Comparatively speaking, Hï Ibiza is a newcomer on Ibiza's decorated clubbing landscape. Not that you would know it. The island's newest club has wasted no time in making an impression.
Hï Ibiza might only have been open for six summers (2017 - 2019 and 2022 - 2024), but we couldn't possibly imagine Ibiza without her now.
The Night League (TNL), the team behind the club, has its finger firmly on the pulse. The programme is always ahead of the curve, the production industry-leading and the delivery executed with military precision. What is it about Hï Ibiza that captures the imagination so?
Perhaps it's the high-spec Theatre, reconfigured for each party? Maybe it's the weekly line up, packed top to bottom with A-listers? Or could it be, that TNL tore up the rule book and set about creating the club of the future with the next generation of clubbers as its target audience?
The reality is, it's all of those things and plenty more.
As our Ibiza club rewind series docks in Playa d'en Bossa, we turn the spotlight to Hï Ibiza. As feels appropriate, we shine the light on each of the three rooms.
Black Coffee | The Theatre | 2018
South African Nkosinathi Maphumulo was the first of Hï Ibiza's residents to be unveiled in the run-up to the 2017 season.
After some critically acclaimed appearances at DC10 the previous summer and a growing profile, Black Coffee was certainly on the ascent. Even so, it was a signing that took many off guard.
With his blend of atmospheric House and stately guests, Black Coffee quickly turned himself into the island's Mr Saturday Night. Watch our host command The Theatre above, with music coming from Eelke Kleijn, Art Department and London Grammar.
Paco Osuna presents Now Here | Club Room | 2023
Paco Osuna is a DJ who earned his stripes - a reliable pair of hands who could always be tasked with getting the top done. But was he ever consider a ticket-seller in his own right? Possibly not. But then TNL saw something that everybody else had missed and moved for their man in 2022.
He was installed as room two host on Tuesdays. Could he pull his own crowd? Would he complement The Martinez Brothers next door? Yes and yes and resoundingly so. Calm and collected, but bringing thunderous beats, Paco made the Club Room his own.
Above, enjoy music, including Paco Osuna's own collaborations with the likes of Manu Gonzalez, Fer BR and Blackchild.
Melon Bomb at Glitterbox | The Wild Corner | 2022
Perhaps not so much a secret anymore as it once was, the Wild Corner is still capable of surprising first-time visitors! Hï Ibiza's high-tech toilet rave reimagines what it means to "take a comfort break" - and, yes, the W.C. initials are very deliberate.
For the true Wild Corner experience, look no further than Glitterbox. The famed Sunday night takes things to new levels and the vibe in the toilets is electric. Our very own homegrown Melon Bomb are often on hand for it - and the dastardly foursome always deliver.
This recording features music from Butch, Dirty Secretz and is filled with plenty of Disco edits.
Fast-forward
Hï Ibiza had been pretty unflinching in its vision, making zero changes to its schedule for the last three summers. Remember, the club picked up the decorated top spot in DJ Mag's annual Top 100 Clubs poll for the third year running. If it ain't broke...
But after three years of award-winning consistency, it's now time for the winds of change to blow.
Eric Prydz, FISHER, David Guetta and Afterlife are out. Maths might not be our strong point, but we know enough to realise that's over half of Hï Ibiza's programme.
Meduza & James Hype, formerly understudies of David Guetta, switch to Mondays with Our House. They're joined by Hannah Laing, who hosts the Club Room. Wednesdays is a straight-swap, as Aussie FISHER is replaced by countryman Dom Dolla. Patrick Topping, previously in the Club Room on Monday nights, moves to the middle of the week.
Wholesale changes sweep through Thursday, as Melodic Techno empire Afterlife gives way to the Latin rhythms of HUGEL and Make The Girls Dance.
Finally, Friday nights get more underground, as Joseph Capriati and Indira Paganotto move in for Metamorfosi.
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays remain as were. With so many changes, it's certainly going to be an interesting summer. Only one way to experience it: be here.
