Wednesday, March 10
Finley Quaye
Location: Coral Beach Club
He was supposed to make it to Bahrain in December, but dubiously lost his passport the day of his flight. Now slated to play as a warm-up to the massive weekend, Quaye will likely be playing some of his hits from the massive-seller Maverick A Strike. To read an interview with the singer, visit www.timeoutbahrain.com.
Tickets: Contact Likwid Productions on +973 39 649 590
Thursday, March 11
Red Bull Night Race Party
Location: Coral Beach Club
One of the biggest nights in Bahrain, ever, Red Bull Racing will team up with the Red Bull Academy, bringing in legendary Detroit DJ Carl Craig. One of the best party venues on the island, replete with a treasured beach, this is where the weekend will really kick off.
Tickets: Contact Likwid Productions on +973 39 649 590
F1 Cocktails and Tapas
Location: Vertigo Bar & Lounge, Banyan Tree Al Areen
To be held nightly from March 11-14, 6pm-8pm, in Vertigo (named after the iconic Bangkok bar). This is not likely to leave you feeling giddy, but it is the best place for cocktails and tapas after a strenuous day as a spectator at the nearby races. Great views over the Al Areen National Park combined with Spanish music make this a perfect pitstop.
Tickets: Not required, call +973 17 845 000
Friday March 12
Time Out Bahrain/bougi F1 Memoirs Dinner & Dance
Location: L’Hotel, Seef
One of the country’s best loved lifestyle management companies and Bahrain’s best-selling magazine have teamed up with L’Hotel to create this year’s most sought-after invitation. Expect an evening of decadence filled with motorsport nostalgia, fine cuisine and first class music.
Tickets: Info at bougilife.blogspot.com.
The Big 60
Location: Aqua Fuego
Celebrating Bahrain being the first race of the Grand Prix season, The Big 60 has an entire weekend of decadence planned. Starting with Diamond Night at Aqua Fuego, the night promises diamond-encrusted décor, live music, goodies galore from Jaguar, and renowned DJ Martin Taylor.
Tickets: BD10-20 (QR100-200 approx). For reservations call +973 39 163 783
Hedkandi with Luke Neville
Location: Coral Beach Club
After a series of hugely successful Hedkandi nights, the club event heads back to Bahrain’s Coral Beach Club for yet another evening of hedonism, on this occasion with DJ Luke Neville. A resident DJ of legendary nightclub The Cross for 10 years from opening night alongside Danny Rampling, Luke has been behind the controls for Renaissance, Clockwork Orange, Type,
Glitteratti and Serious.
Tickets: Contact Likwid Productions on +973 39 649 590
F1 Opening Party
Location: Cocoon Lounge
Celebrate the start of the F1 with Holland’s legendary DJ and producer, Coll Selini. DJ Selini has played every corner of the Mediterranean and is part of the Playectra Records, producing multiple global club hits with DJ/producer Franky Sweetz.
Tickets: Ladies free, call +973 17 827 600
JJ’s Grand Stand Experience
Location: JJ’s
Can’t be bothered to drag yourself to the track? Stumble into JJ’s any day from March 12-14, and experience the race via a powerful sound system, two large projection screens and 14 plasma screens, all bringing you the latest action from the track. All this and a Sunday roast as well.
Tickets: For table reservations, call Tony on +973 36 987 918
Saturday, March 13
Shifting Gears 7 with DJs FEX & Mike
Location: Coral Beach Club
The seventh annual ‘Shifting Gears’ Electronic Music Experience returns to the newly opened Karma Lounge at the Coral Beach Club for a night of cutting edge electronic music.
Tickets: Contact Likwid Productions on +973 39 649 590
Sean Kingston and Flo Rida
Location: BIC
The race venue has organised a concert by Sean Kingston and Flo Rider, two of the new generation of Jamaican-American rappers. The concert is free to those who have purchesed tickets for all three days of the Grand Prix weekend.
Tickets: Call the BIC on +973 17 450 000
Sunday, March 14
The Seventh Official FTV Grand Prix After Race Party with Bubble Soul Music, featuring DJ Fudge & Danny Marquez
Location: Coral Beach Club
Coral Beach Club will be boasting a massive diamond booth from which DJs Danny Marquez and Fudge from Barcelona will rock the Fashion TV party – a legendary event attended by everyone, including VIPs and celebrities, plus F1 bigwigs and drivers.
Tickets: Contact Likwid Productions on +973 39 649 590
F1 Closing Party
Location: Cocoon Lounge
With Paul Spark, a resident DJ and producer of the Amsterdam night Floorplay bringing the F1 festivities to a close.
Tickets: Men BD5 (approx QR50), ladies free, call +973 17 827 600
