Drum ‘n’ bass lands in Patong, Phuket
Last night was the beginning of what I think stands as Phuket’s only regular drum ’n’ bass event. It was held at Club Lime on the beach road in Patong. The DJs were me followed by T-Base from Bangkok. The turnout wasn’t exceptional, with maybe two-dozen people in all, but we’re pretty much trying to make a scene from scratch with this one.
If you live in Phuket or you’re visiting and you have even a passing interest in drum ‘n’ bass, you should definitely check this event out. It’s bi-weekly, with the next one slated for November 24 with Marco from Australia.
Next month looks like we might have Pichy and Dragon coming down from Bangkok to play, and after that, who knows. Drum ’n’ bass is like an alien music form here in Phuket. I don’t even know if there is a large enough audience for it here, but the guy who’s organizing all the parties, Bob, is keen enough to have me excited about the night and Club Lime in general.
Club Lime is just about the only club in Phuket (and certainly the only club in Patong) that focuses on decent clubbing music. The owners appear a bit confused about what they want to do with the club, but it’s getting there, and with expansion plans scheduled for the near future, it could become Patong’s flagship nightspot.
Last night, I also heard that somebody in Phuket flew Danny Rampling, who is retired, to the island to play at somebody’s birthday party. This place is made of money.
On a side note, after not DJing anywhere for four months, I think my skills actually improved somehow.
Techno’ tags: Thailand, Phuket, Club Lime, Drum n bass
October 13th, 2007 at 3:07 pm
Just went to a futurebound gig here in uk- would make me warm inside to know someone might play their track ’soundsystem’ or matrix&futurebounds ‘coast to coast’ (check it out on beatport or myspace) over there.. do it Matt- you are a crusaders of truth and dnb. :D
October 14th, 2007 at 6:36 am
Next bassload with Marco, aka dj EM will be on Wednesday 24th October as scheduled.
Hope you can join us and serve up more of the good stuff.
All the best.
October 25th, 2007 at 7:36 am
I’m gonna be in Phuket from weekend till sometime next mid-week. I’m big into dnb and I play it myself. Looks like I just missed a night! Damn… Anywhere I can go in Phuket for some decent dnb during the nights I’ll be there? If not, anywhere else folks here would recommend going?
And just out of curiosity, are the infamous shrooms readily available? How does one go around looking for it?
October 25th, 2007 at 7:51 am
Roy, we just had a great dnb party last night. If you’re in town this weekend there might be a party at Tri Trang beach, but not sure about anyone playing dnb cos I have to go to Bangkok this weekend. Check out Club Lime for sure, and if you’re here until Wednesday, Montonn Jira is playing.
October 25th, 2007 at 8:23 am
Thanks vanalli, but I won’t be in Phuket by Wednesday. Where exactly is Tri Trang beach? I’ll be staying in Patong.
October 25th, 2007 at 8:41 am
Tri Trang is in Patong! I’ll ask if there’s a party there this week.
October 25th, 2007 at 9:05 am
Oh… fabulous! Hope to hear from you soon then!
October 26th, 2007 at 4:20 am
Tri Trang is at the southern end of Patong beach. Up the hill, down the other side, over a small bridge, follow road, then turning for the beach is on your right, look out for Fine Thank sign. Unfortunately we wont be making a party there this weekend as we have to spin on a local island.
As for dnb, you may be out of luck as I dont know of any other clubs or venues playin this style in Phuket. Definately recommend you check out ClubLime on the weekend though, as they keep surprising us with International dj’s alongside resident dj Eddie.
April 28th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Hi, am gonna be in Phuket between 31st May and 12th June 2008. Do you know of any d&b events goin on during this period or any sites with club listings.
Thanks mate