Discoallman
Active Member
I think it has something to do with the volume level. After 4 they can rank it up. Just a guess though
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diver
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I don't find things confusing.
The laws are being enforced for a 6am close, across all clubs. The clubs stretch this to 6.30/7am probably on each morning without any hassle. Serious breaches will be enforced more than previous years and could/may result in closure, so they will enforce it.
Just accept that at 630/7am its home time unless you want to drink with locals in a "spanish" workers bar or you get a wristband for a villa party.
(The 4pm start for the opening is allowing the serious opening party punters more flexibility. It may also be a trial or test opening time. It may or may not catch on? If it does, some promoters may consider it but its doubtful)
The laws are being enforced for a 6am close, across all clubs. The clubs stretch this to 6.30/7am probably on each morning without any hassle. Serious breaches will be enforced more than previous years and could/may result in closure, so they will enforce it.
Just accept that at 630/7am its home time unless you want to drink with locals in a "spanish" workers bar or you get a wristband for a villa party.
(The 4pm start for the opening is allowing the serious opening party punters more flexibility. It may also be a trial or test opening time. It may or may not catch on? If it does, some promoters may consider it but its doubtful)
el_loco
Well-Known Member
C'mon guys, this is all a bit of complaining on a high level, isn't it? this weekend you can start in the afternoon at ushuaia and continue at amnesia till 6, which means some 12+ hours of partying. nothing wrong with a few hours of sleep then, after which you can go for 12+ hours to space opening. It's a bit laughable, really..
BeachCava
Member
It's likely that if these earlier closing times are enforced as much as they say, that the word will quickly get around that you'll need to head to the club earlier, say 12/1 to get your money's worth.
kfir m
No longer active
I think people are concerned less about this opening weekend, and more with the rest of the season, mainly cocoon and music on.
I mean, last year I went to cocoon in september after 2am and even then it was much roomier than I would have liked, until around 5 when circoloco finished.
Nail - head.
Cocoon was my favourite night of last season and for me the best bit was dancing in the sun.
TrAvEz
Active Member
mr_why
Moderator
Maybe I have not read all this, but seems to be a bit of a overreaction to this whole early close thing!
It's basically MusicOn that breaks the law, and Cocoon for a few hours. I am sure the authorities they don't care much about the latter that much and it was MusicOn that caused all the problems.
If you think about it, the main clubs have developed strategies for day and night to accommodate the laws. E.g. 'New Owners of Space' will have Ushuaia as pre midnight, Pacha have Destino, Amnesia have Cova Santa etc etc.
So my point is that maybe its the clubbers and promoters that need to adapt, as the Clubs have a strategy to accommodate them! i.e. You could see MusicON doing 16:00-Midnight in Ushuaia and then full building in 'Space' until 06:00h for example (controversial) etc. Adapt....
It's basically MusicOn that breaks the law, and Cocoon for a few hours. I am sure the authorities they don't care much about the latter that much and it was MusicOn that caused all the problems.
If you think about it, the main clubs have developed strategies for day and night to accommodate the laws. E.g. 'New Owners of Space' will have Ushuaia as pre midnight, Pacha have Destino, Amnesia have Cova Santa etc etc.
So my point is that maybe its the clubbers and promoters that need to adapt, as the Clubs have a strategy to accommodate them! i.e. You could see MusicON doing 16:00-Midnight in Ushuaia and then full building in 'Space' until 06:00h for example (controversial) etc. Adapt....
I though it was the closing party that caused the most grief?
Evolution
Well-Known Member
Ushuaia isnt a club though is it? Im guessing they have a different license to the clubs.
likeathiefinthenight
Active Member
Whether it works out remains to be seen but I'm a little bit sad that I won't be at the opening party and able to be on the terrace at 5pm!
If it's busy then granted it might absolutely roasting bit it's hardly the best ventilated club at the best of times!
Some proper techno in the daylight sounds good to me!
If it's busy then granted it might absolutely roasting bit it's hardly the best ventilated club at the best of times!
Some proper techno in the daylight sounds good to me!
I don't want to be over dramatic, but this seems like just another attack in the battle against nightlife on the island. People want to party as the sun comes up. No parting before 4pm, no partying until after 6. Before long we'll only be left with Ushuaia. People can do that kind of partying anywhere.
stivi
Well-Known Member
it's got nothing to do with 'an attack in the battle against nightlife on the island'. sorry but that's bullshit and just totally taken out of context.
you guys know exactly how much of a fan I am of amnesia, so the fact that the club will have to close a little earlier than it normally used to do so on most of nights last year will affect me personally quite a bit. but with all sympathy I have for the club, it's something you really could see a long way coming. as pointed out previously, they've just taken things too far and now they're paying for it. all of this could have been avoided and then a recurring 8am-ish closing would not be an issue at all nowadays - and that's what actually hurts me the most.
you guys know exactly how much of a fan I am of amnesia, so the fact that the club will have to close a little earlier than it normally used to do so on most of nights last year will affect me personally quite a bit. but with all sympathy I have for the club, it's something you really could see a long way coming. as pointed out previously, they've just taken things too far and now they're paying for it. all of this could have been avoided and then a recurring 8am-ish closing would not be an issue at all nowadays - and that's what actually hurts me the most.
stivi
Well-Known Member
to clarify my point: the rules re opening hours are clear. if you break them every once in a while, you'll get a slap on your fingers. if you overdo it, you'll get punished. it's the same that happened with the beach parties at beachouse. had they not decided they wanna do 3 every week all summer, they'd still be able to throw them today.
it's all a matter of how much and how often you break the rules really. the spanish are actually quite tolerant by default, but you can only fool someone so many times until it's too much.
it's all a matter of how much and how often you break the rules really. the spanish are actually quite tolerant by default, but you can only fool someone so many times until it's too much.
ibizainside
Active Member
Is there a battle against nightlife on the island though? I'm sure if the clubs stuck to the laws then there wouldn't be, Space got away with flaunting the law that said a entertainment premises had to close for a minimum of 2 hours a day for years, but then enough was enough, every morning there was parties at Space.. apart from Mondays of course
I cant see these opening hours changes making much of a difference, Space carried on after it lost its famous mornings
I cant see these opening hours changes making much of a difference, Space carried on after it lost its famous mornings
kfir m
No longer active
Space has two big advantages, first, on the big nights they open very early (8-10PM), and offer very low prices for early entry, which gets people in the club early (it might be different this year, as it's the last one, but that's how it was up till last year).
second, they have the smaller dance floor (sunset terrace), so, even in the early hours (pre midnight), when there aren't too many people, it still feels like a party.
Amnesia opens at midnight, takes longer to fill (because the terrace is huge), and costs more... If they do have to close at 6AM every week, they will have to find creative solutions, because personaly I don't see myself paying 45-55 euros for a 4 hours max night.