This is it, guys. The end of an era is upon us. After 25 years at good old Jiak Kim, Zouk has finally set a date for its move to Clarke Quay, and it’s just around the corner.
But don’t worry — in true Zouk style, there’s a whole bunch of fantastic parties as part of its closing campaign. Party-goers can take time to say their proper goodbyes to the club that welcomed crowds of 18-year-olds every year in a coming-of-age rite of passage. And when the weekend of December 2 and 3 rolls around, it’s time to bid farewell to old Zouk.
If you missed the first ever family-friendly Zouk Run, fret not. Here are all the parties to rock out at before the end of the year.
Balearic presents: Aldrin, DJB, Jeremy Boon and Cher
Nov 18, 10pm-late
Calling all you Zouk old-timers, you know who you are. Harken back to the feel good vibes of Balearic beats in the ’90s with this party featuring eclectic old school tunes by Aldrin, DJB, Jeremy Boon and Cher, as well as soulful percussion rhythms by Maniam.
The Final TGIW at Jiak Kim: Go Pink Or Go Home
Nov 23, 10pm-late
Down your mid-week blues in a jug of Zouk’s potent Long Island Iced Tea and shout out a toast to the final ‘Thank God It’s Wednesday’ party at Jiak Kim. Ghetto, LeNerd and MC Sonorous will be dishing out electronic dance and hip hop at the Zouk main room, while Hong and Andrew Tang take over the decks with EDM bangers at Phuture.
Readyset Glo: Hong with Wayne the Insane
Nov 25, 10pm-late
Everything’s awash in technicolour for all you neon freaks. Rock up and get ready to hit the dance floor to indie and electronic melodies by Hong and Wayne the Insane all night long.
The Final Mambo Jambo at Jiak Kim
Nov 30, 10pm-late
Mambo fans, where you at? This is the last time you’ll get to whip out your perfectly synchronised movements to the best ’80s hits at the old Zouk, so you better start putting together your most flamboyant retro threads to mark the occasion.
Zouk at Jiak Kim Finale Weekender
De 2 & 3, 10pm-late
All the closing parties have led us to this final weekend. Over two days, the club will shine a spotlight on all its current and alumni DJs who have helmed the decks at some point over the last few decades. Names include Hong, Lincey, Brendon P and Tony Tay at Zouk; Andrew Chow, Ghetto, Matthew, Eclipse and KoFlow at Phuture; Zushan, JNR and Cosa Nostra at Velvet Underground — Dance; and Andrew Tang, Jeremy Boon and LeNerd at Velvet Underground — Lounge. This is one shindig you won’t wanna miss out on.
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