Ibiza 2004 then. Different for you? It was for me and a few of my friends who I go out there with each year.
The island was without a doubt, quieter this year. Strangley certain club nights were more busier than ever, probably due to live pa's from those such as P Diddy and Tommy Lee, both of who made appearances at Erick's ever popular Subliminal night over at Pacha, a firm favourite with many.
At the end of last season I started to ask some questions and started to get a bit worried about where Ibiza was currently heading. Back then the latest noise pollution laws was the main issue that I was concerned about.
In the last quarter of 2003 the Ibizan Goverment announced its plans to adopt a stricter policy (check this out for more info) and to 'get tough' on drinking crowds and holiday makers.
About a month after there was then the alcohol clampdown which prohibted shops from selling alcohol from midnight to 8am. Something I thought would affect Wipps greatly but they seemed to be doing rather well despite the fact. (and that there was ways around it
)
Cut forward to this year;
The alcohol clampdown did take place and san antonio's west end was very quiet compared to previous years
'Bar Crawls' were banned and a clampdown on pr staff was enforced.
Space kept its terrace 
(THANK GOD) as it was for the last year.
DC10 had a problem towards the end of the season 
.
Bora Bora had to stop playing its music in mid sept and faces the possibility of not being allowed to play any next season
. Which came as a MASSIVE shock to many of us despite hearing of complaints from the local residents early on in the season
All in all. Ibizas goverment this year has been all mouth and action.
I just wish they'd give Bora Bora another chance. Bora Bora and DC10 are (IMO), under pressure from 'the 7' as are any new club night or venture which might threaten the door numbers of the already established club nights.
The clubs are clamping down a lot but also starting to annoy more clubbers. Taking cameras off people as they enter the venue, then charging them to store it, rising drinks prices, higher entry prices and then shorter club times with lower music levels isn't exactly the best customer service. But still they get away with it as people will continue to come and pay.
Ibiza's all about letting go, but all the restrictions and clamps downs are starting to put a downer on that slightly. Ibiza and New Yorks' policys seem to be alike in where they are going. Ive heard people come back as usual buzzing, but also more negative comments this year as well, even talks of boycotting clubs! shows how some clubbers are getting more frustrated about how they're treated and the way the scene seems to be going..
I myself had another fanf***ingtastico year!
.
I certainly hope you all made the most out of Bora Bora, DC10 and the Space terrace. 8)
Im not a writer so this is prob all scatty as, and I know a lot of it has been covered before but now the season is coming to and end;
What about you lot? What's your opinions. Did any changes affect you? Did you even notice any?
Am I just thinking about this too much again?
What can you all see for 2005? Will Ibiza be Ibiza without the Space Terrace and without Bora Bora!?
I can imagine what the last generation went through now when they put roofs on ku and amnesia!
Easy
Nish
x
The island was without a doubt, quieter this year. Strangley certain club nights were more busier than ever, probably due to live pa's from those such as P Diddy and Tommy Lee, both of who made appearances at Erick's ever popular Subliminal night over at Pacha, a firm favourite with many.
At the end of last season I started to ask some questions and started to get a bit worried about where Ibiza was currently heading. Back then the latest noise pollution laws was the main issue that I was concerned about.
In the last quarter of 2003 the Ibizan Goverment announced its plans to adopt a stricter policy (check this out for more info) and to 'get tough' on drinking crowds and holiday makers.
About a month after there was then the alcohol clampdown which prohibted shops from selling alcohol from midnight to 8am. Something I thought would affect Wipps greatly but they seemed to be doing rather well despite the fact. (and that there was ways around it
) Cut forward to this year;
The alcohol clampdown did take place and san antonio's west end was very quiet compared to previous years 'Bar Crawls' were banned and a clampdown on pr staff was enforced. Space kept its terrace (THANK GOD) as it was for the last year. DC10 had a problem towards the end of the season .Bora Bora had to stop playing its music in mid sept and faces the possibility of not being allowed to play any next season
. Which came as a MASSIVE shock to many of us despite hearing of complaints from the local residents early on in the seasonAll in all. Ibizas goverment this year has been all mouth and action.
I just wish they'd give Bora Bora another chance. Bora Bora and DC10 are (IMO), under pressure from 'the 7' as are any new club night or venture which might threaten the door numbers of the already established club nights.The clubs are clamping down a lot but also starting to annoy more clubbers. Taking cameras off people as they enter the venue, then charging them to store it, rising drinks prices, higher entry prices and then shorter club times with lower music levels isn't exactly the best customer service. But still they get away with it as people will continue to come and pay.
Ibiza's all about letting go, but all the restrictions and clamps downs are starting to put a downer on that slightly. Ibiza and New Yorks' policys seem to be alike in where they are going. Ive heard people come back as usual buzzing, but also more negative comments this year as well, even talks of boycotting clubs! shows how some clubbers are getting more frustrated about how they're treated and the way the scene seems to be going..
I myself had another fanf***ingtastico year!
.I certainly hope you all made the most out of Bora Bora, DC10 and the Space terrace. 8)
Im not a writer so this is prob all scatty as, and I know a lot of it has been covered before but now the season is coming to and end;
What about you lot? What's your opinions. Did any changes affect you? Did you even notice any?
Am I just thinking about this too much again?
What can you all see for 2005? Will Ibiza be Ibiza without the Space Terrace and without Bora Bora!?
I can imagine what the last generation went through now when they put roofs on ku and amnesia!
Easy
Nish
x
