Bali National Golf Club Golf Tournament (16 September)
A little later into the month comes the 3rd anniversary golf tournament with the theme ‘3 Years and Forever to Go!’ The prizes are pretty amazing with a large cash prize and flights to Europe, electronics and overnight stays in top hotels and villas. The cost includes golf fee, golf shirt, golf cap, goody bag, light breakfast or lunch, anniversary dinner and lucky draw. Non-golfers are welcome to join the gala dinner. Registration closes on 10 September or when all playing slots are filled.
When: 7 am (shotgun) 1 pm (hole in one)
Cost: IDR900,000 (club members) IDR1,500,000 (member guests) IDR2,100,000 (non-members)
IDR 500,000 (gala dinner – non golfers)
Where: Bali National Golf Club, The Maj, Nusa Dua, Kawasan Wisata, Lot S-5, Nusa Dua
Contact: 771 791 www.balinational.com
DJ Nu-Mark at Old Man’s (2 September)
If you haven’t heard of DJ Nu Mark then you are in for a treat. DJ Nu Mark hails from the USA and is one of America’s top hip hop producers and DJ. It is always great to welcome an international guest DJ to Bali. The evening is going to be popular and it is free so if you like a late night gig then this is definitely going to be an evening to remember.
When: 10 pm
Cost: free
Where: Old Man’s,Jl Pantai Batu Bulong, Canggu
Contact: 8469158 www.oldmans.net
Metis Lounge – Rouge (2 September)
Metis are featuring ‘Rouge’ Saturdays with DJ’s Buche and Mistral. The evening includes cocktail specials from 6 pm until 9 pm with selected cocktails at IDR95,000 and Lucky Budda Beer for IDR55,000. There are bottle specials from 9 pm to 12 am with a variety of spirits on special offer. Metis is always worth a visit with top quality food and fabulous service.
When: 6 pm – 12 pm – 9 pm – 12 am (DJs)
Where: Metis Restaurant & Gallery, Jl Petitenget No 6, Kerobokan
Contact: 4737888 lounge@metisbali.com
Ombak Bali Festival (13 – 15 September)
The Ombak Bali Festival is back and celebrating its 9th year. The community is invited to come along and watch an amazing line up of films, inspired by adventures, unusual journeys and low budget escapades by those with a passion for the waves on the ocean. Films range from the surf scene of Brazil in the 80’s to modern day seaside towns in Palestine where surfing is changing lives. The Ombak Bali crew has searched far and wide to find the most awesome, awe-inspiring films of the genre, films that go beyond the waves and show how surfing can mobilize, inspire and fuel social change. Highlights include Proximity the latest from Taylor Steele, as well as Endless Winter II and Gaza Surf Club. As always a stunning collection of shorts will run alongside the main features. The festival embraces innovative, adventurous and independent filmmaking and its focus is on recent work. Both talented newcomers and more established directors are being celebrated during the three-day event. The festival is worth a visit to appreciate surfing and the many talents that are associated with this sport.
Cost: free
Where: La Laguna, Berawa Beach, Canggu
Contact: 82144816488 www.ombakbalifestival.com
SoundrenAline (9 – 10 September)
GWK is always worth a trip, Bali’s cultural park showcasing Indonesia’s cultural heritage and home of the Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue, a symbol of the God Vishnu riding the great Garuda as his trusted companion. The park also hosts events and this occasion is a two day line up of entertainment including Sheila on 7, Burgerkill, Jet, Payung Teduh and Kotak along with over 60 performances. This is a great opportunity to combine entertainment and culture in this 2 day event. You can purchase your tickets at the website below.
Cost: IDR 300,000 (2 day pass)
Where: Garuda Wisnu Kencana, Jl Raya Uluwatu, Ungasan, Kuta
Contact: 700808 (GWK) www.kiostix.com
The Jakarta Concert Orchestra (2 – 3 September)
It is not often that an orchestra comes to Bali and especially one that plays for one evening on the beach! As part of its tour the orchestra will present international quality classical music that is set to be Bali’s musical event of the year. Avip Priatna is the orchestra’s conductor who trained at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienca and he later completed his Magister Artium with acum laude distinction from the Catholic University of Parahyangan. To his credit, Avip Priatna founded the Jakarta Chamber Orchestra in 2002 with the aim of bringing quality music to Indonesia. Evenings like this are rare and worth attending and this event is a reminder of just how diverse entertainment is in Bali.
When: 7.30 pm
Cost: IDR 399,999 (dinner and show – Ubud) IDR250,000 (canapés, cocktails and show – Legian),
Where: Padma Resort Ubud (2 September), Bj Carik Desa Puhu, Payangan, Gianyar. Padma Resort, Jl Padma No 1, Legian
Contact: 082 1237074172 301111 (Padma Ubud) 752111 (Padma Legian)
8th Denpasar Film Festival (6 – 10 September)
Water is indeed a major problem across Indonesia and in areas of Bali. It comes as no surprise that the theme of this year’s festival is ‘Water, Women and Children’. Women and children are often the most affected by this water crisis and the thinking behind this year’s concept. The Denpasar Film Festival also aims to educate, inspire and foster competition amongst film makers. The screening of finalist films will take place between 6 and 9 September and the awards night takes place 10 September. For the lucky winner a IDR75,000,000 awaits. For film buffs in the community this is worth a look.
Where: Jl Kerta Dalem Sari IV, Block B, No 11, Sidakarya, Denpasar
Contact: 082144016406 denpasarfilmfestival@gmail.com www.denpasarfilmfestival.com
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