Unfiltered, Unapologetic, Unstoppable: W Kuala Lumpur’s All-Female Takeover Rewrites the Rules
If you thought luxury was limited to velvet ropes and champagne toasts, think again. This July, W Kuala Lumpur is throwing the script out the window and handing the mic to a fierce lineup of women who don’t just break the mold—they torch it.
Welcome to LEADING VOICES, a high-voltage creative residency set to take over the city on 12 and 13 July 2025. Forget safe. Forget subtle. This is where art, tattoos, cocktails, and music collide—and women lead every beat of it.
It’s not just a party. It’s a reckoning.
A First for the W Brand—and the Industry
This isn’t your typical weekend pop-up. LEADING VOICES is a global first for the W brand, and it’s happening right here in Kuala Lumpur. The hotel isn’t just hosting a residency; it’s becoming the canvas, the stage, the speaker, and the vibe.
“We’re not just hosting an event—we’re igniting a movement,” says Volker Burth, General Manager at W Kuala Lumpur. “This is a sensory revolution against the expected.”
Translation: expect the unexpected.
No Apologies, Just Power
Over two days, the hotel becomes a creative war room for women who are tearing down the gatekept walls of art, music, ink, and mixology. Every tattoo needle buzz, every beat drop, every pour—driven by women who refuse to be sidelined.
This is more than female-led. It’s female-fueled.
Expect live tattooing. Expect genre-shattering DJ sets. Expect cocktails that are less “garnish and glitter” and more “alchemy and attitude.” Expect confidence talks that hit like caffeine to the soul.
Community Is the Headliner
LEADING VOICES isn’t just about spotlighting individual brilliance. It’s about building something louder, bolder, and more connected. It's an open invitation to anyone ready to challenge tradition, lean into difference, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with visionaries.
Luxury hospitality has evolved. It’s not about thread counts anymore—it’s about soul, story, and space to create. And W Kuala Lumpur is leading the charge.
Meet the Voices Who Are Taking Over
The lineup is stacked with creative disruptors and scene-shapers.
From Hannah Bhatt of The Uncanny Valley Studios to the inimitable Venice Foo, and the creative powerhouse Carelyn Chow of House of Oma—this is where vision meets velocity.
There’s also Bowie Heng, Zoe Salwynn, and Abby Lycc, all bringing something raw and real to the table. Rising stars Caden Chua and Janelle Carissa are on deck too, along with sonic heavyweights DJ Dora (Aryzeadora Rahim Dé Luz) and DJ Lzzy (Melissa L).
Topping off the weekend: the powerful voices of Eliana Efendieva and Nadia Heng, making sure this isn’t just a weekend to remember—it’s one that rewrites the narrative.
The residency is supported by forward-thinking collaborators like House of Oma and The Uncanny Valley Studios, pushing the envelope on what creative partnerships can be.
Get In, Plug In
If you’re ready to trade curated perfection for raw presence, this is your call to step into something electric. W Kuala Lumpur isn’t just opening its doors—it’s opening a portal.
LEADING VOICES
12 & 13 July 2025
W Kuala Lumpur
To get the full schedule, follow @wkualalumpur on social or dive into the details online. For bookings, dial +60 3-2786 8888, WhatsApp +60 12-347 9088, or drop an email at bf.wkualalumpur@whotels.com.
This isn’t just what’s next in luxury. It is luxury—unfiltered, unpolished, and unapologetically female.
