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The Escapade 2022 Review

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For those of you who made your way to the Escapade Music Festival 2022 in Ottawa, this year was a sensational lineup of enthralling events and terrific gigs.

The event celebrated its 12th anniversary this year and took place from June 24 to June 26. The lineup was energetic and emblematic of the festival’s glorious history of bringing together the top artists and DJs to rock Ottawa off their hats every year.

The Canadian capital got nostalgic and remembered why Escapade is the biggest party there and one of the most exciting in the country. It was held at the TD Place Stadium.

Overview of the Escapade 2022 Music Festival

The festival came after a two-year lapse due to Covid, but the festival returned last year at the Ottawa Baseball Stadium in September. The action-packed event promised to make it even grander in 2022, and boy, did they deliver.

They didn’t just extend the festival to three days of extravagant entertainment, but they also featured their biggest lineup yet. And wait till you hear about the top artists who raised the temperature this year.

Some of the biggest and most renowned names in dance music came together with young and creative artists to rock the most exciting stage at the most exciting mid-year festival in Ottawa.

Let’s break down the three-day event and look at the brilliant artists who took the stage on each day.

Day 1 of the Escapade Music Festival 2022

The festival’s main stage included explosive opening acts by Lost Kings before Nicky Romero and DJ Tiesto took things into their own hands.

Two additional stages were set outside the stadium, which saw heavy performances by ATLiens and Ganja White Night. The headline performance was made by legendary artist Deadmau5 on the festival’s opening day.

Meanwhile, the Trance stage saw gigs by Cosmic Gate and Markus Schulz, followed by an additional progressive house performance by Audien.

Day 2 of the Escapade Music Festival 2022

The festival’s second day saw the stadium stage taken over by Ophelia Records, along with immersive sets from Kill The Noise, Trivecta, Wooli, Seven Lions, Said The Sky, and more.

Aggravating the crowd’s euphoria, the bass maestro Seven Lions was accompanied by Kill The Noise with devastating synths.

The Trance stage transformed into the House Party Stage and was rocked by GORDO, Duke Dumont, and Solardo.

However, the apex party was at the Mainstage, where crowds got to witness enigmatic performances by swashbucklers DJ Snake and Alan Walker.

Day 3 of the Escapade Music Festival 2022

Attendees of the festival who attended the last day of Escapade 2022 were in for a total banger.

The main stage saw explosive acts by the likes of Don Diablo, Martin Garrix, and Above and Beyond.

The Stadium stage was electrified by Spag Heddy, SVDDEN DEATH, Excision, and SLANDER.

The third stage, which was transformed into the House Party stage, had headliners such as Malaa and other DJ numbers by John Summit, Dom Dolla, and Joel Corry to cap off the sensational event.

Artist and DJ Lineup of the Escapade Music Festival 2022

The Escapade Music Festival included some headlining acts by some of the world’s most renowned DJs and Techno artists.

This is the complete lineup of the artists who took the stage this year at the Escapade Music Festival:

  • Alan Walker
  • DJ Snake
  • Martin Garrix
  • DJ Tiesto
  • deadmau5
  • Joel Corry
  • SLANDER
  • Illenium
  • Above & Beyond
  • Excision
  • Kascade
  • Don Diablo
  • Nicky Romero
  • Deorro
  • Dom Dolla
  • Duke Dumont
  • Malaa
  • Svdden Death
  • Seven Lions
  • Cosmic Gate
  • Sam Feldt
  • Said The Sky
  • Audien
  • Markus Schulz
  • Cat Dealers
  • Lucii
  • Lost Kings
  • Kill The Noise
  • Andrew Rayel
  • Spag Heddy
  • Wooli
  • Julien Jordan
  • Bonnie X Clyde
  • Ganja White Night
  • Chefner
  • And Many More

What to Expect in the Escapade Music Festival 2023?

The Escapade Music Festival will be back in 2023 for another weekend of fist-pumping action. Just like the shifting trend from 2021 to this year, the 2023 edition will be hosted in another venue with multiple ticket options.

Though the lineup for next year’s event is yet to be announced, some of the biggest names in the dance music genre are set to be back with more mixes and beats.

Keep track of the festival’s official website to know more about the event, ticket options, and lineup.

We hope you have a blast next year, just as the Escapade 2022 was.

How to make your clubbing experience more fun

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Here’s how you can make your Clubbing Experience More Exciting

Going clubbing is a vibe. Nobody turns down the opportunity to hit a nightlife venue because they think it’ll be a dry affair.

But for those who’ve never been to a club before, or the ever-mysterious introverts, clubbing can become a little intimidating. The music is loud, the bar and dance floor packed. But all that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy the experience, even if you’re new to such a nightlife setting.

Whether you are a first-timer or a regular at your favorite nightclub, these “tips to have a blast at the club” are for everyone. Regulars can elevate their clubbing experience, whereas first-timers can get more comfortable and confident.

Here are some tips which will elevate your clubbing experience and allow you to maximize your fun at a nightclub:

  1. Get the Gang Together

Remember the line “I’ll be there for you”? It’s time to hold your friends true to these words.

Doesn’t matter if you are a high-functioning extrovert; going to a club alone can be a bummer. Going with your friends provides you with your personal zone of comfort (and you’ll have things to talk about). So find some friends who share the vibe and go clubbing with them.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t talk to strangers, right? If you find someone interesting enough at the club, give it a go. Buy them and yourself a drink. Conversation over a drink strikes differently. Maybe you and the stranger can set up the next-party plan.

Did you see? Just like that, you made a new friend.

That’s what clubs are all about. It’s a social place where you get to meet exciting and awesome people. In the end, it’s all worth it.

  1. Go Where Your Heart Leads You

You read it right! Seasoned party animals are well-versed with the popular establishments in their city. Not that they don’t like to try new places, but when it comes down to the essentials, they’ll always have preferences.

But what about you first-timers?

If you’ve never been to a club before, a good starting point is to do your research. It gives you a hang of the club’s atmosphere, its crowd, the kind of drinks they offer and their packages. Comparing different clubs will give you a good idea of the kind of places you can party.

What comes next?

Following your heart. Checking out the website or social media profile of the club will reveal all about the club. Whether your preference is to get sloshed, boogie on the dancefloor, or spend some quality time with friends, maximize the fun quotient by going where you feel you’d enjoy the most.

And while you’re at it, it would help a great deal to compare reviews and ask your friend circle about the place.

  1. Make it Sassier

Let’s face it, getting decked up always feels nice. We all want to look and feel good about ourselves when we’re looking to party. For those of you who don’t have much experience with nightclubs, being underdressed can be a disaster for the night (especially if everyone around you looks like a contemporary twist to Elvis).

Pretty sure nobody would want that.

Now you have researched the club you are going to, so you must have an idea about the clubs’ dress code; if any, that is. So dig up your closet and find the best-suited clothes for the night.

Luxurious clubs often have ladies spruced up in dresses and heels, whereas men are seen in button-up shirts and suit jackets. You’ll see individuals in t-shirts, jeans, and sweatshirts at a discotheque.

Irrespective of which club you are going to, go beyond your daily clothes. Put some effort into styling yourself. But make sure those shoes are comfortable enough; after all, the night is long and there’s much to shake a leg to.

  1. A few shots to settle the nerves

A little bit of alcohol never hurts a soul. Partying at a club is all about losing yourself to intoxicating drinks and taking on the dancefloor without a flicker of worry. As such, getting sloshed should be the top priority in your list.

A few rounds of cheers with your friends will amplify the fun and help you groove more effortlessly over your favourite tracks. Losing your senses and dancing till your feet hurt is what clubbing is all about. Getting intoxicated should be the first priority; everything else comes secondary.

A piece of clarification here; getting drunk to enjoy the night is great, but know when to stop. Getting drunk beyond your limit may just sour the fun, for you and everybody else. Also, you’d want to reach home safely and not wake up with a terrible hangover.

  1. Taking it a Notch Higher with Bottle Services

Want to go even further into making your clubbing experience a blast? If you’re in for it, then make sure you check out the Bottle Service offers of the clubs.

Bottle service is a premium offering in which you get to have a designated area all for yourself (and your friends, of course). Other than a designated area and a celebrity-like feeling, it has other perks such as complimentary bottle(s), snacks, number of admissions per table, etc.

These offerings vary from club to club. If you are someone who wants to go for it, then check the clubs’ website for details about this service.

At Barcode Saturdays, we offer you the chance to party like a celebrity and skip the queue with our VIP bottle booth services. Our bottle booth packages guarantee express and complimentary entry at our club, a premium section for you to enjoy with your friends along with premium drinks.

Take your clubbing experience higher with VIP booth services at Barcode Saturdays. Enjoy a royal tryst amidst all the high-octane energy and have a memorable nightlife experience.

  1. Don’t carry your dresser into the club

When going to a club, you don’t require a lot of things. You don’t need anything else if you are high-spirited and dressed confidently. Well, yes, you do need your wallet; otherwise, how will you get the drinks? (duh!!)

But if you wish to be on the safer side and want that fresh look you came to the club with, you may carry some essentials.

And a piece of advice. Prefer using cards to pay for your drinks; you don’t want to hassle with change all night long. Plus, it’s easier to use cards than cash, the transaction is easy, and you won’t have to carry a wallet filled with dollar bills.

P.S. A DSLR is not essential, even if you are a photographer. Until and unless you have a permit from the club, you may even be denied entry with it. And even if access was allowed, do you want to be your friends’ personal photographer the whole night?

Wow, that’s really not a long list.

A quick recap: “How you can make your clubbing experience more exciting.”

  • Get your friends to tag along; all they’ll do at home is sit and binge a series; better if you drag them with you.
  • Research on the club; you don’t have to write a thesis, but you need to know a little bit about it.
  • Put on your best clothes to avoid getting your confidence shot down or feeling embarrassed.
  • Getting intoxicated is the key to having a fun night at the club, but don’t overdo it.
  • Get yourself on the guest list if you want to get some added benefits. Seventh (optional), book a bottle service.
  • Finally, carry only essentials with you.

Conclusion

That’s it. These were some tips on how to elevate your clubbing experience and make it worthwhile so that you can lose the steam and drive up the adrenaline again the next time around.

So drop the guard, put on your party hats, and get ready to Samba at a nightlife destination near you. One good experience and you never know, it could be the start of something beautiful.

How to Approach a Girl at a Bar and Steal Her Attention?

Don’t let the title fool you!

As simple as it sounds, the jitters hit when you’re in the situation.

Socializing at nightlife venues like bars and clubs is pretty interesting when you think about it. The excitement of meeting new people, increasing your network, and wooing a beautiful woman feels downright amazing.

It does feel amazing in theory, but not so much when it comes to practice. The notion that a few rounds of drinks can ease the nerves is correct, but it’s equally possible that you take one shot too many and end up on the floor or making no sense whatsoever.

When it comes to approaching a girl at a bar, success is in the fine details. In this blog, we’ll explain these details and clear the mist around how to talk to a girl at a bar.

  • Be Confident

First thing’s first, and that’s to feel and look confident. Remember what they say about first impressions?

Humor is a great ice-breaker. It’s important that you’re sure of yourself; women prefer men who take it easy in the first meeting, so stop trying to impress her with every single line. Approach her confidently and look for common grounds to strike up a conversation.

  • Dress Smart

The first thing a woman will notice is how you dress. This one’s almost a no-brainer, but since it’s so decisive in approaching women, it’s worth an honorable mention. So before you make your move, make sure that your hair isn’t all over the place, and your shoes are tidy.

If you’ve ever heard that ladies observe in great detail, you’ve heard it right. A single open button in your shirt can end things for you before it even starts.

Having said that, we don’t mean to take things over the top (no, leave that 3-piece suit at home). But a whiff of self-confidence and looking sharp will do the trick here.

  • Make a Confident Approach

Making that approach is a daunting task, especially if it’s a group that you have to intrude into. So the pro tip here again would be to rely on intellectual humor (ladies love that). And the name is one female you know of who isn’t impressed by a man who has the ability to make her girl gang laugh?

Walk up to her confidently and greet everyone in the group politely. Make sure to steal her attention with a decent smile and a warm feel. There are also chances that she has men in her group, which isn’t anything to be intimated of unless her love interest is a part of the gang too.

Understandably, this one could be tricky. But if you can impress her group in front of her, you’re almost there.

  • Embrace your Masculinity

We don’t mean flexing muscles here, just having that slightly arrogant look and a mysterious gaze. The ‘mystery man’ vibes tend to work amazingly well with ladies, so be silent when you’re listening to her and subtle when you’re answering back.

Social studies have confirmed that looking proud and sure accentuates your masculinity, and females tend to be more impressed with masculine features than cute ones.

But again, don’t go overboard. Show off that charming smile every now and then to make her feel comfortable and interested at the same time.

  • Keep your Calm

Even if you’re nervous as heck, don’t let her figure that out. Chances are, it’ll be the end of the conversation and the last thing you remember with that girl.

Don’t shoot questions at her and make it sound like an interview. Be calm and retrospective in your conversations. Show her that you care, but don’t try to know everything about her in one go. Give it time.

Now that you’ve mastered the conversations, learn to master your body language. You can’t sound calm and tap your foot incessantly, lest you want her to think that you’re a sociopath.

Maintain positive body language, and don’t use your hands too much. Keep them confidently across the table without leaning into it.

  • Check your Drinking Spree

You must have figured out by now that being calm and confident in every respect should be the priority if you want the conversation to turn into a relationship. And drinking too much is another red flag when you’re out there making your first impression.

Don’t drink too much; you may come across as nervous or blabber a few words here and there. Women prefer guys who can hold their drink (have you seen any 007 movies?), and that’s exactly what you should aim for. We suggest 2-3 drinks max.

Wrapping Up

These were tips on picking up a girl at a bar. These were just the basics of what to do and what not to do when approaching a girl at a bar.

In the end, the ball’s in your court, and the rest depends on your skills to spark a conversation and capture her intrigue.

But remember the gentleman’s code here and never cause discomfort or be disrespectful towards anyone you meet at a club. These fall under basic clubbing etiquette.

So make that move and make it a rendezvous to remember. We wish you the best of luck.

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