November ends, December begins with even more activities, parties 7 days a week in this continually evolving scene covering Kuala Lumpur and its surroundings. Plan your KL nightlife adventure with The City List and its comprehensive weekly gig guide. Here are some of the picks of the week.
NOVEMBER 30: Fuze KL presents Will Sparks (AUS)
Since his genre-defining track, ‘Ah Yeah!’ hit #3 on the Beatport overall charts at the tail end of 2012, Will Sparks has become unstoppable, hit after hit. Producing original tracks like ‘Catch’, ‘When The Lights Go Out’ and ‘This Is What The Bounce Is’ he garnered the attention of global heavyweight dance label Ultra Records.
Will Sparks has been named one of Billboard Magazine’s most exciting young talents as well as landing himself a residency at XS Las Vegas, a gig at Jay-Z’s ‘Made In America’ festival, a headlining spot at Paradise Ibiza as well as a set at the world’s biggest Electronic Dance Music festival, Tomorrowland. Supported by Chukiess & Whackboi , DJ CrossFinger , DJ M.E.S and MC D-Tee.
FUZE CLUB KL: 1, Jalan Kia Peng, KL. For more info & table reservations please call : +6011-2639 5797
NOVEMBER 30: Jiro KL presents Daniel Haaksman (GER)
Few individuals can claim to have done so much for musical exchange across the globe as Berlin based DJ, producer, journalist and label boss Daniel Haaksman. With the release of his 2004 compilation "Rio Baile Funk Favela Booty Beats" he introduced the sound of Rio's favelas for the first time to a global audience. Daniel's own musical output includes various EP releases plus dozens of smashing, official remixes for artists such as Gotan Project, Waldemar Bastos, Lord Nelson and Scottie B amongst others.
As a DJ, he has traveled the world and played countless clubs, festivals and events, including Hollywood wedding parties to gunman patrolled ghetto- jams. His party friendly mix of baile funk, house, trap, bubbling, kuduro and everything in between has excited audiences everywhere. Daniel knows no musical rules, except for one: A DJ has to rock the party. This half party - half global bass education is brought to you by Public School KL and Redbox Asia, and supported by Goethe-Institut Malaysia. Daniel Haaksman
will be supported by local heroes Renry Hollins and CEE.
JIRO KL: 61-1, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, KL. Admission RM30. Information and RSVP call 011-3916 9629.
NOVEMBER 30: La Mami’s at Pisco Bar KL
Pisco Bar: Pisco Bar presents La Mamie’s. see https://thecitylist.my/blog/pisco-bar-presents-le-mamies-30-november-2018
Barrio by Pisco Bar: Another edition of Mellifluous dedicated to the smoothest of hip hop and R&B - with Dj Vin and DJ MISS SS behind decks.
PISCO BAR: 29, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL. Call 03-2142 2900 or e-mail info@piscobarkl.com
NOVEMBER 30: Friday night at W
WET® Deck: Sunset Session with Random KID and Alam.
WOOBAR: Late Night Session with Gracie.
W KUALA LUMPUR: 121, Jalan Ampang, KL: For RSVP: 03-2786 8888. Hotline : 012-347 9088. E-mail: b&f.wkualalumpur@whotels.com
NOVEMBER 30: Kyo Fridays
Ren: Sweatbox Hancur Crew with Obadius & Otherkind, Victor G & Alam, Shazan Z & Axel Groove. see https://thecitylist.my/blog/the-sweatbox-at-ren-30-november-2018
Kyo: Ash & friends with Aku Ash and Musher tonight. Illuminated by music, art, fashion and design, we’re adding a neon glow to our underground journey, inspired by Japan’s dazzling city of lights. Immerse yourself in a thrilling experience and let the enigmatic lights seduce you for the night of your life. With electrifying performances by Ash & Friends, find your escape in DJ Aku Ash and Nahsyk’s enthralling hip-hop and R&B sets.
KYO KL: Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, off Jalan Pinang, KLCC, KL. Admission (with one drink): RM50 before 1am / RM60 after 1am. For table reservations please contact reservations@clubkyokl.com or 012-921 1730.
NOVEMBER 30: Le Noir Fridays
Roof: Tales of the Terrace featuring Kuma and J-Sun. see https://thecitylist.my/blog/le-noir-kl-roof-weekend-30-nov-1-dec-2018
Club Lounge: Blackout with Kooler and J Dougie and MC Wu with R&B, hip hop, trap and open format music.
Downstairs: Charleston Cornelius in the mix. Free entry.
LE NOIR KL: Unit H-G-07, The Hive, TREC, Lot 435, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. Roof terrace opens at 5pm. Club opens at 11pm. Cover charges may apply. To reserve your spot: Book online: https://form.jotform.me/LeNoirKL/book-a-table. Email: reservations@lenoir.com.my / Phone/WhatsApp: 012-224 5416. Valet parking available.
NOVEMBER 30: Ain’t Noting But Techno (ANBT) at Privi KL
ANBT is a party series that freely exploring & experimenting with Techno spectrum aiming to unite fans of both old and modern styles of Techno. Joining their residents (Ed Dix & Antype) this month is a man who needs no introduction, having cut his teeth playing disco and house at KL's hottest venues, has established himself as one of the most versatile selectors around.
Matching club events with his Neighbourhood parties, Xes Xes Loveseat has done a lot to help shape the KL scene in recent years. Armed with wide range of techno, expect him to light up the dancefloor. Meanwhile, Foulworks is making a comeback with their new alter ego- Gajahmada Soundsystem as they join the party for an all-techno affair.
PRIVI KL: off Jalan Nagasari, KL. Admission: RM20 after midnight.
NOVEMBER 30: Fridays at Iron Fairies
Adam Khan and Victor Trixter ft Calvin Clarke (percussions) deck up the Butterfly Room while Fasha and Miss SS goes on over at the Fairy Dust Factory.
THE IRON FAIRIES: H-G-06, HIVES, TREC, 438, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. Free entry. Call 016-221 3612
NOVEMBER 30: JungleBird Fridays with Rivers
Rivers is from Aotearoa (aka New Zealand). Rivers is the founder and owner of studio/label Sungai Sungai. Rivers is in a band with songs on the radio. Rivers is one half of Yohan & Rivers. Rivers has been living in Malaysia since 2016. Rivers plays a wide range of music with a constant thread of jazz. Rivers wants to make you dance and groove.
JUNGLEBIRD: 15, Jalan Medan Setia 1, Plaza Damansara, KL. Free entry. Call 03-2011 7715.
NOVEMBER 30: Shelly Yu’s presents Soothsayer
Originally from the UK, DJ Soothsayer has been spinning on the wheels of steel for over 15 years. Drawing inspiration from Hip Hop, Funk, Disco, UKG, House and Techno the main aim is to disrupt the norm and keep the dance floor grooving.
SHELLEY YU’S: 49, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, KL. Call 03-2201 4139.
NOVEMBER 30: Crankbait at Bait Bangsar
Crankbait Fridays and Saturdays with the likes of DJ Oddjob, DJ Jose, Slutski and guest Djs such as Niza Minx
BAIT: 65, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, KL: 4pm till late. Free entry. www.facebook.com/baitkl: Tel: 03-2201 8187.
NOVEMBER 30: Martini Madness at Groove Disco
Martini Madness at KL’s No 1 Retro club with VDJs Alfred Low and Vicky Vanoli on decks to pump you the best of 70s, 80s and 90s music videos to get you dancing nonstop on the dance floor! Get a bunch of friends and be here to see where it leads you too.
GROOVE THE DISCO: 1st Floor, 12, 22 A/70 A, Desa Sri Hartamas, KL. Make your reservations at 012-444 8154 to avoid disappointment. For table reservations minimum purchase of liquor bottle required.
NOVEMBER 30: Once Upon A Time/Peak hours
Make your Friday night sexy and fun with high energy Cantonese and Mandarin ‘man yao’. Peak hours with DJ Appache before 11pm.
DWP BAR KL: Unit 1-2, Trillion KL, 338, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. Party Hotline for Reservations: 012-310-2616
DECEMBER 1: Room Service International at Jiro KL
JIRO KL: 61-1, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, KL. Admission RM30. Information and RSVP call 011-3916 9629.
DECEMBER 1: Kyo Saturdays
Ren: Ohrwurm Series 17 with Kuma, Eugene and Aduti. see https://thecitylist.my/blog/ohrwurm-series-17-at-ren-1-december-2018
Kyo: UOB YOLO Basement Flow with Kartel Hitmen DJ Biggie, with Kooler and Dan Shiv also on for the night with hip hop and trap new school with the biggest and baddest block party in these parts.
KYO KL: Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, off Jalan Pinang, KLCC, KL. Admission (with one drink): RM50 before 1am / RM60 after 1am. For table reservations please contact reservations@clubkyokl.com or 012-921 1730.
DECEMBER 1: Le Noir Saturdays
Roof: House of Chemistry with Low & MamaDayo and RJ. see https://thecitylist.my/blog/le-noir-kl-roof-weekend-30-nov-1-dec-2018
Club Lounge: Deviate with DJ Nesh, Thash, Golden Munky and C7 playing you R&B, hip hop, trap and funk.
Downstairs: Charleston Cornelius in the mix.
LE NOIR KL: Unit H-G-07, The Hive, TREC, Lot 435, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. Roof terrace opens at 5pm. Club opens at 11pm. Cover charges may apply. To reserve your spot: Book online: https://form.jotform.me/LeNoirKL/book-a-table. Email: reservations@lenoir.com.my / Phone/WhatsApp: 012-224 5416. Valet parking available.
DECEMBER 1: Sunset and Late sessions at W Kuala Lumpur
WET® Deck: Sunset session with Terence C and Victor Trixter with Calvin Clarke on percsussions.
WOOBAR: Late night session with Xes Xes Loveseat and FND.
W KUALA LUMPUR: 121, Jalan Ampang, KL: For RSVP: 03-2786 8888. Hotline : 012-347 9088. E-mail: b&f.wkualalumpur@whotels.com
DECEMBER 1: Saturday at Iron Fairies
Odd and Shazan deck up the Butterfly Room while Faith Angela goes on late at the Fairy Dust Factory.
THE IRON FAIRIES: H-G-06, HIVES, TREC, 438, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. Free entry. Call 016-221 3612
DECEMBER 1: Pisco Saturday
Barrio by Pisco Bar: Snatch with Shazz and Gregoire Pagnoux, two masters of the gospel and beyond come together for an unforgettable night of classics, future and now!:
PISCO BAR: 29, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL. Call 03-2142 2900 or e-mail info@piscobarkl.com
DECEMBER 1: Absolut Saturdays with Jason Martin and Vicky Vanoli
Vdj Jason Martin & Vdj Vicky Vanoli will be partying you with loads of 70s to 90s music. Grab your dancing shoes and join us. It's a night full of old skool hits to bring you back to where you started.
GROOVE THE DISCO: 1st Floor, 12, 22 A/70 A, Desa Sri Hartamas, KL. Make your reservations at 012-444 8154 to avoid disappointment. For table reservations minimum purchase of liquor bottle required.
DECEMBER 1: JungleBird Saturdays with JonnyVicious
Join them for a night of frivolity at JungleBird this Saturday with JonnyVicious, a young and mischievous disc jockey who credits his musical intelligence to everything he’s heard since the age of zygote.
JUNGLEBIRD: 15, Jalan Medan Setia 1, Plaza Damansara, KL. Free entry. Call 03-2011 7715.
DECEMBER 1: The Lounge Session with DJ Maxx
Time to forget your worries and slip into a chilled out night with some sexy house with DJ Mino this Saturday at their first floor lounge.
DWP BAR KL: Unit 1-2, Trillion KL, 338, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. Party Hotline for Reservations: 012-310-2616
DECEMBER 1: Lane Saturdays at The Bowling Club
Lane Saturdays with selected guest DJs and live music acts such as Dan $hiv, Allester Shaun, MassMusic and more. This Saturday, get your mind out of the gutter but your feet on the dance floor at LANE, our live music showcase in collaboration with The Bowling Club. They’ll be serving a good time and even better tunes featuring Lionel Rizki, TMJB (live) and Emir Hermono from 10PM until 1:30AM.
THE BOWLING CLUB: Intermark Mall, Lot G-19, Grd Flr, 348, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. Free entry. www.facebook.com/thebowlingclubkl. Tel: +6 03 2181 1268
DECEMBER 1: La Terraza at Mercat
Saturday afternoons at La Terraza at Mercat, Mont Kiara with the likes of DJs Niza Minx and DJ Eva, plus guests.
MERCAT BARCELONA GASTROBAR: LOT G1 Mont Kiara Mall, 1 Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, KL. Free entry. www.facebook.com/mercatmontkiara Call 03-6211 7969
DECEMBER 1: Coconut Disco with Disko Santan at Joloko
Disko Santan blew the roof off at their Merdeka party and they’re super excited for their return to JOLOKO.
JOLOKO: 43, Jalan Kamunting, KL. Call 03-2694 1100
DECEMBER 2: Kyo Sundays at Ren
Escape the Monday blues at kyo Sundays as DJ Momma with Shaggz and MC Noixe crank up the weekend vibe. Lose yourself to the banging urban beats at Ren and dance your way into the new week. The party doesn't end until the week does, making this the ultimate form of escapism. Hip hop and trap.
KYO KL: Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, off Jalan Pinang, KLCC, KL. Admission (with one drink): RM50 before 1am / RM60 after 1am. For table reservations please contact reservations@clubkyokl.com or 012-921 1730.
DECEMBER 2: Sunset and Late Night at W Kuala Lumpur
WET® Deck: Sunset session with Adam Khan.
WOOBAR: Late night session with LFS.
W KUALA LUMPUR: 121, Jalan Ampang, KL: For RSVP: 03-2786 8888. Hotline : 012-347 9088. E-mail: b&f.wkualalumpur@whotels.com
DECEMBER 2: Sundaze at Iron Fairies
Sundaze in the Butterfly Room this evening.
THE IRON FAIRIES: H-G-06, HIVES, TREC, 438, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. Free entry. Call 016-221 3612
DECEMBER 3: Le Noir Mondays
Charleston Cornelius in the mix downstairs.
LE NOIR KL: Unit H-G-07, The Hive, TREC, Lot 435, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. Roof terrace opens at 5pm. Club opens at 11pm. Cover charges may apply. To reserve your spot: Book online: https://form.jotform.me/LeNoirKL/book-a-table. Email: reservations@lenoir.com.my / Phone/WhatsApp: 012-224 5416. Valet parking available.
DECEMBER 3: Sunset at WetDECK
Nesh goes on at WET® Deck.
W KUALA LUMPUR: 121, Jalan Ampang, KL: For RSVP: 03-2786 8888. Hotline : 012-347 9088. E-mail: b&f.wkualalumpur@whotels.com
DECEMBER 4: Le Noir Tuesdays
Hanz in the mix downstairs.
LE NOIR KL: Unit H-G-07, The Hive, TREC, Lot 435, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. Roof terrace opens at 5pm. Club opens at 11pm. Cover charges may apply. To reserve your spot: Book online: https://form.jotform.me/LeNoirKL/book-a-table. Email: reservations@lenoir.com.my / Phone/WhatsApp: 012-224 5416. Valet parking available.
DECEMBER 4: Sunset at WetDECK
Kuma goes on at WET® Deck.
W KUALA LUMPUR: 121, Jalan Ampang, KL: For RSVP: 03-2786 8888. Hotline : 012-347 9088. E-mail: b&f.wkualalumpur@whotels.com
DECEMBER 5: Geisha Playground
Kyo: Geisha Playground with hip hop and R&B. In dire need of a mid-week escape? Here’s a playground built on elegance and enchantment, with the soft touch of a Geisha. Turn their demure den into a party by unleashing your bold behavior – the untamed spirit you’ve been hiding all week. With Cza, Zaxk and Nahsyk.
KYO KL: Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, off Jalan Pinang, KLCC, KL. Admission (with one drink): RM50 before 1am / RM60 after 1am. For table reservations please contact reservations@clubkyokl.com or 012-921 1730.
DECEMBER 5: Juicy Ladies Night at Le Noir KL
Le Noir KL and Lyon Entertainment present Juicy Ladies Night with DJ Musher x DJ Nexto x Lil J in the club playing you hip hop, R&B and trap. (Hip-Hop / R&B / Trap)
LE NOIR KL: Unit H-G-07, The Hive, TREC, Lot 435, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. Roof terrace opens at 5pm. Club opens at 11pm. Cover charges may apply. To reserve your spot: Book online: https://form.jotform.me/LeNoirKL/book-a-table. Email: reservations@lenoir.com.my / Phone/WhatsApp: 012-224 5416. Valet parking available.
DECEMBER 5: Jiro KL presents $aucy
$aucy ladies night with some of the best hip hop and R&B bangers by their Wednesday residents DeeJay Mk and NARO rocking it out in the Club and DJ Adrian G in the Garden.
JIRO KL: 61-1, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, KL. RSVP call 011-3916 9629.
DECEMBER 5: Wild Wednesday Ladies Night with Melissa Jo
Melissa Jo will keep you on the dance floor with club hits from the 90s to current chart toppers.
GROOVE THE DISCO: 1st Floor, 12, 22 A/70 A, Desa Sri Hartamas, KL. Make your reservations at 012-444 8154 to avoid disappointment. For table reservations minimum purchase of liquor bottle required.
DECEMBER 5: Sunset WetDECK
DJ Mie and Kooler go on at WET® Deck.
W KUALA LUMPUR: 121, Jalan Ampang, KL: For RSVP: 03-2786 8888. Hotline : 012-347 9088. E-mail: b&f.wkualalumpur@whotels.com
DECEMBER 6: Sunset and Late Night at W Kuala Lumpur
Gracie hits the WOOBAR decks, while Choobs and Lish go on at WET® Deck.
W KUALA LUMPUR: 121, Jalan Ampang, KL: For RSVP: 03-2786 8888. Hotline : 012-347 9088. E-mail: b&f.wkualalumpur@whotels.com
DECEMBER 6: Reverb at Ren
Reverb with Kooler in the REN Lounge nd loads of R&B and hip hop.
KYO KL: Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, off Jalan Pinang, KLCC, KL. Admission (with one drink): RM50 before 1am / RM60 after 1am. For table reservations please contact reservations@clubkyokl.com or 012-921 1730.