Timo Maas’s short but sweet as Dc10 season finished with a bang, a clatter and the thunderous patter of a thousand hand claps. The August 31 gig had all the elements of a truly beautiful send off – just the right amount of people, inventive techno tuneage and lashings of bittersweet euphoria.
Timo Maas @ Dc10 - August 31, 2005 (Photo - Mike M.)
The wrnnuhh wrnnuhh of his famous Doom’s Night remix was not required – Timo's got lots of new tricks up the sleeves of his seemingly never-ending supply of trendy t-shirts. From 3am Herr Maas dished out chunk after chunk of metallic funk.
Timo Maas @ Dc10 - August 31, 2005 (Photo - Mike M.)
In contrast to the three rings of barely contained exhibitionist chaos that is the Circo Loco on Mondays, this Timo vehicle is a streamlined experience. The room is dark, the speakers are powerful and the typically packed booth is virtually in the dance floor.
Timo Maas @ Dc10 - August 31, 2005 (Photo - Mike M.)
Timo Maas @ Dc10 - August 31, 2005 (Photo - Mike M.)
Timo Maas @ Dc10 - August 31, 2005 (Photo - Mike M.)
Timo Maas @ Dc10 - August 31, 2005 (Photo - Mike M.)
Timo Maas @ Dc10 - August 31, 2005
The proceedings ground to a halt sometime after dawn on the first day of September. For more of the same but different, check our guide to the best this most intense of months has to offer.
Friday September 9
Ibiza Rocks @ Privilege
Tom Middleton
Soul II Soul Sound System
Towers of London (right)
We’re read reports of a bonus gig the following Friday (September 16) with rumoured performances from Goldfrapp, Soulwax, Baby shambles and/or the virgin Mary. Only she knows which of them will actually show up or if the whole event will even happen. We'll keep you informed.
Sunday September 11
Azuli @ El Divino
Jo Mills
Stuart Patterson
Terry Farley
Azuli confirmed late this year but have steadily gained momentum as the 2005 season has progressed. Popular with Ibiza Town workers looking for a warm up to an early session at Dc10. Take an air horn.
(If this goes well there may well be a bonus gig on the 18th.)
Tuesday September 13
Slinky + Dave Pearce @ Eden
Dave Lea
Dave Pearce
Scot Project
vs
Extreme Euphoria vs. Tidy @ Es Paradis
Anne Savage
Jay Pidgeon
It’s a San An hard dance showdown on the 13th. Get pierced by Dave or savaged by Anne. You decide.
Carl Cox & Late Night Sessions @ Space
Gilles Peterson
Cristian Varela
Dj Simi
Pako S
Equally tough but rather more cosmopolitan is the final Late Night Session with Carl Cox. Godfather of ecelecticism Gilles Peterson will be gracing the terrace from 2am.
Carl Cox @ Space - August 24, 2005
Carl Cox @ Space - August 24, 2005
Wednesday September 14
Meganite
Mauro Picotto
Fergie
Ben Sims
Cesar del Rio
Ears not bleeding enough after Tuesday’s assault? Get thee to this most Mega of nites (sic).
Sunday September 18
Azuli @ El Divino bonus gig!
Robbie Rivera
Judgement Sunday @ Eden
Alex Ellinger
BK
Lisa Lashes
Matt Hardwick
Trophy Twins
Vicky Devine
The bosh theme continues with the Judge, Ms Lashes and the mighty BK.
Spun Closing Party
Growling Mad Scientists (live)
Levin
Celli
Dimitri DKN
Igor Marijuan
Melicia (live)
Wrecked Machines (live)
Xavier Fux
The award for best name entered into this year’s Spotlight dj calendar goes to the headliners Growling Mad Scientists. Putting the psycho in psychedelic.
Monday September 19
Ricardo Villalobos
Richie Hawtin
Sven Väth
Alter Ego (live)
Luciano
vs
Andy Carroll
Colin Peters
Eddy Temple Morris
Ewan Pearson
Griff
Jus Rock
The clash of the San Rafel titans will cause carnage. Manumission will fight dirty but Richie Hawtin and Ricardo Villalobos are a frighteningly talented tag team. Get pinned down.
Tuesday September 20
Carry On @ Space (a.m.)
Get to Space early for a few hours of soul-lifting silliness then go in search of the inevitable Cocoon after party.
Wednesday September 21
La Troya @ Amnesia
One last time the handsome DJ Oliver will fend off the attentions of gangs of ravenous trannies looking to turn him.
Thursday September 22
Fake @ Space (a.m.)
Olly might be a little more susceptible at this tho.
Monza @ Penelope
This deserves to be an entertaining send off to an excellent debut season.
Monza @ Penelope - September 1, 2005
Monza @ Penelope - September 1, 2005
Monza @ Penelope - September 1, 2005
Monza @ Penelope - September 1, 2005
Monza @ Penelope - September 1, 2005
Monza @ Penelope - September 1, 2005
Cream
Tiësto
Shapeshifters
Yousef
Eddie Halliwell
Gareth Wyn
Kevin & Iain
Cream closing has an atmosphere like a European cup final, except there are no losers. A bit like a riot, but in a good way.
Saturday September 24
Amnesia Closing
A lot like a riot. Amnesia measures the success of this party by the state of the people they send to We Love closing the next day.
Sunday September 25
We Love Space (a.m. + p.m.)
D Julz
James Zabiela
Danny Tenaglia
Smokin' Jo
Buckley
Coley
Geddes
Layo and Bushwacka!
Music rules at We Love’s closing party. Credible.
Monday September 26
Release Yourself @ Pacha
Roger Sanchez
Andy B
Nice guys finish first. The fiesta ultima of Roger Sanchez is the foremost of the half-way decent closings at Pacha.
Release Yourself @ Pacha - August 29, 2005
Wednesday September 28
Subliminal
Erick Morillo
Andy B
Cut Killer
Harry Romero
Jose Nunez
Mucho Muchacho
Señor Morillo loves the cherry logo so much he’s going to take it home with him. The new Pacha New York resident's stated desire to travel less this side of his 30th birthday becomes a reality. Will this be his last time in Ibiza?
Thursday September 29
Dj Awards @ Pacha
Eric Prydz
Danny Rampling
Bodyrockers
As a fitting finale to his dj career, Danny “Karma” Rampling will give Eric Prydz a vicious beating for inflicting ‘Call on Me’ onto the world. See it happen.
Gossip hags might also like to quiz a Bodyrocker about rocking Kate Moss’s.
Friday September 30
Pure Pacha
Pete Tong
Alex Neri
Jarren C
Actually you could probably not bother with this one. Only go if you don’t have to pay.
Saturday October 1
Matinee @ Space (a.m.)
Brad
Iñaki
Ior Dee
J. Louis
Jobani
Joey Plastic
A Team Spotlight rave fave.
Sunday October 2
Carl Cox
John Digweed
Erick Morillo
Tom Novy
Stu Hirst
Forum personality Stu Hirst is set to overshadow his vastly more wealthy but less talented colleagues at this unconscionably famous gig.
Monday October 3
Circo Loco @ Dc10 (a.m. + p.m.)
So off the hook it's actually quite dangerous. Fun.
And finally at some point during October
Bora Bora closing
Beautiful, like a photograph. When this most loved of beach bars closes grown men will cry like little babies.
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