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TRANSCENDING BOUNDARIES WITH ART TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN Barcelona-based Ledscontrol and local technical engineer collaborated in building up a sense of plaza at the new Zouk Clarke Quay, Singapore with custom-designed backdrops, audio overhaul and lighting effects. Words by Andrea Sim | Photos cour tesy of Zouk Singapore
Zouk Singapore has been the premises for entertaining guests and nightlife goers for the past 25 years on the site of Jiak Kim, by the Singapore River. When the club relocated to a new home in Clarke Quay, a new owner now manages the brand-new entertainment complex. With the new generation of audio systems and mixing consoles positioned in place, the in-house immersive and energetic band performances integrated with the interior style, lighting ventures and ambience continue to elevate the atmosphere within. Housed within the Cannery Block, spanning over two levels, the club has two distinct dancestages: the main room of Zouk and Phuture. The first; plays to the tune of electronic dance where most of the customised Gary Stewart Audio (GSA) nightclub systems are installed, the second; offers the signature sound of hip-hop, R&B and contemporary
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music genres. Since its official opening in December 2016, the club has had the pleasure of hosting numerous guest artists, including American DJ and Singer Diplo, Dutch DJ and Record Producer Nicky Romero, German DJ and Producer Sven Väth and Tijs Michiel Verwest, a Dutch DJ, better known by his stage name Tiësto. “They usually come in with specific requests on the production day. The experience with these guest artists, especially the big names, really moulds us to be ready for any unexpected requests and scenarios. We know that we will be able to overcome and handle the situation,” enthused Rexx Lim, the club’s Technical Manager for Audio, Visual and Lighting.