Movida Corona: The Abu Dhabi Chapter

The Beginning of a Legend: Abu DhabiIn cooperation with Corona – the Ultimate Party Beverage and Radio 1 – arguably the national radio station most committed to house music. The aim of our competition is simple: to turn one lucky as-yet-undiscovered DJ into a legend.With the Dubai heats out of the way, it's now the turn of Abu Dhabi DJs to step up........The Venue: Relax @ 12The latest big thing to hit the Abu Dhabi nightlife scene, Relax @12 is the crowning jewel atop the Aloft Hotel. Not even a year after its inception, Aloft has become the place to be for Abu Dhabi's elite, taking over from the more dated venues that the nation's capital had been renowned for previously. So called for its position on the top floor of the hotel servicing the nearby Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, its haughty position is justified by its stylish interior, not to mention an elegant and relaxing outdoor terrace. But it is not simply Relax @12's decor that has warmed itself to Abu Dhabi music-loving community; a solid sound system and carefully chosen programming by its numerous resident DJs has elevated its standing amongst Abu Dhabians and visitors alike. Find out for yourself at relaxat12.com/ or come see the Movida Corona DJ Competition, Thursday October 7th.THE CONTESTANTSDJ NeilDJing across the Arabian Gulf for the last four years, beginning in Bahrain, then moving between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. His DJ career actually began in England in 1999, playing for clubs like Storm in Leicester Square, Bagley's, Club Coliseum, Hammersmith Palais, Chunnel Club and Club Koo playing UK garage. His current music style incorporates soul and funk, R'n'B, hip hop, soul, deep and electro house. His current residencies include Leftbank and Eight Bar in Abu Dhabi.DJ SarantinoSarantino's sound is super fresh. His signature style features a grooving bassline, elements of funky and tech house with a modern electro twist! He cut his DJing teeth at legendary Johannesburg Night Club 96 Degrees, having graduated from a 1976 mixer, tape player and record player with no pitch control. Sarantino's residency at 96 Degrees opened doors all over his native South Africa, with Sarantino playing everything from JHB Super Clubs to Cape Town yacht parties. After 13 years of DJing Sarantino only has one hard and fast music rule.....no commercial music! In the UAE he's played for Eight, Oceans and Etoiles.DJ Alex LStarting his DJ career in 1999 using vinyl and CDs, Alex is currently the resident DJ for Skylite at the Yas Hotel (Abu Dhabi) where he's had the honour of playing at the F1 after-party in front of VIPs such as Kings of Leon and Jamiroquai. His international shows include 'The Bar' in Nottingham, Bank Club in Lebanon, the Maldives – performing in front of Mariah Carey - Zinc Bar in Florida and sets at Ku-Bu and BarZar in Dubai. In 2008-9 he played at the VIP NYE event at the Madinat Jumeirah Arena alongside Judge Jules and Kate Lawler in front of 3,000 people. His music style is mainly funky/soulful house to electro house, although he does dabble in R'n'B and hip hop.For more info check out movidacorona.com or infusion.ae. DJs compete from 9pm, and call 02 6545138 for more info and bookings.