Monthly Archives: May 2012
Fifth IMS Huge Success
May 23 until 25 saw the global dance community descend on Ibiza with more than clubbing on their mind, the fifth instalment of the International Music Summit (IMS) delivered thought provoking themes and discussions on the future on the electronic … read more
Hacienda Remembered
To celebrate the thirty-year anniversary of seminal venue The Hacienda, current incumbents of the brand have planned an extra special party in Space Ibiza, probably the closest thing the present day dance scene has to the famous old venue. June … read more
Plan Be
It wouldn’t be another Ibiza season if there weren’t a club opening or two to talk about. 2012 sees the addition of Plan Be to the island’s clubbing arsenal, an underground extravaganza in the heart if the Ibiza countryside. Friday … read more
Space Opening Fiesta
The Space opening fiesta has been a landmark of the Ibiza season for as long as we can remember; the unofficial opening for years, it also sets the benchmark for the rest of the season. It delivers a marathon to … read more
FMIF Opening Party
After his appearance at IMS, all roads lead to Pacha for David Guetta for the opening of FMIF. The Guetta’s popular party has become a staple for clubbers from all over the world, selling out almost every week of 2011, … read more
All Gone Mambo
Café mambo has exploded out of the blocks of the 2012 season, after an amazing opening party that enjoyed the first sunset session of the summer it’s tie to welcome Pete Tong for the first of his All Gone Pete … read more
Ushuaia Goes Fatboy Slim
It’s fair to say that Ushuaia made somewhat of an impact on the island last summer. From the roadblock opening party that saw more people outside the venue than it had to numerous amazing line up’s during the course of … read more
Sands Opening Party
There is no better way to celebrate being in Ibiza than with a beach party, spending some time on one of the island’s amazing beaches enjoying the glorious sunshine and listening to the finest tunes from talented DJ’s. Today the … read more
Face To Face Wally Lopez
Wally Lopez has been a standard bearer for the global house scene for over a decade, from boundary challenging productions to floor roc king DJ sets, he is a popular member of the community. Add to that the fact that … read more
Defected In The House Pacha
It doesn’t seem like a year ago we were on this very street marching towards Pacha for our first taste of the famous old club of that summer. Defected Records is in town to start its summer residency on Saturday … read more
Defected In The House @ Mambo
After an opening party, where we enjoyed a stunning sunset, we didn’t need a lot of persuading to return to San Antonio’s sunset strip a couple of days later. Defected Records remains the go to label for house music and … read more
Privilege Ready For Opening
Privilege is no stranger to an opening party, the world’s biggest club has been delivering them for as long as we can remember. Privilege opening 2012 on June 1, however, brings with it something very special indeed; the launch of … read more
Defected Returns To Mambo
After an amazing opening party, followed by Pete Tong at Café Mambo on a Friday, as it should always be, It’s Saturday and that can mean only one thing, Defected is in the house. The legendary house label returns to … read more
Plastik Beach Opens
Plastik is a name that Ibiza regulars will be familiar with; the popular San An bar has been entertaining crowds for a decade. As the famous bar gets set to open for the season, on June 1, coinciding with the … read more
London Vs Manchester In Ibiza
Kaluki Vs Krankbrother at Sankeys Ibiza sees two of the UK’s hottest underground parties join forces in one of Ibiza’s best underground venues for three parties during summer 2012. London and Manchester form an unlikely alliance to take on Ibiza … read more
Zoo Opening
The time to embrace your inner animal is almost upon us once again as Zoo Project announces its opening party Saturday May 26 at Gala Night Park Ibiza. Dust of the animal prints and get your thinking caps on as … read more
Ibiza Through The Lens
Jerome Ferriere is a popular member of the Ibiza community, our recent Capturing LIfe profile on the talented French photographer shot through our online chart, receiving more likes than some of the biggest events on the island. His carefree attitude … read more
Carl Cox Opens Sands Then The Players Club Head To Es Vive
Sands has announced details of its opening party and it really doesn’t get any bigger. Thursday May 24 sees Carl Cox playing on the beach once again. Having witnessed the mayhem that Carl appearing on the beach brings, this will … read more
Orbital Added To Space Opening Fiesta
In a last minute addition to the Space opening fiesta, electronic pioneering act Orbital has been added to the line up. Orbital, aka brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll, has achieved legendary status within the electronic community for its parameter pushing … read more
RocknRave May 26 2102
Get Tested! and Back To The Phuture present RocknRave, a unique conversation between two Ibiza heavyweights; Mark Jones, head honcho of Wall Of Sound records and Back To The Phuture talks to legend Tony Pike, rounding off a week of … read more
Es Paradis Is Open
Ibiza 2011 broke all sorts of records for attendance, the island enjoyed its busiest ever season and by the looks of things at the launch party of Es Paradis tonight, 2012 will be hell bent on improving on last year. … read more
The Bar Is Open
Ibiza hasn’t quite hit full speed just yet but there is a definite increase in momentum as one of the islands most popular spots announced its readiness for Ibiza 2012 season. It’s Friday night and all roads lead to San … read more
ENTER. Space
Richie Hawtin announces his first solo residency in Ibiza when he brings ENTER. to Space on a Thursday night for 12 weeks between July 5 and September 20 2012, collaborating with Space weekly party Kehakuma throughout the 12 week residency. … read more
Rock N Mola Returns
After a successful debut last year, Rock N Mola returns to Ibiza May 18 – 20, with a Ladies First theme, bringing with it a weekend celebrating all things retro, from music and live performances to numerous other vintage goings … read more
Pukka Up Recruitment
Pukka Up has announced details of its recruitment days for the 2012 Ibiza season. With more boat parties than ever and the launch of Pukka Up Ibiza – a bar, diner, casino and cinema, the UK brand will have its … read more
Happy Birthday Nassau
It’s Saturday afternoon in Ibiza, the sun is high in the sky and Nassau, one of our favourite beach spots, is celebrating its fifth birthday. In a short period of time Playa D’en Bossa has undergone a regeneration that has … read more
Pukka Up Ibiza Is Coming
Pukka Up has made a huge impact on Ibiza in the past eight years, hosting one of the craziest and busiest boat parties on a weekly basis before being invited to join Carl Cox’s Revolution last season in Space. Ibiza … read more
Es Paradis Opening Party
Es Paradis has announced details of its opening party for summer 2012. Friday May 18 sees the Ibiza favourite open its grand doors for the new season, welcoming back many of its popular parties for another year. Helping celebrate the … read more
On The Beach With Xana
Phuket is the largest of the Thai islands but don’t let that put you off, while it does mean that its infra structure is much more advanced it doesn’t mean that it has been developed at the expense of its … read more
IMS Steps Up Its Game
With just over a week until the IMS 2012, organisers have announced that WILL.I.AM will take part in a keynote interview, joining already confirmed artists Nile Rodgers, Diplo, Luciano, Carl Cox, Professor Green, Loco Dice and Paul Oakenfold. Black Eyed … read more
Café Mambo Opening Party
You know the summer is just around the corner when Ibiza’s heavyweights start announcing their opening parties; one such heavyweight, Café Mambo, is next in line to raise the shutters. Friday May 18 sees the legendary Café spring to life … read more
Do You Want To Be A Moviestar?
This is your chance, sign up now as an extra! Do you live or work on Ibiza or are you planning a holiday to Ibiza in May and/or June this year? Then this is your chance to be a part … read more
Beautiful Reality
Subliminal Records has announced its plans for Ibiza 2012. In a nod to the feeling you get when you have been burning the candle at both ends on the beautiful island, when you senses are heightened and the world is … read more
Revolution Recruits Announced
Safehouse Management has announced the preliminary line up for Carl Cox The Revolution Recruits in Space Ibiza, every Tuesday night from July 3 until September 18 2012. Carl Cox returns to steer the ship through another exciting season and is … read more
Meet The Residents
Café Mambo opens at 11AM until the early hours of the next morning, offering several musical changes throughout the day, from the cool balearica in the afternoon to the legendary sunset, the pre-party warm up and then the Mambo party … read more
Aura Opening Party
Aura has announced details of its opening party for the summer 2012 season, Friday May 11 will see the doors to one of the islands cooler eating establishments open and it’s fair to say there are a few smiles on … read more
Ibiza Portraits
Monday May 21 sees French photographer Jérome Ferrier present his book ‘Ibiza Portraits’ in Atzaró, with cocktails served from 7-10PM. The stunning hotel provides the backdrop for the showcase of some of Jérome’s Ibiza work and in keeping with Jérome’s … read more
Healing Day
Healing Ibiza presents its fourth Healing Day in Atzaro as the islands healers, yoga teachers and all wellness enthusiasts get together to provide a positive environment and showcase their abilities. Emma PranaSol headed along for Essentialibiza… Atzaro once again generously … read more
Amante Is Open
Sunday afternoon in Ibiza and we’re heading for one of the finest spots on the island. Set on the cliff overlooking Sol D’en Serra bay, Amante provides a dramatic location, surrounded by rocks and lush greenery, looking out to sea … read more
All Gone Pete Tong Line Up Announced
After an amazing 2011 season Pure Pacha All Gone Pete Tong has announced details of its 2012 activity and the emphasis is on bigger and bolder. 2011 saw the party push musical parameters and deliver numerous eclectic line up’s throughout … read more
Savannah Is Open
The sun is out but the temperature hasn’t quite hit a sunbathing number just yet but it’s Friday, which is always a good day, and all roads lead to sunset strip San Antonio for the opening of Savannah and our … read more
Kolometers @ KM5
Whilst the diners dined in KM5’s spectacularly stylish surrounds, preparations for something a little different were quietly commencing outside. Behind the glossy white screens (that would also provide a blank canvas) a sensory sensation of live creation awaited. KM5 became … read more
Paella On The Beach
El Chiringuito de Cala Gracioneta officially opens its doors on Saturday May 5 from 2.00PM. The stunning beachfront restaurant, famous for its traditional Spanish fare, comes out of hibernation with live Latin fusion combo the Leo Vanelli band delivering the … read more
IMS Evening Programme Announced
IMS 2012 is just around the corner and details of a substantial evening programme has just been announced, running between May 22 and 27. While in previous years the focus has been on the three day summit, last year saw … read more
Perceptions Of Pacha
Paul Hardcastle is a name that will forever be associated with ‘19’, the number one record from the eighties and the video that accompanied it. It was a massive hit around the world and put Paul on the international radar. … read more
Cream 2012
Thursday night in Ibiza and all roads lead to Amnesia, where Cream has held residence for the past 17 years! The party, which started in Liverpool before becoming one of the world’s biggest clubbing brands with an unmistakable logo, delivers … read more
Hed Kandi Ten
Hed Kandi returns to Ibiza in 2012 marking somewhat of a special achievement. Hed Kandi Ten kind of gives the game away but the luxurious clubbing brand celebrates its tenth anniversary of its love affair with the island. Ten years … read more
Nassau Day and Night
Nassau Beach club has always dabbled in the nocturnal, hosting several themed parties throughout the season until last summer, when it decided to open day and night. Such was the success of their night time programme that they have decided … read more
Essentialibiza Live At Zinc
Essentialibiza is back on the road again, after its recent successful trip through the idle East and Asia, it turns its attention to the UK and Southend and Zinc nightclub. Essentialibiza’s Jo Mills joins residents DJ Loco Filth, B-Sure, Lee … read more
Tiësto Looks Forward To Monday Night In Pacha
Getting ready for the new season is almost like preparing for the start of the football season, there are always rumours about moves and transfer speculation that surround all the major players. This summer the talk was of Pacha Monday … read more
Savannah Grand Opening 2012
Savannah Beach Club San Antonio has announced its opening party details. Friday May 4 sees the popular sunset strip club open for the season with a sprinkling of the island’s finest resident spinners, including the likes of Jason Bye, Andy … read more