These Are The F1 After-Parties You Need To Be Seen At
Rev up your party engines for an exhilarating weekend of fun and glamour
September 18, 2019
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The race might be the highlight of the F1 Grand Prix weekend each year but the after-parties are where the crowds go to let their hair down. The fact that Singapore has a night race makes for a better party atmosphere too, as we can watch the race while we party or stumble into a party straight from the tracks. The Marina area is the best place to catch all the action during GPSS – that’s Grand Prix Season Singapore to the uninitiated – which falls on Sept 20 to 22 this year. Here’s our roundup of the best parties to check out.
These Are The F1 After-Parties You Need To Be Seen At
Amber Lounge
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There are Amber Lounge parties at pop-up clubs during the Monaco and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix races too but of course we love the Singapore after-party best because we just know how to party, don’t we? This glamorous party is also a star-studded one and you’ll be able to rub shoulders with international celebrities and F1 drivers, who are always pleased to be able to let loose after a few gruelling days of competition. Catch the famous Amber Lounge F1 Driver Fashion Show on Saturday, where F1 drivers and international models strut their stuff on the catwalk to an adoring crowd. Then, after the main race on Sunday, the action moves straight form paddock to party for a night of celebrations, music and merry-making.
A hot favourite with the rich and famous (and beautiful too), The Podium Lounge parties take place in Melbourne, Monaco and Abu Dhabi too. In Singapore, this A-list party is hosted by former Formula 1 Driver and FOX Sports Asia’s F1 Pundit Alex Yoong and E! News Asia Host Yvette King this year, and they’ll be mingling with the guests on the red carpet. Spice Girl Melanie C – aka Sporty Spice – will be performing a DJ set on the first night and risqué musical comedy troupe The Cuban Brothers will perform on Saturday. Game of Thrones fans should pop down on race night as British actor and singer-songwriter Raleigh Ritchie – famous for his epic role as Grey Worm, Commander of the Unsullied in GOT – will be performing tracks from his outstanding debut album ‘You’re a Man Now, Boy’. All three nights will also see performances by Daniel Jones of Savage Garden with singer Kathleen De Leon of Hi-5 fame, as well as rising Singaporean star Maya Davidov.
From Sept 20-22, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, The Grand Ballroom – Level 1, 7 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039799. Visitwww.podiumlounge.com/sg/
MARQUEE Race Weekend
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Marquee, a popular international name, made its debut in Asia in April 2019, as part of a multi-concept dining and entertainment destination at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. Singapore’s largest nightclub has fun elements such as an indoor ferris wheel and a three-storey-high slide, and now it’s getting in on the F1 action too. Make this your after-party pitstop during the F1 weekend and you’ll enjoy a line-up of top-billed local and international guest DJs. Follow @marqueesingapore on Facebook or Instagram for updates on DJ line-up and ticketing information.
From Sept 20-22, B1-67, Galleria Level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018956. Visit https://marqueesingapore.com
Sky Grande Prix
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This is Singapore’s homegrown F1 party and it’s back for its seventh year, spanning over five days in September. The festivities kick off on Sept 18 with a Glamour Pit Stop – a ladies’ night dedicated to fashion and beauty. Celebrate men of great taste who are leaders and creators in their respective fields at Vanilla Luxury Male Tastemakers 2019 edition on 19 September. Get in The Fast Lane on Friday 20 September, with a party that takes you into the F1 weekend with lots of glamour and some supercars thrown in too. The Saturday Soiree is a fun night in a club with a variety of sights and sounds to put you in the party mood. And, finally, pop into the Gourmet Pit Stop on Sunday, as you watch the live screening of the final race while indulging in an F1-themed menu – and then party thereafter too.
From Sept 18-22, Club55, Tower 2, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956. Visit www.skygrandeprix.sg/
Monti Presents – GPSS Week: On the Lux Lane
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Enjoy three nights of food, drinks and partying at this gorgeous destination on the waterfront, at Fullerton Pavilion. From 6pm on Sept 20, it’ll host the F1 FOMO White Affair, Chef-curated dinner & after-party, a glamorous, all white, dinner series party that promises sunset cocktails, sweeping panoramic views, as well as dinner and dancing till late. Monti hosts the GPSS After-Party the next night, with rotating DJ acts on its exclusive rooftop from 9pm, featuring AOS Collective DJ Krumbs and resident DJ Resty. The party continues till dawn downstairs at Monti. Finally, from 5pm on race night, enjoy chef-curated GPSS exclusive dining menus in Monti, as well as a DJ and happy hour on the Rooftop. Monti has one of the best views to catch the fireworks so grab a good spot for some Insta-worthy photos.
From Sept 20-22, 82 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049327. Visitwww.monti.sg
Ce La Vi
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Why have one or two F1 parties over the weekend when you can have a number of them over the course of a week? Ce La Vi’s week-long F1 extravaganza gives you plenty of opportunities to mingle with celebrities. You’ll enjoy stunning views from the rooftop, delicious contemporary Asian cuisine, as well as a new twist on the classic Singapore Sling. And, if you’re up for it, there are augmented reality experiences to try too.
From Sept 18-25, Level 57, SkyPark at Marina Bay Sands, 1 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018971. Visit www.celavi.com/en/singapore/
Lulu’s Lounge
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If you prefer your parties a little big playful, this is the venue for you. Lulu’s is named after its fictional owner and is reminiscent of a 1960s New York backstreet club. You’ll be entertained by DJs spinning retro tunes and burlesque guests perform from time to time too. During the F1 weekend, it’s hosting its Va Va Vroom Race Weekend 2019, with exclusive burlesque performances by Porcelain Alice and Memphis Mae.
From Sept 20-22, Pan Pacific Hotel, 7 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039595. Visit http://lulus.sg/
Bar Rouge
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Check out Bar Rouge’s adrenaline-charged party Race The Night. Flag off the race celebrations on Sept 20 with Andy Purnell, resident DJ of the renowned Ministry of Sound who has spun for the likes of Bruno Mars and Keisha. The revelry continues the next night with highly-acclaimed turntablist and hip-hop duo Bangkok Invaders, accompanied by hype man MC Unda. And, on the final night, Bar Rouge’s very own star-studded lineup of local DJ veterans take centrestage, with the likes of Kenneth Francis, Styluxtakut, Rattle, and Fadille taking turns to helm the deck.
From Sept 20-22, Level 71, 72 Swissôtel The Stamford, 2 Stamford Road, Singapore 178882. Visit http://barrougeclubs.com/sg
1-Altitude
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Located at the top of 1 Raffles Place, 1-Altitude claims to be ‘the world’s highest al fresco bar’. The views are certainly breathtaking so find a good spot and you’ll be rewarded with some very enviable Instagram posts. This year sees the ninth edition of its F1 party, known as The Circuit. There’ll be internationally-renowned DJs manning the decks, as well as a variety of race-themed activities to get you into the F1 mood.
Sprawled across 5,000 square feet at the Pan Pacific Hotel, Bang Bang is a high-end party destination that draws its inspiration from the world’s top high-energy nightclubs. If the eye-catching decor, state-of-the-art sound system and 45-foot-long high-resolution LED wall don’t pull you in, the contagious party atmosphere certainly will. Bang Bang’s Race Weekend sees acclaimed international DJs helping you get into the party mood. On Sept 20, Red Bull Thre3style US Champion and Rehab Las Vegas resident DJ Trentino is in charge, while 2019 Red Bull World Champion J Espinosa – one of the most sought after DJs in the San Francisco Bay area – takes over the next night.
From Sept 20 to 21, 7 Raffles Boulevard, Pan Pacific Hotel, Marina Square, Singapore 039595. Visit www.bangbangclub.sg
