News - February 2012

News

Camea returns to ReSolute NYC this Saturday - 10 Qs with the Clink founder

29th February 2012

ReSolute NYC welcomes back Brooklyn homie Camea this Saturday at a secret NY location - buy a ticket and receive an email for details - so we caught up with her from her new base in Berlin, to find out what she misses about NY, how good she is at Scrabble and just who does make the best coffee in the States. 

Interview with Plastik Ibiza co-owner & renowned writer Colin Butts ahead of Plastik 10th Anniversary Party at Pacha, London

28th February 2012

We talk to Plastik Ibiza co-owner & renowned writer Colin Butts about the last 10 years of Plastik ahead of their 10th Anniversary party at Pacha London...  He tells us how it all started, how it has turned into a bit of a Celeb hangout with singers, bands, footballers, actors and even Prime Ministers frequenting the bar, how their bar manager made enough tips for a boob job, what's coming in the next 10 years and his next film project 'A Bus Could Run You Over'.   

Interview with Bushwacka ahead of Layo & Bushwacka's headlining gig at Bodymove WMC Send off Party at Egg

27th February 2012

One half of the legendary british duo Layo & Bushwacka! - Bushwacka! - tells us about their 4th album which is due this summer and how they're going to be playing a lot of the tracks at Egg in London on Saturday night, how he started making music at the age of 3, his thoughts on the digital revolution and his plans for the coming year...  

Zoo News! Ahead of another season of Zoo Project & Channel Zoo we chat to in-house artist Michael James

26th February 2012

Yorkshire puddings, Morrisons and favourite live sets' in the Seal Pit, Leed/Ibiza resident Michael James has been providing the Zoo Project soundtrack for the last few years across the globe as well as in their Ibiza Gala Night home. We caught up with him ahead of another summer season to chat all things Zoo....

Sankeys Ibiza returns in 2012 with a full calendar of underground events

24th February 2012

After a sublime first season in Ibiza which saw Sankeys become the toast of the island's underground scene, the club is back this summer with an even bigger agenda. From Thursday May 24th to Tuesday October 9th, Sankeys Ibiza has already booked over 100 parties from the leading lights of electronica. It's a who's who roster of immense talent sourced from the finest house and techno exponents, including revered agency and promoters Air London, seminal Manchester and London based legends Bugged Out!, Sankeys in-house sessions from Carnival, brick lane posse Fuse, Heidi's famed Jackathon, Junk Department, fresh new sounds from Kaluki, Krankbrother, Matt Tolfrey's Leftroom, Ibiza icons Monza, long-running warehouse party specialists Mulletover, & Steve Lawler's VIVA Music. Each is in the magical spirit of Sankeys itself, yet each will bring something different to the island's newest venue.  

Win tickets to Pacha NYC in our weekly competition

24th February 2012

Each week we will be giving away a pair of tickets to Pacha NYC (New York) via the Clubtickets USA Facebook Fan Page.  Instructions on how to enter are on the Fan Page: facebook.com/ClubticketsUSA - Each wednesday the winners will be drawn at random at midday (NYC) and contacted via Facebook, they will have the choice of a pair of tickets for either the following Friday night or Saturday nights event...Good luck  

10 Questions from behind the scenes at Es Paradis

23rd February 2012

Behind the scenes at one of Ibiza's most popular clubs, we popped some questions to Communications Manager Pablo, from San Antonio's Es Paradis. Want to find out the latest gossip from the club, what's new for this season and exactly what should one wear to a Water Party? We decided to find out. 

Brief History of Defected Records ahead of Defected in the House at Club 195, Epping

21st February 2012

Defected Records started life in January 1999 by Simon Dunmore, who was the former A&R man of legendary dance label AM:PM. It’s had over 300 releases, by some of the biggest names in House Music, runs parties worldwide, has a weekly residency at Pacha in Ibiza each summer and is a benchmark for House Music in the UK and beyond.  Here we give you a brief history of the label, including videos of the biggest tracks of each year ahead of the Defected in the House Party @ Club 195 this weekend...

Ahead of their sold out gig with Sasha at Cielo this Sunday we chat with Blkmarket Membership's Taimur Agha

18th February 2012

Blkmarket Membership founders Taimur Agha and Fahad Haider collaborate once again with Sasha for a Dance.Here.Now event at Cielo this Sunday February 19th. Blkmarket came to fruition for the duo back in 2006 and has evolved into its’ distinguished name for throwing some of the best parties in New York and globally. From hidden warehouses to world class nightclubs and boat parties, Taimur gives us a bit of his time to let us know what they’ve been up to.  

10 Questions with Berlin based French DJ/Producer/Label owner Bloody Mary ahead of her gig at Egg on Sat 25th Feb

17th February 2012

We catch up with Berlin based French DJ/Producer and owner of Dame Music Label; Bloody Mary, she tells us about her highlights of 2011 and what she's most looking forward to in 2012...Why she loves living in Berlin and how she loves the crowds and food in Mexico, ahead of her gig at Supernova + Relations @ Egg, London on Sat 25th Feb...  

The Zoo Project Festival venue is announced

15th February 2012

The Zoo Project have named the venue for their 3 day Zoo Project festival in England this September.  It of course had to be animal related and they’ve found a corker of a venue, it’ll be taking place at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park!   Party animals will be able to get there from London on a direct train in just 40mins, going from Kings Cross to Ashford International.  It’s also just 45mins from Gatwick for those who’re coming over from abroad.  Early Bird tickets have sold out, read on for more info on another limited offer...  

Tiesto Confirms On Twitter End of Privilege Relationship

15th February 2012

DJ Tiesto confirmed on Twitter today, that he is to end his five year residency at the Worlds Biggest Club, Privilege, in San Rafel, Ibiza. In his tweet, Tiesto stated that, "last year (2011) was the last time" that he would perform at Privilege. Unconfirmed reports strongly suggest that Tiesto is now on his way to Pacha to take over the Monday night slot left vacant by the departure of Swedish House Mafia.

Interview with Kim from monthly fetish party Club RUB

14th February 2012

We caught up over the phone with the lovely Kim who runs monthly fetish party Club RUB in London.  She gives us a low down on what to expect at a fetish party & how to start getting involved.  How Lady Gaga has helps in the recent popularity of Latex and there's lots of students coming to her Latex (Clothes) Workshops.  How she just loves dressing up and helping people have a great night, which is why she's still doing this after 17 years... And how house music is still the best soundtrack while getting your bottom spanked!  

Clubtickets.com heads for more sun sea and sand, oh yes and a load of big parties for Miami 2012

14th February 2012

  Winter Music Conference vs Ultra Music Festival? who even knows or cares this year, the general onus is that it'll be bigger and better than last year. A 10 day celebration of that thing we call house and the whole of the America have christened EDM: after an incredible year for electronic music stateside the prospect is looking good for the party scene this March. 

Ready Steady 123! Ibiza goes large with a new festival for 2012

14th February 2012

News of a brand new music Festival, to rival Creamfields and Glastonbury, has been announced for Ibiza. The Rocktronic Festival, from July 1st to July 3rd, is billed as the "Biggest Event in Ibiza for over a Decade" and it will "Blow this Island apart" according to its website ibiza123festival. The festival has ambitious plans to bring about the "Biggest Rock and Dance Music Artists performing together in Ibiza". Unconfirmed reports are suggesting that Rhianna, Sting, Lenny Kravitz and Elton John will headline the event, which will be held on scrub land next to Cafe Mambo, on the sunset strip of San Antonio.  

10 Questions with DJ/Producer D.Ramirez ahead of his gig for Kinky Malinki at Proud2 on 10th March

10th February 2012

We catch up with Slave Recordings head man and Toolroom Records regular contributor D.Ramirez over the phone.  A side from much laughing, he told us about how his last show for Kinky Malinki was over 10 years ago, as part of The Lisa Marie Experience ... how he gets fed up with people copying the 'in' sound ... how he once followed Kelly Brook around an airport and how he's just a well groomed tech geek at heart!  

Ibiza News & Gossip hots up already - See what's confirmed and what's being talked about for Ibiza 2012

9th February 2012

As the summer season in Ibiza gets ever closer, the clubs and promoters are starting to confirm more news of line ups and dates for 2012. There are lots of unconfirmed rumours in Ibiza regarding some big changes and a number of DJ's look set to have new residences on the Island. Ibiza 2012, will no doubt, be one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the World Clubbing Calender this year. Listed below are updates on all the Clubs in Ibiza and their plans for Ibiza 2012.

10 Questions with Kinky Malinki Promoter Paul Crane ahead of their huge Valentines Party at Proud2 on Saturday

8th February 2012

We catch up with Kinky Malinki promoter Paul Crane ahead of their huge Valentines Party at Proud2 this Saturday (11th Feb) night in London.  He tells us about how he keeps the party successful after 14 years, how Proud2 is even bigger than it was when it was Matter, about their residency in Croatia and what he's looking forward to at this weekend's party and (Spanish House Trio) The New Iberican League's London debut!  

Brief History of Trade including mixes and 14 year old documentary ahead of London Party this Saturday

7th February 2012

Now in its 22nd year, Trade returns to it's native hometown of London this saturday night.  So we look back over its history, and give you some highlights, including a Channel 4 Documentary of the brand from 1998.  We also give you mixes from some of the guys playing this weekend, including headliner Uto Karem...  

The Zoo Project Announce Festival in UK this September

1st February 2012

The Zoo Project, one of Ibiza’s best loved & most imaginative events announce a brand new addition to the UK summer festival calendar.  Clubtickets.com is proud to be their exclusive ticketing partner for this exciting event.  Expect a long weekend of the finest house & techno from some of the underground scene's pivitol artists.  This promises to be a unique experience of aural and visual pleasure!  

Tiesto rumoured to be on the move for Ibiza season 2012

1st February 2012

Island gossip is already underway that Dutch uberstar DJ Tiesto will be stepping out of Privilege for the summer season approaching in exchange for one of the smaller Ibiza superclubs. After 4 years residency at the worlds biggest club could he be on the move to pastures new?

New night at Eden expands the Ibiza Live offering in 2012

1st February 2012

What was once Clubland, is now Ibiza Live and after their first season at Eden last year, the night is set to return to the San Antonio Club with news of their Opening Party on Tuesday June 5th, 2012. Confirmed acts for Ibiza Live in 2012, include Dizzee Rascal on the 17th of July and Example on the 10th and 31st of July. Also confirmed, is MTV Brand New Nominee, Jermaine Scott of Wretch 32, who will perform two nights, on the 19th of June and the 14th of August.