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Chamonix Apres Ski Report: 29th January 2009

featured in Nightlife reviews Author Ellie Mahoney, Chamonix Editor Updated

Visit any bar in Chamonix and it's hard to avoid the unmistakable twang of an Australian or Kiwi accent. With so many Antipodeans in town it was no surprise that the bars were pulling out all the stops this Monday night to bring a little bit of down under up into the mountains. None more so than Bar'd Up who famously imported their very own beach last year for the occasion!

Another location never one to throw a half hearted party is Le Vert. The thongs and jangles were out in force on the dance floor and Australian duo Coca Penny were more than happy to treat an inebriated crowd to a taste of home grown talent!

The Vert have a whole bunch of nights in the works guaranteed to pull in the crowds and with free shuttles on tap leaving regularly from Casino, there is less reason than ever not to get down there.

Every Saturday is Funky Hip Hop night and on Thursday 5th February, Rafi-Jan Siano and Mad Cordiouf Selecta will be playing a Dub, Calypso & R&B set. Thursday the 13th Feb - the outstanding Crazy P wil be heading up the night down in Gaillands.

A new talent has emerged in Chamonix this season going by the name of Honey Fungus, express from Meribel and now playing apres every Wednesday at Les Rhododendrons in Les Praz and a night time slot the same day at The Jekyll, Cham Sud. With one of the valleys most striking voices this duo is well worth a listen.

My picks of the week:

Apres ski at Munster Bar in Cham Sud - If you're looking for a good old Irish pub then look no further then Munster's and if you make it for après ski you can enjoy two for one drinks and free internet.

Chambre Neuf - dancing on the tables, 2 for 1 cocktails and Melvil - nowhere does après ski quite like Chambre!

Half price chicken wings at MBC – Top notch grub and home brewed beer, need I say more!?

Other up and coming events:

Event :
Hop on the train to Vallocine and check out Vallorcine Freestyle Day featuring:
- Snow Jib
- Demo de Dirt
- Live Music

Event :
Daily Wine Tasting Sessions
Time : 18:00 - 21:00
Venue : Cha Cha Cha, Avenue Ravanel le Rouge

Event :
18th of February - Giles Peterson from Radio One - Winter sessions at the Podium.


For a full list of this week's events, check out our What's On Calendar.
You can also find full Bar and Restaurant listings in the Dining and Going Out section of the site.