BH_84
Member
Absolutely but hopefully it becomes a culture change - if it’s requested and encouraged by the DJ then people may think twice
We can live in hope
Ibiza gossip 2024
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We can live in hope
mr_why
Moderator
Exactly! This is how it happens - Culture Change!
Just need the
Pacha to follow-up with a phone-free Solomun +1?If you’re an established DJ (like Lazarus), or an established box office night (Afterlife, Solomun) you can make it work in your favour. If you’re a new night (CamelPhat for example) probably less likely you will ban phone recording, and in their defence can understand why. And the EDM nights - not sure can ever be stopped.
Midlands-Andy
Active Member
uk events doing the no phone thing as well.
On topic - was the uk hotter than Ibiza today
On topic - was the uk hotter than Ibiza today
mr_why
Moderator
I really do not think this means they (promoter or club) will not post on IG - they will just get the professionals to do it in high definition and the clips they want!
Life of Rye
Well-Known Member
It makes the most sense to ban phones at those particular events... because you can't see the visuals if there are 1million phones blocking your view.
It appears that last year and this year, that the phone issue has got completely out of hand in Ibiza.
Peak of the night, Peak music - and if you have a dozen people stood around you with their phone in the air, not dancing, Looking like zombies. It destroys your vibe. Fact
eclipse15
Well-Known Member
bUt tHiNk oF tHe foLLoWeRz i mIgHt gEt
mr_why
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The Sun God
Well-Known Member
Clubbing/festie industry puts djs on unnecessary platforms, turns them into celebrities/performing seals, downgrades actual music/technical artistry, surrounds them in ridiculous logos, lights and confetti and then gets on HI(gh) horse when punters take pix.. Gimme strength. They created the monster out of pure GREED. Never, ever forget that.
Life of Rye
Well-Known Member
Hey!!
I just couldn't resist a reply on what I now believe has become a toxic disease though. I am so glad to see the clubs have now recognised that this issue is out of hand and needs to stop.
Ironically 8-10 years ago it was great free marketing for some of these events. Not a problem.
However now it has turned into a huge negative. social media is a wash with backlash on the amount of phones on display at these events.
I may sound like a hypocrite because I used to make vlogs many years ago of my time over there. But back then I didn't spot many people recording and so I wasn't effecting the room or the atmosphere of the club. It felt 'normal' for the odd person around you to take a quick 15-20 second clip.
But now it seems what you have is a sea of phones, all recording for about a minute.
Actually I do want to say the reason I don't post very much on here is because last June I had by far the worse holiday to Ibiza I have ever had. It put me off so much I didn't want to return again
There were a number of issues I won't go into but one of them was the outrageous amount of phones being used.
That said I am going back on the 16th July..... I know, I know
And since I want to do the likes of Destino and Tale of Us - I am expecting both of these events to be ruined by mobile phones. We shall see
JayDR8
Active Member
No need to elaborate further If you have no interest, but I did 3 trips last year and June was by far the worst too, a friend of mine has gone the same way as you(were expecting to) and has decided not to return this year. Nothing wild, just simply many small factors contributing I'd imagine, I definitely noticed how much of the vibe we like wasn't there(albeit my group's expectations are different to many here), it felt different.
Life of Rye
Well-Known Member
I will say I am also very pleased to see Defected leave Eden!!! I had various correspondence about corrupt security last year with Defected.
That event was at the completely wrong venue on the island.
I hope to see them flourish at Ushuaia - what a move that is.
That event was at the completely wrong venue on the island.
I hope to see them flourish at Ushuaia - what a move that is.
james-king
Active Member
not sure that middle one rings true, but anything to save face I guess
elmooreo
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Can we have more info??
mr_why
Moderator
I am guessing Cocoon 25 plans are being announced soon.....
elmooreo
Well-Known Member
Yeah...managed to connect the dots there myself! Felt like details were imminent but guess it might be a "soooooon"
Hogimuzik
Active Member
Welcome back! I hear you on all of the above.. The last few years we have also felt ok, some what disappointing holidays to ibiza, and that was hard to admit to ourselves, certainly nothing like the holidays of old in Ibiza (Obvs for less clubbing activities as l grow up slowly).. I also felt the heart / soul was being lost and simply not respected but the next generation, and also frankly a lot of people my own age. However last September we pressed the restart button for our 26th trip, and we had an amazing trip. Our pace, expect / respect other generations, and l found there was room for everyone and love for all.. Phones are part of life, concerts, clubs, buses, trains & automobiles.. Most dont even know what a pocket is for
.. Most people will embrace it, and while it will be an experiment this season.. If it works, it will only enhance / restart the VIBE of many carefree moments for years to come.... Right that's the no phones chat done for this year.. See you in the moment this September 
Hogimuzik
Active Member
Hmmm thought the same... Glad to hear it may be back up and running.. Wishing them a good season
The production at Hi is not impressive compared to the big festival productions. The viral vids are from festivals, not Hi.
So they’re getting all the negatives of phones and no positives with Hi. At this point everyone has seen the videos and the dead dance floors are hurting the brand.