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date
Dec 31 2020
21:00 - 6:00
Location
The Observatory (Vietnam)
85 Cách Mạng Tháng Tám, Bến Thành, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
about
Well there we go: this crazy year is finally coming to an end, and we’re going to see it off in traditional Obs style: with a massive blowout party soundtracked by a mixture of residents and national favorites, each of which has contributed the kind of fun and power to our dance floors that keeps us going each night, morning and year. From Nayla’s disco-house dance floor destructions to Staraphoria’s smooth grooves, 1DAN’s UK house-techno tings, Morgan’s roots-laced hypnosis and our FULL local resident team’s vast possibilities - expect nothing less than closing the 2020 chapter with a boom and saying a big xin chào to the first 2021 dawn, together on our terrace overlooking the world. Get down early for the fireworks and to maximize your fun.
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  • 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
  • Datodeo

    A long-time record collector and connoisseur of jazz funk, disco, afro, reggae and other hidden rarities, Datodeo moved his vinyl to Vietnam from his native France and has since spent most of his spare time spinning around Saigon and the region. He also runs the Vietnam Loves Vinyl online community and worked on the Saigon SuperSound Compilation with Jan Hagenkoetter. Datodeo’s sets are rich explorations of hidden corners of the dance universe, from rare deep house cuts and lost disco and Afro gems to jazz funk movements and contemporary electronic twists. Party music at its purest and most complete, the sound he presents demands to be soaked in and danced to.
    Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • DeepHouse
    • Disco
    • Funk
  • Hibiya Line

    Hibiya Line is not Japanese. Behind that name hides Dan, a Swiss-Vietnamese guy who in 2006 began playing live acts mixing beats, house and techno in his hometown of Lausanne, Switzerland with two friends. They quickly made a name for themselves were invited to play in some of the most prestigious clubs and festivals around the country such as the Montreux Jazz Festival, Paleo, and Motel Campoto name a few. His deep immersion in the Swiss party scene eventually brought him to Saigon in 2012, and in 2013, he opened The Observatory. Since then, Hibiya Line has become known as one of the most versatile and resilient DJs in the region, with more than enough capacity and drive to take full control of dance floors from the sundown to sunrise. Hibiya Line’s sound explores the house, disco and techno, but his dancefloor can always expect to experience some open-ended style tracks thrown in that make the audio journey more diverse and interesting...
    Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • DeepHouse
    • Disco
  • 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
  • Kin

    One of The Observatory residents, Kin’s approach to his sets is intelligent, sensual and constantly evolving. Through his carefully chosen selections, he crafts a sonic flow that careens through the gaps between the physical and emotional. He slowly disarms and relaxes his dance floor while heightening its awareness with tracks from the more shadowy sides of house and delicate frequencies of techno. His dance floor can also be frequently surprised by licks of disco and other unexpected delicacies.
    Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • Disco
    • House
    • Techno
  • Morgan

    Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • Dub
    • WorldMusic
  • 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
  • Nic Ford

    Nic Ford moved to Vietnam from the UK around 10 years ago, and has been running and featuring on lineups of parties throughout the region since then. He has been a resident of The Observatory since it first opened in 2013. Honing his skills since the mid-nineties, he held his first residency at Dry 201 in Manchester and is a voracious collector of a vast array of music. He’s also a highly acclaimed producer, being one half of MadderModes, a production outfit that has releases on a range of impressive labels including DRED, Voodoo Down Records and Millions of Moments.
    Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • Electronic
    • House
    • Techno
  • Park:ING

    Bringing diversity to the decks as an avid dancer, organizer and DJ, Park Lee (Giang Bac) is a Vietnamese-mixed Korean who grew up in Ho Chi Minh City. Having spent some years away, Park was only inspired to start DJ-ing once he had relocated back to his home, where he found himself developing alongside the city’s burgeoning music scene.Park started off through playing at small house parties, and quickly grew into a regular in the local scene. This led him to begin organizing events with friends, most notably the GenderFunk party series in Saigon, a breakthrough collective and pioneer in creating safe spaces for local Queer artists and community, and their own brand of creativity, musical diversity and live performance since 2018.
    Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • Disco
    • Electronic
    • House
  • Vynnibal

    After having plunged into the depths of Saigon underground scene, Vynnibal moved behind the decks to bring her unique goofy, banging yet delicate sound to the aerial life. Despite her tender soul, Vynnibal is not afraid to explore unchartered territories, drive the crowd to unexpected places, mix feelings as she blends liquid emotions into multi-versed musical sets. With Vynnibal, expect the odd and the sparkly, the quirky and the severe, the kisses and the kicks. She is also behind “The Crisis” parties and regularly brings new acts and people together, contributing with passion to turning Saigon into a regional techno powerhouse.
    Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • Electronic
    • Techno
  • Staraphoria