2011 June | Essential Ibiza News

Usher To Play Ushuaia July 7

There is a rumour flying around the island that a certain R&B superstar and a prominent radio DJ will appear together for a special party in Ushuaia in July. The Essentialibiza team has had its collective noses to the ground, … read more

Ibiza Bands Together For The World Hepatitis Alliance

If you’re going to be on Ibiza July 24 – 31 look out for the WHA wristband and help make a difference in the fight to raise awareness of Hepatitis B and C. One million people die every year, many … read more

Defected In The House

While we do love dancing outdoors, especially through the day and into the night, there’s really nothing to compare with sharing a musical experience with a few thousand like-minded friends under the roof of one of the world’s most famous … read more

Sands On Sabados Returns

Popular beach party SOS makes its Ibiza return on Saturday July 2 to Sands, Playa D’en Bossa, just behind Hotel Don Toni. The summer 2011 launch party features Ibiza favourites DJ Antz (Aura & Pikes) and John Beach (aka Jonny … read more

Defected On The Beach

Defected Records knows how to throw a beach party, fact! Take the London based label anywhere in the world, stick them outside; near the beach and boom, they smash it! Whether it’s their numerous forays on South Beach Miami during … read more

Wax The Sushi

Santa Gertrudis is the place to be on Saturday July 2 as Wok & Roll, one of the most popular Sushi restaurants on the island, celebrates its anniversary in the company of DJ E.A.S.E (Nightmares On Wax) and guests for … read more

The Cuban Brothers Invade Es Vive

It’s Friday night in Figueretes and we are in Es Vive, poolside – the resplendent, recently refurbished poolside, with all new decking and a brand new pool – for the reappearance on the island of a group of Cuban entertainers … read more

Freak Show At La Plage

La Tour Recordings invites you to THE free party of the summer on Wednesday June 29 at La Plage (formerly Ushuaia) on Playa D’en Bossa beach. From four PM and carrying on until late, Freak Show offers a blue chip … read more

Fatboy Rocks!

Ibiza Rocks have been trying to persuade Fatboy Slim to take their stage for as long as they’ve had one and, after years of thinking it was not his place to appear on a stage he thought was more for … read more

Toolroom Knights Announces Space Line Up

The much-anticipated launch of Toolroom Knights at Space Ibiza is almost upon us. Monday June 25 sees Mark Knight heading up the legendary Space Terrace for the start of the labels summer residency in Ibiza, as part of Mondays Calling. … read more

Lazy Garden Party Launch

Lazy is an established Ibiza club brand that caters to the people of the island in an outdoor setting, delivering a cool soundtrack from local performers along the way. Having spent last summer on Playa D’en Bossa beach at Sands, … read more

Cafe Giri Opening

Lars Holm Hansen and Rosa Hildebrandt have created in The Giri Residence Ibiza the perfect getaway in the north of the island. Luxury and sophistication without the pretension that normally accompanies it has seen the boutique hotel become one of … read more

Space Ibiza Launches ‘Outta Space’ Free App

Legendary Ibiza club Space has announced the launch of its very own App, ‘Outta Space’, free for i-phone, desktop and Android. An exclusive launch party in Space will coincide with the opening of ‘Be’ at Space and the debut of … read more

Fatboy Slim To Make Ibiza Rocks Debut

Fatboy Slim returns to Ibiza this week to headline Ibiza Rocks on Wednesday June 22 2011. Fatboy Slim is one of the world’s most influential electronic artists. As a producer he has scored numerous global smashes through various pseudonyms and … read more

Hed Kandi Disco’s Revenge

Lavish drapes, decadent decor, pretty girls in roller boots and flashing neon costumes, gymnasts in skin tight leotards contorting their body into ridiculous poses, sexy dancers, live singers, a saxophonist, a percussionist and a housey soundtrack with a nod to … read more

Pure Pacha All Gone Pete Tong

Pete Tong’s return to Pacha after a three-year absence has been described as a homecoming, an observation he endorses with his first track of the night ‘I’m Coming Home’, much to the delight of the packed main room floor. The … read more

Future Disco Returns To Space

Future Disco has announced it will return to Ibiza and to Space for the 2011 season with a residency that sees it make several appearances throughout the summer alongside Carl Cox and Come Together. After making an impressive impact last … read more

Defected Records Takes Up Residence In Ushuaia

Celebrated UK label Defected Records announces a new residency for the 2011 season, in Ushuaia, Playa d’en Bossa’s brand new beach club/ hotel. The opening party on June 25 commences at five PM and will feature David Penn, Copyright and … read more

Life’s A Beach Club

After discovering Ibiza on holiday in the late eighties, Dutchman Gella entered into a love affair with the island that has lasted 25 years so far, resulting in numerous return holidays before he eventually built a home and launched Blue … read more

Sa Capella

Ibiza is famous the world over as the place to go to catch the best DJs and club brands in the world, where the party never stops and, while that is an accurate description of the island, it’s also only … read more

Walking Ibiza

Toby Clarke spent his formative years on Ibiza ensuring a happy childhood and a desire to return to the island one day. Having returned several times on holiday before returning to the island of his birth permanently, Toby has a … read more

Northern Lights Live In Space

Space announces that trance superstar Gareth Emery will showcase his Northern Lights album with a live performance in Space Ibiza on Friday June 17. Released on his own label Garuda, the performance will feature a four-hour DJ set with integrated … read more

Cream Opening Thursday June 16

Thursday June 16 sees UK super club Cream open its doors for the season. The island’s longest running UK club night returns to Amnesia for an opening fiesta that includes Paul van Dyk, Sander van Doorn and John O’Callaghan in … read more

We Love Space Sundays!

If there is a more aptly named party on this planet we have yet to find it! We Love opened up the 2011 season with a huge statement of intent, with six arenas, 27 DJs and a percussionist. The talent … read more

DC10 Opens

DC10 is the naughty little brother of the Ibiza superclubs. Famous for transforming Monday’s from the dreaded first day of the working week into a clubbing marathon not for the feint hearted. The atmosphere inside the venue on the outskirts … read more

Faithless Sound System Hits Space

Hot on the heels of another monster opening fiesta, Space declares its intention for the 2011 season with another huge booking, Faithless Sound System. Historically the Ibiza clubs open to fanfares and capacity crowds before a slight drop before the … read more