- St James Power Station
St James Power Station (zh-sp|s=圣占姆士发电厂|p=Shèngzhànmǔshì Fādiànchǎng) is a music and nightlife venue in the
HarbourFront area of the Bukit Merah Planning Area,Singapore , nearVivoCity .History
Built in 1927, it was Singapore's first coal-fired power plant supplying electricity to nearby shipyards, industry and residences.
It was refurbished in two years, and opened as Singapore's largest entertainment complex in the fourth quarter of 2006. The building is owned and developed by Mapletree Investments at a cost of approximately S$40 million.
MediaCorp 'sStar Awards 2006 was held here onDecember 10 , after more than a decade atCaldecott Hill .Outlets
St James Power Station has 10
nightclub s and live entertainment destinations rivalling theMinistry of Sound atClarke Quay and Zouk, with 70,000 sq ft of floor space. Customers pay one charge for all outlets.*" [http://www.dragonfly.sg Dragonfly] ", specializing in
Mandopop
*" [http://www.mono.sg Mono] ", akaraoke bar with individual rooms
*" [http://www.movida.sg Movida] ", showcasing music from all around the world
*" [http://www.belliniroom.sg Bellini Room] ", ajazz destination
*"Gallery Bar", a bar lounge
*"Peppermint Park", an outdoor bar
*"The Boiler Room", for rock,R&B and pop
*"The Lobby Bar", screening sports matches
*" [http://www.powerhouse.sg Powerhouse] ", the largest outlet catering to the young crowd
*" [http://www.tigerlive.com.sg TigerLIVE] ", showcase for Tiger beerExternal links
* [http://www.stjamespowerstation.com/ St James Power Station Official Website]
* [http://www.visitsingapore.com/publish/stbportal/en/home/about_singapore/ezine_home/Nov06/new_in_town/stjames.html Inside Scoop from Uniquely Singapore]
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