Cantaloupe playground promises an epic NYE countdown

Cantaloupe Playground has mapped out a serious party plan for NYE 2012. This December 31, PG is hosting two events, one in Talpe, “Playground Beach” and the other in Colombo “Playground Premiere”. Cantaloupe Playground is the first event management division to be solely under Cantaloupe, with no third party involvement and launched with a series of signature beach parties at Cantaloupe Aqua, Talpe in March, July and August of this year. Playground is a concept with no boundaries, which has numerous applications and is Cantaloupe’s flagship for all things entertainment related.

Beth Yen

DJ Sassy Pandez

Stephanie

Offering revellers a diversity in ambiance and offering a choice in pace and momentum; each venue will play to its unique landscape and spirit. Both parties will materialize the concept of being immersed in the stars, brought to life through lighting and visualizations. Playground Beach (Starry Beach) will unfold at the stylish, colonial-chic “23 Palms Villa” in Talpe, Galle, with its expansive, oceanfront property being transformed into an Ibiza-esque party paradise; promising patrons a more private and laid back setting to usher in the New Year. Contact [email protected] for more details.

The cityscape venue has been reserved for the prestigious Hilton Colombo Poolside and will set the stage for Playground Premiere (City of Stars). The entire Hilton Colombo Sports Centre and surrounding gardens will become Colombo’s most exquisite and happening place to dawn in the New Year .A heavier party pulse and urbane scene will unfold at Playground Premiere, catering to the party people of Colombo. Individual tickets include breakfast, which will appease both Western and Eastern palates. Tables will be allocated to groups purchasing a minimum of 12 tickets. For more details contact [email protected].

The stars for the night

DJ Sassy Pandez: High profile and multi-talented, glamorous and dedicated Sassy Pandez is a unique DJ talent who is currently making serious waves within the music industry. Her DJ sets span right across the urban sound encompassing Hip-Hop, RnB, Reggaeton and Dancehall. Sassy Pandez has held a residency in Ibiza and plays for Maxim tour events, MTV and on the Formula 1 circuit, where in 2010 she DJed at the official Johnnie Walker/Mclaren VIP events. She has also performed for the likes of Jay Z, Eminem, Diddy, Fat Joe, Young Jeezy, Lennox Lewis, Jamie Foxx, Rick Ross, Will Smith, Trena, Trey Songz, Lil Kim and Beyonce.

DJ Beth Yen: Beth Yen is a Sydney resident whose musical roots lie in the tough, underground Northern England scenes of Manchester and Leeds. After landing in Sydney in 2008 she was invited onto the decks at all the best parties. Beth has shared line-ups with the biggest dance music names in the world including Carl Cox, Mark Ronson, Avicii and Victorian heroes Dirty South. Her corporate client list is peppered with names like Hermes and Palazzo Versace.

Natalie Conway: With a recognizable sultry tone, she has a unique style and sense of musicality. Natalie’s ability to lure audiences with her beautiful voice and magnetic personality is highly regarded. Working in both the Pop/RnB and Club Domain, Natalie is both a prolific writer as well as one of the most intriguing and versatile vocalists, to hit the clubs in a long time. She’s shared the stage with some of the biggest names in Australia and International music industry such as Fergie (Black Eyed Peas), Sneaky Sound System and Teddy Riley (Blackstreet). Playground Angels: The dancers for the event will be flown in from London. These gorgeous ladies have danced at major events all over Europe, from Ibiza to St. Tropez. They have performed with A-list Superstars including Beyonce, Kylie Minogue, Girls Aloud and Leona Lewis.