Our dance floor fantasies have been going into overdrive with the ambush of final line-up additions that have hit the fan in the past week. So now's the time to nail down your dates and start working on your stamina as you prepare for some top-notch, into the sunset sessions.
Tinie Tempah at Ushuaïa
Tinie Tempah is back in Ibiza over the summer to do some damage with a sun-soaked residency round the poolside at Ushuaïa. The serial lyricist's Disturbing Ibiza residency is taking the Friday slot for six dates through June and September to deliver a blitzing of pop-infused rap.
New residencies at Privilege
There's a load of buzz surrounding Privilege at the moment with added details to its host of new residencies. One for the EDM massive is Ibiza Paint Party which will leave no one guessing what kind of bash this will be. Bold, brash and brazen is what we can expect from this camp of colourful creatures, with electro house magnets DJ Juicy M and Luka Caro being confirmed as residents with special guests to be announced. Mondays are set for a Swiss takeover from 27th June till 29th August with Maurizio Collela, aka EDX, in for 10 consecutive weeks of non-stop music mania with his No Xcuses residency. He'll be joined by Helvetic Nerds Label mate, Nora E Pure, and a host of other selectors who are still to be announced. Then Sundays will come at the hands of Marco Bailey and his Materia residency. Docked up in Vista Club from 19th June to 28th August, we'll be getting a load of Sam Paganini, Aphotek, Carlo Lio, Jon Rundell, Julian Jeweil, Luigi Madonna, Rebekah, Sasha Carassi, VRIL and many, many more.
Afterlife at Space final line-up
Dynamite duo, Tale of Us, officially unveiled the full line-up for its season at Space and it's an absolute blinder. DJ Tennis, DJ Harvey, Mano Le Tough, Nina Kraviz, Recondite, Rødhåd, Marcel Dettmann, Bob Moses, David August, Howling and Mind Against are just some of the tastemakers confirmed to be making appearances through its 13-week season. Catch the Afterlife mob every Thursday at Space from 7th July to 29th September.
Rumors at Destino
Guy Gerber is bringing RUMORS to lush resort and outdoor venue, Destino, as part of a brand new concept every Sunday from 22nd May to 16th October. Brunch and hippy market by day and an elevating soundtrack with Gerber and guests by night, it's going to be a true authentic Ibiza experience at the hands of the illustrious Israeli. The line-up so far includes Sasha, Miss Kittin, Kenny Glasgow and Matthew Dear.
Carl Cox final line-ups and dates at Space
It's all out the bag with this one as we finally got our hands on the full dated line-up from our main man, Coxy. Joining him for his fifteenth season across his 15-week patrol is a jaw-dropping bill of luminary legends and breaking heavyweights. Cristian Varela and Luciano are booked for the Discoteca on the 14th June opening and Matthias Tanzmann, Michael De Hey and B.Traits are the weapons of choice in the Terraza. To name drop just a few of the best of the rest, we've got Fatboy Slim, Erick Morillo, Kerri Chandler, Dubfire, Marco Bailey, Nicole Moudaber, David Squillace, Carl Craig, John Digweed, Yousef and Josh Wink.
Nervo at Ushuaïa
The sisterhood dynamos are back at Ushuaïa as NERVO with six dates throughout June and September. The Aussie twins will be out in force at Playa d'en Bossa's open air cubbing venue with their truckload of electro house bangers on 6th, 13th and 20th June and 5th, 12th and 19th September.
Pure Pacha line-up
Bob Sinclar is bringing in the sequin troop with Pure Pacha Paris by Night every Saturday, beginning 21st May. Fronting the house heavy line-up is the likes of Todd Terry, Danny Howard, Kenny Dope, David Morales, Armand van Helden, Basement Jaxx, Roger Sanchez, Louie Vega and Felix da Housecat, among many more.
IMS Back2Live
IMS's Back2Live concept returns this year with maestros of the live electronic scene. In 2016, the bill will be fronted by none other than master of his craft, Stimming, who'll be on-island to perform his high-concept album, Alpe Lusia. Also on hand to delve into experiments in sound will be Seabed and Szjerdene, as well as two UK bands in the form of Delamere and Our Future Glory.
Music On line-up at Amnesia
Music On chief, Marco Carola has given us the dates with a listing of guest appearances for his fifth season at Amnesia. The opening on 3rd June has Marco gathering a selection of Music On henchmen with Leon on the terrace and Paco Osuna, Stacey Pullen and Joey Daniel taking care of the main room. If you miss out on his big opening, you can save your gutted faces because these guys will be appearing throughout the season, with all three also playing in the main room. Other Ibiza and Music On favourites set to make regular appearances are Apollonia, who'll be playing two all night long sessions, and also Miss Kittin, Oxia and Neverdogs. Elsewhere we've got some very tempting one-off showdowns, including Egbert live on 1st July, The Martinez Brothers and Dubfire on 2nd September, and on 23rd September Mexico's BPM Festival is taking the reins with Apollonia, Paco Osuna, Carlo Lio and Nathan Barato on the billing.
People from Ibiza at Amnesia
People From Ibiza is all about house and techno with an intimately curated line-up of sought after artists who'll join resident DJ, Melanie Ribbe, with their thematic party concepts and special guests. Melodic house magnet, Bakermat, will open the season with his eccentric Circus party on 3rd July, while fellow melodic house guru, Klingande is set to tread the tightrope the following week with more adult tomfoolery at his Playground takeover. Later in the month, elusive house master, Claptone, will ready the Venetian mask-wear to transport us to centuries past with his Masquerade Ball concept. Mark Knight and brother, Stuart Knight's innovative label imprint, Toolroom Records, will give us the best in house with guests including Umek, Tube & Berger and Technasia across 14th and 28th August. Elsewhere, we have soul house tastemaker, Michael Calfan, and techno and house talent, Wankelmut, introducing us to their favourite selectors of the moment on separate dates.
Sundays at Space opening
Sundays at Space is taking form with opening party details on Sunday 5th June. Get in the Sunset Terrace from 7pm with NYC veteran Dennis Ferrer, fearless DJ and producer Smokin' Jo and seasoned Ibiza favourite, Jason Bye, winding in the tracks. Once the sun's settled beyond the horizon, AFTER DARK will feed your energy with funky cuts from Mr Doris, Banana Boogaloo, Basement Freaks and Kevin Cutts. Through to the Discoteca and you have duo dynamo, 2manydjs, technical jedi, James Zabiela and funk house fiend, Tensnake. Egging on the insomniacs is Do Not Sleep with its chief Darius Syrossian in a b2b showdown with Nicky Curly, Swiss whizz,Deetron, techno treader, Guti (live), and house heavyweight, Yousef. The sea cruising rave pack, Float Your Boat, will be hosting the Preimier Etage with Andy Baxter and Paul Reynolds. Ibiza Spotlight is also getting in among the action with the first of our El Salon takeovers of the summer. We've pulled in a body of firm Balearic tastemakers in the shapely form of Kenneth Bager, DJ Pippi and Lucci Capri, so make sure you come and show yourselves.
Elrow full line-up at Space
Drowning out the blare of your toy trumpets on 4th June for the Olympic-themed opening is Steve Lawler, Matador and residents Marc Maya, Toni Varga and Mario Biana. Over in the Terraza with elrowcity is the superstylers, Groove Armada all night long, and on the Sunset Terrace with Ker Ibiza we're getting a load of Demarzo, Alex Pott b2b Ion Pananides and Tini Gessler. Highlights include elrow favourite Seth Troxler on an extended set alongside De La Swing and Bastian Bux in the Discoteca, and at elrowcity we'll be getting it on with Welsh wizard, Sasha on June 18th. We've got an opportunity for some delicious beat consumption with Eats Everything on a number of occasions during July, August and September. We're also be in for multiple doses of Skream, Matador, Patrick Topping, Paco Osuna, Edu Imbernon, Hot Since 82, Santé b2b Sidney Charles and Richy Ahmed. Remember Eddie Murphy as Prince Akeem in the hysterical comedy Coming to America? Well that's your theme for 30th July, with guests Kölsch (DJ set), Skream and residents De La Swing and George Privatti. Techno giant Paul Ritch is billed for a live set on13th August and techno warrior Joseph Capriati will smash out an extended set on 20th August.
Solomun+live at Ushuaïa and Destino
Double trouble with Solomun+live this year as he's set for residencies at Destino and Ushuaïa. Seven dates have been confirmed in total, with the first show scheduled for 23rd June at Ushuaïa. He'll then be back at the Playa d'en Bossa club on 14th and 21st September. In the meantime, he'll be swooping over to Destino, where gigs have been planned for 30th June, 28th July, 11th and 25th August.
You can find the biggest news from last week here and our party calendar for the season here.
