10 years of pacha Sharm
We all agree that the open air Pacha Nightclub in Naama Bay is one of the most famous and coolest signature clubs in the Sharm night life scene. On the 17th of April Pacha will celebrate their 10th anniversary; to honor this mile stone MIX decided to get the lowdown on Pacha Sharm from one of their most popular resident DJs: DJ Ouzo. The charming and handsome Ouzo talked to us with ease about himself, the club and its 10 year history in Sharm.
Most Sharm residents know Ouzo as he has lived in Sharm since he was four years old. He remembers he even helped as a small child to build the Sanafir Hotel (where Pacha is today) by putting bricks and stones on the walls. You could say, he has grown up in the scene and has made clubbing history; first as a resident DJ of Sanafir’s House Nation party (the first big dance event in Sharm) and then with Pacha.
He was first introduced to house music and clubbing when he lived in Switzerland for five years as a teenager, ever since then music and Djing has been his passion. He first DJ gig was at the ‘House Nation’ party in the then Sanafir. In April 2004 Sanafir became Pacha Sharm and Ouzo became the resident DJ there. To further develop his talent he studied sound engineering in London and worked in Dubai and other countries in the Middle East. Despite his young age, he already has 14 years of mixing experience, working with such celebrities as David Guetta, Bob Sinclair, Roger Sanchez, Eric Morillo and many more.
Where can we find you playing?
“You can enjoy my show every Thursday at Pacha’s open air House Nation Party. It’s a complete show with amazing dancers and acrobats and superb sounds and visuals which all make a brilliant night. I play Deep House (a mix of funky and disco beats on a house base), NU Disco and Tech House music, from my vast archives and from latest on the net. My sections during the night are chosen by the mood of the mob on the dance floor, changing styles all the time.” he said.
What makes him a celebrity DJ is; he is not playing commercial music, but chooses unknown underground tracks to mix, which brings fresh beats to the clubbing scene, which introduces the clubbers to new trends without them knowing it.
DJ Ouzo is the resident DJ in Pacha Sharm, but he also works in Cairo in the famous Jazz club and in Alexandria in Allegria and Club 35. He is traveling around Egypt constantly.
What can you tell us about your private life?
“Well, it’s completely different from what one would imagine. I am a very private person, in my free time I am listening to chill out music mostly at home, to refresh my mind for the next show. I love to socialize with my friends, living all the fun that Sharm can give, often going on desert safaris, SCUBA diving and going on speed boats in the summer.” he said.
What about your future plans?
“I am living for the bliss of the moment; I am not making any future plans and don’t crave fame. The happiness of the ‘now’ is giving me more than enough to enjoy life. I am also currently working on a project, which will be launched in the very near future, called ‘The Naama Entertainment Map’.”
Where can we find your music to listen to?
“You can find my music on ‘Soundcloud’ on my fan page DJ Ouzo or in Pacha, Sharm el Sheikh, every Thursday at the House Nation Party.” he said.
Why exactly Pacha?
“It is a long story, how Pacha was born.” he said. “My father and I visited the famous Love Parade in Berlin in 1998, then in 2000 we went to Pacha Ibiza. We enjoyed the outdoor clubbing experience so much, that we decided to contact the headquarters of the world famous Pacha in Ibiza and then contracted them for a franchising agreement. When the Spanish representatives of Pacha Ibiza arrived to Sharm, they were amazed by the location, the open air layout and the style of the club. It is unique and with the different dance floor levels, one can get lost in this labyrinth of fun. They found many similarities with their concept and therefore Pacha Sharm was born.”
Today Pacha has a different party theme for every night. The Swagga, Hits Mania, Cherry Drops, Melt, Jam and of course DJ Ouzo’s special night, the House Nation Party. Inside the club, you can find a completely isolated smaller club, called Room 2, for about 60 people, where they play different music from the night’s main theme. So if you want to mix up your beats, you can. Room 2 also becomes the after party scene, for those who want to continue till morning light.
When I asked about the famous Pacha cherry logo, he told me, that it has been the brand’s logo since 1967 when the first Pacha opened. The club soon became the ultimate party place for the hippy movement, bringing extravagances and fashion trends to the night scene. Since that time the cherries have been used as the logo. So the “two cherries” are not just a sweet logo, they represent a hippy, free spirited Mediterranean lifestyle, as well as being a symbol of inimitable, glamorous and hedonistic nights. The name comes from the English version of the Arabic word, Basha, meaning Sir or Lord, giving importance to every single party guest so they can feel like the King or Queen of the Night.
The open air club has 4 bars, 2 main and 2 side bars, plenty of space to dance on different levels and in different areas. There is a special sparkling atmosphere created by open air ambiance, the visuals, state-of-the-art sound system and shows which have out of this world podium dancers and acrobats. The bar staff are trained mixologists, creating the most popular Mojito and Sex on the Beach cocktails. All of the bars stock both imported and local alcohol. Outside, you can find the Pacha shop, where you can buy all kinds of goodies with the cherry logo as the ultimate souvenir or gift. Pacha is open every day from 11 PM till 5 AM.
Pacha Sharm has everything to get you into the mood to dance the night away. So let’s celebrate their 10th anniversary and dance away the night at this ultra-stylish club in Naama Bay; just walk in and enjoy.
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