BAHRAIN Underground Music Movement (BUMM) is back on Friday with five house DJs and producers. Hosted at the Music Hall behind JJ’s Irish Restaurant in Adliya, the talented DJs will perform alongside four live musicians to keep the dance floor energy alive. Performing on the night is DJ Arp and Eve alongside saxophonist Saxoshera, DJ HSE with pianist Khalid Al Shamlan, DJ Mysterioo Arif will perform with bongo player Eb, DJ Nacim will perform alongside drummer
Ali B and the closing set will be by Yofo. Doors open at 8pm. Call 37777845 for further information.
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CELEBRATIONS are in store as Wembley Lounge hosts its second anniversary celebrations this weekend. Guests can look forward to an exciting afternoon of live music from the DJR Trio, who will perform all your favourite hits, old and new. Plus, there promises to be a hint of karaoke to keep the party going. It will begin at 12.30pm on Friday. Prior booking is recommended. Call 33640009.
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ASIAN culture will be celebrated this weekend with an exciting Basant Festival. Hosted by Al Areen Palace and Spa, the event on Friday will see guests fly kites which is how the family-oriented event is enjoyed around the world. Guests are invited to bring their family and friends and enjoy the kite-flying activities, food stalls and live entertainment. There will also be various games for children to enjoy. It will begin at 12pm.
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A TRIBUTE to English reggae, pop band will take place next weekend. The performance by Rats in the Kitchen is hosted by Sherlock Holmes at the Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention and Spa on March 2. From Birmingham, the home city of reggae giants UB40, Rats In The Kitchen are the world’s number one UB40 Tribute Show currently touring the UK, Ireland, Europe and recently India. The live six-piece band will perform a variety of UB40’s hits including Red Red Wine and Food For Thought. It will begin at 12.30pm. Call 17713000 or 66901323 for reservations.
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EXPERIENCE an exciting Holi festival in Bahrain featuring DJ Shireed from India. Guests can expect six hours of non-stop music at the event on March 2, along with unlimited organic colours, live dhol players, an Indian barbecue and a children’s play area.
It will take place from 11.30am to 6pm at Novotel Bahrain Al Dana Resort.