All About Basement Miami

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Miami, United States

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Basement Miami is the premier party spot for those in search of electrifying shows from renowned artists and master DJs.

Since its inception in 2014, the club has flourished with a sizable dance floor, four-lane bowling alley, and 185 square meters of ice skating rink. Basement found its forever home in one of South Beach’s most fashionable districts inside The Edition Hotel.

Here’s everything you need to know about Basement Miami.

Basement has always been the ‘it’ clubbing destination

Basement can consider Ian Schrager, co-owner of the legendary Studio 54 nightclub, as one of his creative parents.

Back in the disco-fueled ‘70s, Schrager co-created and was credited with innovating the “boutique hotel” concept – a nightlife notion that Basement Miami epitomizes. When he turned his focus to hotels, Schrager discovered he had a knack for the vibe and pop culture feel.

Following his Studio 54 venture – which will forever remain a paradigm for what a nightclub should be – Schrager partnered up with Marriott International to create the five-star Miami Beach Edition Hotel.

Envisioned by Schrager as a nightlife microcosmos, Basement found shelter in the ritzy hotel with one mission in mind – to expand Miami Beach Edition’s horizons beyond its place-to-stay status.

It wasn’t until the 2014 edition of Art Basel Miami that Basement opened its doors to the public. This buzzing Miami club hosted the season’s best parties with DJ Little Louie Vega, Horse Meat Disco, and James Murphy.

Mind you, the Miami music temple is far from being your average club. Instead of focusing on traditional nightlife elements such as DJ booths and vibrant dance floors, this bad boy expanded its clubbing’s horizons by including a bowling alley and ice-skating rink into the blueprint.

Basement serves as a clubbing destination for A-list celebrities like Drake and top models Joy Corrigan and Alana Duval.

Just like the best things in life, Basement found shelter in Miami Beach

The southernmost area of Miami Beach, commonly known as South Beach, is well-known for its cachet among models and celebrities.

A-list celebrities who frequented Miami Beach’s varied mix of posh bars, swanky lounges, and VIP clubs include Madonna, Sylvester Stallone, Cher, Oprah Winfrey, and Gianni Versace.

In 1995, architect William Lane used his design for five lifeguard towers to help the city’s revival after Hurricane Andrew.

His towers were immediately adopted as emblems of the resurrected City of Miami Beach.

But that doesn’t mean that SoBe lacks cultural attraction. It attracts both tourists and locals like a magnet thanks to its early 20th-century architecture in the Art Deco Historic neighborhood, where pastel-colored buildings monopolize the Ocean Drive area.

SoBe is considered a very LGBT+ friendly area, with hotels, clubs, and nightlife hubs that cater to the queer community. Miami Beach Pride, which debuted in 2009, currently brings more than 130,000 attendees to South Beach each year.

Retro New York is the vibe Basement Miami is going for

Housed Miami Beach Edition Hotel’s basement, this buzzing nightlife hotspot spans a spacious dance floor surrounded by 14 VIP lounges. The icing on the cake is the entertainment space, which features a four-lane bowling alley and an ice-skating rink.

With a capacity of 330 clubbers spread over three different areas, the vibrant nightclub ties the whole space together with the state-of-the-art sound system.

The decor sets Basement apart from its underground club status. Luxurious and opulent, the art-soaked walls have a slight 70s retro flair to them. White, geometric wall decor surrounds Basement’s dance floor, giving another dimension to the music temple.

Striking a balance between two antithetic aesthetics is no easy task, but Basement Miami has it running through its veins. A black, exposed ceiling brings an industrial edge to an otherwise upscale environment without messing up the ultra-sleek vibe.

With neon light installations created by Berlin-based artist Olivia Steele, the fluorescent artwork elevates this lively clubbing destination.

The bowling alley’s decor features wood-paneled walls and dark brown chesterfield sofas in front of a large marble-top bar. The dark and moody vibe of the bowling alley is contrasted with the soft, light colors of the ice-skating rink.

Clubbers find a touch of whimsy in the swirling patterns of the ice-skating rink’s ceilings. A neon sign behind sheer white curtains makes this a perfect spot for Instagram pictures – who doesn’t want to snap the ‘it’ feed photo on their clubbing night?

Basement is a mind-boggling music temple

Rather than catering to one specific music genre, Basement blends beats’ boundaries and hosts all kinds of acts. The music temple brings in the biggest names across genres, showcasing the best of pop, hip-hop, and electronic music.

New York nightlife entrepreneur Nicholas Matar, who operated New York’s now-shuttered Output and Cielo, curated the roster for Basement Miami.

Although it is far from being an easy feat, Matar strikes a balance between major league industry names and homegrown talent like it’s a hobby.

Foot-tapping beats and tracks that immediately make clubbers open their Shazam app have all found shelter at the Miami club.

Miami Music Week is a weeklong series of EDM events taking over the tropical city. As part of its 2017 lineup, Basement welcomed several house and techno legends, including Seth Troxler, Jamie Jones, and Audiofly.

Techno superstar Carl Cox wrapped up the week’s series with his legendary Disco, Funk & Soul annual party event. But Basement doesn’t forget about local talent – its stages have been the playground for homeboys like DJ Irie and DZA.

Matar’s long-standing – not to mention fruitful – connections with music artists and industry titans are why Basement is a Miami staple for beat diversity.

Basement is a multi-faceted venue

The door policy at Basement isn’t afraid to tell party-goers that tonight is not their night. Residents and visitors wait to get in for hours, so arrive early and look your best to avoid the long line.

Even though admission is free on most nights, Basement may charge a fee for special events.

When it comes to the VIP treatment, the nightlife hub is equipped with cushioned sofas and bottles of bubbly – an unbeatable combo when you want to party in style.

VIP tables are placed in the heart of the action, spread evenly throughout the spacious dance floor. Those ready to spend a few hundred for the royalty treatment can enjoy an intimate experience with the DJ instead.

If you bag the VIP deal, you will be the lucky winner of a guaranteed entry and a great clubbing session, complete with comfortable seatings and first-rate services.

The guy who illuminated Beyonce, Rolling Stones, and Lady Gaga’s concerts created Basement’s light system

What do The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, and Beyoncé have in common? They all used jaw-dropping lighting and projection effects produced by renowned lighting designer Patrick Woodroffe.

Since beginning his career in 1973, Woodroffe has illuminated operas, ballets, Vanity Fair Oscar parties, and the Queen’s Jubilee concert with his creative vision.

Woodroffe served as The Rolling Stones’ lighting designer and creative director in 1982. Talking about A-list celebrities, he also created the lighting for Paul McCartney’s show at the White House in 2010.

And Woodroffe didn’t stop there. He is one of the few people that can add to their CV “responsible for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2012 London Olympics.”

With an impressive roster of celebrities using his services and numerous accolades, Woodroffe embellished Basement Miami with awe-inspiring and mind-blowing visuals.

You say average nightclub, Basement says tipsy bowling and ice-skating

A four-lane bowling alley with an enormous LED screen showcases how lighting syncs with the bowlers’ actions.

It redefines what a bowling alley is – in fact, it is a remake as a 21st-century show of socializing and enjoyment for Miami Beach – with dramatic lighting effects, luminous bowling balls, and even bowling shoes personalized by famous artists.

The 185-square-meter indoor ice skating rink at The Miami Beach Edition Hotel is one of the most intriguing amenities. Skaters glide to a throbbing music and a constantly changing light show in this intriguing addition. The scene displays a fantastical, almost Dali-like sight.