-------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Goanetters annual meet in Goa is scheduled for Dec 27, 2005 @ 4pm | | | | Watch this space for more details | | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reach for the beach [December 23, 2005]
(The Times of India)This New Year, head for the beach for the Vh1 All Excess, in what promises to be the biggest year-end celebration in Goa! Shiny disco balls no more. A Vh1 initiative, they are taking the party out to the beaches of Goa, where party time is from noon to dawn, all through eight days and nights! It only gets better. This party is on at two of Goa's most popular hangouts Zanzibar, from 4 pm to 10 pm, and then it moves to Tito's from 10 pm until dawn. There is music galore from Indian and international DJs like DJ Nikhil Chinappa, DJ Pearl, DJ Hash, DJ Ryan, DJ Justin from UK, and DJs from San Francisco as well as DJ Loopkin, DJ Mmatt and DJ Maneesh The Twister, to name a few who will be performing from today till January 1, 2006! Adding more colour and excitement to the parties will be international acts from Brazil and Russia like Samba, pole and fire dancers and fire-eaters. DJ Pearl elaborates, "We will have DJs from many countries with different styles of music which have a strong beach vibe and is primarily House music. Every DJ treats his music differently and it is going to be interesting to see how people react to their individual styles. It will be fun to play while watching the sun go down and people dancing. As for me, I want to bring in the New Year with very high energy music." But why Goa? Fashion writer, Bandana Tewari says, "With the sky above your head, the sea in front of you and sand under your feet, feels much better than having loud music blasting your eardrums.." DJ Nikhil Chinappa agrees, "Beaches in Goa are prettier than Mumbai and you don't have cops busting the party at 12 midnight! And you don't have to stress about dressing up. There are no pretensions on the beach." He continues, "My idea of a beach party is that the party spirit has to be free, to set the mood right. Get in your beach wear, no makeup required, no hair gel, take a dip in the sea, get out and dance away." And how does Nikhil intend to bring in the New Year? "With music of course. A song with a huge string harmony section, really soft, with a rising crescendo, a roll of drums, and a crash." Life's a beach... ain't it? -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions | | | | Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages | | Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls | --------------------------------------------------------------------------