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  • simonr
    Transitionator
    • Jun 2004
    • 8796

    Is ibiza on its last legs ?

    The following article tries to paint a rather depressing view of the future of the the dance mecca of the world http://travel.timesonline.co.uk/tol/...cle2072859.ece : some of the best sets i've witnessed from the likes of Sasha, Digweed & Hernan have been on that island - it brings out the best in EDM and, at times, makes it truly magical. Worse still, this could be a look into the future of our clubbing lives - if the authorities can mess with somewhere that is known to embrace club culture, and (crucially) depends on it economically, what do the coming years hold for us ? Looks like I'll have to be spending my future summers in the eastern block.
    sigpicSimonR

    This release was mastered direct from vinyl at the request of the DJ and as such features natural sound characteristics of this medium such as record surface noise.
  • JK224
    Addiction started
    • Oct 2005
    • 372

    #2
    Re: Is ibiza on its last legs ?

    Great, yet another legendary place for edm that has a bleak future before I can even get out to experience it.

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    • DIDI
      Aussie Pest
      • Nov 2004
      • 16845

      #3
      Re: Is ibiza on its last legs ?

      I can't believe they only get 10 cases a week of drug or alchohol intoxication and they think they have a major drug problem. but not an alchohol problem of course!!
      Originally posted by TheVrk
      it IS incredible isn't it??
      STILL pumpin out great set after great set...never cheesed out, never sold out, never lost his touch..
      Simply does not get any better than Hernan
      The 'club spirit' is in the soul. It Never Dies

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      • SyntaxTerror
        Occupation: Playtex Sales
        • Jun 2004
        • 964

        #4
        Re: Is ibiza on its last legs ?

        Geez we can get 10 cases a night in some of a large club out here! There's no way that figure of theirs is accurate.

        A couple of things to note: it won't kill the island off economically. Just say hypothetically all the clubbers disappeared, a different set of holiday makers would be tripping over themselves to make use of the island.

        It looks like I'll have to get my ass in to gear and get myself over there before it all disappears, but I find it hard to justify the couple of grand which will be blown in one single week.
        "If not for Josh Wink, Sasha wouldn't own any Acid except for the paper stuff he dopes chicks with at clubs." - Jenks, 2004

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        • lilsensa
          DUDERZ get a life!!!
          • Jun 2004
          • 6675

          #5
          Re: Is ibiza on its last legs ?

          Time to go back underground. The way it should be anyway.....
          RIP ~ Steve James







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          • CND
            Addiction started
            • Jan 2006
            • 342

            #6
            Re: Is ibiza on its last legs ?

            Originally posted by lilsensa
            Time to go back underground. The way it should be anyway.....
            Good point.

            You don't need Disneyland to have fun.

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            • DIDI
              Aussie Pest
              • Nov 2004
              • 16845

              #7
              Re: Is ibiza on its last legs ?

              Originally posted by SyntaxTerror
              Geez we can get 10 cases a night in some of a large club out here! There's no way that figure of theirs is accurate.

              A couple of things to note: it won't kill the island off economically. Just say hypothetically all the clubbers disappeared, a different set of holiday makers would be tripping over themselves to make use of the island.

              It looks like I'll have to get my ass in to gear and get myself over there before it all disappears, but I find it hard to justify the couple of grand which will be blown in one single week.
              I would actually rather go to Argentina than Ibiza now!!
              Originally posted by TheVrk
              it IS incredible isn't it??
              STILL pumpin out great set after great set...never cheesed out, never sold out, never lost his touch..
              Simply does not get any better than Hernan
              The 'club spirit' is in the soul. It Never Dies

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              • SyntaxTerror
                Occupation: Playtex Sales
                • Jun 2004
                • 964

                #8
                Re: Is ibiza on its last legs ?

                Top of my list for me after taking a careful look at their website is Warung Beach.

                Anyone up for a meet up and can buy me a ticket?
                "If not for Josh Wink, Sasha wouldn't own any Acid except for the paper stuff he dopes chicks with at clubs." - Jenks, 2004

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                • DragonFire
                  Addiction started
                  • Dec 2004
                  • 359

                  #9
                  Re: Is ibiza on its last legs ?

                  It's really sad ..i call for a clubbers protest against the authorities there .. if amsterdam can have drugs legal then ibiza is more applicable
                  Don't Immitate ... Innovate

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                  • simonr
                    Transitionator
                    • Jun 2004
                    • 8796

                    #10
                    Re: Is ibiza on its last legs ?

                    DiDi - you're right, alcohol causes far more problems and South America may well be the way forward - although the movies I see always give me the impression that I'll get kidnapped by guerillas, plus being English in Argentina may cause a problem, even though I love Argentinian's and was a small boy when the counties had their troubles ! ... I've always wanted to make it to Buenos Aires, Punta del'este, and (now) Warung Beach. The good thing with ibiza is it takes no planning for me and is convenient - I go back in 10-days for Digweed at Space ... I booked a cheap flight last minute, can get a reasonably priced hotel and know all the local restaurants that give me a fantastic meal that's easy on the wallet.
                    sigpicSimonR

                    This release was mastered direct from vinyl at the request of the DJ and as such features natural sound characteristics of this medium such as record surface noise.

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                    • DIDI
                      Aussie Pest
                      • Nov 2004
                      • 16845

                      #11
                      Re: Is ibiza on its last legs ?

                      ^^^^ it's a long way to anywhere from here
                      Originally posted by TheVrk
                      it IS incredible isn't it??
                      STILL pumpin out great set after great set...never cheesed out, never sold out, never lost his touch..
                      Simply does not get any better than Hernan
                      The 'club spirit' is in the soul. It Never Dies

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                      • hambino21
                        PFC Semen Ham
                        • Jul 2004
                        • 863

                        #12
                        Re: Is ibiza on its last legs ?

                        House parties will be in full effect again.
                        " Focus on the subtleties and the world becomes grander"

                        - Me-

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                        • jeffrey collins
                          Not cool enough
                          • Jun 2004
                          • 7427

                          #13
                          Re: Is ibiza on its last legs ?

                          go check out the ministry of sound podcast and the defected in the house podcast and you will see things are not bleak over in ibiza this year...looks like there are some sweet ass parties going on.
                          Jeffrey Collins: Painter
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                          • kingpin7714
                            Fresh Peossy
                            • Feb 2007
                            • 27

                            #14
                            Re: Is ibiza on its last legs ?

                            Originally posted by jeffrey collins
                            go check out the ministry of sound podcast and the defected in the house podcast and you will see things are not bleak over in ibiza this year...looks like there are some sweet ass parties going on.
                            Indeed, I'd say this is a lot of sensationalism ... everybody loves a good juicy story.

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                            • hypoluxxa
                              Are you Kidding me??
                              • Jun 2004
                              • 3371

                              #15
                              Re: Is ibiza on its last legs ?

                              I don't think Ibiza is going anyhwere any time soon. It would be nice if it's less crowded... I'll be there in 4 weeks.

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