Ibiza - What has happened?
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jamesthemonkeh
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I've only been clubbing and going to Ibiza since 1998, I think there are far more pretentious people in all clubs now, and people clapping at the sunsets...why? So not chilled out
spiceboy101
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Benson said:
I'm going to Barcelona for a few days (and Sitges) before i head to Ibiza.... i think i may have to attend Danzatoria (i think correct spelling)....is it free all the time or just certain nights??? Anyone else know of good clubs in Barcelona (besides Pacha, will wait for the one on the island)????? Sorry, this is a sidebar!
spiceboy101
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Ibiza - what happened?
Well....this will be my first time in Ibiza, so i can't comment too much....however, i am probably about your age (early 30's ), and i've been in the scene a looong time. It has changed as far as the corporate sellout, i agree....but i just wish everybody will not forget the music. I'm pretty sure that is what ppl are still on the island for (except maybe these so called beer boys, i know these types!!!!!!! 
). I also hate pretentious people...i like to look good but hate the attitude some ppl have to go along with it. I remember when it was all about having a good time, adn that is what i'm there for. I think it may depend on where you go. Go where ur most comfortable. 
Well....this will be my first time in Ibiza, so i can't comment too much....however, i am probably about your age (early 30's
), and i've been in the scene a looong time. It has changed as far as the corporate sellout, i agree....but i just wish everybody will not forget the music. I'm pretty sure that is what ppl are still on the island for (except maybe these so called beer boys, i know these types!!!!!!! ). I also hate pretentious people...i like to look good but hate the attitude some ppl have to go along with it. I remember when it was all about having a good time, adn that is what i'm there for. I think it may depend on where you go. Go where ur most comfortable. Ibiza-girlie
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ahhh a thread I can participate in.
Well my firsttrip was in 2000 and I must admit that eversince it seemed like it became more and more crowded and commercial but this year (maybe cause I went so early in end of June) the place wasnt rammed at all.
I agree the strip HAS become a tad too cheesy and the food is not for humans, but go for the sunset and have a drink or sangria and eat elsewhere, the food has become CHOCKINGLY bad!
I have discovered new asprects of the isle now, and I will defo be spending #2 this year in ibiza town, away from the strip as I have been offered to stay with a promoter i know in her villa near the town.....
I think san an will always be san an, but there are so many other things to do so no worries!
Well my firsttrip was in 2000 and I must admit that eversince it seemed like it became more and more crowded and commercial but this year (maybe cause I went so early in end of June) the place wasnt rammed at all.
I agree the strip HAS become a tad too cheesy and the food is not for humans, but go for the sunset and have a drink or sangria and eat elsewhere, the food has become CHOCKINGLY bad!
I have discovered new asprects of the isle now, and I will defo be spending #2 this year in ibiza town, away from the strip as I have been offered to stay with a promoter i know in her villa near the town.....
I think san an will always be san an, but there are so many other things to do so no worries!
spiceboy101 said:Benson said:
I'm going to Barcelona for a few days (and Sitges) before i head to Ibiza.... i think i may have to attend Danzatoria (i think correct spelling)....is it free all the time or just certain nights??? Anyone else know of good clubs in Barcelona (besides Pacha, will wait for the one on the island)????? Sorry, this is a sidebar!
LaTerraza!
I didn't like the sister club Discotheque however
Ibiza-girlie
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haha yeah well only sorta and let´s face it, it took me 6 visits before I got fed up with san an!
Drew said:spiceboy101 said:Benson said:
I'm going to Barcelona for a few days (and Sitges) before i head to Ibiza.... i think i may have to attend Danzatoria (i think correct spelling)....is it free all the time or just certain nights??? Anyone else know of good clubs in Barcelona (besides Pacha, will wait for the one on the island)????? Sorry, this is a sidebar!
LaTerraza!
I didn't like the sister club Discotheque however
Didn't go to Discotheque...Spiceboy go to both though you won't be disappointed! I'm not sure if Danceatoria is free all the time but we went on a Saturday night and it was...Just get a taxi from ramblas - its in tipidebo (sp?)
You could always try Patrick Kluiverts club as well!?
old git!Benson said:Hi, I'm a newbie - go easy!
I have just got back from Ibiza and this is the first time I have been since 1992 (I also went in '89 & 90) and maybe its cos i'm older etc but frankly I think Ibiza has disappeard up its own ar*e.
What a bunch of pretentious wanna-be's everywhere you look.
Seal's clapping at sunset (and oh so many of them!?)
San An - was just as I expected, only bigger. What happened to the good old Star Club?
Kentucky Fried Chicken and Burger King populated by football top wearing English twats! Shocking!
Ibiza old Town was a lot better but still - there was just soooo many pretentious see/and be seen type people kicking around.
I was well disappointed with the clubs too. Again, maybe because I can remember the fantastic parties back in the day (music that is now classed as old skool) but the prices to get in and the prices for drinks were just plain stupid!? Corporate sh*te everywhere you look. Just a complete sell out basically.
A mate of mine summed it up very well when one night we were sitting in a bar - looking round he said...'Of course you know where we are don't you?' Er, yes mate we do! 'Ibiza having a beer in Dome' - (we thought he had smoked one too many) - 'Nah, we are in a audtion for Popstars - The Rivals'
El Divino was a great addition to the super clubs though I must admit - lovely setting.
Barcelona on the other hand was fantastic, clubs were belting... Danceatoria (sp?) - free to get in! and what a beautiful club and La Terrezza - superb and just everyone up for a great time.
I don't want to pish people off with my first post (and I guess I might do) but I just have to say -
Ibiza - had its heart wripped out and has sold it soul to the corporate dollar.
Peace. 8)
*Saffy* said:
Well I spent half a day there earlier this week, and there was a bit of an attitude, the staff were quite surly, and there were lots of bronzed arrogant italiano types standing around (there are even more of them in the non San-An clubs, bumping and barging past you without a "sorry", stubbing you with their fags, not really getting into the music. grr!)
Here's the thing... there will always be people around that you don't care for. So what? You don't have to be friends with them. Just have a great time and ignore the people you don't want to deal with. If you let people who aren't "into the music" or are "pretentious" ruin your day or night you're wasting your money, your time, and a great vacation!
Superstara
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Okay clubbing is business nowadays. And I understand why there is people who don´t like it. But there is many positive things too. For example sound and light in clubs. After one night clubbing back eighties your ears just beeped two days. Now you go to dancefloor of Space and sound just blows you mind. And lights - there were just spots 15 years ago.
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mingrove
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BORA BORA made my Ibia this year. I think the international atmosphere made such a good difference for the best. Everyone still in their beachwear 'aving on the tables, smiling, hands in the air, some right good messes dancing till midnight every day. Quality!!
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*Saffy*
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Things aren't going to stay still are they ? Either in music land, or club land .. and it's a good thing too, else we'd all be bored as farts ! Some changes you might not like, but then that will lead you to look elsewhere and discover something new, so it's all good !