The ultimate guide to Zoukout 2017

No, you won’t be able to see actual stars in the sky but the chart-topping beatmakers hailing from across the globe will surely light up your night. The star-studded affair sees the likes of Amsterdam duo Yellow Claw, trance act Marlo and Belgium export Amelie Lens, who are making Singapore their only pitstop in the region. And in true Zoukout fashion, the two-day festival ends with nothing less than a bang – fireworks, pyrotechnic shows and all.

Fancy bungee jumping while your favourite DJ spins heart-thumping dance anthems from below? Now that’s the kind of adrenaline trip we’d like to get on. Climb up the newly open AJ Hackett Sentosa – the first bungee tower on the island – and plunge 50m down into the crowd. If that doesn’t sound thrilling enough, daredevils can also ride its dual swing system that launches you across Siloso Beach or sees you teetering along the 40m-long Skybridge.

Here’s a stage even the dance music purists wouldn’t wanna miss. Arguably the most anticipated acts gracing the fest is up-and-coming hip-hop collective 88rising. Leading the pack is Indonesia’s viral sensation Rich Chigga, who broke through the scene with trap hit Dat $tick, alongside China’s hip-hop crew Higher Brothers and Joji from Japan.

Of course, Zoukout wouldn’t be complete without having a couple of exciting locals thrown into the mix. And this year’s beefy lineup has no shortage of homegrown talent. Household names in the city’s clubbing circuit like Jeck Hyde and Nash D, and Zouk’s resident DJs such as Jeremy Boon, Lincey and Hong hit the decks with their heady dose of electronic music. Majulah Singapura.

You’ll want to hear us out when we say it’s best to come to the music festival with an empty stomach. Forget the typical finger foods that concerts usually dole out such as fries and hot dogs. This year’s beachside party boasts a food village that’ll certainly fuel you for the night. Slurp down bowls of lobster broth ramen from Keisuke Ramen, enjoy scoops of Udders’ artisan ice cream and chomp down on juicy burgers that are whipped up by Potato Head Folk’s Three Buns.

To celebrate 17 years of Zoukout since its inception, the dance party is kicking things up a notch with a killer mainstage design that pays tribute to our Lion City. Dubbed as the Moon stage, the deck features the head of a ferocious lion to represent the Singa in Singapore, with laser beams shooting out of its eyes. Think Tomorrowland-esque elaborate sets. Crowning the mammal are tropical motifs and orchids to showcase our national flower, while Zoukout's signature logo for unity rests on its forehead.