Five Stages, One Neighbourhood, And One Unforgettable Night

Presented by CLUBLANDKL, We Outside: Chow Kit Take Over brought the neighbourhood to life with the support of Chivas Regal’s I Rise, We Rise, alongside Deck Time Stories (DTS), the boutique marketing agency, Team Sound & Light (TSL), who brought the stages to life with sound and lighting, and our partner venues across Chow Kit.

With five stages, different music scenes and a crowd ready to party, the night brought together a diverse mix of sounds, spaces and people across Bloc Social Club, Joloko, Lot Twenty Two and Illum, turning Chow Kit into one big neighbourhood-wide takeover.

The idea was simple: get people out of their usual spots, discover new sounds and experience Chow Kit in a whole new way.

If there was one place to be that night, it was Chow Kit.

And the excitement started well before the music did. Before 5 PM, with the gates not yet open, ticket holders were already queuing at Licky Chan to collect their wristbands and mini digital cameras.

The night hadn't officially begun, but everyone was already ready to get outside.

Five Stages, Five Different Vibes

The beauty of We Outside was that no two venues felt quite the same. Every stop had its own sound, crowd and personality, giving partygoers plenty of reasons to keep moving,

At Bloc Social Club, the party took over two floors.

Downstairs, Hip-Hop Stage kept things moving with Areez, Exclusive Pete, Pri 2, Saucie J and Souli on the lineup.

Upstairs, Hot Girl Stage switched things up with Baile and Bounce, featuring Debbi, Sammaomii b2b Baby Yu, Natalie Loke, Bebehatesyou and Nyota.

Two floors, two different moods, and a whole lot of music to get into.

Over at Joloko, Eye Candy Stage brought together Afrohouse, Latin house and ethnic house with Julia Deychuk, Gasing, Classick and Pri 2. The experience went beyond the music, too.

A saxophonist added a live musical touch to the atmosphere, while gold temporary tattoos quickly became a crowd favourite. It was the kind of little detail that made the venue feel like an experience of its own.

As the night continued, partygoers eventually made their way to Illum, where Afro Stage brought everyone together for the final stretch. Neo Gartner, Anuar and MC Camel were part of the lineup, alongside dancers Mamiq and Nalldo, with special guest Durrany adding to the night's closing experience.

Then came the mystery everyone wanted to solve...

The Mystery Techno Stage Was Hiding at...

Forget following the usual venue-hopping route. This time, partygoers had a mystery stage to track down, and the answer was Lot Twenty Two.

The Techno Mystery Stage brought to you was San, Kreeve and Pri 2 into the mix, adding another sound to an already diverse night. Finding the stage became part of the adventure itself, encouraging people to explore beyond the familiar and discover a different side of Chow Kit's nightlife.

It was a reminder that sometimes the best part of a night out is not knowing exactly where you'll end up next.

Side Quests, Digital Cameras and a Disco Helmet

We Outside wasn't just about the DJs. Ticket holders received a bingo-style side quest sheet featuring three rows of challenges, with each row dedicated to a different venue.

Complete a venue's quests and earn a free drink coupon along with a collectible charm featuring that venue's design.

From finding a monkey to getting a temporary gold tattoo at Joloko, each challenge encouraged people to explore the different spaces.

Complete all three rows and you could collect three drink coupons and three different charms, giving everyone another reason to venture beyond their usual spots. It turned venue-hopping into a game, with a little reward waiting at every stop.

The mini digital cameras handed out to ticket holders were another standout. Capable of taking photos and recording videos, they quickly became part of the party itself, capturing the night from the crowd's perspective. Everyone seemed to be using them to document their own version of Chow Kit Take Over, creating little memories to take home.

And if you spotted someone in a disco helmet wearing a “Dance for Free Shot” shirt, you weren't imagining things. The playful activation brought Chivas Regal highballs to the crowd for people to try, adding another unexpected moment to the experience.

Rain or Shine, the Party Went On

The weather wasn't exactly on our side, with rain making an appearance throughout the night. But if anything, it showed just how committed everyone was to being there. The rooms were packed, the crowds kept moving, and the music kept playing despite the weather.

After moving between venues and catching different sounds across the neighbourhood, Illum became the final gathering point. Everyone partied their hearts out, bringing the night to a fitting close.

One Night, All of Chow Kit

What made We Outside special was not just the number of venues involved or the variety of music on offer. It was the way the night encouraged people to discover new spaces, connect with different crowds and become part of something happening across an entire neighbourhood.

From the early queues at Licky Chan to the two floors of music at Bloc Social Club, the gold tattoos at Joloko, the hunt for the mystery stage at Lot Twenty Two, and the final moments at Illum, every stop added something special to the story.

Rain included, the crowd showed up, explored and made the night their own.

One neighbourhood, different sounds, countless little moments.

We Outside, You Comin'?