New Year’s Eve 2016 at Ultrabar
DCClubbing Presents:
New Year’s Eve 2016
Ultrabar is known for it’s wild parties, and New Year’s Eve 2016 is no exception! Starting at only $30 a ticket, you can have an all access pass to 6 bars, 5 floors, 4 DJs, and the greatest NYE party DC has to offer (but get your ticket asap – that low price is exclusive to the first 300 in line)! Going with a group? Book a table now and receive a complimentary bottle of champagne for you and your friends! Ring the next year in the right way, and send 2015 off with a bang!
Bookings at tables@dcclubbing.com/wordpress2 or 202.638.4663
(complimentary champagne w/ advanced bookings only)
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Yandel: 2.19.16 at Echostage
DCClubbing Presents:
Yandel
February 19, 2016 | Doors 9pm | Ages 18+
Echostage • 2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE • Washington, DC
VIP and Venue Information – 202.503.2330
The one and only Yandel is coming to Echostage on Friday February 19!
Puerto Rican born Yandel has been recording, producing, and performing in the music scene since 1995 and has only risen higher as the years have progressed. Now, he brings his unique blend of reggaeton and dance music to Washington DC at our very own Echostage!
Swedish House Music Takes Over Barcode | 1.18.13
The Swedes are taking over!
Liquor served until 4am for this special event!
This Friday, Barcode is celebrating the sensation of Swedish house music and its EDM takeover. Party to the beats of Swedish House Mafia, Avicii, Eric Prydz, Alesso, Dada Life, John Dahlback, Marcus Schossow, Otto Knows, Rebecca & Fiona, Adrian Lux, Style of Eye, AN21, Cazzette & More!
DJ Lineup:
- DJ Saam
- Altego
- DJ F
Free Admission all night!
Free glow sticks, glasses, bracelets & more!
Ages: 21+
Dress: Keep it fresh, crisp and clean. No shorts, sandals or baggy anything. Looking ‘put together’ is everything.
Barcode
1101 17th St. NW DC
202.271.1171
- 39 types of beer (12 on tap)
- 12 specialty cocktails
- Extensive wine & champagne menu
- Kitchen until midnight
- Dance/Top 40 hits
- (2) 72″ Projectors
- (10) 40″ HDTVs
- Color-changing marble, LED walls
- Heated Patio
- Removable indoor/outdoor walls
- $150 Bottles of Stoli
- $5 Guiness
- $3 PBR
- Hookah
Attention Fake Facebook Models: Here’s Your Chance to Be Legit
Open Casting Call for America’s Next Top Model
Apparently in today’s social media-saturated world, any semi decent-looking girl that knows someone with a DSLR camera is qualified to be a model. The days of walking the runway and doing product test shoots to get connected and build your portfolio are over… unless you want to actually get paid.
Working for free in search of your big break is one thing. Being a part of the fake Facebook model thing is just sad. Sorry ladies, models get paid to advertise branded merchandise. You just let creepy dudes claiming to be photographers take high res pics of your half-naked body, watermark them and post them on Facebook.
But there’s hope on America’s Next Top Model
You can be legit! The next round of America’s Next Top Model open casting calls will, for the first time, include both men and women! Guys – you could become the next Hansel or Billy Zane if you’ve got the goods!
Do you have what it takes? Show up to the open casting call on Saturday January 5, 2013 from 11AM – 4PM at the Fashion Center (Simon Mall) at 1100 S. Hayes St in Arlington, VA.
If you can’t make it, send an email including your name, age, height, weight, email address, phone number, alternate phone number, city you live in, and (3) photos of yourself (close up, full body, swimsuit) to CWTopModelCasting20@gmail.com
Subject Line: “First & Last Name, City, State you currently live in”
Download the Application | Review the Eligibility Requirements
for more info visit cwtv.com
Barcöde Restaurant, Bar and Lounge
- Venue Type: Bar/Lounge, Restaurant
- Estimated Size: 500 people
- Amenities: Full Menu, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Valet, Bottle Service, Kitchen until Midnight
- Hours: Mon – Thurs: 11:30am – 2am, Fri: 11:30am – 3am, Sat: 5pm – 3am, Sun: 12pm – 2am
- Dress Code: Casual
- Age Requirement: 18+
- Location: K Street
- Address: 1101 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20036. (202) 955 9001
- Website: www.barcodedc.com
- Atmosphere: Barcode provides comfort built on a high-end backdrop of marble, open-air and illumination. The venue boasts a 45 ft bar, HDTV’s, massive booths, a lounge area with projector, dining area/dance floor and sliding glass-door-panels in the spring/summer to create an indoor/outdoor ambience. A no cover/no dress code policy promotes a relaxing vibe in a modern setting. The music format is generally top 40/pop-house/popular hip-hop
Venue Overview
Lunch, happy hour (4-7 half price drinks), dinner, cocktails, late night; Barcode’s days run parallel with those of its clientele. It’s all about the people: food, friends and fun.
The gradients created by Barcode’s stainless steel exterior, Brazilian Ipe furnishings and white marble walls creates a different air of modernity at every turn. In the spring/summer, sliding glass-door-panels open to create an inside/outside effect. Moving from left to right, Barcode showcases a 45 ft bar, dining tables, massive booths; a dining area by day/evening – dance floor by night, and a lounge stocked with couches and a projector.
With a background of light club music, Barcode’s happy hours give way to dinner, cocktails and starting at 10:30/11 each night, dance floor action provided by DC’s top local DJs.
Virtual Walk-Through
Parties
- Happy Hour: Monday 3pm-close, Tuesday-Friday 3pm-7pm: half-off beer, wine by the glass and rail drinks.
- Dinner: Kitchen open until midnight, 7 days a week
- Monday: Happy Hour, Dinner
- Tuesday: Happy Hour, Dinner, Half-off wine all night!
- Wednesday: Happy Hour, Dinner, Latin Wednesdays
- Friday: Happy Hour, Dinner. Top 40/pop-house/mash up
- Saturday: Dinner 6pm – midnight, Latin Night
Latest Updates from Barcode
Photo Tour
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Saturdays: Glow at Fur Nightclub
David Guetta’s favorite party in the world (2010) has moved to…
Get info on Glow at Echostage and the future of DC concerts
Regular bookings include Tiesto, Armin van Buuren, Steve Angello, Axwell, Steve Aoki, David Guetta, Avicii, ATB, Above & Beyond, Ferry Corsten, Gareth Emery, Benny Benassi, Kaskade, Markus Schulz and more.
Event Calendar: See upcoming shows at Club Glow DC
Music Format
— Main Floor: Top house and trance DJs in the world
— Martini Room: DJ Geometrix (Top 40, Mash ups, Dance, Hip-Hop)
— Mafia Room: Latin
— Outdoor Patio: Top Local Talent (electro, techno, house, moombahton)
Tickets: See Tickets to Club Glow Events | Discount Admission: See Event Passes
Bottle Special:
(2) Stoli + (1) house champagne – $300 (Mafia and Martini rooms)
Age and Drese:
18+ w/ valid ID. Relaxed dress code.
Ultrabar Nightclub DC
- Venue Type: Big Nightclub with a small club vibe
- Estimated Size: 1,000 people
- Amenities: 6 Bars, 4 Floors, VIP Table Service, Valet, Coat Check
- Cover Charge: $20-30 (Get in FREE: See “Get Hooked Up” section at bottom)
- Hours: Fri + Sat: 10pm – 3am
- Dress Code: Strictly Enforced. Casual attire: no shorts, boots, athletic wear
- Age Requirement: 18+
- Location: Downtown/Penn Quarter. Near Verizon Center
- Address: 911 F St NW Washington DC 20004. (202) 638 4663
- Website: www.ultrabardc.com
- Atmosphere: Ultrabar is a larger multi-level nightclub appealing largely to the 18-30 crowd. It’s laid out to maximize dancefloor space for those who really like to dance and party, and it definitely gets wild. Boasting 6 bars, 4 dancefloors, 2 mezzanines, and 30+ VIP tables, Ultrabar really sets the standard for Nightclubs in DC.
Venue Overview
Ultrabar is an interesting character. The building itself used to be a bank at the turn of the 20th century, and has retained some of the original bank aspects. Ornate marble accents the bar area wall on the main floor, safe deposit boxes are illuminated behind colored glass in the basement vault (which is now a lounge level), true hardwood floors run throughout the club, and the original trim work and masonry has been fully restored but given a colorful paint job.
Combined with the modern LED lighting, Stainless steel accents, Marble bartops, Glass walls, and modern decor, it makes for an upscale, clean, and inviting atmosphere.
But don’t let that fool you, this place really gets down. Each floor has its own music format, a talented DJ on the decks, and a big bar to boot. And of course, each floor features all the insane lights and pounding sound that you’d expect to see in a club like this. Each floor also has its own VIP section where private tables can be booked. The main floor additionally has two overlooking mezzanines with bars so you can have your drink and look down at the dancing people below.
Virtual Walk-Through
Parties
- DC Dance Party (Fridays)
- Ladies Night (Saturdays)
- 9-10 open bar, 6 bars, 5 levels, 4 DJs. This is DC’s most consistently packed Saturday night party!
Latest Updates from Ultrabar
Get Hooked Up
- Table Reservations: Click Here
- Guestlist: Click Here
- Free Passes: Click Here
Photo Tour: Main Floor
Photo Tour: Vault (Basement)
Photo Tour: Mezzanine (overlooking main floor)
Photo Tour: The Bedroom (2nd Floor)
Photo Tour: Chroma (3rd Floor)
Video Tour: Ultrabar Nightclub DC
What do YOU think?
How was YOUR experience with Ultrabar? Share your feedback below!
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Thursdays: Glow at Josephine
The biggest DJs from around the world!
Now happening every Thursday at
“Josephine features an open layout and a good size main-room capacity that we feel is ideal for an intimate Thursday night. The sunken area, known as “The Pit,” will not feature bottle service, but rather exist purely as a dance floor. The back room (Gold Room) will be open, overlooking the main floor, for people to relax and enjoy the music.” – Glow
Upcoming events can be found at www.clubglow.com/glow-calendar
Location:
Josephine
1008 Vermont Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 347-8601
Tuesdays: College Night at Lima Lounge DC
Tuesday Party Moved to Josephine
Click here for more information.
Lounge, Dance Floor, Patio, VIP
Music Format
DJ Saam:
Top 40, Dance, Mashups
Admission
— Print out your free passes!
Age Requirement and Dress Code
— 18+ with valid ID
— Please dress like you’re going out. No ripped or oversized clothing. Sneakers must be stylish. Entry at discretion of door staff
Get VIP Now!
Tuesdays feature one of DC’s best 18+ college nights at one of the best clubs in DC.
Hang on the patio, go nuts on the dance floor, grab a drink in the lounge or go all out in VIP!
This isn’t your typical college party… With solid drink specials and the free pass, Tuesdays at Barcode are certainly one of the best club nights in DC!
An Owner’s Perspective on Nightlife Promotion
Nightclub Promotions: Now and Then
Panorama Productions owner Antonis Karagounis examines changing trends in DC nightlife promotions
We used to dance to Ace of Base, do the Macarena, and spice up our lives with everyone’s favorite girl group. Now it’s all about Avicii, “Call Me Maybe,” and LMFAO. In fashion, we’ve traded parachute pants and Jordans for skinny jeans and a resurgence of low-cut shoes.
More importantly, Washington, DC’s population has become younger and more educated. An influx of expendable income has caused significant growth in our city’s hospitality industry. New money has brought gentrification, cleaned up DC’s neighborhoods, and opened new bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels. DC is no longer just a “functional” city, but a “fun” city as well. Case and point, the weekly Glow parties (started in DC in 1999) were listed amongst the top 8 “Best U.S. Clubs” at Winter Music Conference in 2011 and 2012.
Perhaps the biggest change, however, is how we acquire information.
DC nightlife has always been a promoter-driven market.
The “scene” was once dominated by a select handful of event companies, including Panorama Productions, Masoud A Productions, Marc Barnes, Lindy Promo, Event Concepts, Buzzlife and Mad Power Unit. Of these, only Marc, Masoud, and Panorama are still relevant. The list of new clubs and bars, however, continues to grow.
This nightlife boom has ushered in a new mindset amongst workers and watered down what it once meant to be a “promoter.” How and why? Two reasons:
- Social media has destroyed the entry barrier to running a successful party or promotions company.
- Venues are opening without long-term business models or accurate assessments of consumer demand.
Social Media
The great equalizer? Not exactly.
Everyone and their grandmother has a Facebook page. If you have 1,000 friends and 200 Twitter followers then it’s easy to become a promoter, right?
This philosophy has saturated the market (and your news feed) with an overflow of pointless messages. Unless you’re a “real life” friend of this “promoter,” or actually like the DJ who’s performing, this information provides zero value to you. Simply put, Facebook has become a promoter’s playground.
Social media has basically eliminated the $5-10k start-up money promotions companies once needed for flyers, graphic designers, email lists and a website. Since there’s no longer an entry barrier, most of today’s promoters are “boom and bust.” They might bring a ton of people one night but fail to produce the next. This creates a high turnover rate and thus unpredictable and unreliable events.
10 years ago, a good promoter could bring 400 people to a single party. Today, most club owners are happy if a promoter can bring over 30. Now it usually takes 5-6 promotion groups to get a 400 capacity venue busy.
Ownership/Operations
Differentiate. And please, maintain control.
Far too many club owners have a skewed perception of how effective social media promotion really is. They’re placing the success and future of their venue(s) in the hands of amateurs looking for a quick buck. Kids with a lot of Facebook friends can walk into a venue and get any deal they want if an owner is desperate to pay next month’s rent. But these kids may leave the venue after a couple months. Then what? Without sustainable business models, these places often close down after just a few years.
New venues open and compete for the same crowd. DC is growing younger and deserves great entertainment, but the supply is outpacing the demand.
The list of nightclubs and bars keeps growing. There are outdoor parties, boat parties, pool parties, festivals, stadium concerts and more. Nightlife fans are overwhelmed!
While there will always be a new venue trying to capture a piece of the pie, most are failing to offer a different experience. Too many aspiring owners see another venue’s popularity and try to duplicate it. They’re borrowing (and stealing) the concept, design and even audience.
The best venues are the ones with resolute concepts that provide for a unique customer experience, not the ones who recycle. As the phrase goes, “often imitated but never duplicated!”
My Advice to Owners
As a nightclub, bar, or entertainment property owner, how can you resist letting Facebook all-stars run the show while still maximizing your bottom line? They key lies in your promoters.
KNOW YOUR PROMOTERS
A promoter’s crowd alters the concept of your space. Age, gender, sex, race, orientation, nationality, education, income – Understanding the demographic a promoter brings is critical to running a successful venue.
Telling promoters to “just bring people” without understanding who they bring generally doesn’t work unless your event is already well established.
SET EXPECTATIONS FOR YOUR PROMOTERS
Explain to them what type of clientele you’re looking for.
An all-Latin event can work great on the weekend at Cuba Libre. It’s a Latin restaurant/lounge. Weekend events at Barcode, an American restaurant/bar/lounge, require a top 40 mix. Barcode is, however, capable of hosting Latin events on an off-night. The DJ must work in some top 40 with their Latin mix to accommodate everyone.
Bottom line: Don’t let promoters alter the concept of your place. Cut them slack on off-nights but maintain control.
DO NOT TAKE THE EASY WAY OUT
While giving a night to promoters is an easy way to boost revenue, it’s temporary and dangerous.
You’re allowing someone with no vested interest in your business to control the brand. Next thing you know, your promoters are leaving for a newer, trendier place; or one that pays better. And what do you have left?
NEVER LET PROMOTERS RUN YOUR OPERATIONS
DO NOT let promoters check IDs, hire security, run your table lists, book your DJs, etc. This is your business. You will inevitably lose your liquor license with operations in the hands of promoters.
At many ABC hearings, not surprisingly, I’ve heard owners justify their liquor law violations by blaming the promoters who ran the night.
Conclusion
Is promoting as we once knew it really dead? Not exactly. While remnants of old school tactics still exist, the times have certainly changed. There’s more clutter and a lot more amateurs out there. But the fundamental idea still exists: people want to have fun. They need a resource directing them to the best parties in town. As one of my dear friends, and in many ways a mentor likes to put it:
“The value of a promoter is not what he brings to your business, but what he takes away when he decides to leave.”
— Masoud A
I’ll leave you with this:
Social media is powerful when utilized correctly. Watch out for confident amateurs with lots of friends and zero track record. Before opening a new venue, make sure there’s actual consumer need in both your neighborhood and city. Evaluate whether your property will be a boom-bust craze or a sustainable business.
With so many choices and information thrown at today’s nightlife crowd, only organized parties with strong promotions will remain standing at the end of the day.