Thursday, 04 March 2010 20:59
Space Ibiza OZ. NYD 2010
THANK YOU SYDNEY!
Space Ibiza, the world’s most revered club, celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2009 with its best season yet... To end the year on a high, Space Ibiza moved down under for our first ever Space Ibiza Event in Australia.
We kicked of 2010 with a spectacular event at The Show Ring, Entertainment Quarter, Sydney, celebrating Space Ibiza´s 20th Anniversary in style! While it was miles away from that dance-infused island known as Ibiza, the line-up was exciting and fresh, and the grey skies cleared up for a sunny, overcast , warm summer´s day!
Starting at 12pm, there were many clubbers starting already arriving right at opening, no doubt blearly eyed from the many New Year´s eve parties, or maybe still partying from the night before... For those that were punctual, they witnessed a Derrick Carter set loaded with Jackin house that had the crowd bouncing, and in perfect festival form, a light fun set to start of the party atmosphere. Some might say a fair effort given that it was still early in the day and some of the crowd looked liked they had partied hard on NYE the night before.
Elsewhere on the “Terrace” – D Ramirez was shaking it up for an ever growing crowd, following him Smokin Jo played her usual Space Ibiza vibe. A lot of the crowd at this point on arriving found themselves a nice piece of green grass, their spot for the day, ready to see what the man with one of the most recognisable voices in the music industry would dish up.
It may not have been “Radio Uno in Ibiza” but as Pete Tong wished Sydney a happy 2010, the sun graced us with its presence, friends rolled around on the grass together, new years’ pleasantries were exchanged everywhere, and fun was front and centre place for all people, festival life was good. Tong’s set played like a what’s what of the Beatport top ten from 2009, but it was fun and just what the day needed. No chin-stroking here, just good vibes. Hey Hey from Dennis Ferrer and Strobe from Deadmau5 both got the crowd up and dancing, and as far as relaxing festival experiences I have encountered in my partying days, this was right there at the top, and wholeheartedly welcomed…. no trouble, no amnostity, just a damn good friendly and up for it party crowd, that definitely wouldn’t have looked out of place in Space Ibiza itself.
When Tong left the stage, the act to follow was the Potbelleez. Playing live they dropped the music down a bit, ready for the action to move over to the Space Ibiza second stage to see Carl Kennedy, who was playing a funky house DJ set, following him was Space Ibiza resident DJ Camilo Franco, who took the music up to the seasoned crowd now gathering on the Terrace. Even the owner of Space Ibiza – Mr. Pepe Roselló - was having fun behind the decks, looking to be having just as much fun as the rest of the crowd.
The Space Ibiza party was offering something that little bit different to the other Australian festivals - with names like Tiefschwarz, Derrick Carter, Camilo Franco, Jonathan Ulysses, D Ramirez, Smokin Jo & Pete Tong, Space Ibiza was targeted towards a more discerning, mature and maybe even more musically educated crowd.
Sam Sparro appeared on the main stage after the Potbelleez, and there appeared to be plenty of heaving masses enjoying it. As early evening began to set in, crowd numbers increased. Whether people venturing out from their hangovers, coming over from other events that day which were not as good and hearing the reports from Space Ibiza remains to be seen but the event really started to heat up and there were fantastic sets from the like of Jonathan Ulysses & DJ Villeneuve, with an amazing vibe over the whole festival site.
M.Y.N.C. were next with an hour of nice festival feel good house music before we switched to the final act for the night: Tiefschwarz, pulling it back a bit from where M.Y.N.C. had left off. Similarly on the “Terrace” where DJ Malente offered up a solid set of his usual style of electro-infused beats, on the main stage Tiefschwarz´s Ali did what he does best and finished off the party with an all time classic “Music is the answer” which I think summed up this whole Space Ibiza concept. There was no trouble, no fights, no pushy crowds, just thousands of like minded people all there to party hard, and enjoy life! Happy New Year, welcome to 2010!
It was a magic day, a magic city and a great crowd giving it all. We can’t ask for more!
SYDNEY WE SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!!
Space Ibiza loves you!
Space Ibiza, the world’s most revered club, celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2009 with its best season yet... To end the year on a high, Space Ibiza moved down under for our first ever Space Ibiza Event in Australia. We kicked of 2010 with a spectacular event at The Show Ring, Entertainment Quarter, Sydney, celebrating Space Ibiza´s 20th Anniversary in style! While it was miles away from that dance-infused island known as Ibiza, the line-up was exciting and fresh, and the grey skies cleared up for a sunny, overcast , warm summer´s day!
Starting at 12pm, there were many clubbers starting already arriving right at opening, no doubt blearly eyed from the many New Year´s eve parties, or maybe still partying from the night before... For those that were punctual, they witnessed a Derrick Carter set loaded with Jackin house that had the crowd bouncing, and in perfect festival form, a light fun set to start of the party atmosphere. Some might say a fair effort given that it was still early in the day and some of the crowd looked liked they had partied hard on NYE the night before. Elsewhere on the “Terrace” – D Ramirez was shaking it up for an ever growing crowd, following him Smokin Jo played her usual Space Ibiza vibe. A lot of the crowd at this point on arriving found themselves a nice piece of green grass, their spot for the day, ready to see what the man with one of the most recognisable voices in the music industry would dish up. It may not have been “Radio Uno in Ibiza” but as Pete Tong wished Sydney a happy 2010, the sun graced us with its presence, friends rolled around on the grass together, new years’ pleasantries were exchanged everywhere, and fun was front and centre place for all people, festival life was good. Tong’s set played like a what’s what of the Beatport top ten from 2009, but it was fun and just what the day needed. No chin-stroking here, just good vibes. Hey Hey from Dennis Ferrer and Strobe from Deadmau5 both got the crowd up and dancing, and as far as relaxing festival experiences I have encountered in my partying days, this was right there at the top, and wholeheartedly welcomed…. no trouble, no amnostity, just a damn good friendly and up for it party crowd, that definitely wouldn’t have looked out of place in Space Ibiza itself.
When Tong left the stage, the act to follow was the Potbelleez. Playing live they dropped the music down a bit, ready for the action to move over to the Space Ibiza second stage to see Carl Kennedy, who was playing a funky house DJ set, following him was Space Ibiza resident DJ Camilo Franco, who took the music up to the seasoned crowd now gathering on the Terrace. Even the owner of Space Ibiza – Mr. Pepe Roselló - was having fun behind the decks, looking to be having just as much fun as the rest of the crowd.
The Space Ibiza party was offering something that little bit different to the other Australian festivals - with names like Tiefschwarz, Derrick Carter, Camilo Franco, Jonathan Ulysses, D Ramirez, Smokin Jo & Pete Tong, Space Ibiza was targeted towards a more discerning, mature and maybe even more musically educated crowd.
Sam Sparro appeared on the main stage after the Potbelleez, and there appeared to be plenty of heaving masses enjoying it. As early evening began to set in, crowd numbers increased. Whether people venturing out from their hangovers, coming over from other events that day which were not as good and hearing the reports from Space Ibiza remains to be seen but the event really started to heat up and there were fantastic sets from the like of Jonathan Ulysses & DJ Villeneuve, with an amazing vibe over the whole festival site. M.Y.N.C. were next with an hour of nice festival feel good house music before we switched to the final act for the night: Tiefschwarz, pulling it back a bit from where M.Y.N.C. had left off. Similarly on the “Terrace” where DJ Malente offered up a solid set of his usual style of electro-infused beats, on the main stage Tiefschwarz´s Ali did what he does best and finished off the party with an all time classic “Music is the answer” which I think summed up this whole Space Ibiza concept. There was no trouble, no fights, no pushy crowds, just thousands of like minded people all there to party hard, and enjoy life! Happy New Year, welcome to 2010!
It was a magic day, a magic city and a great crowd giving it all. We can’t ask for more!
SYDNEY WE SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!!
Space Ibiza loves you!
Tuesday, 03 November 2009 12:17
PreSpace Ibiza around the world
Since the success of the Space Ibiza 2009 album mixed by MYNC, Cr2 have been invited back to put together ‘Space Ibiza around the world’, mixed by Elio Riso and Camilo Franco, two of the longest standing Space Ibiza residents. Elio Riso whose house and tech house vibes spring from his Argentinian roots, has been in the music industry for 20 years, 10 of those playing for Space and We Love Sundays. Playing alongside the likes of Carl Cox, Moby, Eric Morillo and Pete Tong, there is no way to describe this man other than a veteran of house music. Camilo Franco has been playing good, respected house music for Space Ibiza since his first individual gig for the club, to his now regular night there. Coming from Spain himself he recognizes what the brand aims to portray, and similarly holds a large part in Space Ibiza´s newer venture as a touring company.
For twenty years Space Ibiza have been drawing crowds from across the globe to witness their seminal understanding of house music, within the walls of their unique venue. ‘Space Ibiza around the world’ incorporates those such sounds into a 3 disc CD. It comes as the first of what we hope to be a long running series between Cr2 and Space Ibiza, focusing primarily on Space Ibiza as a touring brand, which has grown ferociously over the past few years. Over the coming months Space Ibiza as an iconic company will be visiting Asia, Barcelona, Bilbao, Australia, Dubai, USA, the United Kingdom, Brazil and Canada. The vast expanse of territories which will host events on the Space Ibiza tour are enough to display how far the club has come in its twentieth year. The sounds from ‘Space Ibiza around the world’ work to excellently complement this idea, and follow on from the high quality of productions used on the Space Ibiza 2009 compilation.
CD 1, mixed by Camilo Franco incorporates some of the more underground tracks to come through the scene this summer. Kicking it off with the first track on the album ‘Jazzy stuff’, which has received huge club success. Two featured tracks are remixes from the rapidly growing Coyu, who has certainly made an impact over the past few months. Chuckie’s ‘Let the bass kick in Miami Bitch’ also makes an appearance after its huge success in Ibiza this year, as does ‘Mantra’ from Juan Kidd vs Prok & Fitch.
CD 2 mixed by Elio Riso samples the more techno sounds, which certainly achieved much accolade during 2009. Including tracks such as ‘La Tromba’ from Lake & Lys and ‘Flexwood’ from Alex Tepper & Steve Lawler, who is also a long standing Space Ibiza resident alongside Camilo and Elio. There is no doubt when hearing this album you’ll immediately be reminded of the sounds associated with Space Ibiza, whether in Ibiza, Europe, or indeed anywhere around the world.
Friday, 02 October 2009 15:31
Space Ibiza Closing Party: What a spectacle!
Against the vagaries of weather, Space Ibiza overcame all obstacles and confirmed that no element is capable of shading its convening power.The Flight Arena was the epicenter of the party, which until midnight had a positively unbeatable production. Three levels on a stage lined with LED display Orbit, first brought to the Balearic Islands at the Space Ibiza Closing Fiesta'09. Beautiful dancers and an amazing performance from Sneaky Sound System. Australia´s DJ Angus, with vocalist Miss Connie was an appearance that you did not want to miss. Their melodies with an electro-dance-pop sound, and the powerful voice of Miss Connie was a superb start, their show was pure musical genius, definitely wants to watch for next year. After them we had more live music with rockers Pendulum, who then followed with Elio Riso. As always, Argentine DJ enjoyed his set, drawing from his bag of goodies tracks such as 'Enjoy the Silence' by Depeche Mode remixed by Ewan Pearson. James Zabiela played an amazing set that closed the Main Room. Guy Gerber on Sunday demonstrated again just why he is resident at Space Ibiza. Tiefschwarz, amazed us with his production, and Steve Lawler, one of the greatest DJs of progressive house, put a spectacular DJ set to the Flight Arena where earth, water, fire and air conspired to give rise to one of the greatest events we will never forget.
Miss Kittin was responsible for another major set of the closing party. Miss Kittin revolutionized the Terrace, she was joined with DJs Nick Curly, Hot Chip, Paul Woolford, Smokin Jo and Ian Blevins.
Sunset had international artists like Jonathan Ulysses, Andy Baxter, Jason Bye, Rob da Bank, alternated with Tom Novy Ibiza artists such as Oscar Cano, Ramón Castells and Alfredo. The living legend of electronic music, DJ Alfredo, climbed into the cockpit, accompanied by the drummer with whom he has formed in tandem at We Love. By late afternoon, Rebeka Brown took to the stage and the music became one with the crowd...
Premier étage was house music all night long... with artists such as Camilo Franco, our own Space Ibiza resident, who has been making waves this year with many gigs in the UK and abroad, Andy Carroll, and Jamie Valentine Huedo Fat Neck. Bruno from Ibiza, Ben Korbel and Jon Howell completed the lineup of this fabulous Space Ibiza event, so well known that everybody and everyone wants to live it and experience it.
Oscar Colorado was in the Red Box. The Red Box has become his natural habitat, a place to maximize expressive possibilities. Halfway between the Premier and the Main Room, the Red Box is a space to experiment and even improvise. Groovy, deep, minimal, tech-house. DJs on the night were Alexsi, Lewis Ryder, Eddie Vanderhiydn, Coley, Jem Haynes, Clive Henry and Ryan 0'Gorman, all gathered together in this kind of laboratory for avant-garde minimal tech house.
Jose Maria Ramon showcased a six-hour long set which showed why he is the director of programming at Ibiza Global Radio, and why he has been chosen for the compilation of Pschent Spring. Oriol Calvo, Paul Darey, Mr. Doris and Jonathan Gray completed the line-up in this Ibizan room.
Remo - The DJ and producer took command of the Main Room at six p.m. delighting the most demanding ears with one of those sessions with a minimal and melodic aura that characterizes him as an artist. After him was Chris Liebing, with a techno set, followed by David Phillips. Martin Buttrich preceded the genius of Detroit, Jeff Mills, with James Zabiela to end the show!
More than a party, Space Ibiza Closing was a festival... 7 rooms, over 50 artists, Foc i Fum and many, many hours of great music. Even with rain, Space Ibiza in Playa d'en Bossa triumphed. Nothing could put a dampner on this party!
Thanks to everyone who came and enjoyed this festival of sound. See you in May 2010 for our opening party, where we will have many new surprises!
Space Ibiza Loves YOU!
Wednesday, 23 September 2009 09:55
Café Olé Closing Fiesta
In the year of our 20th anniversary, Space Ibiza has recovered the party successfully held ten years ago: Café Olé. Café Olé bids the summer farewell on Wednesday 23 September with a party that will bring together the DJs who have been on the decks over the last three months with a few more special guest appearances: Liz & Baker, Superlush DJs, Luque and Velarde, Javi Always, Iordee, Rafa Ariza, Michael Sanchez, Javier Elipe, Agus Árbol, Oriol Calvo, Paul Darey, Annemiek and Tato Sanchez.
Rebeka Brown also adds to the final party. The vocalist, versatile in her style, with solid musical training, is responsible for the clubs live act, which is always in itself a great event.
Café Olé has been mostly marketed as a Spanish night at the club this season, it's been a brilliant success that has been a wonderful experience to an audience that, although fundamentaly mostly go to Ibiza to enjoy the best international DJs night after night in the clubs of the world's clubbing Mecca, they have also enjoyed exploring and discovering the national product, and local spanish talent that Café Olé has brought to the party.
"People who came to Café Olé have found a fun, modern party, with stylish house and dance, mixed with great shows and with a lot of glamor, a successful and highly desirable combination," says Carlos Aparicio, Café Olé Management.
Superlush DJs, Javi Always, Iordee, Rafa Ariza, Velarde and Luque and Liz & Baker were the musical stars every Wednesday from Space Ibiza, all familiar names of a typical night in Madrid, Valencia and Barcelona, with a good legion of followers that the have accompanied this leap over to Space Ibiza. Alongside them other names such as Juanra Martinez, Gabriel Cubero, Allan Ramirez and Lee Stark.
But there's more... Designed as a great non-stop show, Café Olé has enjoyed great performances, like the singer Rebeka Brown, Head, next to DJ Taito Tikaro, the 'Real Thing', considered by DJMag year's theme. The extravagant and radiant Miss Davidolta pin-up Diana Lucero among the beautiful, were other attractions of a polisexual transgressive and uninhibited party.
Also a special mention to the extravagant costumes, worthy of the best Gaultier, and a team of dancers, who were simply breathtaking!
Space Ibiza from 21.00.
Thursday, 17 September 2009 15:03
Big Steve Lawler
Steve Lawler (Birmingham, England) is one of those DJs who is able to move dance floors around the world regardless of tastes and cultures. Son of acid house and a leading member of the rave movement, Lawler came to Ibiza for the first time invited by Jason Bye to DJ at Cafe Mambo. Those sessions today, eight hours and seven days a week overlooking the bay of San Antonio then lead on to other ports, like Space Ibiza. The progressive house DJ Steve Lawler has been featured all summer on the Terrace for We Love. The popular DJ and producer will be back on Sunday 27 September for the closing of the club to demonstrate, just why he is one of the best UK DJs about! You´ve played in Ibiza for a long time now. What does Ibiza mean in a DJ’s career?
On a personal level Ibiza means a lot for me in general, a lot of my personal life experiences have come from the island. For a DJ it’s still the hub for electronic music; I think it’s the most important platform for any DJ. Ibiza has always been about music. There is a magic about the island and its music that is difficult to put into words. To be honest if I wasn’t in Ibiza at the time I was starting out I might not have perused my career in the way I did. The experiences I had in Ibiza gave me the hunger to become a DJ.
This summer we have had the opportunity to enjoy your music on Sundays at Space Ibiza. How has your residency been at We Love?
It’s been amazing, the crowd response has been as good as it’s ever been, and I don’t know what Space does but the sound system just keeps getting better and louder year on year. And my personal relationship with Space and the We Love team is blossoming. It’s always a pleasure to play there because I am amongst friends.
Now, at this point in your career, what do the crowd expect of you?
I think that the crowd expect me to deliver, which I feel responsible to do. My goal is always to play new fresh music with integrity and I definitely do that’s my responsibility.
Viva Music. How is your label going?
It’s great! Viva Music is going from strength to strength. We are signing great new talent, including a guy called Leon – check him out if you haven’t already done so.
You will be at Space Ibiza Closing Fiesta on 27th September. Closing the Flight Area. What do you have planned set wise, any surprises?
I have been sick for a couple of weeks so I have actually been off with some free time at home, I have been bored out my mind! So I have been sitting in my loft going through lots of my old vinyl. So some surprises will include me actually playing vinyl, some of which are old beautiful gems, classic beautiful records I found in my loft!
And finally… What do you do to relax when you're not behind the decks?
I like to watch and get lost in films, its my way of switching off.
Wednesday, 16 September 2009 15:04
Closing Fiesta Kehakuma
Friday 18 September from 21.00, with free admission for residents. If there's a party that has been breaking ground this season in Ibiza that's Kehakuma, every Friday at Space Ibiza. High quality music and underground sounds. Music is a religion with no beginning and end. A tribute to the pioneers and innovators. Eclectic styles, from techno to house, coming from all over the world gathered every Friday night at Space Ibiza. Kehakuma: The festival, the 'space' to share the true spirit of music, a ritual that is as old as life itself.
"Kehakuma emerged with the sole intention of providing good music, produced and performed by people who want to stay out of the commercial channels for the independent music scene," said Juan Arenas, artistic director of Space Ibiza. The result could not have been better. "Despite being an event without a previous path or name, we acquired in a couple of months a world-class clubbing meca, with feedback from DJs and the people in the music industry" .
Israeli Guy Gerber said of Kehakuma, where he has played several times, "it´s the coolest party in which I have been lucky enough to play. It's really good. I love it.”
David Moreno also has words of praise for Kehakuma. "Space Ibiza has pleasantly surprised me with this project. The Kehakuma artists have been quite varied, with some already established and some new, with great gusto and great talent. Artists from many cities, combined with others who live here on the island, and are working hard in the studio. Good music with a good atmosphere for those of us who like to go out and have fun. "
Kehakuma closes the summer season on Friday 18 September with Arian, Markus Fix, Javi Peña, Tolga Fidan and Ramon Castells. A good opportunity to go, if you have not already done so this season!
Wednesday, 16 September 2009 10:15
Space Closing Fiesta
On Sunday 27 September, from 12 noon... What a line-up... We Love & Space Ibiza Closing Fiesta! Many of us would like the summer to never end, and the nights of Space Ibiza happen every week... We have one night left to go... the last of 2009, almost 24 hours of electronic music, live shows and special performances with people coming from all over the world, with more than 50 guest artists and seven rooms marking the end of this spectacular event!
The Grand Closing, a massive party which sees two major music industry forces collaborate: We Love and Space Ibiza, resulting in an exceptional line-up!
Steve Lawler will be appearing in the flight arena at the We Love & Space Ibiza Closing Fiesta. The English DJ has spent 18 years DJing across the world and he knows what the crowd want... Expect a wicked DJ set, definitely one to watch!
Chris Liebing is another artist with whom the Space Ibiza has had a special relationship since 2007. He´s been resident every Thursday night in the club, first with Spinclub and since 2008 with Be in the Main Room. Chris Liebing, as well as a passionate DJ is also a producer with remarkable success, as demonstrated with his label CLR and Spinclub Recordings. He has also collaborated with artists such as Speedy J, on a project called Collabs. The German artist has evolved over his prolific career, but has always remained true to his roots and a passion called techno.
Companion in Space Ibiza with Chris Liebing on a Thursday is one of those artists who have managed to get the most out of his talent, it is of course Wally Lopez and his Factomania. The Madrid DJ declaring to be a fan of Space Ibiza, reiterating that the club is the "Ferrari" of the club industry. Wally and his tunes range from house to tech-house, see him at the grand closing on Sunday 27 September.
Space Ibiza´s own resident DJ Elio Riso will also be at the event. After a great summer, and success as a DJ and producer, with tracks in playlist of DJs such as Carl Cox, adds to the adventure of closing party, see him in the flight arena. In the legendary Space Ibiza will also see Guy Gerber, Be resident DJ who has been a key figure this season. His DJ sets increasingly show total mastery of music from all fronts, starting with the history of Space Ibiza and taking you on a musical journey.
Pendulum returns this season for the second time at Space Ibiza this summer. First appearing at the opening of Space Ibiza´s Join Our Revolution they left a great taste, that will most definitely be repeated at the closing party. With a style that fuses drum and bass with rock and acoustic touches. Australian residents in the UK for an exclusive live set at Space Ibiza.
The voice of the event will be the amazing singer Rebeka Brown, with her powerful voice and a truly enviable energy.
Remo is one of the protagonists of the party with his second major appearance in the Main Room since the season premiered. The Italian DJ has an elegant and very defined style, more capable of exciting the electro-skeptic. Educated, authentic and musically brilliant, Remo joins the list of DJs to this spectacular closing party.
Tiefscharz, another name that needs no introduction, they have played the Space Ibiza Opening Fiesta, jumped to the 20th anniversary and are now back for The Grand Closing. The German duo with the unpronounceable name, is undoubtedly the act of the moment. Deep-house with that fresh touch and danceable sounds that will have the dance floor packed assures their participation in more worldwide electronic events.
Arian, part of the successful Kehakuma, the party that has seen Space Ibiza breaking down musical barriers this summer. Nick Curly, will also be at the closing party. Other names that are added to the mega event are the great Jeff Mills, 2manydjs, James Zabiela, Sneaky Sound System (who played every major festival this year, ones to watch for 2010), Jonathan Ulysses, Smokin Jo, Paul Woolford, Tom Novy, Hot Chip DJs plus loads more, all on Sunday 27 September at Space Ibiza 12 noon til dawn ...
See you at the dancefloor!!!!
Tuesday, 15 September 2009 11:41
Loco Dice & Carl Cox
The rain of stars continues on Tuesdays at Space Ibiza. Carl Cox tonight brings two great talents, or rather, three. Tonight on the Terrace, The Glimmers and Satoshi Tomiie. And in the Main Room, playing alongside the Barbados-born genius, is Loco Dice. People compare the Belgian duo The Glimmers with fellow Belgian superstars 2manyDJs, although there are many differences between them, starting with a collection of records that some years ago were around 20.000 units, "all of them carefully selected and individual”, for each of their performances, an interesting musical potpourri. A magnetic musical selection is accompanied by a great technique. What Becha Mo and David Fouquaert are doing the show tonight - Join Our Revolution. Judge for yourselves!
Satoshi Tomiie follows The Glimmers on the Terrace. The Japanese DJ and producer akin to the house of incredible success, is another of those artists who have music in their veins, he leaped from the piano to jazz, hip hop and then to the electronic music scene, which has been very successful. 'Trears', released in 1989, the result of a collaboration with Def Mix, was listed as one of the classics of house music. A year later he released his debut album for Sony entitled Full Lick, which had great public and critical reception, with all the singles climbing the top spot on the charts. 'Up in Flames', was so successful that the house tune earned him number one on the dance floors in the UK.
Shortly after launching his own label - Saw Recordings-, from which he channels his more experimental and avant garde ideas. U.S. citizen, Satoshi Tomiie becomes the first American to record for British label, Global Underground. And since there has been no stopping him. Satoshi was at the Opening of the club and is now back to join the revolution this Tuesday.
Loco Dice completes the lineup on the penultimate night of the eighth season of Carl Cox at Space Ibiza. Originally from DC 10, the Turkish-German hit the jump to the best clubs in the world. Loco Dice connects with the audience, always surprising not only for the quality of his mixes but also the exquisite music selection which he plays. Josh Wink and Richie Hawtin are among his fans, as well as Carl Cox, with whom he discussed a collaboration in Ecuador in September for a good cause: The Revolution! See you on the dancefloor!
Tuesday, 15 September 2009 09:00
Ibiza Dance is back
Once again, Space Ibiza hosts one of the most anticipated events on the island, a meeting point for residents and electronics buffs: Ibiza Dance. The headliners of the party are Cristian Varela, Marc Antona (live) and David Moreno. The other invited djs are: Gabi Sacomani, Nano Vergel, Javi Muñoz, Alex Kentucky, Aleksia, Clara da Costa, Ibán Mendoza, Javi Bora, José María Ramón, Jonathan Tena, Juanma Fuentes, Koldo Falcón, Miguel Garji, Rubén Solar, Sergi Ribas and Vidal Rodríguez. The date, on September 25 at Space Ibiza.Like all those who listen to the radio, Ibiza Dance is the title of the program that has been running for 18 years with incredible success, David Moreno is part of the programming of Ibiza Global Radio, a station that won the award for 'Best Radio Programs' in the Deejaymags 2009.
"Ibiza Dance turns 18 on the air and does so in the forefront Station Ibiza Global Radio, a program that has meant so much to the underground electronic music, and that, year after year, hosts the most representative artists of the international scene, not forgetting, however, on the contrary, the local area. Many DJs and producers have grown and evolved to work with this radio program.
The speaker is David Moreno himself, who at this event supported by Space Ibiza would like to thank their listeners and friends the support received during these 18 amazing years, with an event that "promises fun, quality and amazing performances".
Space Ibiza Dance in Ibiza on September 25. If you are really in love with electronic music and also with Ibiza, this is an event that you can not miss!!
Friday, 04 September 2009 17:29
Carl Craig last set at Space this Sunday
I must confess, I am increasingly drawn to techno. I consider it a definite style of expressive possibilities. Space Ibiza loves techno, all summer Space Ibiza has had guests such as Jeff Mills, Umek, Chris Liebing, Speedy J, Adam Beyer, Tommy Four Seven and Ben Klock, to name a few, and now Carl Craig - one of the greatest techno DJs is at We Love Space Sundays. Craig does not need much introduction. He was born in Detroit and belongs to that select club of the great masters of techno, which includes people like Juan Atkins, Kevin Saunderson and Derick May. Carl Craig has released several works under various aliases: BFC, Pysche, Paperclip People 69, Designer Music and Innoerzone Orchestra.
As if this were not enough, he leads one of the most distinguished dance labels: Planet E, where he has remixed fellow artists such as Kevin Saunderson, Alton Miller and Moodymann.
Space Ibiza has had the honor of hosting Carl Craig a couple of time this season, who has been at the top of his game for the past 20 years. On Sunday 6 September, he will finish his summer on a high, with his last DJ set in the main room at We Love, only at Space Ibiza.
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Saturday, 29 August 2009 08:33
Five 'cracks' and one revolution
Digweed, Sasha, Metric, Freeland and Varela. Tuesday 1 September in Space Ibiza. The biggest night of Carl Cox´s Revolution is here! "When we play together, watch the magic happen” - John Digweed, one half of one of the world´s most successful dance partnerships in the electronic music scene, along with Sasha. The pair has conquered the world, serving up unforgettable sets since the early 90s and mixing compilations that break records sales.
Now Sasha & John Digweed will return to Space Ibiza, to the Main Room, hosted by Carl Cox and Join Our Revolution.
Adored, worshipped and beloved figures in the industry, both have been regulars in the top rankings of the top 10 DJs in the world. The DJ Top 100 Poll of 2008 gives Sasha seventh position "for his continued ability to stay ahead of the dance scene". Digweed, "one of the first superstar DJs", occupies the ninth position. "Their ability to reinvent themselves is amazing."
Alongside the British duo on 1 September is rising fellow English star Alex Metric, young and destined for the top. He composes, produces, remixes and mixes. What can't he do? "I want my music to spread throughout the world." A fan of indie, big beat, eighties pop and disco tunes, Metric has carved an interesting career over recent years with numerous releases on Marine Parade and no less numerous remixes for Hard-Fi, Alphabeat, Reverend & The Makers and The Infadels. Metric plays on the Terrace and he will be joined by Adam Freeland and the big star of international Techno: Cristian Varela.
Cristian Varela is a complete musician. He studied music and piano and the classical genre, tried some compositional forays with remarkable success, then entered the world of electronica, attracted by artists like Depeche Mode, Kraftwerk and Front 242. The Madrid native boasts a prolific discography. Pornographic Recordings, the label he co-directed with Belgian Marco Bailey, is a massive in the European techno circuit. His talent has been rewarded on numerous occasions. In 2008, he again won the Deejay magazine award for 'Best Techno DJ' of the year.
As for Adam Freeland, famed as a producer, he has remixed everyone from Kelis to Orbital, and was even nominated for a Grammy in 2005 for his remix of 'Fever' by Sarah Vaughn. Plus his bootlegs of Nirvana and the White Stripes were huge club hits. Freeland ventures into everything from indie, Fujiya & Miyagi, to an official remix of 'Hello, I Love You' by The Doors, not forgetting his original productions (like the overwhelming single 'Silverlake Pills' from Mexico City). His productions have also been used on movies and TV, such as in Spiderman and CSI.
Come on... Join Our Revolution. We love it!
Tuesday, 25 August 2009 16:49
Boys Noize at We Love
One of the highlights of the Ibiza season in 2008 was Boys Noize, Space Ibiza welsomes them back this week -on 30th August- for an exclusive show with We Love...Space on Sunday. At only 27 Alex Ridha already has a decade’s worth of music making and DJing behind him. “What’s ahead of him?”, says Mark Broadbent, director of WLS. “One of the brightest future’s in electronic music”.
Alongside peers Erol Alkan and Justice, Ridha is part of a new breed of techno artist with a maverick bent and solid vision, with a myriad of influences from the past through a prism to create something fresh, new and exciting enough to send his audience loopy. This year he’s also become a sought after producer, having worked with Kelis, Black Eyed Peas and Gonzales.
His works can be found on labels such as International DJ Gigolo Records, Kitsuné, Datapunk and also on his own label, Boysnoize Records, founded in 2005, and his productions are often frequently played by artists such as 2ManyDJs, Tiga and Erol Alkan.
Ridha presents his second album Power in October which is keenly anticipated by a fan-base that follows his every move.
He will play at the Main Room of Space. Exclusively for WLS.
Monday, 24 August 2009 17:10
Twenty years - Space Ibiza 20!
Tourists, residents, people from the music and entertainment industry, young and old ... Nobody wanted to miss the massive Space Ibiza party on August 14 – Space Ibiza´s 20th anniversary. 20 years of club culture, music and experimentation. A date to share with the true protagonist of this era, none other than the audience that has followed the club that began as a small terrace, and now 20 years later is an institution in the music entertainment industry. The party kicked off at 16.30 in the Sunset Terrace with great music, a fun atmosphere and lots of bright balloons and decor to celebrate this special night.
Over thirty artists participated in this special party. In the Main Room, including fireworks, dancers, four big names in the current scene: Remo, Yousef, Deadmau5 and Booka Shade.
Terrace in the cartel was equally outstanding. Tiefschwarz, played a wicked set, the dance floor was heaving, you coulldn´t move!
The Space Ibiza Residents DJs deserve a special mention, playing on the Sunset Terrace, the Premier Etage, The Lounge and the Red Box: José María Ramón, Óscar Colorado, Oriol Calvo, Camilo Franco, Aleksi and Oscar Cano. Plus Elio Riso and Ramón Castells, the first in Space for 11 years, and their third season premiere.
David Moreno and Jonathan Tena were representing the Ibizan scene at this event. A spectacular 13 hour party, as well as cocktail party where the guitarist Paco Fernandez and the great José Padilla.
Twenty years, and Space Ibiza held a birthday party to remember, one of those events that are remembered with great joy in years to come, one of those events that only happen once.
Space Ibiza... many more to live!
Friday, 21 August 2009 11:30
Fatboy Slim vs Yousef at Join our Revolution
So... is Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim, finally ready to venture across the English Channel to Ibiza? Well...yes! The king of Big Beat will be at Space Ibiza on Tuesday 25 August at Carl Cox’ night: Join Our Revolution. Norman Cook has been in the dance scene since the beginning of the 90s, experimenting with synthesizers and drum machines and under multiple aliases has emerged as a DJ, producer and remixer. This English dj is a showman on the decks, with exstatic and impossible sets and a desire to demonstrate out of this world mixing. See Norman Cook in the Main Room at around midnight.
Following Fatboy Slim is another great DJ and producer: Yousef, who this year released his first album of own material, edited by Circus, the name of his label, and infamous house nights that are held in Liverpool. This year Join our Revolution has so far seen the likes of Moby, DJ Marky, Nic Fanciulli, Josh Wink and Roni Size, among others, and still to come we have Danny Tenaglia and Loco Dice, plus a few more surprises.
The dual of the titans (the eighth week) will be held in the Space Ibiza Main Room, while the Terrace will have Kissy Sell Out, Dave Spoon and Mark Knight!
Revolution is necessary. Join it with us... at Space Ibiza!