Zouk (club)

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Zouk Singapore
Location3C River Valley Road, The Cannery, Clarke Quay, Singapore
Coordinates1°17′26″N 103°50′46″E / 1.29056°N 103.84611°E / 1.29056; 103.84611
OwnerTulipa
TypeNight club
Genre(s)Various
Seating typeStanding Room, Reserved
Capacity3,300[1]
OpenedMarch 1991
Website
zoukclub.com.sg
Zouk Kuala Lumpur
Zouk Club KL building.jpg
Zouk KL, Asia's biggest superclub in Kuala Lumpur.
Location436, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Coordinates3°08′31″N 101°43′18″E / 3.14194°N 101.72167°E / 3.14194; 101.72167
OwnerZouk Club (KL) Sdn. Bhd.[2]
TypeSuperclub
Genre(s)Various
Seating typeStanding Room, Reserved
Capacity5,000
Construction
Opened2004
RenovatedJuly 2015[3]
Website
zoukclub.com.my

Zouk is a nightclub in Asia and United States. The club is named after a French creole word for 'party'. It has won the Singapore Tourism Board's "Best Nightspot Experience" award 6 times, between 1996 and 2007. Zouk was ranked as number 10 on DJ Magazine's list of Top 100 clubs in the world in 2006, 2007 and 2010. In 2017, Zouk Singapore earned its highest ranking yet at number 3, the top entry for clubs across Asia. In 2021, Zouk Singapore was ranked as number 11 while Zouk KL was ranked as 33 on the DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs list in the world.[4]

In September 2015, one of its founders, Lincoln Cheng, sold the rights of the Zouk brand to Genting Hong Kong, an affiliate of Genting Singapore.[5] The brand and its business was valued at S$40 million by financial audit firm Ernst & Young in 2013.[6] On 1 September 2020, Genting Hong Kong sold Zouk for S$14 million to Tulipa, a firm owned by , the former deputy CEO of Genting Hong Kong and the son of Genting Hong Kong CEO and chairman of Genting Group Lim Kok Thay.[7]

Locations[]

The sister club of Zouk in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, first opened in 2004 before relocation.

Zouk Singapore[]

The original Zouk Club at Jiak Kim Street was designed based on founder Lincoln Cheng's travels around Ibiza and other Mediterranean coastal countries. Zouk at Jiak Kim Street was housed in three restored warehouses that originally occupied the land when Cheng acquired it. The three old warehouses that make up the original Zouk were built in 1919 by the Singapore River, on present-day Jiak Kim Road, housing three interconnected clubs:

  • Zouk (1991), with a large dance floor and sound and lighting, catering to a variety of artists.
  • Velvet Underground (1994), a quieter, more relaxed lounge that plays house and soul.[citation needed]
  • Phuture (1996), a more avant-garde bar specializing in broken beats and hip hop/R&B.

In December 2016, Zouk Singapore moved to its new premise at Clarke Quay, Singapore's entertainment epicenter. Housed in a revamped warehouse, the new space retained its multi-room concept with three club outlets and two bars:

  • Zouk, the largest club in the complex with a capacity of over 3,500, has a main room that regularly hosts international guest DJs, ‘live’ performances and other events. The club is decked out with a customized Gary Stewart analog sound system, state-of-the-art lighting, and multi-level dance floor.[4]
  • Phuture, an underground-esque club outlet for hip-hop and R&B lovers. The outlet is aerodynamic design, playful furniture, funky LED backed bars, a circular dance floor and characterized by graffiti murals by Singaporean artist, Jahan Loh.[5]
  • Capital, a dual lounge and club space aimed at older audiences with open format music nights. The club is adorned with a mesmerizing ceiling art designed by Tetsuya Toshima, a neon piece by Singaporean artist Dawn Ng, and geometric LED glow ceiling on the dance floor by LEDSCONTROL.[6]
  • RedTail Bar, Zouk Singapore's pre-game playground. Fashioned as a casual and pre-game space for lively gatherings, the bar serves an array of contemporary Asian bites, craft cocktails, beers, wines and Zouk signatures including Blue Spin, Velvet Rope and more. RedTail Bar boasts a DJ deck of its own, beer pong tables, and several drinking games against a backdrop of tracks put together by Zouk resident DJs – all intended to bring forth a convivial setting for post-work hangouts and pre-drink sessions to kick off the weekend party nights.
  • Queens, a hip-hop inspired cocktail bar inspired by the New York borough.[7]

Zouk Kuala Lumpur[]

In 2004, Zouk opened a sister club at Jalan Ampang in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Zouk KL remains privately owned and independently managed while being an official brand affiliate of Zouk and its "sister club".[8] Zouk KL features four rooms: Zouk Mainroom and Velvet Underground styled on the original, plus the Loft and Terrace bars. It relocated to KL's prominent nightlife area in situated in Tun Razak Exchange in 2015.[9] The new club has 8 distinct rooms:

  • Zouk Mainroom, the biggest room in Zouk KL with over a million LED lights and focuses on EDM, techno and electro music.[10]
  • Velvet Underground, catered for the fashion-conscious crowd.[11]
  • Phuture, aimed at the fun-loving, trendy and cosmopolitan crowd.[12]
  • XOXO, previously known as ACE, this room was rebranded and relaunched in Q4 2019 as a sports bar concept playing the best urban beats music.[13]
  • Imperial, Malaysia's most exclusive playground, fitted with bohemian furnishings and serves rare whiskies.[14]
  • Member's Lounge, the smallest room in Zouk KL and only can be entered from a custom-built slide in Imperial.[15]
  • Apex Lounge, an alternative bar lounge overlooking Jalan Tun Razak and the rest of Kuala Lumpur.[16]
  • Balcony Deck, an open-air area with views of the Royal Selangor Golf Club.[17]

Zouk Genting[]

In January 2018, RedTail Genting was launched at Resorts World Genting in Genting Highlands as part of the Zouk Group's expansion plans. Being its multi-room concept abroad, the new complex, named Zouk Atrium, also houses Zouk Genting, Empire, RedTail Genting, RedTail Karaoke and FUHU.[18] At 1,865 m (6,118 ft) above sea level, Zouk Genting is dubbed as the highest nightclub in the world.

• Coming soon to Zouk Genting is AYU Awana. Visitors to AYU Awana will be taken into a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of city life, as the venue is surrounded by lush vegetation and quiet tropical forest, tucked more than 3,000 feet above sea level. AYU provides the ideal setting for unwinding, with a wide range of facilities to choose from. AYU would be a first for a mainland Malaysian resort, delivering a taste of Bali in the center of Malaysia's most famous hilltop resort. It will be an outdoor sanctuary inspired by the beauty and peaceful ambiance of Southeast Asia's picturesque islands.

• FUHU, A vibe dining restaurant, conceptualized by the team behind Zouk Singapore. Launched in Resorts World Genting, the 5,000 sq ft restaurant offers a unique experiential food and drink outlet offering an exciting twist to contemporary Chinese cuisine in a vibrant and exciting atmosphere.[30][31]

• RedTail, a bar operated by Zouk, was first launched in Singapore and then in Resorts World Genting.[24] Redtail is a pre-party hot spot, with adult-sized gaming elements such as giant beer pong, giant Jenga and more.

1. RedTail Sports Bar - A brand new concept for RedTail, the Sports Bar offers a jovial fun atmosphere where every table is equipped with activities and games, as well as live sport for visitors to enjoy. This new concept is only found in Resorts World Genting.[26][27]

2. RedTail Karaoke - A karaoke bar that offers 6 rooms to cater for groups of all sizes, with over 100,000 songs in multiple languages across a wide variety of genres. RedTail Karaoke is only available in Genting Highlands.[28][29]

• Empire by Zouk: Located in Resorts World Genting, Empire is a 5,000 square feet club state-of-the-art lifestyle-driven club that celebrates hip hop culture in every way. The club features four magnificent chandeliers and tongue-in-cheek wall art alongside its cutting-edge sound system and lighting, perfect for a remarkable night out. Empire operates from Sundays to Mondays at which Zouk Genting remains closed.[22][23]

Zouk Las Vegas[]

In 2020, Zouk Group and Resorts World Las Vegas announced a partnership to curate an ecosystem of immersive entertainment and lifestyle concepts at the US$4.3 billion integrated resort, opening June 24, 2021. Providing a multiplicity of experiences in one entertainment complex, the concepts will include a world-class nightclub and beach club, a new-style social gaming bar, and an Asian-influenced vibe dining venue.

• Zouk Nightclub: An innovative space that will become the most technologically advanced nightclub in Las Vegas

• Ayu Dayclub: An outdoor oasis inspired by the beauty and harmonious atmosphere of Southeast Asia's idyllic islands

• RedTail: A new-style social gaming bar where guests can enjoy premium beer, wine, cocktails and shared plates while playing a variety of games like beer pong, darts and pool.

• FUHU: A high-energy, experiential dining venue that tempts with an unexpected twist on contemporary Asian cuisine.

Zouk At Sea[]

Located onboard two luxurious, the Genting Dream (Singapore) and World Dream (Hong Kong), Zouk At Sea offers thematic weekend experiences. It is divided into Zouk Beach and Zouk Club, the latter of which is only available on the Genting Dream.[19]

Other Outlets[]

Apart from running Zouk nightclubs, Genting Group also runs and manages other outlets, ranging from bars to fine dining restaurant and karaoke lounges.

Empire by Zouk[]

Located in Resorts World Genting, Empire is a 5,000 square feet club state-of-the-art lifestyle-driven club that celebrates hip hop culture in every way. The club features four magnificent chandeliers and tongue-in-cheek wall art alongside its cutting-edge sound system and lighting, perfect for a remarkable night out. Empire operates from Sundays to Mondays at which Zouk Genting remains closed.[20][21]

RedTail[]

RedTail is a bar operated by Zouk which was first launched in Singapore and then in Resorts World Genting.[22] RedTail is made up of 3 distinct concepts.

  • RedTail Bar - Offering the perfect setting for pre-club drinks and group celebrations. RedTail Bar is available in both Singapore and Resorts World Genting.[23]
  • RedTail Sports Bar - A brand new concept for RedTail, the Sports Bar offers a jovial fun atmosphere where every table is equipped with activities and games, as well as live sport for visitors to enjoy. This new concept is only found in Resorts World Genting.[24][25]
  • RedTail Karaoke - A karaoke bar that offers 6 rooms to cater for groups of all sizes, with over 100,000 songs in multiple languages across a wide variety of genres. RedTail Karaoke is only available in Genting Highlands.[26][27]

FUHU[]

Fuhu is a vibe dining restaurant, conceptualised by the team behind Zouk Singapore. Launched in Resorts World Genting, the 5,000 sq ft restaurant offers a unique experiential food and drink outlet offering an exciting twist to contemporary Chinese cuisine in a vibrant and exciting atmosphere.[28][29]

Events[]

ZoukOut is an annual music dance festival held in Singapore since 2000.[30][31]

See also[]

References[]

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  2. ^ https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/1671842D:MK
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  5. ^ "Zouk being sold to Genting HK". The Straits Times. 21 October 2015.
  6. ^ Lim, Jessica (15 September 2015). "Iconic Singapore nightclub Zouk put up for sale". The Straits Times. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
  7. ^ "Lim Keong Hui buys Zouk nightclub brand from Genting Hong Kong just days of stepping down as Deputy CEO". IAG. 1 September 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  8. ^ "Zouk". Retrieved 20 December 2020.
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  12. ^ http://www.zoukclub.com.my/zoukroom.php?id=3
  13. ^ https://www.zoukclub.com.my/calendar/xoxo
  14. ^ http://www.zoukclub.com.my/zoukroom.php?id=5
  15. ^ http://www.zoukclub.com.my/zoukroom.php?id=6
  16. ^ http://www.zoukclub.com.my/zoukroom.php?id=7
  17. ^ http://www.zoukclub.com.my/zoukroom.php?id=9
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  20. ^ "Zouk Genting – Zouk".
  21. ^ "Resorts World Genting".
  22. ^ "Zouk Genting – Zouk".
  23. ^ "Zouk Singapore – Zouk".
  24. ^ "Zouk Genting – Zouk".
  25. ^ "Resorts World Genting".
  26. ^ "Zouk Genting – Zouk".
  27. ^ "Resorts World Genting".
  28. ^ "Resorts World Genting".
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  30. ^ YourSingapore.com – ZoukOut
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