Funktion One has been designing and building high quality speakers since 1992, the year when Tony Andrews and his partner John Newsham decided to found the company.

Behind their career there is a long history of hard work, passion and innovation that it has positioned the company as world’s number one in the audio industry. Funktion One and Space Ibiza have had a close relationship for more than 11 years now, both always squeezing the full potential of the two brands to offer a unique sound experience.

We have the opportunity to interview Mike Igglesden (Funktion One Design Engineer) during the set up for the Space Closing Fiesta to find out what are the secrets that have made Funktion One a reference in the industry.

1. What makes Funktion One one of the best speaker manufacturer in the industry?

I think it's because we focus on getting the best sound quality that we can. One of the fundamental points is that our loudspeakers are a horn-loaded point source design. With our systems you aim the speakers where you want the sound to go, and very little sound goes anywhere else. They are also very high efficiency which means high conversion of amplifier energy into acoustic output which makes them very responsive and detailed. Another aspect is that we like to use low distortion paper cone drivers for the for the mid-range frequencies. This results in a very natural and organic sound. Our mid-range approach means that we only use metallic compression drivers for the very high frequencies. Form follows function, which has led our designs to have an instantly recognisable appearance. We constantly aim to deliver the best possible sonic audience experiences, which has all led to the popularity and widespread recognisability of our sound systems.

2. What is Funktion One’s corporate philosophy?

Pursuit of sonic perfection. Always trying to get it as acoustically accurate as we can, that is the absolute fundamental.

3. Which new products were delivered for the Space Closing Fiesta?

Our newly developed Evolution 7 Loudspeakers were used in the car park. We have been developing the mechanics of our 10" mid-range speaker and combining it with a new horn loading. We think that we have got somewhere very special with that and is what the new product is based around. Above the 10" horn is a new 1.4" compression driver that provides very sparkly high frequencies, and below the 10" is a new horn loaded 15" for the mid bass frequencies.

The new 10" is able to produce a very wide frequency range. As almost half of all the acoustic range is coming from one component which makes the sound very together and coherent. The horn loading also projects the sound which makes it ideal for the carpark stage. The 15" below that is very musical, yet pack a lot of punch. Sometimes, in other systems, I feel this frequency range is not emphasised enough and the bass feels very separate to the rest of the music. We are very happy with the results of the 15" as it provides great impact to the kick drum, nice tone to the upper bass, and warmth to male vocals.

Another new product that has been used this year is the BR221 bass speaker. In the car park and the main room we have been using the F221's for years. These are very punchy and fantastic at throwing the low frequencies long distances. Long throw is not always required, so we developed the BR221's and installed them in the Terrace. The F221's lend them self very well to the main room where the room is deep and the music tends to be high intensity techno music. In the terrace, the room is not so deep and is more of a relaxing dance floor where the music tends to be more house orientated. The BR221's are front loaded and therefore make a very deep and plush near-field sound. We are very happy with the results and think that they have been well received.

4. Would you say that Space Ibiza is your sonic laboratory?

There's always been a very close relationship between Space and Funktion-One. We have both developed together over the last 11 years and I think it has been a very mutually beneficial relationship. Space has a reputation for being a fantastic club with fantastic sound and it has been a great place to try new products and ideas because we know the club so well and it has many varied environments. Being able to work with such a prestigious club, with such a great team and continue to develop our technology has been both valuable and enjoyable.

Regarding the news published in the local media newspaper Periódico de Ibiza y Formentera on the six of October two thousand and fifteen about the Space Closing Fiesta, the club management communicates:

Preventative Service Report of the Red Cross in Ibiza for the Space Closing event

On October 4^th, for the preventive coverage of the Space Closing event, services were contracted with the Red Cross Ibiza, responsible for First Aid, and Staff Emergency, to handle all healthcare medical attention.

The Red Cross team provided coverage from 4:30pm on October 4^th until 1:30pm the next day, and consisted of 18 specialized first aid volunteers who participated in both the preparation and provision of service actively supporting medical assistance of the medical team.

In addition to the humane team, an inflatable first aid tent with fungible material was setup, two ambulances with Basic Life Support and one with Advanced Life Support which, together with the medical staff, doctor and nurse of Staff Emergency, served a total of 67 people, of which none had to be taken to center hospitals.

As for the types of interventions, 67 medical attentions were realized by the Red Cross, which included; sprains, cuts and bruises caused from falls and in some cases, attention for drug and alcohol consumption.

Coverage of Acts or Activities of Foreseeable Risk

For Red Cross to make itself available to promoters of cultural and/or recreational events, all our experience and ability in matter of planning and development for these type of services, in addition to improving the quality of our action; make it possible for the means and resources of the organization to be readily available to intervene in emergencies.

For another year, Space Ibiza has sought the recruitment of healthcare services, offering attendees the means to minimize and reduce the risks associated with their activity.

Enrique Climent Belda

President of the Red Cross in Ibiza

Like every year, Space Ibiza erected its large outdoor stage, Ultra Music Ibiza. In this impressive area, classic to all great celebrations, we were able to enjoy more than 8 hours of uninterrupted music starring big names in the music scene such as Erick Morillo, Luciano, Camilo Franco, Mykris and the undisputed king of Techno, Carl Cox. Accompanying the music of these great artists, the light & sound shows and performances that inundated the dance floor, quickly spread the vibrant energy that was inhaled on this important event. [+ info. Flight Club - Ultra festival]

In turn, the rest of the rooms of the club opened its door for the entire night. The Sunset Terrace and the Premier Etage were the first to open. The club founded by Pepe Roselló prepared a crazy session of music and confetti in the hand of elrow, all designed especially for lovers of the row attitude. The special guest Eats Everything, Andres Campos, Bastian Max, Baum, De la Swing, Eddy M., George Privati, Ion Pananides b2b Alex Pott, Marc Maya and Alex Pott played music; while the confetti, decoration and the show was handled by the guys from Viladecans. A combination of elements that turned the Sunset Terrace into a miniature festival. [+ info. Sunset Terrace – elrow]

Meanwhile, the Premier Etage was again the point of reference for all those who sought a more “Chill” environment during the celebration. David Glass, Javi Row, Ramon Castells and Paul Reynolds entertained throughout the entire evening. [Premier Etage]

Next to open at approximately 8:30pm, the Main Room started the engines for what turned out to be a great party. Ben Klock, Tania Vulcano b2b Jose De Divina, Josh Wink, Luciano b2b Josh Wink, John Talabot, Edu Imbernon and Blackhall & Bookless were the ones in charge of making the audience that packed the room. Especially the b2b between the North American Josh Wink and the founder of Cadenza, Luciano. Both made the temperatures rise with a straddling session of Acid House and the authentic sounds of the resident of Vagabundos. The sessions by John Talabot and Ben Klock were other highlights of the Main Room. Techno of the highest level for dancing until the wee hours of the morning. [+ info. Main Room – DJ mag]

The covered Terraza of Space Ibiza and el Salón were the last areas to switch on their turntables. The smaller of the two, elSalón, focused their programming by established artists in the Ibiza scene. Aphotek, Coolmachines, Remo and Federico Grazzini offered a journey through the different styles of electronic music so nobody would stop dancing. [+ info. Salón]

Javi Bora, Deep Dish, Erick Morillo and the awaited b2b session between Carl Cox and Nic Fanciulli was the music line up at the legendary Terraza of Space Ibiza. House and Techno were defended at all costs by guest artists who made us experience magical moments on the dance floor. The duo Sharam and Dubfire, the genius from New York Erick Morillo and of course, Carl Cox and Nic Fanciulli led the party on their wings until about noon, changing the lighting system of the room for sunlight. [+ info. Terraza]

The Space Closing Fiesta concluded with a season where the brand of the club returned to position itself as one of the most powerful in the world. Thousands of people, 37 DJs, 6 different stages and more than 17 hours of partying were all of the elements that made up the Space Ibiza closing. Now all we have left is to wait until May 29^th to once again enjoy the best club of all time. So long!

King Coxy

The undisputed King of Techno was in charge of closing the area with a two and a half hours set. In his first intervention of the night, he was able to transmit his overwhelming power with a collection of strong tracks.

The man of Cadenza

After his first residency at Space Ibiza with Vagabundos, the Swiss-Chilean shared with the devoted public his special way of understanding music, where experimentation and Latin rhythms occupied a prominent role.

Erick Morillo round 1

The genius from New York has been present at the club during the entire season and as a climax he has offered a session where we could be the first to hear and dance to several unreleased tracks from his new album.

Production Display

If something marks the Openings and Closing parties is the huge production display and the sound system that makes the whole experience an unique one.

Ultra Music Festival Ibiza

The most impressive stage that we can remember at a Space Closing Fiesta consisted of an imposing structure. The major brand, Ultra Music Festival Ibiza hosted this outdoor area, also known as Flight Club Area. 

[Go back to main Space Closing Fiesta]