Reviews of Space Closing Party?
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I'm too tired right now to do a review but just to say Space closing was the most mindblowing clubbing experience i've ever witnessed!!
The BLive area was immense!!! There must have been 5,000 people out there
The early terrace sets with Hofer66, Elio Riso & Villeneuve were particularly good.
We left before midnight as it was getting very hot and a bit too packed so can't say how the rest of it went.
Biggest problem Space need to sort is the ladies toilets. My lady daren't drink more than a couple for the fear of having to wait in a 2 mile queue.
But basically, it was awesome - bloody awesome!
The BLive area was immense!!! There must have been 5,000 people out there
The early terrace sets with Hofer66, Elio Riso & Villeneuve were particularly good.
We left before midnight as it was getting very hot and a bit too packed so can't say how the rest of it went.
Biggest problem Space need to sort is the ladies toilets. My lady daren't drink more than a couple for the fear of having to wait in a 2 mile queue.
But basically, it was awesome - bloody awesome!
I take it the problems of the Opening party were sorted out then?
Was thinking about this party all the way home on Sunday
Yeah, we walked straight in with the internet tickets.
Everything was done to perfection, apart from the loo's.
.BARTONIOUS
New Member
Wasn't really my kinda line-up so wasn't fussed about it to be honest.
fatphilb
Well-Known Member
waaaaaaaaaaaaay too commercial.... he's lying people, don't believe a word of it 8)
BARTONIOUS
New Member
It's just not minimal enough.
Not enough SPORT either.
Not enough SPORT either.
BARTONIOUS
New Member
Bit of FASHION wouldn't go amiss as well.
theres a few reviews on the ibiza clubbing section
http://www.spotlight-forums.com/showthread.php?t=36611
My headlines would be;
DJ Oliver brilliant, Lawler was ok, but a bit more minimal/techy than usual. Tania Vulcano was excellent too, even if I dont like minimal.
Then Digweed was very good, even if it was too rammed inside by that stage and then Morillo was his usual self, talking every two songs.
http://www.spotlight-forums.com/showthread.php?t=36611
My headlines would be;
DJ Oliver brilliant, Lawler was ok, but a bit more minimal/techy than usual. Tania Vulcano was excellent too, even if I dont like minimal.
Then Digweed was very good, even if it was too rammed inside by that stage and then Morillo was his usual self, talking every two songs.
I got to Space about 2:30pm as people on the guestlist had to be in by 3pm. Mates of mine weren't going in until later, so I was Billy-No-Mates for a couple of hours. Quickly spotted Mick and his mate Dan in the Car Park Arena, which was quickly filling up. (thanks again for the freebie drinks Mick ! And you must say hello to Dan again for me, as I lost him on the Terrace later at night !).
I think two guys called Plastic Funk were playing, who played some pretty obvious stuff, but that was what was needed to get the Arena going. The sax and bongo players were decent, although became a little tiresome when it drowned out almost every record.
Decided to go on a wander with Dan and check out the sunset terrace (only stopping briefly), with someone playing Gabriel Ananda - Doppelwhipper, which goes to show just how wide-ranging the music styles are becoming in the different rooms, dj's seem to be happy to play far more styles in a set, which is great to see.
We then went to the Terrace, which took a while to get going, but by the time Elio Riso came on, it was rocking. Elio played a good set, although I'm still not sure about The Egg Vs Tocadisco ! Doug Villeneuve came on after him and played some quality mash-ups.
We then made our way out to the Car Park where Lawler was playing, and despite the sound being a little poor, I thought his set was superb. We pretty much stayed there until about 1am. Apologies to anyone who got "stickered", it's been a little game of ours for a couple of years now - thankfully any "victims" who realised, took it in good spirits !
Despite being a little concerned about Space's policy regarding guestlist and pass-outs, I thought it worked perfectly, as it meant the club became busier earlier and that it was not a horrendous crush by 11pm. We had plenty of space to dance in the car park, and getting to the bar and toilets was far less of a struggle than last year, so congrats to Space for a very sensible decision.
We had a small gathering at the hotel, and then decided to hit DC10 around 12pm. There was a noticeable Police presence (as at Space), searching everyone, but it didn't seem as "full-on" as some of the other searches I've read about on here. We had pre-paid bands, so were in within 5 mins. There were still a few casualties at this point in the afternoon, but by 2 or 3pm, it had really picked up and the atmosphere was cracking. The security seemed a bit perplexed by the Craig David mask I had, but it provided plenty of photo opportunities, as did the SpongeBobSquarePants t-shirts a couple of the girls had on !
Left about 6pm or so, and (wrongly) decided to get some sleep before the SoS party. Woke up at 8pm feeling decidedly ropey, but we dragged ourselves along to El Ayoun. The door staff were very polite and ushered us in with no problems. Demi, Desyn and Omid were having their usual 3-way-dj-battle, with some great tracks, despite a couple of visits from the management asking to turn the noise down. Omid decided to force a bit of British slang onto the Spanish locals when he explained things over the mic - "We need to turn the volume down, the Old Bill are outside!!!".
We bailed out just before 3am, paying the price for 2 days of sun and Sangria !
Hello as always to everyone I met, there are always too many to mention and I feel like I'd be sure to miss someone out if I tried to name them all, but the company, as always, makes these events what they are.
P.s. - if anyone found my phone in a taxi on Saturday night……….please PM me !
(long shot !)
I think two guys called Plastic Funk were playing, who played some pretty obvious stuff, but that was what was needed to get the Arena going. The sax and bongo players were decent, although became a little tiresome when it drowned out almost every record.
Decided to go on a wander with Dan and check out the sunset terrace (only stopping briefly), with someone playing Gabriel Ananda - Doppelwhipper, which goes to show just how wide-ranging the music styles are becoming in the different rooms, dj's seem to be happy to play far more styles in a set, which is great to see.
We then went to the Terrace, which took a while to get going, but by the time Elio Riso came on, it was rocking. Elio played a good set, although I'm still not sure about The Egg Vs Tocadisco ! Doug Villeneuve came on after him and played some quality mash-ups.
We then made our way out to the Car Park where Lawler was playing, and despite the sound being a little poor, I thought his set was superb. We pretty much stayed there until about 1am. Apologies to anyone who got "stickered", it's been a little game of ours for a couple of years now - thankfully any "victims" who realised, took it in good spirits !
Despite being a little concerned about Space's policy regarding guestlist and pass-outs, I thought it worked perfectly, as it meant the club became busier earlier and that it was not a horrendous crush by 11pm. We had plenty of space to dance in the car park, and getting to the bar and toilets was far less of a struggle than last year, so congrats to Space for a very sensible decision.
We had a small gathering at the hotel, and then decided to hit DC10 around 12pm. There was a noticeable Police presence (as at Space), searching everyone, but it didn't seem as "full-on" as some of the other searches I've read about on here. We had pre-paid bands, so were in within 5 mins. There were still a few casualties at this point in the afternoon, but by 2 or 3pm, it had really picked up and the atmosphere was cracking. The security seemed a bit perplexed by the Craig David mask I had, but it provided plenty of photo opportunities, as did the SpongeBobSquarePants t-shirts a couple of the girls had on !
Left about 6pm or so, and (wrongly) decided to get some sleep before the SoS party. Woke up at 8pm feeling decidedly ropey, but we dragged ourselves along to El Ayoun. The door staff were very polite and ushered us in with no problems. Demi, Desyn and Omid were having their usual 3-way-dj-battle, with some great tracks, despite a couple of visits from the management asking to turn the noise down. Omid decided to force a bit of British slang onto the Spanish locals when he explained things over the mic - "We need to turn the volume down, the Old Bill are outside!!!".
We bailed out just before 3am, paying the price for 2 days of sun and Sangria !
Hello as always to everyone I met, there are always too many to mention and I feel like I'd be sure to miss someone out if I tried to name them all, but the company, as always, makes these events what they are.
P.s. - if anyone found my phone in a taxi on Saturday night……….please PM me !
(long shot !)
His set was superb! My other half was groovin' like a good 'un.
Personally i thought the sound levels were great out back. Loud enough in the centre to dance but petered out just right towards the edges which made it a nice area to have a natter/chill.
The whole event was incredible - can't wait 'til next year.
weloveliam@space
Active Member
I'm too tired right now to do a review but just to say Space closing was the most mindblowing clubbing experience i've ever witnessed!!
The BLive area was immense!!! There must have been 5,000 people out there
The early terrace sets with Hofer66, Elio Riso & Villeneuve were particularly good.
We left before midnight as it was getting very hot and a bit too packed so can't say how the rest of it went.
Biggest problem Space need to sort is the ladies toilets. My lady daren't drink more than a couple for the fear of having to wait in a 2 mile queue.
But basically, it was awesome - bloody awesome!
Drew !!!!
Hows it going ?? Didnt think Ibiza was your cup o' tea anymore ??
How long did you go for ??
Noooooooooooooooo. We got a bit bored a couple of years ago and wanted to try a few other places, which was a good thing, especially as i've been going to Ibiza since i was 18!
Had a long weekend in August (honeymoon
) and a long weekend just gone for Space closing.Was meant to be there for a week and half straight from my brother's wedding in south of France but decided at the last minute it was a bad idea to be away from work that long.
Nice to hear from you.
weloveliam@space
Active Member
Noooooooooooooooo. We got a bit bored a couple of years ago and wanted to try a few other places, which was a good thing, especially as i've been going to Ibiza since i was 18!
Had a long weekend in August (honeymoon
Was meant to be there for a week and half straight from my brother's wedding in south of France but decided at the last minute it was a bad idea to be away from work that long.
Nice to hear from you.
And you mate !!
Congrats on getting married, did the deed myself a few months ago !! Nothing changes much hey ??!! Dont know if she'd let me have my honeymoon in Ibiza though
So was it good being back after a break ? Has it changed much in your opinion ?
Yeah, it was great being back.
It seemed noticably less commercial this year and a lot less mullets of course
I was worried things may be a bit too electro but managed to avoid it quite well. Not that i hate it, but can get a bit tedious at times.
Didn't really enjoy Pacha
, although the Funky Room was amazing on saturday. Started off with lots of mash-ups and slowly turned quite dirty and dark. Great atmosphere. Frankie Knuckles played quite a good set in the main room too.Drew - you guys got married! congrats....welcome to the club Haven't spoken to you or anybody on here in aaaages. love to ang.
Interesting to hear your opinion of space closing (as one of the older members who has been going for some years), glad it was good. Can't really say that i've enjoyed space the last 3 times i have been - basically due to the electro inlfuences and the fact i hate the new terrace. Its been funny reading the board this year as nearly all my crowd feel the same way as me....but loads of people seem to prefer the new style of music + vibe - for me its just too different though, even from recent years eg. 2003 which was my fave.
keep in touch mate.
mike.
Haven't spoken to you or anybody on here in aaaages. love to ang.Interesting to hear your opinion of space closing (as one of the older members who has been going for some years), glad it was good. Can't really say that i've enjoyed space the last 3 times i have been - basically due to the electro inlfuences and the fact i hate the new terrace. Its been funny reading the board this year as nearly all my crowd feel the same way as me....but loads of people seem to prefer the new style of music + vibe - for me its just too different though, even from recent years eg. 2003 which was my fave.
keep in touch mate.
mike.