May –T 054 WE ARE IN IBIZA, WHEN WAS YOUR FIRST TIME IN IBIZA? WHAT MEMORIES DO YOU HAVE? WHAT HAS CHANGED ON THE ISLAND SINCE THEN? My first encounter with Ibiza takes me back to the summer of 1995 at Ku, which later transitioned into Privilege. The venue was bathed in the glow of vibrant neon, drawing us to its immense space. I remember first stepping onto the dance floor as Paul Oakenfold graced the decks, we were met by an atmosphere you could feel in your soul. For many, the venue wasn’t just a nightclub; each evening promised an adventure. The image of that night stands as a vivid reminder of the unforgettable journeys that begin under the starlit canopy of Ibiza. CEO & CO-OWNER DEFECTED RECORDS, GLITTERBOX IBIZA, AMONG OTHERS… WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY INVOLVE DURING THE SEASON IN IBIZA? During the summer season, we host four parties per week: Glitterbox at Hï on Sundays with a pre-party at Mambo, Mondays we host D4 D4NCE at O Beach, and now Tuesday’s Defected at Ushuaïa Ibibza. With Hï & Ushuaïa occupying the top spots in DJ Mag’s annual poll of the world’s best clubs, the team at The Night League are some of the most professional we have worked with. With our extended team working alongside The Night League and the team at Mambo & O Beach, we collectively take care of making sure all marketing & promo, artist relations, logistics and performance are fulfilled in order to make each event a memorable one for our loyal communities. WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM THE WEEKLY RESIDENCY IN USHUAÏA? Defected has always been about creating unforgettable moments on the dancefloor, and what better way to do it than at one of the Island’s most renowned dance floors. In our 25th anniversary year we are making pre-sale tickets available at lower prices as well as diversifying the lineup with some great talent from across the Afro house spectrum. We are amongst great company and very much look forward to the season ahead.
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