherWhere ROUHANGEZE will be launching her new album, with ERIC TRITON also making an appearance. Doors open at 9, and tickets are Rs 200, so head on over and show your support!
Saturday
Saturday’s weather forecast is hot and sunny, so why not head on over to the beach? Then head on over to the Patch and Parrot in Point aux Cannonieres for a bit Tri Nations rugby action. South Africa will be playing New Zealand in Durban. The game starts at 7pm and big game like this should have the place packed, so I strongly recommend contacting Shaun and booking a table: SEAN +230 972 2470 • EMAIL: info@patchnparrot.com
I am so helpful, aren’t I?
Then there’s another BLUESTEEL KLUBBING GEAR party at SHOUT/SHOTZ (The terrace) in Flic en Flac, and we all know how those go…aijaijai… Party starts at 10pm with international DJs performing. Tickets are Rs 350 presold, and Rs 450 if you buy them at the door. Get your tickets at:
PIZZADOTKOM-BEAU BASSIN-4540293
MC N BEN-BEAU BASSIN-4675849
PARADISE CAFE-ORCHARD
MAGASIN AU PRINTEMPS-QUATRES BORNES
And don’t throw them away! Save them to be entered into the lucky draw where you can win up to Rs 3000m worth of Bluesteel clothing!
Phew. Looks like we’re going to need a weekend to recover from this weekend. Enjoy it. Be safe.
Brace yourself for the ultimate weekend round up!! Even though the nights are getting chilly, we have some awesome events to put some heat back into your social life!! FUNKY FRIDAY
During happy hour at LE SUFFREN HOTEL (at the Caudan Waterfront, Port Louis) Metropolis will be performing from 20h00 to 22h00. Sing along to songs by Tracy Chapman, Green Day, U2, Spin Doctors, Linkin Park, Coldplay, Guns N Roses, Oasis, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam… and many more, while sipping on a mega glass beer at a ridiculously low price…. Great start to the weekend (especially if you work in and around Port Louis)
Caudon
From there why not head up to N-GYONE, Grand Baie as they host the Cream Amnesia party (dress in white!). Here you can enjoy another happy hour but this one begins at the stroke of midnight with vodka & sambucca for only 50 rups. There will be two dancefloors which will play commercial, funky, elector, progressive, 80’s, RNB and house. It’s Rs200 to get in if you’re single or Rs250 per couple (so if you’re single bring another, team up and be prepared to mingle!). Oooooh and they are offering FREE gifts to the first 100 guest! Yeah Yeah I’m a sucker for free gifts and cheap drinks (can you tell!)
Find it down the road from Store 2000, next to Buddha Bar
Also on Friday, THE GODFATHER, Grand Baie presents a massive party as they bring out their new menu for their restaurant. From 19h30 you can enjoy the group Harmony, and later in the evening DJ KLOX will be spinning his tracks to ensure a good ol’ P-A-R-T-Y. Entrance is free for all those coming for dinner otherwise there’s a cover charge of Rs100 which gives you a free drink. Call 263 3000 to reserve a table for dinner.
SIZZLIN’ SATURDAY
Desi Fushion Nights wants you to come and party with them at TWENTY ONE 22 in Quatre Bornes. They are offering a mixture of the best Indian tracks mixed with R&B and hip-hop from the 80’s, 90’s and new millenium and happy hour lasts till 22h30. Indian mixed with R&B sounds pretty interesting!! So make your way there, tickets can be bought for this party through OTAYO at Rs150 or Rs200 at the door.
If Indian Rn’B ain’t your thing, KEOPS pub in Ebene, Rosehill is opening its doors to its official Winter Session party!! Yes to start off the chilly seasons they have DJ HENRY and DJ SKAZ playing over two dancefloors. Tickets are avaliable at the door, ladies Rs100 and men Rs200.
And finally….
We saw them 2 weeks ago at Beach House. A trilogy of DJs. Matsonic, Creamcracker, and last but not least, Dj End, showed us exactly how to shake our badonkadonks, so if you in Flic en Flac on Saturday, get your grooving ass to SHOUT NIGHT CLUB from 23h00 where Ill mo records will be doing their thing. Join the Usual Suspects as they spin a mixture of Deep/funk/Jazz/break/electro/house in the Dark room. Ooooooh!
With that its over and out. Yeah – Shake your ass, watch yourself….
xMiniMal
“I can’t wait for the weekend to begin, the weekend to begin”… and yeah it has officially begun…
This weekend we’ve got a couple of events which will allow us to put this week behind us and chill, relax, dance, drink and party!! WHOOP WHOOP
FRIDAY
Meet us a the Beach House (the only bar on the beach!) in Grand Baie as from 20:00 where ILL MO DJ’S will be doing what they do best. They are known for the funky and alternative turn table styled mixes and promise us a selection of House, Funk, Latin, Breaks, Hip-hop, dub, Reggae and Lounge.
The Beach House - More about this to come.
If you’d prefer a quieter Friday, Cafe 1974 in Trou Aux Biches is hosting a Darts night! They propose to… “test your precision after a couple of beers”… and the overall Darts champ gets a prize of “Surprise bottles!” Best of all if you have that flick of the wrist, any player who hits the bulls eye get free drinks – now thats what I call BULLS EYE!!
There’s also a Super 14 rugby match on between the Lions & Waratahs starts at 21:00 and we suggest watching it at The Patch & Parrot in Pointe aux Cannoniers. The Patch offers 2 big screen plus 2 wide screens plus the beers are cold and the food is gooooood!!! Best pub in town in my books!
SATURDAY
Super 14 matches through out the day are on offer at the above-mentioned Patch & Parrot as well as the football match of football matches: MAN UTD VS ARSENAL as from 15:45. I have a feeling the pub will be packed so call Sean, Steve or Daphne on 269 0374 to make a reservation.
Celebrate your team’s victory or drown your sorrows at their loss at the Full Moon Party at La Mivoie in Black River where you can enjoy DJ PHOENIX and DJ KEVIN O’KEEFFE from 19:00 – 2 am. All available: Dinner, snacks, bar, swimming pool! “Dress code: Feel free – Be in beach style- Be smart Be casual – Just Be!”.
Sorry I couldn't resist this Full Moon...
SUNDAY
More sport at the Patch proposes : Westbrom vs Liverpool at 16:30 and Chelsea vs Blackburn at 19:00
Not a bad roundup if you like sport! And if you don’t…. well stop your whining and go to the beach.
This weekend sees the Mauritian music scene live and happening in a couple of Vibing parties around the island. This is where YOU should be this weekend:
Sebastien De Caste is mixing it up at KEOPS PUB (ex- Kitsch) in Ebene Commercial Centre! Like last weeks successful OUI LOVE party at Buddah Bar, the “Ti-Bazar By Night” party promises another ass-shaking good time! Starting at 10:30pm, it’s Rs250 at the door plus 1 shot of Grey Goose Mix with any juice of your choice – Free with your ticket till 01h00 (I have no idea what Grey Goose mix is but hey there is nothing better than a free drink!! yeee haaaaa)
Eric Triton LIVE at 1974 in Trou Aux Biches from 22:15
Eric Triton is the Creole Jazz man. For this left hander who plays the guitar upside down, music is a way of telling his story of Mauritius. For an evening of Jazz and Blues we’ll catch you at 1974 (where the old aquarium used to be in Trou aux Biches, next to the New Club Pool Bar).
The official opening of the PINK SENSATION TOUR starts at Queens Club, La Louise in Quatre Bornes and tickets can be bought through Otayo or at the door. The line up includes an awesome mix of house and R&B and of course be dressed in your best pink sensational gear!!
With plenty happening, there is NO excuse for us not to see you out on the town!! Catch you at one of these numerous happening events!!
Catch you on the flip(ing awesome party) side MiniMal
Living in Mauritius can take its toll. It sneaks up on you… a cocktail here… a beer there… next thing you know, you have to put your belt on with a boomerang. But fear not Islandlings! I have a solution for you that is more fun than a clown on fire:
Belly Dancing!
You heard me. It’s time to get your jiggle on, shake those lady lumps baby! The classes are run by Anna Mercier, who promises to teach you “swaying hips, undulating torso, and curving patterns, undulation, thrusts, lifts, locks and drops and shaking or quaking body movements.”
oooooooh! Did you see that? Quaking body movements. What are you waiting for?
Now, obviously I can’t recommend something without trying it out, so last night we rounded up the girls and decided to give it a shot. The classes are held in Pereybere in this studio:
Like a dream...
If I were you, I would go just to see the studio – it’s amazing. There’s a fine line between cool kitsch and authentic kitsch and this place is so authentic, you can’t help but love it. From the green walls to the red velvet curtain with gold trim and bells, to the collection of plastic Buddhas and stuffed toys…. it left me speechless.
Magnifique!
The class itself was SO much fun, although we spent a lot of time in hysterics trying to copy Anna, as she did “le Chameau” or “The Camel.” I must say though, I was pretty darn impressed with how well we all did, by the end of we could have given Esmeralda a run for her gypsy money. We were also thrilled to learn that Anna will be incorporating Bollywood dancing into our lessons. YES! And, if we’re good enough by November, we get to be in a show!
This could be YOU
As far as a workout goes, Belly Dancing was great. As I type this, my arms and legs are aching and I can feel muscles in my stomach that I never knew existed. This, added the the amount of fun we had (a lot) puts Belly Dancing at the top of my list of great ways to work out in Mauritius. And if Belly Dancing isn’t your thing, Anna also offers Salsa, Rhumba, and Cha cha.
Don’t my friends look happy?
Belly Dancing people. You need it. Do it.
Xx Coco
To give Belly Dancing a try, email Anna at anacademy_bellydance@yahoo.com or
phone her on (230) 787 0671. For more info, visit the website.
sounds fancy, huh?!
