Monday, 7 April 2008

FULL MOON PARTY SPOTS

THE ORCHID
The Orchid is the only Drum and Base club on the beach, pumping out quality DnB, breakbeat and hip hop. Check out DJ Kay and his guests on a rocking sound system with one of the most having-it crowds on the beach.

BIG BOOM BAR
Haad Rin's official house music headquarters playing real / deep / progressive / tech house with a bit of breaks and old skool. Resident DJ Simon Solo plus special guests whip up a sandstorm every month at the FMP and also at Big Boom's regular Friday night party.

TOMMY'S
Tommy's sound system is a long running psy-trance enclave complete with wacky fluorescent sculptures and some of the maddest punters on the beach. Resident DJ Leung and guests play banging trance and techno at one of Haad Rin's most spacious and colourfully decorated venues.

MELLOW MOUNTAIN
If you want to get away from the mayhem, but still want to keep an eye on the action - Mellow Mountain is located at the quieter northern end of the beach. There are heaps of cushions and hammocks to chill out on, great milkshakes and soothing tunes to calm you down after a hard session dancing on the beach.

OUTBACK BAR
If you want to escape the pandemonium and hear some deep and funky house, head to the Outback near the main pier with its no-trance music policy. Check out the stunning decor, a brilliantly stocked bar and the best food in Haad Rin.

BACKYARD CLUB
The ultimate after party that starts up at 11 am just as Haad Rin beach shuts down. Some say it is the best part of the FMP with only dedicated mooners mashing it up on the dance floor and the best of the previous nights DJs on the decks; including the infallible resident DJ A.

THE ROCK
The Rock is one of the best paces on the beach to chill out and get a view of the whole party. It is situated on at the southern end of Haad Rin on (you guessed it) a big rock. Expect soulful funky tunes and the best cocktails on the beach.

PARADISE BUNGALOWS
The home of the Original Full Moon Party, Paradise is still the biggest and best venue consistently putting on the largest show. If a big name is visiting the island, you will normally find them here playing alongside the amazing resident DJ A who has more or less coined the tough progressive sound of Haad Rin.

DROP IN CLUB
Drop In is another long runner that has been playing a more commercial set to the huge crowd that gathers there. It has loads of different places to chill out and watch the action; playing chart, RnB, hip hop and dancefloor classics.

ZOOM BAR
Zoom Bar is another psy-trance venue, slightly smaller than Vinyl and a bit more intimate, but banging all the same. From sunset to sunrise the dancefloor is a blur of sand, fluoro paint and limbs and it often goes on all day after the party as well.

VINYL CLUB
The Vinyl Club bangs out full on psy-trance and driving techno to one of the biggest crowds on the beach. It has a monster sound system, loads of podiums to shake yer booty on and more than its fair share of hardcore space cadets.

CACTUS BAR
The Cactus is one of the first places you come to as you enter Haad Rin Beach, its right in the middle so it gets a load of punters, especially as the sun comes up. Expect a more commercial sound with RnB, hip hop, old skool classics and even the odd bit of rock.

FULL MOON PARTY ADVICE

  • Take enough money, maybe split into separate pockets, 3000 Baht is enough to cover most eventualities.
  • Take a copy of your ID, not the original and leave you valuables in the resort safe. Take care of your valuables; safety lockers are available for hire in many travel agents in Haad Rin.
  • Wear shoes or trainers; bottles sometimes break on the beach.
  • It gets hot very quickly in the morning, so cover up from the sun to avoid getting burnt.

FULL MOON PARTY SCHEDULE 2008

FULL MOON PARTY DATES
Sunday 20 April 2008
Tuesday 20 May 2008
Wednesday 18 June 2008
Saturday 19 July 2008
Saturday 16 August 2008
Sunday 14 September 2008
Tuesday 14 October 2008
Wednesday 12 November 2008
Friday 12 December 2008
Thursday 25 December 2008
Wednesday 31 December 2008
Sunday 11 January 2009
Monday 09 February 2009
Wednesday 11 March 2009
Thursday 09 April 2009
Saturday 09 May 2009
Sunday 07 June 2009
Tuesday 07 July 2009
Thursday 06 August 2009
Friday 04 September 2009
Sunday 04 October 2009
Monday 02 November 2009
Wednesday 02 December 2009
Friday 25 December 2009
Thursday 31 December 2009

Saturday, 5 April 2008

KOH PHANGAN FULLMOON PARTY