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Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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One of Saigon's Party freaks, cofounder of Banana Hustle, founder of Hazy Lemons, and resident DJ at WAM, Smudge is a purveyor of eclectic beats and globetrotting rhythms. Jumping across genres of Afrobeat, Latin Funk, Folkloric Deep House, Organic Techno, Ethno-Electronic, Leftfield Groove, UK Dub, and Blues from around the World. Mixing in music from West Africa, Brazil, Columbia, Turkey, The Middle East, India and more. Back in England, he ran Tropical and Chillout club nights and parties all over London with crews including Love Carnival, Total Refreshment Centre and Flamingods, The Stinking Bishop has been bringing his search for the perfect boogie to Saigon for the last 4 years, joining Saigon Dub Station, building Hazy Lemons and Banana Hustle and playing across the city and VN. Expect to groove, move, get up, and get down to genre-jumping mixes for your body, mind and soul! You never quite know what you're going to get with The Banana Freak.
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  • House
  • DeepHouse
  • HipHop/R&B

WAM / Residents Night

WAM
21:00 - 2:00
  • Techno
  • DeepHouse
  • HipHop/R&B

Anh Vy, Smudge, Marious & More

The Lighthouse Saigon
21:00 - 6:00
  • DeepHouse
  • HipHop/R&B
  • TropicalFunk

WAM / Yokosun & Smudge

WAM
21:00 - 2:00
  • Disco
  • Electro
  • WorldMusic

Super Social Presents: Manny, Smudge & More

The Lighthouse Saigon
21:00 - 2:00
  • DeepHouse
  • Disco
  • Electro

Hazy Lemons at WAM #3

WAM
19:00 - 1:00
  • House
  • Techno
  • Disco

On Point - Lighthouse/Saigon

The Lighthouse Saigon
21:00 - 6:00
  • DeepHouse
  • HipHop/R&B
  • TropicalFunk

WAM / Dimitri & Smudge

WAM
21:00 - 2:00
  • Breaks
  • Electro
  • House

WAM / Janko & Smudge

WAM
21:00 - 2:00
  • Electronic
  • House
  • Ambient

NYE Party

The Lighthouse Saigon
21:00 - 6:00
  • DeepHouse
  • HipHop/R&B
  • TropicalFunk

WAM / Tony Pablo & Smudge

WAM
21:00 - 2:00
  • DeepHouse
  • Disco
  • Electro

Hazy Lemons at WAM #2

WAM
19:00 - 21:00
  • Manny

    Manny is a Paris native, currently living in Saigon. Manny’s love for hip hop music started with 90’s French hip hop music and later blossomed when he had started to listen to American hip hop artists, such as 2-Pac, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and the NWA. He then went on to co-produce "Le Plan Deb", a French rap lyrics band. His passion for hip hop started to evolve while listening to one of the Wu-Tang Clan’s sample compilations, “Shaolin Soul”. That paved the way which led him into soul funk disco music. Since then, Manny has dabbled with many genres, such as African and tropical culture. He has developed his own styling of soul to topical groove with a touch of modernity. Every so often his music tends to be a little bit wilder, as he explores deeper dark sounds.
    Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • Disco
    • Electro
    • WorldMusic
  • Robat

    Based in Vietnam and born in France, Robat’s music is often a savant mix of Disco, New Beat, Breakbeat and diverse House, embellished by some big dives into deeper electronic sounds. At the age of 11 when he innocently pressed PLAY on a Miss Kittin record. Few knew that this would change his approach to music forever. The intro of dark synths and the beat slowly creeping in made his head move with a new and wonderful feeling. The unique, dark, cold and sexy voice that suddenly resonated from the track had him instantly hooked and irreversibly affected his brain and soul… For the past 15 years, he has been seen wandering in front of DJ booths of France, Belgium and Vietnam, seeking for any reminiscences of this synthesised voice’s souvenir, regardless of the genre of music. Since 2019, Robat has decided to channel the memory of this melancholy Electronic goddess and continue to share and spread her prophecy to the world through from behind the booth.....
    Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • DeepHouse
    • Jungle
    • Techno
  • DJ G Nomad

    Jerems Dev aka ‘JJ’ aka DJ GiMiX MoMAD from Toulouse (FR) has always been part of dj & party world ever since rave begun, & he has always displayed his hat. This party rocker spent a decade working for shows & festivals in south of France as roadie, as barman, as driver, as video maker… In 2009, with the emergence of the new tools for music production & DJ live, he decided to take up mixing again & naturally turned himself to the mash up style then took up two main movements; electro swing & ghetto funk.Since his humble debut at “Cabaret Erotique” in Toulouse, GiMiX NoMaD really have one aim for sets: to create absolute sexy mayhem through antics grooves & fresh baselines & seduce any audience. Ultimately, it’s all about making people dance. In 2010, his motivation & spirit got him soon as a part of the electro-swing.com team & GiMiX NoMaD still blog interviews, music & lifestyle. They also organized parties & connect with many international artists such as Balkan Beat Box, Caravan Palace....
    Hanoi, Vietnam
    • Drum&Bass
    • Electro
    • HipHop/R&B
  • Steffen Sonnenschein

    Steffen is born and raised in east berlin, his first touches with the materia was thru his uncle , who worked in a club called "WM 66" at the end of the 90´s. He also started to produce and playing records in clubs back then, when Techno became the new revolution of berlin. Steffen is introverted and the Half of The Sexinvaders, but he’s also deeply focused on his very new project called after his real name : Steffen Sonnenschein. His tracks stand out, due to its saturated base complimented with matured deep beats. This transcendence between techno and deep house creates an individuating innovating style.
    Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • Ambient
    • Electronic
    • House
  • Jonathan BE

    Co-founder of Electronic imports, is a Belgian DJ & event organizer based in Vietnam since 2016. An addict of modulated dry white noised snares (shhh) fetishist &over-driven bass drums (krrr), his non-academic way of operating the blender fits his sound texture & complex dynamics-based approach. Well known in Saigon for his insane pop up at the infamous Vitamin D after-party, he plays weekly along with local and international artists in reputable places: The Observatory, Arcan, The LightHouse, Schiller Saigon and beyond. As an enthusiast producer, the next step will be to integrate live elements and release his own tracks… Stay tuned!
    Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • Electronic
  • Kaztet D

    Kaztet D is a DJ, Selecta, MC & Promoter from France, partly raised in Asia, based in Saigon Ho Chi Minh city / Vietnam. Founding Member of R2G aka Rouen2ground in France, WAT A GWAAN Reggae Collective in Cambodia, and cofounder of BANANA HUSTLE in Vietnam. He is also part of SAIGON DUB STATION family. The always good vibes delivering Kaztet is known for his dubby beats in early morning sets at the infamous Vitamin D afterparties.
    Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • Disco
    • Electro
    • WorldMusic
  • Khoi Mai

    Saigon brewed Khoi Mai, and after traveling near and far, he relocated to his home country in 2018. Quickly becoming one of the key players in Hanoi as part of the Savage crew, he recently moved back to Saigon, where he is now the newest resident of The Observatory. Khoi presents a fun and light-hearted attitude to dance music with eclectic selections and a dreamy, percussive sound. Moving smoothly between genres, Khoi puts his personality and influences to use on any dance floor he’s put in control of, with constant grooves, surprises and delights.
    Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • Disco
    • House
    • Techno
  • Soul Jazz Funksters

    Soul Jazz Funksters was created as a side project by Alan Ritchie in Phnom Penh, Cambodia in 2017 to have an outlet for his mixes keeping away from House, Techno and Electro which he has predominantly played since the early 90’s. It quickly took off and he started getting more gigs playing Soul, Funk, Nu Jazz, Reggae & Hip Hop than electronic gigs around the capitol city of the Kingdom of Wonder. In 2018 he moved back to his SE Asian roots country Vietnam bringing his deep soulful sounds to the bars and clubs of Nha Trang & Saigon.
    • DeepHouse
    • HipHop/R&B
    • Techno
  • Tristyan

    Originally from Sydney, Australia and based in HCMC, Việt Nam since 2013 . Tristyan is the Co-Owner / Resident DJ of The Lighthouse Saigon, Vitamin D After Party at Broma: Not A Bar and PlusONE Creative Community. Since being based in HCMC Tristyan has been DJing, promoting & running events in the local scene since 2014 and has held residencies at some of Saigon's most known and respected and unrespected locations. Known for his sometimes marathon 18 hour sets and eclectic range of musical styles, and influences. His versatility, and sometimes quirky, left of center tastes has enabled him to bring a fresh and unique flavor to all his sets.
    Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • Electronic
    • House
  • 1Dan

    A producer and DJ deep house and techno operating in Asia. Growing up in the heart of a techno scene in Leeds in the mid-90s, Dan moved to London just to be immersed in the bass of Heart & Soul parties, followed by relationships. The system through legendary Eukotech disc performance. Before long, Dan appeared in London's finest underground parties. More recently, after moving the capital to Brighton and the famous free party setting with Positive Soundsystem and Innerfield. At that time, Dan had a regular seat at the Backstage Bar of the Glade Festival. After years of refining sound and craftsmanship, the first 1DAN publication was published through the highly respected label deep house underground Atmospheric Existence in England. This was followed by a series of publications at the Batti Battie label in Malta. With the help of DJs like Jus-Ed, Huxley, Jay Tripwire, Fred P and many others...
    Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • Bass
    • DeepHouse
    • Techno
  • Anh Vy

    Anh Vy is one of the youngest Djs in the Saigon underground scene and one of The Observatory’s newest residents. He's recognised by the versatility and flexibility in music. He was one of the resident DJs of former Upper Saigon. As time goes by, he is making himself into an interesting and promising piece of Saigon’s underground scene as an artist and a contributor with his very own uniqueness.
    Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • House
    • Techno
  • Janko (SRB/Hanoi)

    Born in the early 90s in Belgrade - the city with a strong rave culture. He considers music as a very important and integral part of his life. Janko spent a great amount of time collecting old and new records - a collection of smooth and delicate electronic gems with no restriction for style, mood or era. He nurtures a sound that is both distinctive and abstract. His musical palette encompasses a wide range of genres, moving seamlessly through - house, breaks, electro or techno . His playful experimentation resonates with the positive expression of groovy and light elements. Board the musical spaceship and let it take you into the universe of sounds. Janko had the opportunity to perform in clubs and events all around Vietnam such as: Savage, The Observatory (HCMC), The Lighthouse (HCMC) , The Warehouse, Kobala, Birdcage;Festivals: Savage - Mai Chau Retreat Festival, Studio Adventure, Japonism (Da Nang) & Duality Festival.
    Hanoi, Vietnam
    • Breaks
    • Electro
    • House
  • Klaytron

    Klaytrộn / Trộn is a California born rave child with a passion for high quality parties & obscurely selected, tastefully utilized dance music.
    Hanoi, Vietnam
    • Ambient
    • House
    • Minimal
  • Ling:Chi

    Born and raised in Hanoi and now in Ho Chi Minh City, ling:chi is a brightly developing name in the Vietnamese underground music scene.
    Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • DeepHouse
    • Electronic
    • Techno
  • Manikk

    Born in 91’, growing up surrounded by the vast open spaces of Vietnam's countryside, the gloomy yet energetic colors and sounds of nature flowed over into my music, creating adventures on the dance floors. With a mix of various genres, using techno, indie dance, electronica, down tempo, and more, I wish to bring ravers deep impressions and new concepts of beauty in contemporary music. Let your soul sink into a bustling dance and take you to another land with Manikk.
    Hanoi, Vietnam
    • House
    • Techno
  • Marious

    Vietnam
  • Michael T

    Hailing from the San Francisco underground and based out of Saigon, MTXIII has always embraced the weirder side of life. With diverse sets spanning a broad range of style, atmospheric ambient energies can be found alongside playfully vicious house rhythms driven into cosmic melodies & hypnotic sequences; typically with a heavy presence of acid. Playing regularly around Saigon at ZigZagger, Arcan, The Lighthouse, Broma & The Observatory, as well as making regional appearances with Savage (Hanoi), Opio (Hoi An), Resonant (Taipei), Safe Room (Bangkok) and Vulan (Manila), MTXIII continues to further his regional presence. Co-founder & Conductor of Electronic Imports [Ei], a new Saigon based label, he and his counterpart Jonathan BE bring fresh and innovative event concepts to the scene with a focus on showcasing the energies & sonic perceptions of artists from various parts of the world.
    Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • Ambient
    • House
    • Techno
  • Morgan

    Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • Dub
    • WorldMusic
  • MyHero

    Music has the power to alter emotions. MyHero a.k.a. Jordan Bates believes this power of music is best served hot, without limitation or rules. Growing up in 80’s suburbia, MyHero’s taste for electronic music was fueled by Düsseldorf, Chicago, Essex, New York City and Detroit mixed with queer club culture. Kraftwerk, Salsoul Orchestra, Talking Heads, Mr. Fingers, Klein & MBO, The ORB and Adonis are all the roots of MyHero’s house. As an active member of the Mugic collective of deejays and party promoters based in Singapore, MyHero continues his more than 15 years of playing lounges, clubs and parties in the US and across Asia. Can he do it for 15 more? Music also has the power to propel.
    Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • Electronic
    • House
  • Nayla

    Nayla, founder of On Point Worldwide Records, is a producer and DJ born and raised in the UK, releasing a selection of instrumental Hip Hop, House and Disco Edits. As a DJ, his genre fluid track selection represents a spicy fusion of Garage, House, Disco, Techno, Hip-Hop, Italo and Bass, with a healthy injection of Global Sounds. Currently residing in South East Asia with a recent base in Ho Chi Minh City he is a regular face at clubs and events such as The Observatory, Kobala, Savage, The Lighthouse, and Studio Adventure. Indeed, his tracks are sure to satisfy an array of tastes and dispositions. Exploring the sounds of electronic music, On Point Worldwide Records is a Vietnam based record label that provides a platform for those hidden gems from producers around the world..
    Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • Disco
    • House
    • Techno
  • NOIR

    The last couple of years have been very busy for Noir (real name Rene Kristensen).,Producing and djing since 1996, he gave up his daytime job in 2003 to focus and concentrate on his dj and producing career.,In 2004 Noir spend most of the time in the studio and signed up with Lifted Music for various productions; most of them now signed to major labels.,In 2005 Noir got his debut with signings on Toolroom Records, WYZE Records, OXYD Records, Deeplay Music, Ego Music, Montana Entertainment (Morjacs label), Warner & Bonnier etc.,His release on WYZE Recordings – All About Housemusic went no. 6 in the Buzz Chart on Pete Tongs Essential Selection and was in the top 10 sales chart on Traxsource for 3 weeks. The track had amazing reviews and support from some of the greatest djs all over the world.,2006 seems to become even more exiting with releases on Toolroom Records, Deeplay Soultec, Montana Entertainment and many more. Some of the tracks include collaborations with the likes of Roland Clark, Kathrine Ellis, Grant Nelson and remixes of Noir tracks by artists like: Ian Carey, Chris Lake, Paul Harris, Sex On Monday, Public Domain, Olav Basoski to name a few.,Noir produces and remixes under different aliases such as: Noir, Decaff, Black Magik, Premier, The Soul Flava, RNK…,Noir got his first residency in a club called Rendez Vous playing everything from Hip Hop, soul, 70s funk to House & techno. After 3-4 years of intense djing he narrowed his set down to playing only House.,This brought him another residency and the chance to start up a house club V4 which is now (and has been for the past 5 years) one of the finest and most popular clubs in Denmark.,V4 was nominated Club of The Year at The Danish Deejay Awards 2003 and Noir himself was nominated Upfront Deejay of The Year at The Danish Deejay Awards 2004.,After hosting his own weekly radio show Groovecouch for about 3-4 years, Noir decided to stop because of lack of time. The demand for guest sets to radio stations all over the world is still growing though.,Noir has been playing alongside some of the worlds greatest djs through the years and is now djing all over the world and known for always trying to break new tracks and set the clubs on fire with his energetic dj sets.
    • House
  • Puppa Elpee

    A Reggae lover since his boyhood, it is alongside Mc Reggo that Selecta Elpee created Massawa Sound in 2001. While based in Nantes, they begin to animate a new roots reggae oriented radio show (Jet To Kingston - Jet FM - 2002/2003) and to play in different halls and Festivals of the region. In 2003, Elpee moves to Rouen and continues to develop the Massawa Sound, on the sides of Mc Kaztet D and KrewFaya (Lighta D, Dynamikilla & Mc Redda), which will lead to it to occur in numerous events throughout France, and to meet many national and international artists. Actor of the local scene, he works with most of the artists of the city, through the creation of a studio in 2005, Mix Tape projects (Conscience Locale 1 and 2 in 2005 and 2010) and various projects that aimed to promote artists of the area …
    Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • WorldMusic
  • Saint Cyr

    S1cyr started his music education through classical and jazz, while being fully immersed into the 90´s golden era of Hip-Hop. His journey behind the decks started when returning to the Nam, following the path of the pioneers of the local under/over-ground. His style can be defined as raw and cosmic, minimalist and sophisticated, deep and groovy, warm and ice cold.
    Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • HipHop/R&B
  • Teruu

    Originally Teruu played as a drummer in a Tokyo based Hardcore Punk band for 10 years. He was taken over by the charm of dance music in 20xx and started DJing since 2015. His energetic, disco sets are fuelled by techno, house, afro and other obscurities. He was a resident at the infamous Savage in Hanoi before he moved to Saigon, where he was a booking manager of DJ bar WAM. Recently, we focus on and promote DJs and producers from Vietnam and other neighbouring Asian countries as the founder of Mogra Radio.
    Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • Disco
    • Hardcore
    • House
  • Ume

    Ume is the Japanese DJ originally from Osaka and currently based in Saigon. He began his path as a selector in the underground parties surrounding his hometown, He is a member of the Mogra Radio. His music is a delicate soundtrack to the “here and now”. It is difficult to attribute it to any single genre, it is a reflection of the moment in time, atmosphere and mood of music lovers around. His sets are always filled with rhythmic grooves, extravagance and echoes from different cultures and worlds.
    Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • Downtempo
    • House
  • ZAK

    Newcomer to the Saigon club scene, Liverpool born DJ ‘Zak’ has a style that reflects his many years of partying in the crowds across Europe’s dance floors. He arrived in the city 6 months ago and has been playing regular slots at WAM, as well as being invited to play for the Mogra Radio crew for one of their live recordings. Drawing on influences from Romanian groove merchants like Arapu and Sublee, his style is stripped back, groovy, minimal house music that’s guaranteed to get you moving.
    Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • DubTechno
    • Minimal
    • MinimalHouse

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