December 9, 2005
GASLAMP'S NEWEST dining and entertainment venue
San Diego 's only true “dance club” in the Gaslamp, belo, launches February 9, 2006.
belo will be San Diego 's only true “superclub,” in the mold of Crobar ( Chicago , New York , Miami ) and Ministry of Sound ( London ). With over 20,000 square feet of hot, ultra-chic décor; three different rooms; and top-flight, internationally-known DJ talent, belo will be the destination for San Diego 's club-goers. The club is named for its location nestled under the Gaslamp.
The ultimate club experience will greet belo's guests, with a variety of rooms, each with their own atmosphere and ambience. The 60's-inspiried décor, which has been described as both retro and post-modern cool, creates great vibes in each room: the electric green room for dancing the night away, and the red room for more subdued, intimate moments. As in the top clubs in the world, Belo's psychedelic VIP areas offer several views of the happenings, and boast a welcoming, impeccable service.
belo's international “super club” electricity is generated by a state of the art sound and light system, along with plasma TVs and murals that bring the New York/London club experience to San Diego . The music completes the club experience, with a diverse range of house, hip hop, R & B, mash-ups, 80's and live music.
The real power behind the belo experience is the musical presence of top superstar DJ's, such as Steve Aoki, AM, Stretch Armstrong, Mark Ronson, Samantha Ronson, Benji from Good Charlotte, and other internationally-known talent.
Driving belo's continual stream of top DJ talent is belo's Entertainment Director, club consultant and resident DJ Paul Parente, a.k.a Pauli P. Fulfilling the club's commitment to be the source of the best domestic and international talent in San Diego , Paul will search for and book only the best at belo.
Paul will bring his vast expertise and background in the electronic music and club scene to belo, constantly bringing new music concepts and trends to the club, creating the best in dance music culture in San Diego .
A major contributor to the Southern California music scene, he was the first promoter to bring legendary DJ talent like Paul Oakenfold, Paul Van Dyk, Sasha, John Digweed, Carl Cox and many others to San Diego . He was also the exclusive talent buyer for San Diego 's largest Electronica Festival in 2001 at the San Diego Sports Arena, attended by over 6,000 people. Recently, Parente has been the resident DJ and talent buyer for On Broadway Event Center in the Gaslamp from 2004 to 2005. With over 15 years of commitment and involvement in the electronic music and club scene, Paul will dedicate his unique energy and passion to creating the best club experience at belo.
Under the direction of General Manager, and constant presence in the Gaslamp, Brook Weisner, belo has the right mix of talent, atmosphere, and expertise to make this inimitable club experience a success. Brook has a long history of strong leadership in San Diego , along with high profile projects in Australia , New Zealand , and San Francisco .
belo's versatile space, spacious dance floors, intimate corners, comfortable couches and a great vibe can provide the perfect atmosphere for a wide range of events. Ranging from small, intimate gatherings to large scale productions including product launches, photography/video shoots, fashion shows, art shows, film screenings, corporate receptions, sit-down dinners, and dance parties, the club's Capacity ranges from 30 to 1,200 people.
For more information, please contact Jessica Cline, Director of Sales and Marketing, at 619-231-9200, or jessica@belosandiego.com.