When you have neither the leisure nor luxury to jet-set yourself to world-touted party centrals like Las Vegas, Miami, Ibiza and more, you'd be a fool to miss Club Asahi parties transported right to your doorstep.

Such was the case for thousands of Malaysian hardcore party-goers as Club Asahi's series of parties returns this year after its debut instalment of Club Asahi Tokyo in 2012.

Today, I bring you Club Asahi Miami by Asahi Super Dry, Japan's No.1 beer!

On Friday afternoon, I was whisked away on a chartered roadtrip up to Penang island to experience a weekend of the infamous Miami heat. Let it burn, baby!

Already feeling the heat before I even arrived the shores of Penang

Brought Konzy along with me.

By late evening, our entourage arrived Penang and checked into our hotel for the night. 

I was given a lovely suite in Northam All-Suites Hotel Penang sponsored by Advertlets Malaysia!.

More about my weekend experience at this hotel and a room tour in the next blog feature.

After taking a short nap (one can get pretty lethargic after a long journey on the road!) a hot shower and a quick dinner, we started getting dressing to the nines for the night ahead of us.

Candid mirror shot Konzy took of me fixing my hair

Sophisticated glam rock was my intended look for the night.

How did I do? 

Just a closer look. 

Made a short Keek video before I left my hotel room.

Yup, community service message included hahaha! I have done my part 

Jun 21, 2013 | I still prefer #keek over #instavideo so here's my keek too! 🙂 See ya party Penangites at Club Asahi Miami! xo by imthejessicat on Keek.com

We headed out the door to wait for our chauffeurs to the party venue!

Arriving Soju Room, Penang Times Square

It was impossible to miss the party venue for Club Asahi Miami as the entire forefront of the underground Soju Room was plastered with decorations, red carpets, spotlights and of course, the booming music that can be heard from a mile away! 

With the Asahi SUV!

With buddy Casey at the enormous ASAHI 3D signage

My mandatory photowall shot 

As it was my first time partying in Soju Room, Penang (Don't chide me! I usually party in the clubs lining Upper Penang Road), I got a little lost in this meandering underground passageway full of escalators, turns, routes and rooms.

I'm not complaining! It heightened a sense of suspense in me! 

Where to? Obey the signs ahead!

We finally got closer and closer!

We followed the sounds and it lead us to the heart of the party.

The Asahi crew passed me my VIP tag upon arriving. International Superstar Jetsetter: Jessica Tan?

Why, thank you. Ya' got that right, Asahi! Hahahahha. 

I'm ready to sizzle with this infectious Miami heat.

Upon entering.

We headed upstairs to the VIP zone where our table was. This was my view from the top!

Let's roll out the first batch of party pictures I took upstairs with my buddies, shall we? 

Olivia / Jessicat / Rosalyn

Daniel / Jessicat / Grace

Amanda / Jessicat / Audrey

Jessicat / Erica / Rosalyn / Josh

We clinked our bottles of Asahi, took in the headbanging music and turned our party dials on.

Actually, my party spirits had already began soaring high the moment I stepped into the partyzone.

The crowd was kept growing and growing as the night progressed

Hot Russian stunt-dancers literally filled the air!

I shot to euphoria and started headbanging vigorously when the live band started performing a very impressive vocal version of my all-time favorite drum and bass track, Pendulum – Watercolour as well as heart-throbbing heavy dubstep, hardstyle, liquid dubstep, complextro, trap, glitch hop, drumstep and more drum and bass! 

Well, well, I was beyond impressed that such niche EDM music sub-genres were the choice of entertainment at Club Asahi Miami as most events I've attended are almost always catered to mass music listeners and permeated with remixes of more popular and mainstream, American Top-40 songs. 

Now, THAT'S music to my ears. Good job, Asahi!

You just shot my night above and beyond even before I got started.

This ripped bad-ass guy covered in tattoos in the red mohawk? 

Who is he? Gosh, he was the man! 

He had a voice to die for. It complemented those fast-paced electronica tracks so well! 

More performances and dances ensued by performers brought in from Miami

He and his bevy of dancers fed us with a deep and booty-shaking performance – serving after serving!

We were partying really hard upstairs until I decided that I'd join some the rest of my buddies downstairs!

Yeah, you guessed it. I'm a sucker for the dancefloor 

I hope you're ready for another batch of party pictures!

After all, what's a party without your buddies? 

Minny / Wayne / Jessicat / Kon / Lin Chong

With the bestieJoyce 

Ken / Jessicat / Kon

Jessicat / Erica / Rosalyn

Mr. Nasty and GuruGuru took over the revolving decks!

My favorite notorious local DJs took the party by storm as they helmed the night with their deep, dark sounds of hardstyle, electro, dubstep and big, experimental 150 beats per minute sounds. 

It's no wonder I absolutely love them. My partymates and I had our fists pumping the air like we just don't care!

Party punters armed themselves with glowsticks and committed their souls to the dance floor

Drop it nasty like you always do, you wicked, dynamic duo  

And we be partying till the morning light!

Jason / Jessicat / Kon

Minny / Jessicat / Kon

Jessicat / Joyce

Aptly named Club Asahi Miami, what would this party be without Miami's popular DJs?

It would be incomplete without tonight's headliners – DJ Henrix and Kyroman straight from the US of A.

DJ Henrix' lush melodies, pumping beats and funky tunes took Club Asahi Miami to another level! 

Talk about versatility. Hell yeah.

Dressed to represent, DJ Henrix came decked in a red Miami Heat basketball jersey!

Dear Asahi, I wish to personally tell you that the music for tonight was impeccable. 

Hands down! I was flying that night; high on Miami's music, remixes, sets and tracks!

Towards the end of the night, we began having fun with the photobooth. 

Here's photographic evidence 

If you thought the temperature couldn't get any higher, Club Asahi Miami certainly proved us wrong.

For another energy-driven, party spirited performer had us in raptures. Let it flow! 

Kyroman joined DJ Henrix on stage!

So honoured to have watched the half-man half-robot himself in the flesh, Kyroman.

He has always been the link and energy that ties the artist with the audience. Such an entertainer!

Spectacular sounds, electrifiying energy and the true spirit of Miami's party scene was on the high that night.

Although we were treated to the best of electronic dance music, ambience and entertainment according to the Miami theme, tonight was probably just the tip of the iceberg of how they actually do it in Miami, Florida.

Looks like I gotta go there for myself if I wanted more! 

Thanks to Asahi, I now know how hard the Miami partygoers drive their weekends at the very least – and I'm loving it!

Taking a short rest on the very comfy armchairs at the patio of the VIP deck

Let's party again until the sun comes up!

Brace yourself for the final batch of party pictures 

Jason / Jessicat / Kon

With my babe again, Minny!  So happy to see her everytime I return to Penang

Chonke / Joyce / Jessicat / Kon

Amanda / Jessicat / Audrey

As our entourage were about to adjourn for a late night snack before returning to our hotel, 

the party was still roaring to go! I too, wasn't ready to leave just yet!

Many thanks to Asahi Malaysia for having us at your night! 

I had a great time letting my hair down, chucking my high heels to a corner and jumping along to the fast-paced beats resonating from all corners of Soju Room.

Wow. I haven't partied this hard and nor have I taken the meaning of clubbing to such an apex during a glamorous night in a while! 

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To stay updated on more series of Club Asahi parties, you can:

LIKE Asahi Malaysia on their Facebook page at: facebook.com/AsahiMalaysia

Watch previous Club Asahi events on Youtube at: youtube.com/user/AsahiMalaysia

The biggest and most anticipated dance music festival to storm our Malaysian party scene this April is finally here.

Following up with my previous post, lots of updates have been announced by the organizers (Global Sound Masters).

Music Conference ASIA has now released its final line-up of international acts and set times for its official dance music festival – GLOBAL SOUND SYSTEM.

And we can only say it's time to rave the night away at the GLOBAL SOUND SYSTEM rave party tomorrow! 

As you can see from the list of international acts, John O' Callagahn have withdrawn due to medical emergency.

But fret not, TWO NEW ACTS will be taking his place – SHOGUN (DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs and popular American trance/progressive act) and official festive host MC Stretch (Yes! That mega voice host of Armin Only World Tour and Tomorrowland 2012).

I love SHOGUN so much! Extremely glad that he will be performing for us here at Global Sound System!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cPBsmurRC0

Check out GLOBAL SOUND SYSTEM'S official video

So now, we will be seeing Mr. Nasty & GuruGuru as well as Terrence C playing during the Sunset Session.

Alex Kenji will be kick-starting the party after the break, followed by Felix da Housecat, Judge Jules, BT and finally wrapping up the night with Shogun. We will also be witnessing famed electronic dance music festival host, MC Stretch. 

Here are the latest set times:

Just to re-cap, here are the details that you have all been asking me for.

WHAT GLOBAL SOUND SYSTEM (Music Conference ASIA 2013)

WHEN 27th April 2013 | Saturday | 4.30PM – 1.00AM

WHERE Welcome Centre @ Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia

HOW Buy your festival tickets for RM109 (Early bird) SOLD OUT! & RM129 (pre-sale)

RM179 (VIP) and RM5000 (Cabana: admits 20 guests + privileges) 

Buy them online at AirAsiaRedtix or at any Rock Corner, Victoria Music, KL Live

[Festival ticket includes free admission to the conference event in the afternoon]

See you there, okiedokie!? 

I CANNOT WAIT! 

For latest news and updates, log on to:

Music Conference ASIA's official website – www.visitmcasia.com

Their Facebook page – Music Conference ASIA and Twitter page – @visitmcasia

If you haven't viewed my previous blogpost about the exceptionally epic Hennessy Artistry Penang 2012, I suggest you do *grins*

Jam-packed with photos and a narration of what happened, it's something you shouldn't EVER miss if you wanna know what went down at the party.

Enough fluff. Read it – here *clickety click*

For the seasoned Hennessy Artistry partygoers, you’ll know what to expect! 

And for first timers, you’re in for a real treat, as Hennessy never disappoints.

Yup. Believe it. Hennessy Artistry is back!

Fresh off the island waves of Penang, Hennessy Artistry is roaring ready to tear up the capital! 

The second instalment of 2012’s Global Art of Mixing Trilogy will be happening on the 8th September2012 on the 15th floor of KWC Kuala Lumpur.

Just a little peek at the interior of KWC KL @ Level 15 before Henessy's total revamp!

(Where is it & how to go there? It is located on Jalan Gelugor & Google maps link is http://goo.gl/wwLw)

This time round, Hennessy is more than prepared to host 3000 guests to a mix of world-class music and the trademark H-Artistry atmosphere!

Also, fellow EDM (electronic dance music) fans will revel in delight at the stellar line up Hennessy has to offer us next weekend.

From the interactive Hennessy 360 Panoramic Cam, to the plethora of drinks served on the night, you better be ready to turn up your party dial to the maximum level! I know I sure will 

What do you think of the line-up this time round?

Personally, I was over the moon when Hennessy revealed their headlining acts for the evening.

Don’t know them? Imma introduce them to you now :

International vocal powerhouse Eva Simons is no stranger to the fans of electronic dance music.

This Dutch songstress is best known for her recent collabo with EDM giant Afrojack in ‘Take Over Control’ that we all hear permeating every dance floor around the world.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Fe4dk0Jtcw

Come on, you've GOT to know this! 

Eva has also rubbed shoulders with LMFAO, Will.I.Am, Kanye West & many others.

Okay, who's next? 

Jakarta’s cult-status Angger Dimas.

The young electro-house DJ has impacted party people beyond the borders of the Indonesian club scene. Due to his deft talents on the turntable, he went international very quickly 

This isn’t his first time in Malaysia, as I’ve personally saw him LIVE & raved to his intense set that,

I swear, has the ability to shoot every raver to the skies 

Okay, next up!!

*drumroll*

Shifting more to the next generation and local hipster scene, are KL’s rising electronic dance nu-breeds B.A.T.E (Brain and the Eye) duo who will be setting the pace of Hennessy Artistry KL 2012 with a mix of big room, disco, techno & electro 

Personally, I haven't heard much of their sets to shower infinite praises on them just yet, but one thing's for sure, if Hennessy picked them to perform at H-Artistry 2012, you know they're made of solid spunk! 

Last but not least is…….

The hard-hitting, edgy and wicked DJ duo aptly named the Bass Agents.

Familiar to many in the hard style, hard trance & hard dance sets, the duo comprising Mr. Nasty & GuruGuru are well-known for firing the energy levels through the roof and pushing way past the overload button 

Vicious, vigorous and very brutal, Mr.Nasty & GuruGuru’s tight basslines will compel you to relentless headbangs.

Are you excited yet? 

Entry is strictly by invitation only.

To score your invites, log on to Hennessy Malaysia's Facebook page to see how.

All I can say is, expect a supersonic bassline and a cosmic night as these artists take us on an energy-driven musical evening with one-night-only collaborations, complete with powerful vocals & lashings on the DJ deck as well as free-flow of the delightful Hennessy VSOP and its signature long drinks.

I’m ready. Let’s do this, party people.

To Hennessy!