Spring in Ibiza? A season of free parties!

The countdown for Summer 2016 has started (and if you want to know the updated list and the dates of confirmed  parties click here)… and many friends have  asked us  news about Ibiza in Spring… how’s the life and the nightlife on the island?

First of all, the climate is excellent – the daytime temperature is already hot and,(especially if you come from Northern Europe or you have a bit of courage) from the end of March it will be possible to swim in the sea!

Also the beaches are beautiful, empty, quite deserted…unmissable (see Salinas in the picture).

We have already written about Ibiza in winter (read here)… but also in spring Ibiza is also a paradise to discover at a much lower price (the costs of flights, hotels, car rentals and restaurants are definitely cheaper than in the summer)..

There is also good news for the clubbers: there are several clubs open, and 90% of parties – usually with excellent dj’s, are free.

First of all, Pacha Ibiza: the icon of the island, is open Friday and Saturday nights. There have been some excellent events scheduled during these Spring months, such as Vintage with Sebastian Gamboa and friends, Ibiza Global Showcase, with the dj’s from Ibiza Global Radio, Ibiza Talents with brilliant dj’s such as Neverdogs, Pirupa, Cristian Viviano and the parties – People Like Us and B-Side.

 

If you search the event pages on Facebook this year it’s possible to leave your names and get free entry most of the time.

So, why miss the fabulous nights at Pacha?

From Pacha to the other key player during the last few months in Ibiza: Sankeys!

The club of David Vincent has scored brilliant results with “Unusual Suspects”,  a party that along these months brought  guests to the island such as Carl Craig, Nicole Moudaber, Martin Buttrich, Stacey Pullen, plus emerging talents such as Frank Storm, Eli Rojas, Luigi Moretti, Alex del Vecchio.

Next appointment with Unusual Suspects is scheduled for 23rd March, with free entry by guest list. But we will talk about that later.

 

And then, still at Sankeys, every Saturday night with free entry, we have:”Sankeys Sabados”. “Sankeys Sabados” presents excellent guests such as Matt Jam Lamont, Manu Gonzalez and strong local dj’s (with a high percentage of female dj’s including Miss Luna, Kellie Allen, Lisa Chadderton, Cuky, Jada, Max Hardcastle, Amy Db, Davina Moss, Marta Dlm, Alice Clark and Stephanie Rosse).

What next? In Marina Botafoch, Sushipoint Ibiza is organising great parties with free entry on Friday and Saturday nights.

Still in Marina Botafoch, Bubbles has been organising some good events and Ocean Drive Hotel are hosting some cool parties.

Let’s move to Playa d’En Bossa, where we discover that Lips and Nassau Tanit Beach have hosted several excellent events.

At Nassau Tanit beach Gloria Geseri, Daniela Biagetti and the team of “Rewind” scored some great results, and soon they will have several announcements to make so don’t forget you heard that here first.

Also “We’re Eivissenx” have had some fantastic parties during recent months. Lips have also organised an excellent free party: Keep on Dancing, where DJ’s such as Dan Ghenacia, Shaun Reeves and Tuccillo played.

Let’s see who’ll be playing next!

Do you remember “Children of the 80’s”, the successful party from last summer?

Well, your trip into eighties returns, for a special spring edition, at Hard Rock Hotel (Beach club) starting 19th of March, and for further details read here.

And then there are other unmissable parties, sometimes in villas, sometimes in locations that are revealed “last minute” with great, unexpected guests.

Don’t worry there is still an excellent party life on the White Isle, and Spring will represent an awesome warm up for Summer 2016!

So, if during Spring 2016 you have a few free days, book your flight and organise a long week end in Ibiza… the party paradise is still open!

 

Text by Steve M.

Editing by Emma M.

Space Ibiza confirms El Row for summer 2016!

Space Ibiza has announced that El Row will take place also in Summer 2016!

El Row is one of the most interesting, funny, choreographic shows of Spain, and it’s hosted at Space Ibiza since a few years with good results. last summer played also excellent line up with artists as Paul Ritch, Joris Voorn, Ellen Allien, Victor Calderone, Riva Starr, Technasia, Toni Vives, just to mention some of a long list.

The party will take place every Saturday night, starting from 4th of June till24th of September.

Are you ready for Ibiza 2016 and for the last unforgettable season of Space Ibiza?  If you want to know the complete and updated  list of confirmed opening parties, click here.

Ims Ibiza 2016 reveals several important speakers: Carl Cox, Pete Shop Boys, Seth Troxler, Richie Hawtin, Guy Gerber, Nicole Moudaber and many more!

Ims, International Music Summit has announced several important  details for IMS Ibiza 2016’s speakers and industry icons.

IMS since years, represent the “start” of summer season, and also the program for 2016’s edition is amazing. If you want to know the complete and updated list of opening parties, click here.

But now let’s go back to IMS: from the May 25^th – 27^th, the event  is built around a programme of live talks, debates, master classes and parties.

The three-day summit welcomes a massive first reveal of the IMS year with 20 iconic artist and 20 complementary industry leaders announced as speakers for IMS Ibiza at the Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza.

IMS Ibiza presents also a rare and important interview from the Pet Shop Boys, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe for The Pete Tong Interview.

The duo will be celebrating a monumental 30 years of making music in 2016, making this interview spotlight a very special appearance for the entire electronic music community.

Another rare public appearance arrives at IMS Ibiza in the form of Swiss electro-pioneers Yello, comprised of Dieter Meier and Boris Blank.

Ben Turner, IMS Co-Founder and Curator, states: “Pet Shop Boys and Yello are both visionary acts that have taken electronic music worldwide with a pioneering, but populist approach. We’re proud to have Chris Lowe, Neil Tennant, Deiter Meier and Boris Blank all in attendance at IMS Ibiza this year. 2016 showcases our biggest list of artist speakers to date for IMS Ibiza, and in addition, our flagship event will also bring some amazing industry icons to introduce the perspective not often heard in our daily working lives.“

Island icons, “King”  Carl Cox and Richie Hawtin – individually responsible for two incredible Space residencies, ‘Music is Revolution’ and ‘ENTER.’ respectively – will also be spotlighted in special interview sessions at IMS Ibiza, that will be unmissable.

Carl Cox will discuss his closing year at Space with club owner Pepe Roselló and his manager Lynn Cosgrave while Hawtin plans to share his insight on the developing realm of music technology.

House legend Erick Morillo returns to IMS Ibiza for a candid discussion with Pete Tong to offer insight from his extensive career and life experiences.

Specifically, Morillo will address the cyclical nature of the music scene and the powerful resurgence he’s now poised to command.

Detroit’s Seth Troxler and Haçienda legend Dave Haslam will host a very special listening session together following the news of Troxler’s purchasing of Haslam’s 4,500 strong record collection in November.

Guy Gerber, who popularized his Rumors party and established it as a staple of the Ibiza party calendar in 2015 is slated to bring valuable insight to IMS Ibiza. Also confirmed for IMS Ibiza are two acts also featured on the IMS Dalt Vila lineup: Italian duo Tale Of Us who will make their speaking debut at IMS and Dubfire ahead of the Ibiza debut of his live HYBRID show.

MOOD Records label boss and the ‘Queen of Dark Techno’ Nicole Moudaber joins the conversation at IMS Ibiza dually as both a worthy speaker and a performer at IMS Dalt Vila. Progressive Radio 1 broadcaster B.Traits will return after bringing her engaging ‘State of Mind’ panel to IMS Ibiza last year that tackled the difficult, but necessary subject of the relationship between dance music and drug use. Fellow BBC Radio 1 DJ and Dance Anthem’s presenter Danny Howard will also make his IMS debut in 2016.

Los Angeles-based Jason Bentley represents the American radio front as the Music Director for the leading Southern California station KCRW. Fellow Prominent promoter behind HARD Presents Gary Richards, also known through his performing alias Destructo, will also represent the West Side of the United States with his IMS debut in 2016.

But there are more surprises: in addition to 20 artists, 20 industry icons spanning across a wide variety of positions within the electronic music scene have been announced as speakers for IMS Ibiza. Ranging from agents and club owners to promoters and journalists, IMS Ibiza continues to pave the way for open conversation for the industry as a whole. Former Universal executive and CEO of the heavily tipped music social network Crowdmix Rob Wells will be speaking amidst plans for the platform’s forthcoming launch in May.

Crowdmix, one of the most buzzed about start-ups in the industry, aims to enable users to develop and enjoy rich social media experiences by joining crowds and communities of like-minded people using music as the link. Already, the platform has built up a team of 160 in its London office.

Kenny Gates, Co-Founder and CEO of one of the world’s leading independent music companies PIAS, will share his insights from over 30 years in the industry. Legendary owner and founder of Space Ibiza Pepe Rosello has been at the helm of the club since its inception in 1989, making him a qualified leader and pioneer of the island. Also speaking is founder of R&S Records Renaat Vandepapeliere, Jacobi Calthorpe, a promoter of the Houskeeping party brand, comedian and internet star Dear Morni, or Austin Gebbia, a witty 20-year old who went viral with his satirical look at the underground music realm on his Instagram, Executive VP of Global A&R at Warner Music Group Bart Cools and many more.

News of this year’s speakers also arrives with the confirmation of regular IMS event details, following the unveiling of the iconic IMS Dalt Vila party that will take place on Friday 27^th of May at the island’s historic UNESCO World Heritage site. Other events on the schedule include the IMS Business Report for 2016, IMS’ live showcase Back2Live and the prestigious Legends Dinnerwhich will be held on opening night with various networking sessions hosted by Ultra Records and Pioneer DJ. This year, the IMS Pioneer Award will return. Previously, the award has awarded to long-term manager of industry greats Frankie Knuckles and David Morales Judy Weinstein.  So, ready for Ibiza 2016?

Many thanks to Elena Sanchez for the media support.

#ibiza2016  #ims2016

Vagabundos presents an interesting contest!

Vagabundos, the show of Luciano and his dream team, presents an interesting contest.

What is concerning? Here you have the text with the announcement!

“Vagabundos! We have loved seeing you in your most eccentric attire over the last 5 years! We’re launching a contest this spring to connect with our fans and create some special visual images for our 5 year anniversary and we’d love for you to participate. 

This is how to do it:
1) Send us your submission, a photo of yourself in your best Vababundos attire, accessories and/or makeup to vagabundos@cadenzarecords.com and tell us which event you will be attending this spring. Our photographer aDee will be traveling to selected dates at Lausanne March 4th, Madrid March 5th, Miami March 19th, Moscow April 1st, Medellin April 14th and Bogota April 15th.
2) We will choose our favorite submissions based on the most eccentric attire that is most representative of our culture and look
3) If you are chosen, we will contact you and make arrangements to meet you at the event of your choosing from the list above
4) You’ll wear this costume to the event that you’ll be attending so that we can photograph our fans looking the part!

This contest will be as pleasant for us as is for you and we await your submissions!“.

So.. Good luck! 😉 And don’t forget…in a few days we will publish some important news about Luciano! Stay tuned!