Steven1977
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There does not seem to be a level playing field going on in banning live music/DJs playing in certain small locations. I wonder if "commercial interests" are pulling the levers.
ibiza gossip 2025
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Digital2013
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If someone rich says they want to put a Balearic-Asian Fusion tapas bar on Benirras with minimum spend and salt sprinkled by Salt Bae himself I suspect the noise levels would be fine...
Feel like I've fallen out of love with the island it's all €€€'s now
ibizaboi24
Active Member
Maybe they are preparing for the craziness of the Solar Eclipse crowd next and the overall reaction to mass tourism that is happening in Europe.
jimmiz
Well-Known Member
Elements is THE place for the rich in Benirras... The cheapest salad costs 23€...
kitty flip
Member
I've been waiting a few days to write this; Honestly, this is a death knell for me. I've always resisted saying that Ibiza is dead, but this is really too much for me. I've lived in Ibiza for 10 years now, and this is the first time I'm starting to get scared that this is going to go to hell. Guys, I usually go to Benirras in the evenings to take photos (I'm a photographer), and the drumming ritual at sunset is the most spiritual event you'll see here. Tribal music and people dancing around it. That's how the music was born... The other day I couldn't believe what was happening. When we arrived in Benirras, after all the curves, just before the parking lot, there was a police control that I've rarely seen in Ibiza. It was really scary. I thought they were looking for a terrorist or something... Then they told me it was because of the drums... And the next day, reading the news, I was able to verify that from now on, drums are banned in benirras. I'm still in shock. The news mentioned that on the government's own website, they're advertising the drums-in-benirras experience as a tourist attraction. It's crazy. Summer 2025, the world's largest mega club UNVRS opens, and benirras drums are prohibited.
kitty flip
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Digital2013
Well-Known Member
That's always been there though, well since the 90s? Stamping out one of the last free activities anyone can just turn up to in Ibiza is a new low for the island
The Sun God
Well-Known Member
It’s ‘social cleansing’ in all but name
kitty flip
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ibizaboi24
Active Member
Who better to protest!Guys, the human spirit is still alive,
photo from Benirras 1 hour ago
CasaNegron
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This is sad if true. I had no idea. We always go for the solstice if we are on Island in June. One of my top 3 beaches.
I spoke with one of the drummers on the 21st. The group actually started on the boating ramps earlier before migration to "the porch". She mentioned that it might have to do with pedalo rentals now on that end, in addition to the other side.
A quick clip from last week. I will share more when I have time to edit. Feel both fortunate and sad that I got to see both this and Sa Trinxa' on his last day.
I spoke with one of the drummers on the 21st. The group actually started on the boating ramps earlier before migration to "the porch". She mentioned that it might have to do with pedalo rentals now on that end, in addition to the other side.
A quick clip from last week. I will share more when I have time to edit. Feel both fortunate and sad that I got to see both this and Sa Trinxa' on his last day.
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kitty flip
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I just posted that they were playing today!This is sad if true. I had no idea. We always go for the solstice if we are on Island in June. One of my top 3 beaches.
I spoke with one of the drummers on the 21st. The group actually started on the boating ramps earlier before migration to "the porch". She mentioned that it might have to do with pedalo rentals now on that end, in addition to the other side.
A quick clip from last week. I will share more when I have time to edit. Feel both fortunate and sad that I got to see both this and Sa Trinxa' on his last day.
ibizaboi24
Active Member
Did you find this out? Also can you wear shorts in the vip balcony?
Walter
Member
This is how it was at the opening, the VIP balcony was then on the right side, sometimes its on the left, depending on the party. Check what is said on the ticket, it should say VIP garden access. And no, no shorts at VIP balcony, wear linen long pants, you can get them cheap and they normally have a loose fit and breathe
Island Lover 90
New Member
The VIP Experience tickets are definitely a no-go with shorts on. We were in the queue and the guy in front of us was told he would not be allowed entry unless he was wearing trousers. They had them on site to purchase (100 euros!) so he had the decision of a taxi ride back to the hotel or purchase them there. Many would argue a price point similar to the costs of a return taxi fare, conveniently!
Louise_Sweeney0012
Active Member
Is this a male-only thing? I didn't get a second look (well, not a disapproving one) in my skorts last week? I was worried my stash was showing and had to clench for dear life!