Whether you´re sitting there feeling both fresh and smug for not giving into FOMO over the weekend, or absolutely hammered after chasing the sonic sauce, you´re going to want some of this news stuff. It´s a fairly big roundup whammy this week, with news piling in from a host of returning residencies and a couple of new bad boys in there with them.
1. IMS & Mixmag launch Visionaries contest
If you´re interest in dance music goes far beyond the dance floor itself, and you believe you have the skills to shape this beast of a global industry for the better, this one could be for you. The International Music Summit (IMS) and Mixmag have again teamed up to roll out their yearly Visionaries contest. The winner will travel round-trip to the island for IMS in May, stay at the Hard Rock Hotel and have access to all IMS-related events from 23 to 26 May—and yes that includes all the parties. Could that be you? Only one way to find out.
2. Flower Power's hedonistic gatherings return to Pacha
Flower Power is back. That might not be a huge surprise because we had no concerns that this hippie-dipped fiesta would be going anywhere, however, it was still a relief to get solid confirmation of its return. It´ll be Flower Power´s 37th season and Pacha celebrates 50 years in the business this summer. Huge milestones, and we can imagine that Flower Power knows how to give a little love to 1967 – the year it all began. DJ Piti will be back with all the decorative daises on Monday 29 May.
3. The IBZ Boat Party launches in 2017
Ey up, we´ve a new ship in town. The IBZ Boat Party is getting ready to drop its anchor and sweep the Med in 2017, and by all accounts we´re in for a turbulent ride as it claims to be the kookiest of the lot. We´ve good reason to believe these bold claims as The IBZ Boat Party will be loaded with fancy dress boxes, an open bar, soundtracks comprised of Ibiza anthems and classics, and you´ll have your chance to hit those waves on its jet skis and banana boats. From Thursday 1 June, four times a week.
4. Sven Väth confirmed for Heart Ibiza´s opening
Papa Sven makes good choices, and as this will be his third consecutive year opening Heart Ibiza for the season, we´d suggest that this is a hot ticket. Friday 26 May is the date, and although we´re still waiting for his guest to be announced, with the previous two being Nils Frahm and the Wolfgang Haffner Trio, we´ve got an idea for what we can expect.
5. Cirque de la Nuit ramps up for the summer
The Cirque de la Nuit Boat Party is all stations go for the summer, and we´re clawing at our bikini bods in anticipation. The CDLN crew has good reason to feel confident in giving punters one of the best trips they´ll experience in Ibiza, as not only is it the biggest party vessel on the island, but the DJ selections are flawless. Previous guests to test CDLN´s VOID sound system include Solomun, Seth Troxler, Guy Gerber and Tini. Not bad, ey? Your ticket also includes two club nights instead of one. Bingo.
6. Hï Ibiza is Glitterbox´s home for 2017
Hï Ibiza (the club formerly known as Space) has bagged Glitterbox as residents for 2017, and we´re all feeling safe in the knowledge that we´ll soon be gyrating under those giant disco balls. Now in its fourth season, we´ll be seeing the glitter-adorned crew for the big opening on Friday 9 June. We´ll be there for the all the disco and all the house, and for a perv on those dance troupes. Glitterbox founder, Simon Dunmore, is excited for the residency´s next chapter and we´re sharing his enthusiasm.
7. IMS announces first speakers for 10th edition
New Order, Dixon, The Black Madonna and Masters At Work are just some of the artists who´re all set to lead dance floor debates at IMS 2017 – the conference´s 10th edition. Also scheduled for the three-day event at The Hard Rock Hotel is a programme of discussions, including Health Vs Hedonism (hosted by She Said So & Native Instruments), and the continual IMS debate on Diversity in the industry.
8. Mansion lands second season at Eden
The residency made its debut in San Antonio last summer, and as Mansion has secured a second season, we´ll state the obvious by saying it got the job done. Mansion hunts out the glitz and glamour, with its UK base winning awards for offering exclusive VIP treatment. In 2017 we´ll be seeing Mansion back at Eden with a 14-date residency, kicking off on Monday 12 June. DJs confirmed for the season include Mick Willow, Dom Townsend, Ian Longo, Rob McPartland, Nick Holmes, and there are more guests to be announced.
9. Bob Sinclar´s Pure Pacha confirmed for another season
The Frenchman´s Pure Pacha, Paris by Night is set to put the wheels in motion on Saturday 27 May, and we´d guarantee that his summer is set to be one rollicking love affair. He has a particular penchant for various forms of house music, and what Pure Pacha offers is a night that´s oozing with that hedonistic Balearic spirit.
10. Do Not Sleep launches pool party series at Ibiza Rocks Hotel
There´s plenty happening at Ibiza Rocks Hotel this year. Craig David returns as weekly resident, elrow´s confirmed a series of pool parties, and in this week´s news – Do Not Sleep announces weekly takeover. Cuckoo Land is the promoter´s new concept party, and it represents freedom from reality. That philosophy should suit you guys alright, uh? We´re fairly certain that your hobby list includes pushing your psyche´s boundaries, so a little mind-altering entertainment won´t go amiss. The line-up includes Darius Syrossian, Route 94, Sonny Fodera, Ben Pearce, Detlef, Waze & Odyssey, Doorly, Citizenn, Jamie Roy, Josh Butler and Theo Kottis, among more. Every Sunday from 21 May to Sunday 24 September.
11. Together delivers full line-ups for the season
As one of Ibiza´s most magnetic parties on the island, we were pleased to be able to deliver the residency´s full line-up for the season. Across its 16-date residency you've got a host of big name residents in rotation, with Chase & Status, Rudimental and Sigma locked in for the Main Room, and Gorgon City, Hannah Wants, MK, Duke Dumont, Disciples and Clapton appearing out on the Terrace. Residents aside, guests set to appear include Netsky, Sub Focus, Wilkinson, Hector Couto, My Nu Leng, Camo & Krooked, Dimension, Mak & Pasteman, Mistajam, My Nu Leng and Redlight.
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