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Ibiza Updates
April 11, 2024
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🚧 Privilege nightclub being demolished
📈 Rent hikes cause locals to live in cars
🎧 Joel Corry announces lineup for Ibiza Rocks
📻 Radio 1 Dance Weekend announces lineup
🌫️ Why was the sky brown over Ibiza?
Event Of The Week
Run, Revel, Repeat: Ibiza Marathon 2024!
April 13 @ 17:30
The Ibiza Marathon is sprinting into its seventh edition, setting the stage on April 13th for an exhilarating blend of athleticism and island vibes. Starting in the late afternoon, runners will embark on a journey through Ibiza’s breathtaking landscapes, choosing from 12km, 20km, or the full 42km marathon. The course promises stunning views, culminating in a spectacular seaside sunset finish. But it's not just a race; it's a celebration of fitness, tourism, and the spirit of Ibiza, complete with activities that extend beyond the finish line. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a casual runner looking for an unforgettable experience, this event offers something for everyone.
The Ibiza Marathon causes substantial road closures all across the island.
3 Things You Need To Know:
Variety of Distances: Catering to all levels of fitness, the marathon offers 12km, 20km, and 42km routes, ensuring everyone can participate.
Scenic Route Ending by the Sea: Participants will run through some of the most picturesque parts of Ibiza, finishing the race with a stunning sunset by the sea.
Beyond the Race: The Ibiza Marathon is more than just a running event. It's a weekend filled with activities, encouraging runners and their families to explore the island’s charm and vibrancy.
Top Events This Week
April 12, 2024
This week there is a pre-opening party at Es Paradis Blue Room. This all-female lineup is one not to be missed. DJ’s on the night Tasha, Anaïs Tsakonis, Kirstin Keegan, Zule Paz and Kate Moss. Expect to hear Deep House, Celtic Micro House, Techno, Tribals and Minimal Eclectic.
April 12, 2024
Step into the iconic Pikes Ibiza for a sensational opening party that marks the beginning of an unforgettable summer. Revel from dusk till dawn with a stellar lineup of DJs across unique venues within the hotel on April 12, starting at 21:00.
April 12-21, 2024
Discover the magic of cinema in Ibiza at the 7th Ibicine Film Festival, a ten-day celebration of short and feature films in Jesús from April 12. Join film buffs and industry professionals at the Centro Cultural de Jesús for a unique blend of screenings, awards, and networking opportunities.
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Unmissable News
Privilege Ibiza's Shocking Demolition Revealed!
The iconic Privilege Ibiza, a legendary superclub and once the world's largest nightclub as certified by the Guinness World Records, is being demolished. Despite receiving a hefty sum of over €8.2 million for renovations just months ago, recent photographs confirm the club's deconstruction. This decision marks the end of an era for the venue, which had struggled with legal and safety issues since 2018, leading to temporary closures and a final shutdown during the 2020 pandemic. Speculation suggests that a new, ambitious project will replace the famed nightclub, promising a future beacon for Ibiza's vibrant nightlife scene.
5 Things You Need To Know:
Privilege Ibiza, a record-holding superclub, is being torn down.
Received over €8.2 million for renovations months before demolition.
Closed in 2018 due to illegal modifications, briefly reopened, then closed in 2020.
Owned by Grupo Empresas Matutes, which hints at future redevelopment.
The demolition sparks hope for a new, groundbreaking venue on the site.
This Week's Must-Reads
As rental costs skyrocket on Ibiza, professionals like chef César Nebrera are resorting to living in their vehicles, with some facing a staggering 300% increase. This crisis is pushing locals to the brink, even as the island's tourism booms.
Joel Corry teams up with Nathan Dawe for a sensational summer at Ibiza Rocks, bringing a stellar lineup of the UK's finest from 3 July to 25 September. With a blend of chart-toppers and underground anthems, they're set to turn Wednesdays into the island's hottest party scene.
Radio 1's Dance Weekend Ibiza reveals its electrifying 2024 lineup, featuring industry titans like CamelPhat and Armand Van Helden. Set to transform Ibiza on August 2; the event promises an unforgettable experience with more big names yet to be announced.
Tales from The Past
From KU to Superclub: Privilege's Epic Tale
Discover the transformation of Privilege Ibiza, originally a humble restaurant and community pool, into the world's largest nightclub, a title crowned by the Guinness Book of Records. Privilege, once known as Club San Rafael and later as KU, has been at the epicentre of Ibiza's electrifying nightlife since the 1970s. Its journey from an open-air party haven to the superclub it is today, hosting up to 10,000 party-goers, reflects not just a change of name but the evolution of Ibiza's party culture itself. This iconic venue has witnessed performances from Freddie Mercury to modern electronic music legends, embodying the spirit of Ibiza's vibrant nightlife.
Highlights:
1970s: Starts as Club San Rafael, a restaurant with a bar and community pool.
1979: Sold to José Antonio Santamaría and rebranded as KU, becoming a polysexual, mainly gay, nightspot.
1987: Hosts the filming of Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé's "Barcelona."
Early 1990s: Legislation forces the club to cover its dancefloor, transforming the open-air vibe.
1995: Ownership changes to Jose Maria Etxaniz; KU is renamed Privilege.
1994-2007: Hosts Manumission, one of the island's most famous party series.
2003: Recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the world's largest nightclub.
2005-2006: Dispute with Manumission organizers leads to the end of its run at Privilege.
2017: Hosts major electronic music events like Resistance and Afterlife.
2019: Closed
2022: Acquired by Bahía de San Antonio S.A, owned by Grupo Empresas Matutes
2023: Gets €8.2m support from government for renovations
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Ibiza Secrets
Graffiti in Festival Club Ibiza
About
Festival Club Ibiza was the very first club on the island, opening in 1972. Through the 80s and 90s it was the home to many illegal raves.
Now it has fallen into complete disrepair and has been taken over by nature and graffiti artists.
The open air club is an incredible place to explore with the graffiti changing on an almost daily basis
Location
Festival Club, Diseminado Can Puvillet, 4080, 07839, Balearic Islands.
There is plenty of dirt parking next to the club.
Alternatively, you can make a circular walk from the church at Sant Josep de sa Talaia. It is approximately 30 minutes each way.
Timing
All year round.
Pricing
Free
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