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EDITORIAL > PACHA IBIZA: 50 YEARS OF THE BEST PARTIES

THE ORIGINS
Pacha has been part of the lives of so many generations Pacha Ibiza is home to one of the most deep-rooted parties
that we no longer wonder what Pacha means or why in Ibiza: the FLOWER POWER. Every year this party recreates
cherries are its logo, but we’ll take the mystery out anyway. at Pacha the spirit of the 60s, of love, harmony and peace.
The origin of Pacha is not in Ibiza but on the mainland, in When it comes to residencies of the most famous DJs,
Sitges. It was there that Ricardo Urgell opened his first club Pacha Ibiza is a reference. Names such as Swedish House
back in the 60s. Ricardo was convinced that he was going to Mafia, Pete Tong, Bob Sinclair, Erick Morillo, and Roger
succeed in the nightlife business and therefore become rich Sanchez have had residencies at Pacha Ibiza, including #1
as a real pachá (translates into Arabian Prince). The cher- David Guetta, with his famous F*** ME I’M FAMOUS. One of
ries, on the other hand, come from a totally different inspi- Pacha Ibiza’s most acclaimed residencies is that of maestro
ration. The now iconic Pacha symbol was inspired by the Solomun. A resident of this venue since 2013, Solomun
make-up of Carmen Sevilla, a renowned Spanish actress of adorns Pacha Ibiza with his spellbinding sets every Sunday
the time. The logo started to be printed on the propaganda with his Solomun+1 nights, to which he invites a star-stud-
of Pacha parties and underwent many mutations until the ded roster of international artists.
design you know today. Conceptually the twin cherries hold
the meaning of lust, love and self-indulgence. PACHA IBIZA TODAY

This year’s season is undoubtedly very special. It’s the anni-
But if it started in Sitges, how did it get to Ibiza? At the time,
versary season, the celebration of fifty years of one of the
the island was one of the favourite retreats for artists, whether
most respected and sought-after nightlife destinations in
they were painters, actors, writers or musicians. A community
Ibiza. The grand opening is scheduled for April 28th, a night
open to art and change was growing on an island that didn’t
that promises to be a blast until the sun is already high.
have many musical facilities. At that time, the nightclubs
Solomun will provide the soundtrack for the season’s grand
were mostly farmhouses or abandoned buildings that had
opening and will be joined by Angel Linde.
been converted, but Ricardo Urgell wanted to offer Ibiza a
bohemian and glamorous club. House music was taking its
For this summer, Pacha Ibiza has already announced its
first steps in Detroit and the rave scene was springing up in
residencies, confirming the continuity of Solomun, of course,
the British Isles. Pacha Ibiza absorbed these musical influ-
but presenting new acts, such as the debut of CamelPhat,
ences to offer la crème de la crème of dance music. A unique
who will be in the booth on Tuesdays. From May to October,
and unforgettable clubbing experience.
the calendar is promising. Pacha Ibiza’s line-up is hotter
than ever, demarcating itself once again as the dance
Pacha Ibiza was born in 1973, in the Talamanca neighbour-
mecca of the island. If you already know it, you’re sure to
hood, in a converted Ibizian villa. Initially, it had only 450
come back. If you don’t know it yet, book a flight to Ibiza
square meters, but over the years it has grown to become
this summer and feel for yourself the unique energy of this
a real super-club, hosting more than 3000 music lovers. In
acclaimed venue.
addition to the desired grounds of its main room where the
residencies take place, Pacha Ibiza also accommodates
TH
50 -ANNIVERSARY SUMMER
the Funky Room, the Roof Terrace, the Sweet Pacha and the
RESIDENCIES
Global Room. Five spaces, each celebrating a different vibe
and music genre.
MONDAYS: FLOWER POWER
TUESDAYS: CAMELPHAT
THE RESIDENCES
WEDNESDAYS: BEDOUIN IN SAGA
Pacha Ibiza was, is and will remain an icon. It took cour-
age to build an electronic music cult house on an island THURSDAYS: PURE PACHA (ROBIN SCHULZ)
“Pacha Ibiza absorbed these musical populated by the hippie vibe and in a country at the time FRIDAYS: MUSIC ON (MARCO CAROLA)
dominated by a dictator: Franco. But it was well worth it. It
SATURDAYS: MASQUERADE (CLAPTONE)
influences to offer la crème de la crème became a trendsetting house, a temple to novelty frequent-
ed by true and loyal lovers of music and dance. Pacha Ibiza SUNDAYS: SOLOMUN+1
of dance music.” was the debut for many partygoers visiting Ibiza for the first
time and also the debut for many artists who today live in
the starry night. This club has managed over all these years
to attract some of the world’s hottest DJs and to host some
of the strongest residencies on the island throughout the
summer season.

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