08.07.16
Nordstern - The Opening
Finally the day has arrived: the ship of Nordstern has found it’s way into the haven of Bale. Now we’re getting ready for the great opening weekend – on the 15th ...
24.06.16
These are THE former clubs of Zurich we miss the most!
Toni-Molkerei and OXA are only two clubs that Zurich has lost in the past two years. usgang.ch is taking you on a trip through the past of Zurichs nightlife… OXAIn ...
18.02.16
Swiss Nightlife Award 2015: These are the winners!
For the first time the sixth Swiss Nightlife Award, presented by Carlsberg, took place on a Sunday. Again, the much sought-after owl awards have been given to the most liked and co...
02.02.16
Super Bowl at the SNA
Certainly, we didn’t forget about the streaming of the Super Bowl on Sunday Night. If you’re a big Football fan, you should not miss the Award Party under any circumsta...
12.01.16
Here comes the line-up of the great Award Party!
Very soon the night owls will return to Zurichs trendy Komplex 457. Anyone who knows little about birds of prey, knows, that one should not let their arrival be by accident, no, th...
08.01.16
These are the Top 3 Nominees of the Swiss Nightlife Award 2015!
The finalists of this years Swiss Nightlife Award are certain. In twelve categories the most creative and innovative Swiss night owls will be honoured. For the Top 3 in the main ca...
31.12.15
THANK YOU
The second voting session has ended and the Top 3 Nominees will be revealed in a few days. At this point we want to express our gratitude for all who voted!We are overwhelmed by th...
16.12.15
evian® is partner of the Swiss Nightlife Award
Zurich, 16.12.2015 – The Swiss Nightlife Award gets more support. evian®, the popular and natural mineral water, is going to be partner of the Swiss Nightlife Award and w...
08.12.15
SNApp – the SNA App has arrived!
Finally you’re able to follow all the news around the biggest nightlife- and gastroevent on your smartphone! Download the free app to the first highlight of the year 2016 fro...
02.12.15
The Top 3 Voting begins!
The Top 3 voting has begun. Therefore all votes for the ten finalists have been reset to zero. Support your favourite nominee in each category at the Swiss Nightlife Award and vote...
27.11.15
Swiss Nightlife Award: These Are The Top 10 Nominees!
On Thursday, 1st of December 2015, the second and essential voting of the sixth Swiss Nightlife Award, presented by Carlsberg, starts. Now it’s time to determine the awardees...
23.11.15
5 possibilities to use beer in another way
Having a cold beer after a hot summer’s day, while watching a soccer game or at a club is a nice thing to do. But beer is not only adipsous, no, it may be used for numerous p...
10.11.15
The public voting begins!
Vote now for your favourite at the Swiss Nightlife Award 2015! You can choose your favourite in the following categories: Main category: Events * Best Event Serie (will be elect...
09.11.15
New week, new hosts and a well-proven location
On the 7th of February 2016 the Swiss Nightlife Awards, presented by Carlsberg, will be distributed for the sixth time. This time the award show will take place on a Sunday, the ac...
14.10.15
7 reasons, why beer is healthy
With more than 400 different types, beer is a drink for almost everybody. But beer isn’t only fun to drink at a hot summer’s day, while watching a soccer game or after ...
07.10.15
Viva Vegas
How do you name a club? Exactly this question, the founders of Vegas Club had to ask themselves a few years ago. Fortunately, it didn’t take them too long to find a cat...
22.09.15
Bees dancing in Hive
For ten years now the beat is humming in the multi-level IN location Hive in the western part of Zurich. The building has experienced uncountable danced through nights and celebrat...
18.09.15
The mystery of Trischli
Also the name of one of the oldest clubs in the eastern part of Switzerland – if not of the whole country – kept us busy. On our research we bumped into old promotion t...
04.09.15
Straight to the point: That’s how D! Club got its name
Nowadays D! Club is an inherent part of Lausanne’s nightlife. The hotspot baits with national and international top acts and embosses the club scene for 19 years now. Since ...
18.08.15
A journey in time: the background of Mascotte
Zurichs Mascotte is one of the oldest clubs of Switzerland. But what does «one of the oldest» mean and what transformations did the club go through? We have got some an...
05.08.15
The history of Plaza
You always wanted to know the history of the clubs and DJs in Switzerland? In our new series we’re going to adress exactly that question, starting with the history-charged Pl...
27.07.15
Nominate now!
Support and nominate your favourite nightlife-figure until the 16th of August 2015 for the Swiss Nightlife Award 2016. Finally the nomination is on. This year as well, the twelve ...
15.07.15
With Tanja in Marbella
Our next party destination is Marbella. Together with DJane Tanja La Croix, we took a close look at the Spanish port. Marbella - the beautiful city of Spain is situated directly a...
08.07.15
We met for a beer with... Boris Hilton
If you’re standing in one of Zurichs clubs and look at the admirable decoration, you are probably standing in front of a creation of Boris Hilton and Ling Schudel. Under the ...
07.07.15
How can I cool my beer the fastest? Our four lifehacks will give you the answer...
Fancy a cool beer? With our four lifehacks your beer will be cooled down in a few minutes!...
24.06.15
Berlin – Where Bears Go Wild
Together with warm temperatures and sunny days, summer vacation comes closer and closer. But as we all know, that doesn’t necessarily mean to simply lie at beaches and read b...
18.06.15
«I might have been to your club»
Whenever the dance floor is spinning around, people are usually a little bit more confused than they normally are - and it seems like they are even more forgetful. On our search fo...
03.06.05
Lost and found in Basels Nordstern
After a night full of dancing, clubbing and drinking, the only thing you want to do is going home. But while leaving, you start missing your key, cell phone or even your glasses! E...
22.05.15
We met for a beer with ... Jonas Wirz
Most people would probably only recognize him by his voice: For four years now, the enthusiastic radio broadcaster moderates the Party Show «Friday Nite» on Radio 24. E...
29.04.15
Is the Swiss gayclub-scene dying off?
We met Erik Schlumpf, the administrator of Angels Events for an interview about gay-nightlife. We could take a look into the Swiss gay and lesbian nightlife and its developement. ...
08.04.15
A spinable nest
One of the golden owls could find a nest in Berns Rondel – an appreciation of the passionate and respectable work the Rondel-team does. Although the club only exists for les...
08.04.15
Wawa found its nest
The winnerowl for Best Big Event, who went to the Electrosanne Festival, was named Wawa and landed safely in Lausanne. Wawa likes her new nest next to plants, phones, folders and ...
31.03.15
Eugens new nest
Finally the night owl found its nest in Bagatelle aswell. After a broken wing (crash during the evening) he finds himself in top form again. The golden owl named Eugen cou...
23.03.15
We met for a beer with ... Marek Krynski
Back in 1992 math- and philosophy student Marek Krynski, 46 (right side of the picture) founded the Street Parade. Today the father of four children works as a riskmanager of a maj...
20.02.15
Best Of Clip: Swiss Nightlife 2014!
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07.02.15
These are the winners of the SNA 2014!
Here we go - these are the lucky winners of the SNA 2014! Best Event Serie: AProdiABest Event: ModernityBest Big Event: Electrosanne FestivalBest Open Format DJ: BazookaBest...
06.02.15
Interview with newcomer DJ Elias
How did you get in touch with music? It was 2010. It was summer and I visited for the first time a localradio in my town where my uncle Matteo Vanetti still working as dj andmusic...
04.02.15
Halftime of the week: Just 3 days until the SNA
To shorten your waiting time, Nico Mäder aka uncle Charlie from «Two and a Half Man» welcomes you for an after-work drink. In that sense: Cheers to ...
03.02.15
We met for a beer with...Marco Rimmaudo
Marco Rimmaudo’s job earned him the nickname «he beer king of Zurich». We talked with the native Sicilian about his first party memories, the though business with...
30.01.15
Let's talk with 110: the video producers of the SNA!
First of all: 110 - how did you come up with that name? 110 stands for creativity, ambition and of course fun! We are a group of creative people who are always on the lookout for ...
08.01.15
Check out the top 3 nominees for the SNA 2014!
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22.12.14
We met for a beer with... Meret Macieczyk
Meret Macieczyk is doing an apprenticeship as a graphic designer. But sometimes, it is her job working in the cloakroom at the Club Gonzo that is the most colourful. At the age of...
17.12.14
Behind the Scenes: The men at the door
Every Year Swiss Nightlife Award honours the protagonists of the nightlife scene. It’s not just the DJs and organizers who have an influence on the events and clubs, but also...
09.12.14
We met for a beer with... Alex Flach (42)
Anyone out and about in Zurich’s nightlife scene will come across the name Alex Flach at some point. The former insurance agent grew up in the countryside, and ca...
04.12.14
We met for a beer with... Christian Fink
Without Christian Fink and his team our award show would simply be chaos. Over a chilled beer the event director tells us about the best moments and the biggest disaster in th...
01.12.14
These are the top 10 nominees for the Swiss Nightlife Award 2014!
The second voting is starting now! Join the online voting now for your top 3 favorites in each category! In order for you to partake in the public voting, we ask you to please logi...
20.11.14
Behind the scenes: the making of the owls (Part 1)
SNA: Can you tell us about the developement of the owl, what are the most important milestones in such a creative process? When I got requested to create the owls everything had ...
17.11.14
Early Bird tickets for the Award Party on pre-sale now!
Get your early bird ticket now for only CHF 25 for the fifth edition of the Swiss Nightlife Award party on Saturday, 7 February 2015 in Zurich at the Komplex 457! Let’s party...
17.11.14
we meet for a beer with...Jean-Pierre Grätzer (72)
We met for a beer with.. Jean-Pierre Grätzer (72) In the 60s, Jean -Pierre Grätzer opened a chain of nightclubs in Spain which inspired among others the Pacha founder. Th...
11.11.14
The first public voting is starting now!
Join the voting now for your favorites in each category! In order for you to partake in the public voting, we ask you to please login with your Facebook account or a valid e-...
06.11.14
Zoe and Max talking about SNA Show
SNA: The fifth edition of the Swiss Nightlife Award will take place on February 7th and you guys will host the evening for the second consecutive year. What were your highlights, w...
30.10.14
On Saturday February 7th the Swiss Nightlife Award will once again take place at Komplex 457
The fifth edition of the Swiss Nightlife Award - presented by Carlsberg - will take place on February 7th at Komplex 457 for the second consecutive year. The evening is ...
10.10.14
Carlsberg extends contract for another 4 years
The Swiss Nightlife Award will continue to be presented by Carlsberg for the next four years. Both partners will intensify their work and thereby sustain the most significant...
16.09.14
NORDSTERN BASEL: WHERE THE VILLALOBOS, COXES AND HAWTIN
Agron Isaku is the boss of the legendary club Nordstern, which won the Swiss Nightlife Award in 2012 for the "Best Specialized Club". It is one of the most successful clubs in the ...
09.09.14
Save the Date - Swiss Nightlife Award 2014
At last! On February 7, 2015 the next Swiss Nightlife Award will take place. On February 7, 2015 for the fifth year running, the most important protagonists of the Swiss nig...
13.08.14
Interview with Adrian Flavor, joint founder of the party label «Rakete»
For more than eight years now, the party label «Rakete» has been one of the most successful parties in Zurich and also one of the oldest labels residing at Hive club.&n...
30.07.14
INterview with Thierry Nocturne from the «1ER AOÛT – PEOPLE IN THE CITY» team
On 31st of July 2014, the «1er Août – People in the City» party will take place for the sixth time. The organisers of the event won the Swiss Nightlife Awar...
23.07.14
The Bellevue Club presents great DJs in a small venue
The weekend of the national holiday will revolve around the Street Parade. If you don’t like massive crowds, Club Bellevue offers you a different and informal option to party...
08.07.14
(Swiss) Artist to Watch – Cyril Hahn
Things are looking good at the moment for Swiss DJs! Not only are Luciano, Adriatique & Andrea Oliva celebrating their success, but also another Swiss DJ can be proud of his gl...
28.05.14
Interview with Ulises Braun - THE LATEST, SCARES AND LUXURIES FROM IBIZA
Most clubs on Ibiza have just opened and the first hangovers are wearing off. Ulises Braun has been living on Ibiza for many years and talks to us about what has been happeni...
11.02.14
Swiss Nightlife Award 2013 - Review on joiz
The Swiss Nightlife Award 2013 was a great success and is now history. Happy winners, nervous nominees and stylish nightlife people - check out our video. ...
05.02.14
Ulises Braun: «Mein Wert hat sich gesteigert!»
Ulises Braun erhielt am Swiss Nightlife Award den Preis für sein Lebenswerk. Darüber hat sich der Ibiza-Schweizer extrem gefreut - wie er im Interview erklärt. Ulis...
01.02.14
SNA 2013: These are the winners!
The fourth Swiss Nightlife Award show is over and it was great! Here are the winners of this years award show! The fourth Swiss Nightlife Award show is over and it was great! Here...
31.01.14
Swiss Nightlife Award - Newsflash III
The final preparations for the Swiss Nightlife Award is in full swing! Here we give you the latest important information ...
31.01.14
UBER takes you to the Swiss Nightlife Award Party
Would you like to arrive like a celebrity in a Limo? Nothing easier than that! UBER brings you to the Swiss Nightlife Award Party... This is not just a taxi service: Thanks to UB...
30.01.14
The Most Original Drink - El Duderino's White Russian
The Most Original Drink: The cocktail that Jeff Bridges, wearing flip flops and a robe, made famous. ...
24.01.14
The Most Original Drink - Cosmopolitan Sex
As we know, Carrie Bradshaw always ordered a certain drink: the Cosmopolitan. ...
22.01.14
Swiss Nightlife Award - Newsflash II
Check out the next newsflash! ...
17.01.14
THE MOST ORIGINAL DRINK - AUDREY HEPBURN'S SCREWDRIVER
Here comes the second part of The Most Original Drink! This episode is all about the beautiful Audrey Hepburn and the Screwdriver, which she drinks in the movie "Breakfast at Tiffa...
15.01.14
Swiss Nightlife Award - Newsflash I
Until the long-awaited Swiss Nightlife Award Gala on 1st February starts, you will find all the relevant information about the event via newsflash here. In the first of the f...
10.01.14
THE MOST ORIGINAL DRINK - VODKA MARTINI À LA JAMES BOND 007
The Swiss Nightlife Award is not only modern and trendy but also stands for «High Class Clubbing!» And what cannot be missed at such glamourous events? Exactly: cocktai...
09.01.14
Videoclip Award Party 2013
After the show is before the party. Fasten your seat belts - and get ready for take off! Be a part of it and join us! ...
08.01.14
These are the Top 3 Nominees!
On February 1st 2014 the highly coveted Swiss Nightlife Awards, presented by Carlsberg, will be awarded for the fourth year running. Throughout December the audience and the academ...