Ibiza
Ibiza Nightlife Officials Confirm Clubs Can Return In April 2022: Report
Nightlife will reportedly soon return to one of the world’s top clubbing destinations, Ibiza. According to a report by Diario de Ibiza, a number of nightlife and tourism officials have confirmed plans for the island’s nightclubs to return in April 2022. The onset and impact of COVID-19 decimated Ibiza’s nightlife sector, which hasn’t been fully open since 2019. “The idea is that the opening will be at the end of April, two weeks ahead of what is normally done,” said José Luis Benítez, Manager of the Ibiza Leisure Association, per Diario. He added that the hope is to persist until November if “all goes well,” which would signal the longest clubbing season in White Isle history. Amnesia Ibiza/Wikimedia Commons Recommended Articles Ben...
Lee Foss Will Return to Ibiza After 10 Years for Summer 2022 Residency
Chicago house music visionary Lee Foss is playing with time for a landmark return to the White Isle at Eden Ibiza. Dubbed “The Arrival,” Foss’ upcoming residency will be hosted by his Repopulate Mars imprint. Each event will take place every Tuesday between June 21st to September 20th. “It has been 20 years since I first dreamed of bringing my vision to Ibiza,” Foss stated in a press release. “I’m so excited to finally have that chance. Every Tuesday at Eden we will open the fabric of space and time from the most magnetic island on earth to travel to the Red Planet and Repopulate Mars with the hottest DJs in the galaxy.” c/o Press Recommended Articles Foss and Jamie Jones formed the electronic music group Hot Natured in 2009. They ...
Celebrate 10 Years of Avicii’s “Levels” With New Video From His Final Performance
For dance music fans, about three seconds is all it takes to recognize the classic intro of Avicii‘s “Levels.” The late dance music legend’s estate is now celebrating the 10-year anniversary of his breakthrough 2011 single by releasing a special live recording of “Levels” from Ushuaïa Ibiza. Avicii’s August 28th, 2016 performance there turned out to be his final concert, as he retired from touring that year and tragically passed away in 2018. This particular clip of “Levels” was originally part of 2017’s Avicii: True Stories documentary but was removed after the film’s theatrical run. A brand new documentary, directed by Henrik Burman, is due in 2023. Watch the “Levels (Live In Ibiza)” video, whi...
Here’s All the Events Going Down for O Beach Ibiza’s 2021 Closing Weekend
After a season riddled with restrictions and uncertainty, Ibiza’s premier beach club, O Beach, is closing the season with an extraordinary three-day weekend. The 2021 summer season was markedly better than 2020, but it hasn’t been easy for the illustrious party island. With dance-floors only reopening last week, nightlife venues and dayclubs alike have had to remain nimble, navigating the complexities of COVID-19 to capitalize on the last hot summer days of the season. Jarett Lopez O Beach has maintained its world-class reputation by keeping a full schedule, adhering to guidelines instated by the Spanish government, and booking the best talent available to save the best of the summer for last. The massive beach club boasts a 600m2 swimming pool, luxe lounge...
The Reopening of Ibiza’s Nightlife Scene Is Almost Here
According to an announcement made by the Consell de Govern Balearics, the popular island and nightlife destination of Ibiza will be allowed to reopen its nightclubs soon. However, the White Isle won’t exactly resemble its full-fledged glory off the bat. Stipulations of the club reopenings include safety measures such as a requirement for patrons to wear masks on the dancefloor at all times, drinking only when seated, and the presentation of proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon entry to each venue. Ibiza’s clubs and nightlife destinations will only be allowed to operate at 75% capacity. While not ideal for revelers and club owners alike, the island’s entertainment association, Ocio de Ibiza, believes it’s a step in the right direction. ”The responsibility w...
Ibiza’s Café Mambo Launches Contest to Find Next Sunset DJ
Ibiza’s Café Mambo is teaming up with Absolut Vodka to provide one DJ the performance opportunity of a lifetime. A staple of Ibiza’s “sunset strip,” Café Mambo has been a family-run business for over two decades, and a variety of iconic DJs have graced its stage, such as Carl Cox, Fatboy Slim, and Swedish House Mafia. Now the storied venue is running a contest to determine who will play a sunset set at the picturesque beachfront property. DJs need only put together their best 30-minute chill out mix, upload it to Mixcloud, and tag it #CafeMamboAbsolutDJcompetition in order to be considered. Mixes need over 50 plays to qualify for the shortlist and a winner will ultimately be decided by Café Mambo’s resident DJs Jason Bye, Andy Baxter, Danny O, and Sa...
Ibiza Officials Are Seeking Out Informants to Flag Illegal Parties for Law Enforcement: Report
Struggling to mitigate a recent surge in COVID-19 cases under control, authorities in Ibiza are turning to an unlikely group of people for assistance—tourists. Visitors to the island between ages 30 and 40 may be uniquely positioned to assist in the effort, provided they’re willing to party, of course. Law enforcement is currently in discussions to put together a task force of party-goers who will infiltrate illegal gatherings and parties from the inside and flag them for police to respond. Since law enforcement personnel are recognizable to locals, Ibiza officials are reportedly seeking support from outside its borders to help with the problem. As The Guardian notes, most of the island’s illegal gatherings take place within private residences, and being able t...
Ibiza DJ Accused of $14 Million Money Laundering Scheme
Mikaela Jav may be a name familiar to those who spend their time on the party island of Ibiza in Spain. Jav is a popular resident DJ on the Balearic island, where she hosted her popular “Mikaela & Friends” parties beginning in 2015. The parties gained the DJ some notoriety, building her social media accounts significantly, where she shared many lavish photos of a globetrotting lifestyle. But those photos also caught the attention of the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) and Transparency International’s UK chapter, who launched an investigation against Jav. The DJ, whose real name is Izzat Khanim Javadova, is also the cousin of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. Jav and her husband Suleyman Javadov came under investigation for fun...
Dance Music-Themed Burger Restaurant “IBEEFA Burger” Hits Ibiza
Tourists heading to the famed island of Ibiza now have more to visit than just the clubs. The island recently celebrated the opening of a gourmet burger joint that is completely built around dance music culture. After a late night at the club, a trip to the new iBeefaBurger is a must. The restaurant opened last month in style with an onsite set from Hannah Wants. Outside of the obligatory decks in the dining area, the restaurant features a flashy crystal ball-like outer decor and an inner mural paying tribute to numerous industry greats. Dance music talent past and present also presented a clear inspiration for IBEEFA’s menu items. Fans will see the humor in the Hot Mince 82 burger, the Salomon salmon filet sandwich, and the Above & Beyond burger with a...
Ibiza Rocks Announces Summer Residencies for 2021
While Ibiza Rocks Hotel had previously hoped to open last summer in compliance with safety regulations, it looks like this year is a go. The beloved venue plans to move forward with its series of Poolside Sessions beginning Thursday, June 24th, and to ignite the hype, they have unveiled their upcoming residencies for the season. The lineup for the summer of 2021 is everything dance music fans could hope for as we reemerge after a lost year. Fresh off the BRIT Awards, nominated DJ and producer Joel Corry will be throwing down poolside on Sundays from July 4th to September 25th. Fans are bound to be flocking to the venue after Corry released one of the biggest tracks of 2020, “Head & Heart” with MNEK. “Ibiza is my favourite place in the world to play! ...
Iconic Ibiza Club Amnesia Announces 2021 Closing Party
The revolving door of COVID-19-related news can be brutal at times, but it seems things may finally be turning around. After an unprecedented year of cancellations due to the impact of the virus, iconic Ibiza club Amnesia has announced its 2021 Closing Party, which will go down on October 23rd. The fabled clubbing brand recently announced its “Inverse Season,” beginning with the news of its Closing Party. More details about the club’s full season will arrive in reverse order in the ensuing months. Performing artists have not yet been revealed, but a press release ensured fans that the event will “feature all the world renowned superstars you would expect.” Amnesia, which bills itself as the “temple of electronic music,” op...
New Docuseries “Club Ibiza: The Sessions” Features Music Produced by Carl Cox
A new five-part series covering the Spanish football team UD Ibiza features music from Carl Cox, Anna Tur, and Manu Gonzalez. Club Ibiza: The Sessions, which has launched on the subscription sports streaming service DAZN, takes fans behind the scenes of UD Ibiza and documents the team’s rise and ongoing quest to make it to the La Liga championship. The club was founded in 2015 and currently competes in Segunda División B, the third tier of Spanish football. Co-producer Grant Best called it the “most beautiful” docuseries made on the subject, due in part to the series’ setting of Ibiza and the island’s cultural significance to music. “We know Ibiza as the dance music capital of the world but now football has become another re...
