Best Parties And Raves In Singapore In March 2024
Q1 wraps up with the returns of some of Singapore's coolest party collectives.
By Hidzir Junaini,
Brace yourselves party seekers, because we're in for another wild ride this March. As the first quarter of 2024 comes to a close, we welcome some of Singapore's coolest collectives back into the fold after a few months of hiatus, and eagerly await the second edition of Thugshop's ambitious city-centre festival. As hyped as we are to experience the return of Super Enjoy, Algorhythm, Hyperfocus, and more, nothing beats the long-awaited comeback of one of the scene's most iconic and beloved party series, Good Times. Scroll on for more.
Super Enjoy has made a name for itself by throwing some of the most no-frills, fuss-free parties in Singapore. However, this month it will be broadening its horizons beyond events with the foundation of its record label. Coinciding with the worldwide premiere of its debut release, Sigmoid Fn EP by Sigmoid Fn, Super Enjoy’s official launch party at Wild Pearl promises to be a landmark moment for the irreverent crew. The night will be headlined by Sigmoid Fn, the alias of the prodigious and prolific Singaporean producer FZPZ, and will be anchored by his new and unreleased material. As always, the fantastic foursome of Bongomann, El Professionel, Jenn Chunes, and Dexter Colt will be on hand as well.
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After the success of its day-long party marathon last September, it makes perfect sense for Thugshop to bring back the magic with the second volume of KAOS in the CBD. Similar to its inaugural event, the 2024 instalment will once again be a 12-hour extravaganza that stretches across three indoor venues (Headquarters, Tuff Club, MDLR) and a daytime open-air stage located at 30 Maxwell Road. The festival will feature international guests including BOg, Clara Cuve, Mac Declos, and Soft Crash (a duo consisting of Phase Fatale and Pablo Bozzi), as well as local favourites such as Amber H, Boon Shao, Deen, EJ Missy, Emma SS, Kevin Sy, Loyboy, Muto, TMDDJ, Tropic Lab, and Vaibs. This year's festival is sure to be a stunner.
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If you have been a part of Singapore's nightlife scene for a while, you will fondly remember Good Times. Helmed by Syafii Ghazali and Eric Foenander, the unpretentious event was one of the most influential and important party series of the 2000s and 2010s, playing host to most of our island's finest underground DJs, bands, rappers, and producers. While they have had a few pop-ups over the last seven years (most recently at The Last Mile), the institution has largely been dormant... until now. Good Times finally makes its highly-anticipated return to Bali Lane's Blu Jaz for a nostalgic homecoming. Featuring crowd-favourite DJs such as Jema, Dexter Colt, Shtikman, Yetpet, and Bongomann, this is easily the highlight of our party calendar this month.
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Hyperfocus made a big splash by bringing down Paris/Brooklyn-based DJ LU2K and Malaysia’s 918.Kiss.Jackpot last November, introducing themselves in a big way. If its inaugural event is anything to go by, it is poised to be one of our rave mainstays in the years to come. The fresh collective looks to continue its momentum with a sophomore installation at The Projector Cineleisure’s No Spoilers Bar, set to recapture "the Millennium Bug all over again." This Y2K throwback will spotlight producer DJ G2G, a Uruguayan-Danish artist known for their genre-bending output, which splices hardstyle, bubblegum bass, guaracha, nightcore, Jersey club, dubstep, and more. They will be supported by local DJs New Masculine, Yetpet, and C2AC.
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We are always excited to explore Sivilian Affairs’ refreshing Friendly Waters. For its latest party at Headquarters, the collective has booked Vietnamese sensation BongBongQuayQuay to be the anchor. Although she started her DJ journey only in 2020, she’s quickly become one of the most sought-after names in the Southeast Asian scene. From becoming a resident at Ho Chi Minh’s legendary club The Observatory to gracing major festivals such as Wonderfruit and Equation, it’s clear that her leftfield brand of house, techno, and disco has made waves in the region and beyond. BongBongQuayQuay’s Singapore debut will be supported by Jenn Chunes and Miss Lil, while Ibiza’s Eros Bilgic and David Carollo will hold it down Upstairs.
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There's a new rave in town: Cue xexxexexxexex, the first edition of a new series by a group of anonymous organisers that's built upon spontaneity and that "focuses on the experience and the vigor of each night." The lineup is quite diverse, starting with American artist, writer, performer, and DJ Juliana Huxtable, known for her unpredictable sonic re-imagination of contemporary black, queer American psychedelia. Additionally, Hong Kong-based artist Kelvin T will be cooking up his signature electro-pop soundscapes and mash-ups of Cantonese and English lyrics. Rounding off the lineup are three emerging names from Singapore – Vangoth666, Puddle, and Cayenne (the solo project of indie pop songstress Celine Autumn).
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Cherry Discotheque is breaking away from its regular Top 40s and EDM programming to host a very different event this month – the resurgence of Dreamscape!, Algorhytym’s signature series is back after a long hiatus for an uncanny takeover at Cecil Street. Cherry’s space and sound will be transformed into a psychedelic and groovy haven with imaginative UV decor, neon artwork, Funktion-One speakers, and more. The main room will be led by the esteemed Melbourne duo Sleep D, best known as the sonic explorers behind Butter Sessions, alongside Mako, Sivanesh, Bongomann, and James Selva. Meanwhile, Cherry Kitchen will be helmed by Sho & Tell, Tashasan, Miss Lil, Leland, Loyboy, and Mari b2b Jas.
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One of the busiest collectives in Singapore is continuing its tireless pace with its second show this month. Billed under its Celestial Seasonings banner, Sivilian Affairs is inviting Melbourne-born, Berlin-based producer Reflex Blue to commandeer the console at Tuff Club. In recent years, his releases on Rand Muzik, Limousine Dream, and Craigie Knowes have garnered acclaim for his energetic combination of classic trance, progressive, and tech-house elements. He is equally revered as a DJ for his retrofuturistic blend of 1990s-era nostalgia alongside more modern tunes. Reflex Blue’s set will be supported by familiar faces such as Miss Lil and Life In Arpeggio’s The Beat Usagi.
Additional reporting by Keng Yang Shuen