Finally, September is here. Considered by many the best month of the season, what’s not up for debate is that it’s generally a great time to visit the island. Better than the overcrowded and unbearably hot months of July and August.
This is the time of year the real clubbers show up, the atmosphere on the dancefloor is at its best, and the DJs close their residencies on an upper swing.
This is the moment when the island succumbs to that mystical concept of party absolutism. That epic sensation of something important happening, that will go on to define everyone’s perception of the season. The club bookers must surely be feeling the pressure to deliver!
DJ Tennis | Bedouin present Saga | Chinois Ibiza
Sunday 7 September
Life & Death label boss DJ Tennis parachutes into the club located in Ibiza Marina, playing at the Bedouin residency, Saga. Good choice guys! Objectively, one of the worst stage names in the business, he has very good taste when it comes to electronic music.
The Italian DJ/producer is one of the most respected figures in the scene. Based in Miami, he is one of those DJs for clubbers in the know.
His groovy tracks are filled with refined sounds that make his sets both entertaining and broad. His music invites you down a mysterious road to a junction. Like the rabbit from Alice In Wonderland, the choice is yours… We recommend you follow it.
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Gerd Janson | Glitterbox | Hï Ibiza
Sunday 7 September
Alternatively, on the same date, Glitterbox at Hï Ibiza also shaping up to be a hell of a night. Glitterbox might be famous for its Disco and House-oriented sound, whilst also priding itself on being gay-friendly. But this is really a night that anyone who appreciates good music can enjoy.
The whole line-up looks tasty, but if I have to choose, I’m picking Gerd Janson. He’s the one you should not miss. All night with this guy in the Club Room, which, in my opinion, is the venue’s best room. It stacks subwoofer and speakers at head height, while you dance the night away.
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PHOTOGRAPHY | by Jimmy Mould
Caribou (DJ set) | Solomun +1 | Pacha
Sunday 14 September
The creative mind behind countless great productions, including Odessa and Can’t Live Without You is the unflappable Caribou. Dan Snaith’s most famous alias will be the “+1” at the Tsar of Ibiza, Mladen Solomun, at his iconic party Solomun +1 held at the island’s oldest club, Pacha.
One of Ibiza’s longest running residencies, it strives to book quality artists in an over-saturated and often too predictable marketplace. This booking is typical of that mindset.
Caribou will be there to unleash all his musical magic and (we’re sure) later go on to perform a back-to-back with the hero from Hamburg. Save the date and check this out, because it’s going to be massive. Caribou’s appearances here are scarce, so don’t miss this opportunity.
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Sven Väth | Cocoon | 528 Ibiza
Wednesday 24 September
Just as her did last year, legendary German DJ Sven Väth has chosen to throw another outdoor Cocoon party at the wonderful open-air location nestled on the hill of Benimussa, 528 Ibiza.
2024’s edition celebrated the 25th anniversary of Cocoon – the party that help to shape Ibiza’s musical landscape in the Noughties and 2010s. Many people still remember those incredibly hedonistic nights at Amnesia. It was the living definition of epic.
The full line-up is amazing. Richie Hawtin is part of it, along with Marcel Dettmann, but the true set which cannot be missed will be Sven’s. He never disappoints and, at 60 years young, he still rocks the dancefloor like few others. The stage is set for an unforgettable night. Vamos!
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PHOTOGRAPHY | by Daniel Woeller
Green Velvet | Pyramid | Amnesia
Sunday 28 September
Pyramid is an underground party where you can feel the locals’ atmosphere whilst experiencing some exemplary music.
Green Velvet is one of the great DJs to emerge from the city of Chicago. A real larger than life character, his presence behind the decks makes all the difference. While his sound is evidently influenced by his hometown’s Jackin’ House leanings, in reality, he transcends any definition.
Green Velvet’s sound is Green Velvet’s sound. When you spot the green mohican and the steam punk sunglasses, you know you are in for something special. Just let yourself dance until the moment he uses his headphone as a microphone and start to sing any of his famous hooks.
At that point just scream in the air with your fellow clubbers, ’cause you’ll be in La La Land!
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In lots of way, September feels like summer is coming to an end, that a chapter is closing and maybe even that a phase of your life is drawing to a close. With all this going on around you on this magic island, what could be better than listen some excellent electronic music?
I hope you enjoyed my picks. You can find Lissy‘s and Steve‘s selections now online too.
All of these listings are on sale via the party calendar.
WORDS | by Stefano Lariccia