THE IRON FAIRIES OPENS IN BALI
Highly acclaimed magical nightlife destination The Iron Fairies, launched in Bali Indonesia, on Wednesday, November 29th, 2023. Created by nightlife and hospitality group Boutique Bars in collaboration with design visionary Ashley Sutton, it promises to captivate and delight its patrons. Its whimsical fairy-tale design, decadent cocktails and musical offerings will see it become Bali venue of choice for discerning patrons.
Ashley Sutton is an Australian miner turned gifted designer and author whose work in a West Australian iron-ore mine inspired him to pen and illustrate a trilogy of children’s books, namely The Iron Fairies. The fairy-tale maps the journey of grumpy old iron miners who must work in the dark confines of the underground mine. In their bleak despair they craft exquisite little iron fairies from iron ore. The miner’s risk all to bring the little creatures to life, up to the surface, to the sun. It is a tale of despair and wonderment, of bleakness and the magic of the make believe.
The book was then actualised into reality when Sutton partnered with Sandeep Sekhri, founder of Boutique Bars and together they created the acclaimed bars across Southeast Asia. The hospitality brand has multiple design led venues. The success and popularity of these ventures across the globe, led them to launch The Iron Fairies in Bali Indonesia, the newest concept to open its doors in Seminyak.
Visually The Iron Fairies merges the gruelling fuliginous underground world of a mine, with the enchantment of the make-believe. It is both monstrous and fascinating. The dark and the light, captivating its patrons, creating an unearthly refuge from reality. The Iron Fairies Bali will span 2 floors, paying homage to an ironsmith’s workshop. It encapsulates raw iron, timber, and leather elements and features mining machinery throughout. In stark contrast to this dark playground are the delicate fairies sprinkled throughout, surrounded by glittering gossamer and butterflies. It is an unearthly whimsical workshop of delights.
Says Sutton “The Iron Fairies Bali is a full working fairy factory. The furnaces are located on the ground floor and double as VIP rooms. All the iron ore is melted in the furnaces and then crafted to produce iron fairies and patrons will see hundreds of thousands of fairies all around the venue mainly on the conveyor belts and working tables. Over the years the fairies have taken over the building and created little fairy dwellings throughout the venue. The design was based on a location in the underground mine. Every part of this venue is handmade and took thousands of hours from hundreds of craftsmen to complete, right down to each hand-made iron fairy.”
Says Sekhri “Dreams are where passion is born, passion makes dreams come true. The Iron Fairies Bali is perhaps my most passionate project yet. The craftsmanship is extraordinary. We have created a whimsical world that is both timeless and enchanting. Bali is the flagship, and we anticipate a slew of tourists, locals and expats alike to join us for the opening.”
The Iron Fairies will provide a diverse, nightly range of musical entertainment, including live music, R&B, African, Hip Hop and electronic music. West African resident band, Sankofa will provide nightly entertainment (8pm-11pm) followed by renowned international resident DJ Willy Monfret, who has performed in top clubs in Miami, Ibiza, and around the world. The physical venue boasts 3 bars and an impressive main stage for musical performances. The space will house up to 500 people across the two levels. There are 8 select VIP furnaces crafted from cast and forged steel, providing an intimate and private experience. For the ultimate in exclusivity for party goers, the mezzanine offers premium VIP areas and bars which overlook the dancefloor.