Get to know the artists providing the soundtrack to your summer this season in Ibiza with our new series all about our residents...
After our incredible opening party, we are now fully into the swing of the Ibiza season. Running every Sunday from May 26th – October 6th, we'll be bringing Armand Van Helden, Honey Dijon, Dimitri From Paris, DJ Harvey, Purple Disco Machine, Horse Meat Disco, Basement Jaxx, Nightmares On Wax, Joey Negro, Groove Armada and many more. For the first time this summer we will also be hosting pre-parties at Café Mambo, delivering a dose of disco hedonism to the San Antonio sunset spot.
Tickets for all events at Hï available here.
Joining forces with Ibiza’s most sensational party destination once again, Glitterbox will feature the usual jawdropping production along with the drag queens, club kids, performers and dancers that embody this year’s ‘Express Yourself’ slogan. With this years’ lineup our biggest yet we wanted to introduce you to the incredible artists that will be supplying the soundtrack to your Sunday nights on the island…
This week we introduce you to German disco-house maestro Purple Disco Machine...
After rocking the opening party, Purple Disco Machine gave us a serious taste of what we can expect from him this season...
Catch Purple Disco Machine at Hï on 16th June, 25th August, 8th September, 15th September and 6th October.
Our next resident is Glitterbox royalty Dimitri From Paris...
Having played for the party since its beginnings at Booom, few people know Glitterbox as well as Dimitri, we caught up with him to pick his brains about the forthcoming season...
What are you most looking forward to about this summer in Ibiza?
I’ll be there for half of the entire season again, and I’m really looking forward to playing with all the new improvements, such as the upgraded sound, new booth, and the new stage at Hï. It’s now my 6th consecutive season, so I’m quite excited to see how the event will pan out with all the extra oomph that’s been packed into it.
How do you feel about being a resident for Glitterbox?
Being able to play a string of parties in a row is the best situation for me, as I can truly distil and fine tune my idea of the Glitterbox sound, week after week. Of course I’m extremely honoured to have been there from the very beginning of the Glitterbox adventure, to nurture and see this beautiful baby grow and blossom.
Who are you looking forward to playing alongside at the parties?
I’m particularly looking forward to the dates with Horse Meat Disco, Joey Negro and Armand Van Helden. Outside of the music side, we always have a good time geeking out on all kinds of subjects
What’s your fondest Ibiza memory?
I have to say I’m a little nostalgic of Glitterbox’s humble beginnings at now sadly gone Booom which was my favourite Ibiza club. It took time for the party to take off, but we had so much support with the local crowd that we really felt we were onto something. The night when India came to sing, was also particularly special.
What is your favourite thing to do on the island?
I unfortunately never get to stay very long, I however make it a point to find out a very quiet spot under the shade to and meditate before the storm of the night to come.
What can we expect to hear in your sets this summer?
I’ve been working on quite a few things to have them ready to be tested out this season. New edits, remixes of stone cold classics, new songs… all on the groovy House and Disco tip with lots of flamboyance, so the whole club can get down along our absolutely fabulous dancers ! None of those will be out before some time, so people will be able to hear things at Glitterbox that won’t be played anywhere else.
Catch Dimitri at Hï on the 2nd June, 9th June, 23rd June, 21st July, 28th July, 8th September, 15th September, 29th September and 6th October. Tickets for all dates available here.
First up are Horse Meat Disco...
Horse Meat Disco are the DJ collective whose legendary status comes from humble beginnings, with their heralded club night and ‘queer night for everyone’ at The Eagle. Now the disco juggernauts join us for a summer of fun at Hï for this season. Expect exceptional selection and serious fun from their sets…
What are you most looking forward to this summer in Ibiza?
Luke: We're looking forward to getting back to Glitterbox at Hï. It'll be great having the party on Sundays. Sunday parties are always the best.
Severino: Back at Hï for another Glitterbox season, it's been fun and the crowd has always been on point.
How do you feel about being a resident for Glitterbox?
Severino: It's a big honour because we've been supporting the party and Defected since day one... it's a family affair.
Luke: We love having the opportunity to play at Glitterbox again as we've been there from the start, it's great to see how much the night has grown over the years and keeps getting better. Can't wait to see all the dancers.
Who are you looking forward to playing alongside at the parties?
Luke: Looking forward to Honey Dijon, Smokin' Jo, Armand Van Helden, Jodie Harsh, Todd Terry, Natasha Kitty Katt, Late Nite Tuff Guy, Louie Vega, Joey Negro and of course Dimitri From Paris.
Severino: Pretty much everybody, because we are all different with our own styles and identity. Professional dj line-up every time.
What's your fonest Ibiza memory?
Severino: Sa Trinxa... my 40th birthday party nine years ago. 23 years in Salinas and still my favourite.
Luke: Severino's birthday in a lovely villa with Robert Owens DJing and Ali Love singing was very special.
What is your favourite thing to do on the island?
Luke: We love a day at the beach at Salinas followed by dinner at Destino Tapas in San José.
Severino: Chilling at Mar Y Sal restaurant in Salinas beach, missing Anfora gay club though too.
What can we expect to hear in your sets this summer?
Luke: We’ll be mixing up the old disco classics with some newer tunes including our next single with the wonderful Kathy Sledge on lead vocals.
Severino: Our new music from our forthcoming album and lots of fun disco and house.
Catch the guys at Hï on 9th June, 14th July, 11th August, 18th August, 8th September and 6th October. Tickets for all dates available here.