“I got turned away from entering because I had a plastic water bottle. But, they confiscated it and turned it into furniture and then allowed me in. @POTATO HEAD BALI has one of the lowest waste-to-landfill ratios in the hotel industry. Here’s how they do it.”
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traveller: “an expert expat’s tips for Bali – an insider’s guide from an Australian perspective.”

uptin: “the first hotel with (almost) zero waste”

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner. As ever, we’ll be celebrating the occasion with a curated line-up of international and resident DJs, representing the cutting edge of global dance music with a diverse blend of sounds and styles.

Revered UK techno heavyweights Overmono return to the Desa for a DJ set, Dutch party-starter Carista makes her Potato Head debut, and we welcome back Swedish virtuoso Baba Stiltz with his genre-defying sonics. Local favourites and [Klymax](https://klymax.co/) residents Dita and Gero bring their floor-filling sound, while residents Marvel and Imen complete the billing with a back-to-back performance.

[Potato Head Beach Club](https://seminyak.potatohead.co/feast/beach-club) will once again be transformed, with a full stage and extended dancefloor playing host to the eclectic acts. Join us as we usher in 2025 with a daytime-into-night party, celebrating the pinnacle of contemporary club music on the Seminyak shores.

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British brothers Overmono have been on a non-stop climb since their productions first started appearing in 2016 — turning out killer tunes from Radiohead re-edits to stone-cold Warehouse Project anthems. Much of their music has arrived via iconic label XL Recordings, and their 2021 Farbic Presents compilation was a modern techno masterclass. 

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Carista has captivated the world with her talents as a DJ, music producer and curator. She takes listeners on intriguing journeys, effortlessly weaving through genres as she ignites smiles and the desire to dance. Her soul-stirring selections have been showcased at her monthly show on London-based NTS Radio and dancefloors worldwide.

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Stockholm-based producer Baba Stiltz’s sound brilliantly blurs stylistic boundaries, gliding through all shades of house into downtempo electro-pop and more. He’s published acclaimed music on benchmark labels including Public Possession, Studio Barnhus, Trilogy Tapes, and more, his sound evolving with each release.

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Equipped with an alluring inventory of versatile sounds and an intrinsic ability to read the floor, Potato Head resident Dita elegantly captivates crowds with her lovingly curated blend of proto-house, Balearic disco, ‘90s breaks and more.

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Endowed with an eclectic touch that defines his genre-gliding sets, Gero is blessed with the ability to take listeners on an immersive musical journey. Whether soundtracking a mesmerising sunset or an evolving sunrise, he shapes captivating sets perfectly pitched to his surroundings.

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Having begun his musical journey via the Jakarta-based Anja project back in 2017, Marvel’s reputation for crafting immersive, floor-friendly grooves has been steadily growing. His sets are shaped by a profound love of disco, house, funk, fusion – and everything in between.

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Growing up immersed in Jakarta’s evolving music scenes helped shape Imen’s diverse and boundary-breaking sets — encompassing soca, funk, house, techno, and more. Alongside his residency at Potato Head Bali, Imen founded the revered party series YES! and Magico's Motel.

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Beach Club

Get Direction

NYE 2024 with Overmono (DJ Set), Carista, Baba Stiltz, Dita, Marvel b2b Imen, Gero

Did you know that, within the first 25 years of its life, a single mangrove tree can remove 0.3 tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere? That’s 2-4 times more than mature rainforest trees and is equivalent to the emissions released by a petrol car being driven for around 1180 km. 

Our mangrove conservation project is a fun way to contribute to making our world better. Join us as we take a canoe ride through the mangroves, waste-picking as we go, before stopping to plant mangrove saplings or harvest the seeds that will grow into pollution-fighting adult trees.

Registration fee: IDR 500,000 nett per person. Participants must be aged 12+. Booking is required one day prior.

Meeting Point at Jamu Bar, Studios Lobby.

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Mangrove Conservation

Inspired by the rituals of Bali that honour prayer, nature, and collective energy, we collect all the papers hung at the Altar of Wishes every new moon and full moon. We gather in a circle and burn them in a traditional Balinese _pasepan_, charging every wish with the intention of it being granted. The ritual ends with the ashes being offered to the ocean.

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Sweet Potato Kids

Full Moon: Altar Wish Burning

##### Live sound meditation centered around the full moon.

With every full moon, Purnama becomes a blank canvas for a medley of music and meditation. We feature Bali-based musicians and wellness practitioners to curate a sound meditation experience that aligns with each full moon. Whether it is a super blue moon that encourages manifestation or a harvest moon that inspires action, Purnama is a time to surrender to the soothing frequencies and begin anew.

Fee is IDR 250.000 nett per person.


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Purnama: Mindfulness of Sound with Löw and By Felix

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By Felix is a wellness concierge and energy guidance agency founded by Kim Herben, Head of Wellness at Desa Potato Head. Kim works with reiki, balancing movement and affirmations, meditation, and spiritual cleansing. Kim has been living in Bali for over 15 years, studying closely with priests and healers.

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By Felix

Julian Löw is an emerging young instrument builder and musician who specialises in bridging raw acoustic vibrations with modern electronic music productions, crafting meditative soundscapes through improvisation.

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Bamboo Garden

Join us this Thursday for our weekly Jazz and Tarot evening.

Explore the ancient guiding system of tarot at [Dome](https://seminyak.potatohead.co/feast/dome) with a one-to-one reading – accompanied by the sound of jazz records selected by our resident DJ, Kai. 

Limited capacity.
Readings are on a first come, first served basis.

Book a table (if you feel like a bite)

Follow us [@dome_restaurant](https://www.instagram.com/dome_restaurant/).


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**Dewa Ayu Made**

Join us for an enlightening conversation with ethical forager and nomadic cook [Dewa Ayu Made](https://www.instagram.com/made.masak/) at [Dome](https://seminyak.potatohead.co/feast/dome) as she delves into the art of foraging and the ancient wisdom of Bali's food forests. This discussion will explore the deep-rooted connections between Balinese culture and its ancestral landscapes, highlighting how traditional foraging practices have shaped Bali’s culinary heritage and its relationship with nature.

Made will share her experiences navigating Bali’s lush terrain to discover wild edibles and medicinal plants, emphasising sustainable and respectful harvesting methods that honour both the land and its traditions. In a rapidly changing world, her insights will offer a fresh perspective on the value of local biodiversity, the preservation of indigenous knowledge, and the revival of food sovereignty.

This talk will provide an opportunity to reconnect with the land, see examples of the island’s edible bounty, and learn about practices that sustain Bali’s rich ecological and cultural fabric. It’s an open invitation to reflect on the importance of maintaining a balanced relationship with our natural environment.


Bahasa Indonesia session (3.30pm - 4.30pm)

English session (5pm - 6pm)

Free event. Limited capacity.



Desa Potato Head Open Talks: Dewa Ayu Made

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Open Talks: Foraging and the ancestral food forests

On Friday, 20 September we’re serving a special Foraging Dinner, featuring a special take on our [Dome](https://seminyak.potatohead.co/feast/dome) à la carte menu highlighting ingredients freshly foraged from Bali’s Tabanan Regency.

This unique dining experience celebrates the wild, fresh, and locally sourced ingredients found right in Bali, with ingredients hand-picked by our team with help from ethical forager and nomadic cook, [Dewa Ayu Made](https://www.instagram.com/made.masak/?hl=en).

Foraging – a tradition that dates back to prehistoric times – is the practice of searching for and gathering wild food, including edible plants, fruits, nuts, seeds, and fungi. Ethical foraging practices emphasise the importance of not overharvesting, taking only what is needed so that plant populations can regenerate.

Limited capacity.

Book now.



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Foraging Dinner

Amidst the seemingly endless tides of crises that grasp our present moment, artists around the world have thrust themselves into the forefront of change – taking responsibility to confront the deepest questions of our time through their work. 

How do we want to live in harmony with our planet? 
 
Who will we be to each other?    

Arahmaiani has sought to answer these questions throughout an enduring and spiritual journey. Obscuring the lines between artist and activist, she has walked a winding path for over four decades, molding her into one of Indonesia’s most enigmatic, respected and recognisable artists of our time.

One of her iconic works came as a direct response to a deadly 6.4 magnitude earthquake in Yogyakarta in 2006. Bringing together a tapestry of diverse communities around the city, Arahmaiani mediated a process of intensive self-inquiry and dialogue on the impermanence of life, and of love and belonging in the context of their local wisdom. With the help of seamstresses, the communities created several flags bursting with colour. At the centre of each is a woven word in their native Jawiscript reflecting ideas and values held at the centre of a particular community.

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A performance was devised not long after, with members of the communities parading the streets in front of curious onlookers, waving each flag back and forth and creating a symbolic gesture of harmony between differences. With this act of social healing, The Flag Project was born, and has since been replicated in cities around the world. Throughout Asia, Australia and Europe, Arahmaiani has utilised the project as a tool to facilitate conversations within communities of different faiths, religions and beliefs.

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In the spirit of this ongoing project, Potato Head welcomes the release of **AFTER THE FLAGS**, a unique and refreshing visual narrative directed by one of Indonesia’s talented up-and-coming filmmakers, **Kathleen Malay**.

Equal parts experimental film and environmental activism, the film paints a complex and stunning picture – highlighting the destructive patterns of human nature as well as its ability and potential to coexist in harmony with the natural world. 

This dichotomy is portrayed through the use of powerful symbolism and a kaleidoscope of ambient soundscapes that weave us into a space between interconnected realities –  inviting us to contemplate the significant changes required not only on the island of Bali, but on a regional and global scale. This position allows us to exercise one of our greatest gifts: the power of choice.

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AFTER THE FLAGS stands as a visual poem that extends its arm out, asking us to join the open-ended interplay between our imagination and the messages of hope embedded onto each flag. “Ewako”, meaning “brave” from the local dialect in Makassar. “Guyub”, meaning “harmonious” in Javanese, or “Taksu” the Balinese word for a spirit or state of being that is in balance with human and divine qualities. The intricate dance of these flags within the film prompts us to contemplate the vast human experience we all share.           

As director, Kathleen Malay represents the importance of having a young creative female force expanding the essence of Arahmaiani’s career-spanning work to a whole new generation; bridging new connections with the viewer and the communities that have contributed to it. 

Born in 1988 in Jakarta, Indonesia, Kathleen is both a filmmaker and musician. She has directed innovative music videos and creative short films for the likes of Gabber Modus Operandi, Melati ESP, Rully Shabara, The Brandals, Gangsar (FKA. Rollfast), Ora Iso and others.

A lifestyle and hospitality brand of which sustainability forms the very bedrock of its operations, [**Potato Head Bali**](https://seminyak.potatohead.co), has commissioned the film. To coincide with the release of this latest short, [an experiential installation of the artist’s flags](https://seminyak.potatohead.co/art-design/arahmaiani-the-flag-project) featured in the film will be on view.    

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Both film and installation remind us that a simple flag can be a hopeful representation of a united pursuit towards a common goal: a future that transcends the progressive commodification and industrialisation of our planet, and honors an approach to life inspired by the wisdom of ancient cultures and in balance with the natural world.  

_Written by Rudolf RG Perez_

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**CREDITS**

Director: Kathleen Malay (@iannisxanaxis)

DOP: Deska Binarso (@desbins)

Creative Director: Pete Pepper Keen (@viaplanetearth)

Line Producer: Candra Dewangga (@dewanggacand)

Original Score: Kaazi (@kaazi_)

First Assistant Director: Sabrina Sasa (@sabrinasash)

Second Camera Operator: I Made Denny (@denny.chrsn)

Executive Producer: Rob O’hare (@robohare)

Project Manager:  Rizky Rahad (@rich.rahad)

Editor: Reza Tene (@rezatene)

Production House: Lynxfilms (@lynxfilms)

Commissioned by: Potato Head Films (@potatoheadbali)

Casting: Asep Kamaludin (@balicasting.id)

Unit Production Manager: Ashari Fahmi (@indomiegoreng.double)

Art Director: Muchlas Arek (@muchlas_arek)

Drone Pilot:  Rachmat Hidayat (@ram_matteo)

Grip & Camera Guard: Salman Poris (@karet_2pedas)

Set Dresser 1: Wayan Juliawan (@julian_bali9)

Set Dresser 2:  Yoman Arianto (@kupitcupitkupitcupit)

Executive Post Producer: Trima Wulandari (@trimawulandari24)

Online Artist: Aditya Pradana (@aditspace)

Online Support & GFX: Apen Syarief & Ona (@apensyaripudin & @onaiseu)

Production Secretary: Arti Riyanti (@artiriyanti)

Location Manager: Raynhard Bernard (@raynharddirck2)

Location Runner: Jhon Glen Sopacua (@johnn.glen)

Data Wrangler: Herdiansyah (@dijans)

Colorist: Ibnu Fajar (@ibnudawn)

Assistant Colorist: Kaia Parahita (@kaipw_)

Post Production Supervisor: Chrestella C. (@stellacle_)

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NYE 2024 with Overmono (DJ Set), Carista, Baba Stiltz, Dita, Marvel b2b Imen, Gero

Mangrove Conservation

Full Moon: Altar Wish Burning

Purnama: Mindfulness of Sound with Löw and By Felix

Jazz and Tarot at Dome

Open Talks: Foraging and the ancestral food forests

Foraging Dinner

Potato Head Films presents After The Flags

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