Finolhu to kickstart ‘Finolhu Blhu’ events for 2017
Finolhu is gearing up to welcome exclusive talent from the world over to the shores of Maldives as part of its vibe-defining “Finolhu Blhu” events for 2017.
“Finolhu Blhu” events, held four times a year, will commence with “Evolution” event extravaganza that will take place from March 27-31 at the island’s 1OAK Beach Club.
For four nights, guests can expect non-stop exhilarating party fun with special themed events every night and world-class, boundary pushing entertainment brought to the Maldives in collaboration with Area 51, Finolhu’s very own crew of entertainers and Imaginoire, a luxe lifestyle events management company from Singapore founded by Jeannette Tan, specialised in creating unique edgy event concepts and curating exceptional talents from across the globe.
Some of the performers and highlights of the festival include:
The Riffs: The acid Jazz band was born in Turin, Italy in 2015. The range from R’n’B to Fusion, Rock, Pop, Lounge, International Repertoire and Hip Hop make Riffs one of the most interesting band of Italy.
DJ Tony Montana: Since 2000 Montana spans the globe, playing the hottest beach clubs in Ibiza, Bali, Maldives and other destinations such as Dubai, Phuket, Sri Lanka, Malta and the Greek Islands.
DJ Jaffa: Since 1998 in the UK, Ibiza, Italy and Thailand, he’s played large festivals and major nightclubs such as the Es Paradis famous water party in Ibiza.
DJ Patrick Olivier: Played through the early 2000s at the regular hot spots on South Beach, Patrick Oliver was soon performing at nightclubs and festivals all over the world; Italy, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, India, China, Germany, Taiwan and Malaysia alongside world-class artists such as Deadmau5, Dash Berlin, Kaskade, LMFAO, Pitbull, and Armand Van Heldan. Today Patrick continues to tour the globe DJing for at top nightclubs and private events from Asia to Europe.
DJ Ono: Constantly touring Asia holding residencies in Bangkok, Japan, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Korea and Taiwan, and is a member of The Heavyhitters, which is one of the leading DJ crews in the world.
Sukki: Known as the modern Asian role model and “one of the most beautiful women in burlesque” (Female First). Mashable has referred to her as “the kind of person who electrifies the internet”, Facebook chose her to represent “what International Women’s Day was all about”, Her World Singapore hailed her as a “firm demonstration of female empowerment”, and her fans include Cherie Blair, Bill Gates, and Buckingham Palace. Even Desmond Tuttu has referred to her as “wonderful.”
I AM: The passionate all female creative collective from New York by American director and producer Kate March, is a global pioneer for immersive dining and interactive experiences in non-traditional performance settings. Using fashion, dance, live art, and music, I AM transports people to a niche world of infinite imagination and redefines the exchange between audience and performer.
Chi Chi Von Tang: A celebrity-loved fashion label from Singapore, which fuses east and west. This bad-ass brand is known for its street-luxe sensibility, melding luxurious materials and workmanship with every day wearable statement pieces. As worn by Mick Jagger, Eve, and Southeast Asia’s Fashion Elite.
Bringing a timeless sense of style to the pristine lagoons and rich waters of the Maldives’ Baa Atoll, Finolhu, which opened last June, is a refined, retro-inspired island paradise for the fun-loving beach-erati, and an unexpected revival of the halcyon days of the classic chic getaway. With its retro themed Maldives island concept, Finolhu, run by The Small Maldives Island Co., caters to guests seeking fun and adventure on a party atmosphere.