Party/DJ sets: Ten Cities Rooftop Party, Mar. 8 2014 @ The Mall, Roundabout – Westlands
Date & Time: Saturday, 8th March 2014 9.00 pm
Venue: The Mall, Roundabout, Westlands
Entry: Kshs 300
DJ Set’s by: DJ Satelite – Luanda, Trust the DJ – Johannesburg, Afrologic – Lagos and Just a Band – Nairobi
Performance by: Fena Gitu & Wangechi
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About
TEN CITIES is coming back to Nairobi. After last year’s pumping warehouse concert in April, it’s time for another episode. Therefore we are inviting TEN CITIES participants from sub-Sahara Africa creating a unique night-out experience Nairobi hasn’t seen before. Expect diverse and raving DJ sets from Afrologic(Lagos), Trust The DJ(Johannesburg), DJ Satelite(Luanda) and Just A Band (Nairobi) that will navigate you through genres like Kuduro, Kwaito, Afro Beat, Dub, House, Techno and much more.
TEN CITIES is a music and research project that brings together musicians and writers from ten cities in Africa and Europe. The project initiates music production and details the unwritten history of club culture in Cairo, Johannesburg, Luanda, Lagos and Nairobi as well as in Berlin, Bristol, Kyiv, Lisbon and Naples. TEN CITIES is a process, focusing on creating and producing, carried forward by travels and visits. During this process, the project aims to create networks that are open and involves a constantly increasing number of participants.
Find more information about TEN CITIES at: www.ten-cities.com
Party: Electrafrique, Jan. 18 2014 @ Carnivore Restaurant
Tired of the monotony of Top 40/commercial music played most Nairobian clubs? Time for some exciting combination of electronic and live music performances thanks to Electrafrique! This Saturday and every other third Saturday of the month in 2014; Kenya’s premium entertainment brands and the only collective that performs Afro-Electronic Music and quality Electronic Dance Music (EDM) blended with live performances: Electrafrique DJs will be holding it down at the Carnivore’s Simba Salon.
Hosted by Electrafrique’s pioneer DJ Cortega, in partnership with Electrique DJs and the authentic Beat Parade Band from Kenya, who are well versed with traditional instruments like drums and percussion, this music ensemble will merge live African music with an electro/futuristic twist.
Electrafrique is a premier dance music show, which brings together a worldwide network of artists fusing elements of African music with Electronic beats. Electrafrique finds roots in African rhythms and musical traditions, adding a contemporary urban/futuristic electronic twist to its groove. This culminates into an experience that identifies solidly as African and resonates with people and dance floors in all corners of the world.
Soon (Jan 11th) after premiering another monthly Electrafrique dance party dedicated to African music lovers in New York in conjunction with Okayafrica, Electrafrique will be hosting a themed monthly event every third Saturday of the month at the Carnivore, in Nairobi. The event will feature renowned local & international acts on a regular basis. They have in the recent past hosted Black Motion (South Africa), Boddhi Satva(CAR), Carlos Mena (US), or Renato Xtrova (Angola); all (except Boddhi ) for the first time in Kenya.
Out of Town/Party: The Hakuna Matata Festival, Dec 31 2013 @ Fisherman’s Camp – Lake Naivasha
No worries, just good vibes to ring in the New Year.
This year Epic Nation Live, The Rift Valley Festival and Codered Entertainments’ The Event Gear’ are switching up the New Years Eve party scene and taking it to The Rift Valley. Naivasha to be specific.
This is a party for all those who want a break from tradition and to do something new and refreshing on New Years Eve. Lets take a break from the city life…..BOTH cities.
This event won’t be short of entertainment value and for your entertainment we have put together a list of only the Finest Live Acts and Dj’s Kenya has to offer. Amongst them are the following:
Acts: FENA, ELECTRIQUE DEEJAYS & SCOTT THE VIOLINIST AND THE ECLAVE BAND
Main Stage Dj’s: Stylez, Protégé, Creme De La Creme & Redeye And Co.
Fambula Stage: Dj Mr Sean, Skaface
For more info visit https://www.facebook.com/HakunaMatataFestival
Party: Electrafrique Nairobi 2013 Season Finale, Dec. 20 2013 @ Tree House – Museum Hill
DATE: Friday, 20th December 2013
VENUE: Tree House, Museum Hill
TIME: 9PM – 5AM
ENTRANCE: KShs. 500
AGE: +21
Hosted By: DJ Cortega & Electrique DJs & The Beat Parade Band
Guest DJs: Sesi & DJ Norah
Emcee: Coco D. Rasta Ngori
Join the movement and witness the marriage between Native and Contemporary Instruments as THE BEAT PARADE BAND injects The African Rhythm to the best of Afro, Deep, Soulful and Tribal House Tunes courtesy of DJ CORTEGA and ELECTRIQUE DJS, SESI & DJ NORAH. It will be a night of non-stop dancing to thumping beats, rhythmic drums and the melodious Sax. The ELECTRAFRIQUE family, is a worldwide network of Artistes & Deejays fusing African and Electronic sounds.
Electrafrique is premier concert series bringing together a worldwide network of artistes fusing elements of African music with Electronic Music.Pioneered by Swiss international Dj Cortega, and championed by such brand ambassadors as Electrique Djs & The Beat Parade Band from Kenya,Electrafrique is an obsession with the magical rhythm element in African Music in fusion with contemporary urban/futuristic electronic beats culminating in a sound that identifies solidly as African and resonates with people from all corners of the world.
Music Policy
AFRO HOUSE | DEEP HOUSE | SOULFUL HOUSE | TRIBAL HOUSE | AFRICAN SOUL|COUPE DE CALLE |KUDURO
Sawa Sawa Festival 2013: Kenya at 50, Dec. 21 2013 @ Arboretum
Date: December 21, 2013
Venue: Arboretum
Time: 12-6 pm
Entry: Free
Out of Town/NYE Party: 6am Kenya’s Beach Life, Dec. 31 2013 @ Safari Beach Hotel – Diani
5pm to 9am this is the Diani party you NEVER miss! When that sun rises and you’re on still on the beach, in a new year, having a great time!
DJ Lineup includes international stalwarts Roger Shah (DE), Sebastien Leger (FR) and CRAZY WHITE BOY (ZA), alongside Kenyan heroes Electrique Djs and DJ Cortega, DJ K, Human Mateo, FoOzak & Franki B, Beng-Beng and DJ Drazen
2nd Stage: DJ Stylez, DJ John, Electrique Djs and DJ Cortega round #2
Tickets for Beach life in Diani at Safari Beach Hotel are finally in shops now! Get yours now before they sell out. Advance tickets are 3500/= and VIP tickets are 8000/=
Nairobi
Converse (Junction and Galleria)
Hedgehog Creative (Sarit Centre 1st Floor)
Arabian Corner (Village Market and Diamond Plaza)
Mister Wok (Capital Centre Mombasa Road)
Mombasa
Converse (Nyali City Mall)
Café Mocha (Nyali Cinemax)
Arabian Corner (Nyali)
Diani
Safari Beach Hotel
VIP tickets are ONLY available in advance. VIP tickets will not be available at the gate, and there are no upgrades to VIP.
VIP tickets (limited to 200 only) will give you access to the VIP area with finger food / bitings though the night, free sheesha, VIP only washrooms and VIP only priority bar with cocktails and champagne/sparkling wine bottles for sale.
Limited regular tickets will be available at the gate for 5000/=.
Strictly 21+
Management reserves the right to admission.
Proof of Age will be required, No copies of ID’s or Passports allowed (unless stamped by immigration/Embassy for passports only).
Only Original ID’s /Drivers Licenses/Passports will be accepted.
Student ID’s will NOT be accepted.
Tickets purchased by underage persons will NOT guarantee entry and will not be refunded.
No Bottles, No Weapons, No Drugs – BEACHLIFE NYE is a responsible party.
Cloud 9 New Years Eve Beach Party, Dec. 31 2013 @ Blue Marlin Beach Club – Diani
Cloud 9 Diani Highlife is back with yet another stunning line up of DJ’s and performers entertaining you right on thepristine sands of the Blue Marlin Beach Club.
The line up of DJs include Soulful House maestro DJ Sesi, Afro House & R&B king DJ Gichboy & the incredibly talented & eclectic Blinky Bill from Just a Band.
The Cloud 9 Cabaret will be performing as well.
There will be something for everyone on the night.
In Rio style tradition the Dress code for this beautiful event is White.
Cloud 9’ers have been urged to add splashes of Red for Romance, Yellow for Success and Green for Good Healthfor their wishes into the new year.
Prizes will be given out to the best dressed individuals on the night.
There will be free champagne for all during the countdown period making this the undisputed most exceptional New Years Eve party in Kenya brought to you by AQUEOUS, Heineken & Absolut Vodka.
The door policy is strictly 25 years & over. This is a party for grown ups.
Doors open at 9pm, party goes on until dawn. Cover charge is 3000 Kshs advance and 4500 kshs on the door. Advance ticket holders will receive a welcome drink of their choice.
To book & pay call Brian on 0721 986873 / Dorah on 0721 725598
Out of Town: Kenya Nights NYE 2014 Party! Dec. 31 2013 @ Distant Relatives Eco-Lodge & Backpackers – Kilifi
An Intimate NYE for a network of likeminded individuals with the electronic sounds of;
SEAN FRASER | MAX MELESI | VAPOUR | OLIVER NICKLIN | A.O.K | DREAD STEPPA
Date: December 31, 2013
Venue: Distant Relatives Eco-Lodge & Backpackers – Kilifi
Time: 6 pm – 9 am
Tickets: Advance Tickets: Kshs 4,000 & Gate Tickets: Kshs 6,000
The year is over and there’s a very positive vibe in the air that suggests party time is here. There is no time like the present, and with the first proper event of the Festive Season already done and dusted, the fantastic folk at Kenya Nights are ready to pump up the volume once again. They would firstly like to say a personal huge thank you to all that made it for the 4th Anniversary party, a truly epic celebration. As celebrations go, every year has it’s good ones and it’s not so good ones, but at the end of it all, each year must have its ultimate celebration.
On the day we all reflect on the year gone by and anticipate the year to come, there will be a very special event sending vibrations down the Kenyan coastline, a first of its kind.
Kenya Nights is teaming up with the funky folk down at Distant Relatives Eco-Lodge & Backpackers in Kilifi to put together an intimate gathering of party people for the final countdown of 2013. As the first Kenya nights NYE party, expect it to be a very groovy and laid back kind of gig, with quality tunes, in a top quality setting, amongst all the beautiful faces that have come to know and love throughout 2013. Kenya Nights NYE 2014 is here!
There is a no nonsense Music Policy, and the music is answer this time round, with performances from some of Kenya’s top Electronic DJs dropping the top tracks from their sets this year and years gone by. Strictly electronic. An endless assortment of Techno, Minimal, Tribal, Indie, Tech House, and Electro will be pumping through the soundsystem to your heart’s content as those feet stomp all night on the lush sand, in that cooling sea breeze.
Be sure to join us for the last night of the year, and be sure to keep your eyes on this page for more details. Performers to be announced in due course.
There will be a limited run of tickets available for this event as the emphasis will be on quality and not quantity, so be sure to grab your tickets as soon as they go out!
Strictly 21+
Management Reserves The Right To Admission