I’ve just returned from my beloved island from an immensely hardcore party!

But no, I’m not going to write about that just yet.

Instead, I’ll be sharing with you a star-studded and posh night made of all things glamorous.

Just a quickie blog feature though. Enter: Hennessy Artistry Penang and Hennessy Artistry KL!

Ahhhh yes that oh-so-familiar bottle of rich, smooth blend of cognac

My fave blend amongst all Hennessy cocktails.

Unlike the previous one held at Straits Quay Convention Centre, Hennessy threw this party with equal force at the other end of the island instead, at the Subterranean Penang International Conference & Exhibition Centre, or fondly (and conveniently!) known as SPICE Penang.

Again, I looked forward to returning to my quaint yet exciting island for another round of epic parties.

Arriving SPICE Penang for Hennessy Artistry.

As I reached the venue rather late into the night, I missed the earlier performances and only got to watch the two DJs of the night, Andy Murphy and Nicole Chen. But hey, I was cool with that! Electronic dance music has always been my thing. 

DJ Andy Murphy on the decks with his thumping electronica set

I was lucky enough to have a word with him when I spotted him sitting on the couch beside mine at the VIP Zone. What are the odds?

Usually, DJs hangout backstage. But he was also given a table to party and host a bunch of his friends who came.

DJ Andy Murphy and I

Upon posting up this photo on Instagram, an Australian DJ friend of mine told me that Andy is really one of the nicest DJs he has ever met and spoken too. I couldn’t agree more!

Not only was he talented on the turn-tables, Andy was such a sweetheart! So easy-going, friendly and fun to talk to! We managed to strike a decent conversation that night. 

I had a brilliant time raving to his music while catching up with my homies from the island!

Here are some party photos with my Penang buddies and I.

Ivyonne and I

Chris and I

Krystal and I

Alton and I

and a whole lot more whom I didn’t manage to take photos with! 

I think this shows how much everyone was enjoying themselves that night.

The final DJ of the night Nicole Chen

I actually had heaps of fun with her music!

Her set was versatile with much emphasis on Dutch-house, slightly wicked and very progressive.

More party photos anyone? 

Here are some I managed to snap with my KL buddies!

Don / Jessicat / Benjamin

Yuki / Anna / Jessicat

Ash / Jessicat

Dennis / Jessicat

Benjamin / Jessicat / Anna / Bok

The night was a fantastic one; lots of catching up over good music and Hennessy’s signature cocktails.

I personally had a lot of fun for those good few hours with all my partymates and even bumped into old friends. Yup, you tend to get that a lot if you’re from such a warm and cosy island like Penang – where everyone knows everyone LOL

May 25, 2013 | Thank you @HennessyMY for another great #party! I had a great time ❤ #hennessyartistry #penang by imthejessicat on Keek.com

With that being said…

Three cheers to Hennessy for a fun night! Hip hip.. hurrah! 

Moving on to Hennessy Artistry KL!

Though it’s pretty late to post this now but since we’re on the topic of  Hennessy Artistry Penang, I figured that I’m not gonna skip making a quick post about it at the same time. 

Arriving KWC KL with my fave partymates of the night! 

BF & the BFF.

Haha adapting a totally different style than I did for Hennessy Artistry Penang!

As compared to one of elegance in the latter,I was decked out in a more edgy look tonight.

Hosts of the night, Julie Woon and Nadia Heng giving us guests warm welcome!

The line-up of the night was undeniably a stellar, show-stopping one of international recognition.

I could remember not putting my drinks down as I rode high on the waves of all the performances!

The performers of the night were:

Mr. Nasty and GuruGuru

They’re arguably my fave DJs in Malaysia!

Playing a deep, eclectic, bass-jacking and much faster electronica beats like techno, hardstyle, hard trance

and the like, this dynamic duo certainly got me fist-pumping all night.

Beatboxer Koujee takes the stage pumping up the atmosphere with his vocal beats!

The dancers were off the hook as well!

I loved their outfit for the night! So simple yet dark and speaks a volume of attitude.

When Dutch powerhouse Eva Simons took to the stage, the crowd came to a near rapture!

She literally took over control of the night as she belted out her collabo track with Afrojack, ‘Take Over Control’.

We continued dancing and partying hard to Eva when she sang

‘This is Love’ collaborated with Will.I.Am of Black Eyed Peas fame.

Don’t stop the partaaayy!

My party levels shot to an even higher scale when Angger Dimas blasted his two-hour set.

Told you. I love listening to deep, electronica acoustic sounds of DJs of all sorts.

He performed, as usual, a hard and progressive set which nailed it completely!

Progressive trance, electro-house, big room and dubstep permeated the scene that night.

Angger Dimas / Jessicat

Just like the previous Hennessy Artistry parties, I got to grab a quick photo with the DJs that made my night.

Mad respect for you! Such talent and impeccable taste in remixing fresh sounds of original tracks.

Also stole a picture with the boys of B.A.T.E

The night went on and partygoers were seen brimming with energy even in the wee hours of the morning. I was no exception! Angger Dimas’ music kept me going all night.

It was like fuel I was feeding off from. 

Make way for some party photos with my buddies before I head off to bed!

Jessicat / Rob

My boy. No introduction needed 

One drink too many? 

Pammy / Jessicat

Jessicat / Kevin

There were so many other partymates and friends whom I bumped into but didn’t manage to grab a quick photo. Perhaps I was enjoying the music too much by the middle and towards end of the night! 

Once I was on a row, raving to the music and downing shots of Hennessy was all that mattered.

Thank you Hennessy Malaysia, for having me at all your Hennessy Artistry’s since 2009!

It’s a party I’d never want to give a miss 

Check out the other places I have went to such as Zouk and Envy if you want more of my adventures.

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To stay updated on Hennessy Artistry parties, you can:

LIKE Hennessy Malaysia’s Facebook page at: fb.com/HennessyMalaysia

Follow them on Twitter at: twitter.com/HennessyMY

It was yet another wicked night of uplifting and progressive trance anthems setting the mosh-pit on fire.

Despite being a rather wet night, it proved no wet blanket for ravers and EDM party punters to continue storming ahead to Club Neverland for a cosmic blast to kick-off their weekend.

It certainly didn't stop me from making my way there, that's for sure.

Thank you, Wicked Entertainment, for the invitation! 

With my other half, all ready for a great party ahead!

Destination: Club Neverland! 

Upon entering its premises, I spotted pretty cool rave gear being sold by Rave Kandy!

(((STYLESHOT)))

Jessicat wears: Toga top by SUB | Bandage skirt by Forever 21 |

Accessories by Diva | Tote bag by Prada | Peep-toe booties by NOSE

As I arrived rather early, I got to catch the opening acts for the night.

Our very own rising nu-breeds, B.A.T.E (Brains and the Eye) as well as Captain Ed (C.Ed) in action. 

Our opening acts did a great job in turning the temperature up as early as 10pm.

With their booming sounds of disco, techno, big room and electro, they blasted various tracks from the likes of W&W, Hardwell, Zedd and more!

Ethan Curzon of B.A.T.E doing this thing

B.A.T.E and Captain Ed set the mood amazingly well!

More and more people began to fill the dance floor as the night unfolded.

I took a step out for a breather and managed to take some photos with my buddies. 

Us at the entrance, where all the activities and games were ongoing.

We didn't manage to win ourselves anything though… boo!

Kim and I at the entrance 

We went inside and back upstairs at the VIP deck again and grabbed another round of drinks.

With more of my buddies Ryan and Sam! 

Anytime now. Here we are,waiting for Cosmic Gate's set. 

At 1am sharp, it was time to turn our party dial a notch higher.

Our superstars of the night, Cosmic Gate took over the decks in style and rocket-launched us to euphoria.

Say hello to DJ Bossi and Nic Chagall 

The dance floor was packed as ever.

Even upstairs, where I was, was full house! 

These German duos really know how to kick a party into immeasurable levels,

especially when they played 'Be Your Sound'.

The energy was infectious and kept building like there was no tomorrow!

Our World  #39 Top DJ-Producers definitely made sure we had fun 

Pretty sure everyone present would agree!

Jun 8, 2013 | A lil snippet of my fave song 'Be Your Sound' from @realCosmicGate live at #ClubNeverland last night! ❤ by imthejessicat on Keek.com

Nic driving the crowd wild

When their set hit a halfway mark at a little past 2AM, a loud bang was heard followed by a burst of confetti filling the air with streams of shiny paper and colourful bits.  

It was raining with colours and sparkles for a good one minute! 

A thunderous applause and wolf-whistles were heard from the mosh-pit!

The music was not only superb, but the lighting and sound system were flawless! 

I absolutely loved their remix of Above & Beyond's 'Thing Called Love' and Hardwell's 'Spaceman'.

It was brilliant! 

Jun 7, 2013 | Awesome remix by @RealCosmicGate of #Hardwell's 'Spaceman' and Above & Beyond's 'Thing called Love'! ❤ Rave on! by imthejessicat on Keek.com

Fist-pumping all night long!

We left a little before 3AM to avoid the massive lockdown at the carpark.

But as we came out, we saw that here were very efficient RELA cops (for my non-Malaysian readers, these are paramilitary civil volunteer cops!) there to assist with the traffic, ensuring that partygoers were able to leave the premises without much delay. 

Tonight's entertainment was brought to you by Wicked Entertainment and Club Neverland KL.

Thank you for giving us an great  time 

It was progressively hard-hitting, as it was vocally serenading.

I felt like I was taken to different spheres of the universe! Here's a short video I made of the night.  Enjoy!

Track ID: Cosmic Gate – 'Be Your Sound'

Leaving the club at a little before 3AM

I could still feel Cosmic Gate's bass-jacking, heart-stopping tracks on my way back

It was indeed, a night to remember.

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To stay updated on any forthcoming Wicked Nights club series of parties, you can:

LIKE Wicked Entertainment's Facebook page at: fb.com/wickedentertainmentKL

LIKE Club Neverland KL's Facebook page at: fb.com/clubneverland

Kicking off earlier in the year, KL music lovers and EDM fanatics were in for a head-banging treat!

The Wicked Nights club series set the bar by producing international megastars, namely Steve Aoki, Angger Dimas and Vicious Sound System to take over the decks for a night of stellar electronic vibes right at the heart of our city, in Club Neverland KL.

Presenting only the most eclectic EDM acts around the globe so far, clubbers will be shot right onto the heart of the dancefloor for another stunner this weekend.  

Just by looking at the title of today's blog article, I'm sure you know which EDM giant I'm talking about by now. But before that, I'm going to share some photos from the night Wicked Entertainment brought Steve Aoki to us.

Was rushing out and forgot to bring my camera out so I was stuck with using only my iPhone! 

Watching Steve Aoki perform, downing heaps of champagne with the rest and raving hard till the wee hours of the morning made up one phenomenal night for me, all thanks to Wicked Entertainment and Club Neverland KL! 

As you have seen, with Wicked Entertainment at the helm of the night, you know a wicked party combined with wicked acts headlining the parties is in store for you. They sure know how to throw a sinister night, hands down!

This time round, Wicked Entertainment brings the galaxy’s favorite progressive & hard trance electronic duo to town.

Guess who?

With a legion of more legendary acts in the pipeline, the Wicked Nights club series is about to transcend music purists to another celestial episode with its next showcase this Friday featuring German trance duo, Cosmic Gate!

So guess where I'll be partying at this Friday?

No where else but Club Neverland KL, of course!  I was excited to be invited to attend Cosmic Gate live in Club Neverland KL as they are my favorite EDM duos ever.

I practically have all their songs on iTunes and admittedly, stalk them on Spotify.

Watched them perform last year at Future Music Festival Asia 2012

In line with their Wake Your Mind Asia Tour this year, they will be returning to Malaysia as one of their stopover locations to perform for their local, die-hard fans again. 

That's excellent news! 

Nic Chagall and Bossi have evolved Cosmic Gate into one of the most creative and highly-sought-after electronic music acts in the world. 

Revered uber-producers, their musical acumen has seen them become long-term favourites of the trance’s Big 5 DJs with their 3 hugely-received albums transporting some of my favorite anthems.

'Be Your Sound'.

Ranked at World #39 in the Top 100 DJs of 2013, it's no wonder Cosmic Gate is taking on the wheels of steel and whipping dancefloors into a frenzy when their evocative mix of trance, progressive and electro hits the speakers. 

So here are the details again, summarized just for you:

What? Cosmic Gate live in Malaysia

Where? Club Neverland KL

When? 7th June 2013 (9pm till late)

How? RM65 early bird tickets | RM80 plus 1 drink

RM270 for a 6 Asahi pack (admits 3 pax) | RM450 for 1 bottle (admits 3 pax)

Only one more sleep to go, I'm ready for another cosmic blast to hit the city this weekend 

See you there, party people!

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To stay updated with Wicked Entertainment's Wicked Night club series and similar parties, you can:

LIKE their Facebook page at: fb.com/wickedentertainmentKL

LIKE Club Neverland KL's Facebook page at: fb.com/clubneverland

That Saturday night was a series of back-to-back partying for me.

After blogging about this event, I figured that I'd publish the sequel to the previous post I wrote on the Heineken Kick-Off to Ibiza party today.

I made my way to Mines Wellness Hotel KL in Seri Kembangan in anticipation for a night of good food, good drinks, good company and to watch 30 contestants battle it out to win themselves an all-expense paid trip and VIP experience to watch the screening of UEFA Champions League (UCL) Finale.

Hello from the beach!

I arrived a little after 7pm at the hotel. It was my first time at Mines Resort City! 

Aku tidak pernah berkunjung ke kawasan ini sebelum tu! Jadi, malam itu bagai penjelajahan baru untuk aku!

The registration booth

Arriving Mines Wellness Hotel lobby. Now, where's the party? 

The drinks bar

To get to the beach, I had to enter a cave-like passage way

There was so much excitement by the seaside and adrenalin was on the high!

A myriad of activities were ongoing the moment I arrived, coupled with quizzes, hunts and a mind-boggling Question & Answer session for the participants to outdo themselves for a spot in the Top-3! 30 of them has come this far to the finals, and today's challenge was the only barricade to their victory.

If you hadn't already guessed from the title yet, they be watching the UCL in VIP-style at…

No where else but the heavily celebrated party capital of the world – Ibiza, Spain

Imagine that! What I'd give to be flown VIP-style to the party central of my dreams!

With a combination of intelligence, imagination and inventiveness, three Malaysians emerged as winners.

They are: Yeoh Keng Meng, Lim Sze Hue and Joel Hoshea Munjan

Congratulations to the three of you!  You deserved it.

Beer showers anyone? 

They will be joining more than 200 Heineken fans from around the world in an ultra-luxurious VIP experience at the UCL Final viewing event in Ibiza — which will see the best of football and music culminating in one spectacular event.

Wish I could be there too! 

Have a great time in Ibiza, you guys! 

After the announcement of winners, dinner was served. 

We were treated to a generous buffet of both local and continental delights spread across long tables.

Let's eat!

I remember enjoying a delightful array of food for dinner.

From seafood spaghetti, roast lamb, & chicken to fish, noodles,crabs & ice-cream, they had it all.

There was even a satay corner where beef and chicken satay were made fresh off the grill for us!

For the sweet-tooth in all of us! My favorite was the cheesecake 

Buddies Casey, Nath and I getting our foodies on

Spotted an awesome chillout spot made of wooden crates!   How ingenious.

Needless to say, that was where I spent the rest of my night with Heineken! 

The partyheat was steadily rising as the night progressed

Hurrah! More of my buddies arrived! Don, Yuki and I 

With my gorgeous girls Zana, Karmun and Yuki

Yuki and I with our Heinekens

Boooooo!

Hailing from Penang and now residing in KL – hear us hollllaaa for Heineken!

The party was thrown on a much smaller scale this time but I had a good time partying with my mates.

And of course, indulging in several helpings of drinks, cheesecakes and satays. 

Guilty as charged! But hey, they were too good to pass… 

Went home with some limited edition merchandize as well.

Thanks for the gifts, Heineken! 

Winners Keng Meng, Sze Hue and Joel will set sail this month for the Heineken Ibiza Final and will experience the best of football and music in the world’s party and nightlife capital – Ibiza, Spain. 

Is there space left in any of your luggage to slip me in?  Genuine question. Haha!

Congratulations once again!

Have fun on your ultra-luxurious VIP experience at the UCL final screening in Ibiza 

Thank you, Heineken Malaysia and the team for a great night 

More good times ahead!

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For more updates on the UCL Finale in Ibiza with Heineken, you can:

Follow their journey on Heineken’s official Facebook page at: facebook.com/heineken