Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Running Wolf's Rant
    Latest News
    • Imagine Dragons Announce 2023 SA Tour Dates
    • Dan Mace discovers incredible musical duo
    • Phil Gregory Releases New EP: “22” – Not Out
    • Daniel Baron Releases Powerful Emotional Ballad: “Roses”
    • OneRepublic Announces 2022 South African Tour Dates
    • Van Der Aven Reik Eerste Afrikaanse snit “Heimwee” Uit
    • SAMA28 Nominees Announced
    • The Incidentals release debut single: “Trippin’ on Tar”
    Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube RSS TikTok
    Home
    • Categories
      • Entertainment
      • Facts
      • General News
      • Hacks
      • Opinion
      • Photography
      • Quotes
      • Technology
    • Pages
      • Interesting Music Facts
      • Music Events
      • South African Artists & Bands
      • South African Live Music Events, Venues & Festivals
      • Submit Music Facts
      • Submit Music Festival Stories
    • Featured
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
    Subscribe
    Running Wolf's Rant
    Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube RSS
    Home»Entertainment»Music»Living the Lucky Life in Ibiza

    Living the Lucky Life in Ibiza

    El PhonixBy El PhonixOct 30, 2013 Music 2 Comments5 Mins Read12 Views
    Share
    Facebook Twitter Email Telegram WhatsApp

    Sex, Drugs and late night rave’s is the image most people have of the little white Isle in the med called Ibiza (Eivissa). It is known as the party capitol of the world, and yes it is, but after spending my first summer there I fell in love with the magic and beauty of the island, as well as the music all over the island.

    You get to see all (most of) the world’s biggest electronic DJ’s and artists here on the island during the summer as the residency list at some of the biggest clubs in the world include Avicii, Carl Cox, Richie Hawtin, Armin van Buuren, David Guetta, Steve Aoki, Afrojack, Hardwell, Steve Angelo & Sebastian Iggrosso ( Swedish House Mafia) and the list goes on and on and on.

    With the clubs filling up to maximum capacity of anything from 5000 to 8000 people every night  and partygoers dance till early morning hours, it is no surprise how much money is being spent on the island during the summer here. When planning a weekend or even a week in Ibiza, the cost of a adventurous holiday can be quite immense as a single can of local lager will cost you between 10 – 13 Euro (R145 ZAR) in a club on top of your entrance fee that can be anything from 30 Euro – 70 Euro (R350 – R900 ZAR) for a single night. Don’t get me wrong the experience is amazing but you most definitely pay for that. But with so much to choose from it is quite tricky to experience the full clubbing scene here on a limited budget.

    Ibiza

    Yet thousands flock to the island over the summer to come and let go of all their inhibitions, stress and experience the ultimate party experience.  They take as many drugs as possible and sleep as little as possible just to make sure they have the time of their lives. No worries, No responsibilities and no shame.

    That is true and that is what is happening at the moment in Ibiza, where money seems to be the biggest name around, music is just the stepping stone to reaching that, but even saying that I can now say that there is hope in the music scene globally where even in the current state that electronic music is in, as ‘EDM’ (Electronic Dance Music) has exploded globally and is seen as cheap, exposable and money driven music there is still a very big following and support of ‘underground’ music, as they would say.

    Getting to experience the music scene in all aspects on the white isle over the summer, the likes of Carl Cox, Richie Hawtin, Solomun, Marco Carola and so, that is seen as ‘underground’ and Non-Commercial was the most impressive, where they packed the clubs week after week and performed for the love, art and passion of it and not for all the BS that goes on in the scene at the moment.

    Even Paris Hilton made her debut residency at Amnesia this summer as a DJ, so that pretty much tells you a lot to in what direction things are moving at the moment in Ibiza. Did it pay off and get the respect from the industry individuals? Well you can figure that one out.

    Being over there with Lucky Life TV I got to see the island through the eyes of an Ibizan, a music lover and an individual looking to be inspired by the magic of it. I got to play on Boat parties, Beach Clubs, Villa parties, met the most amazing and influential people in the industry.I got to interview the Dutch DJ Superstar Fedde Le Grand as well as our local talents Goldfish. I got to go to the most amazing beaches with the clearest water, stayed in the most amazing Villa called ‘Lucky Land’ and shared my dream and passion with people who all have the same dream, and that is to live the Lucky Life.

    To wake up every day with the most amazing view over the Mediterranean, eat the most amazing Spanish food, drink Spanish wine and do what I love and that’s to make music was really me living my lucky life. I even fell in love with the most amazing Spanish photographer that inspired me so much and taught me to always believe in the dreams you have and follow that no matter what.

    Ibiza is a gem, a magical and inspiring place where you can either get caught up in the madness or find your inner self, it’s a place where music is the blood that runs through its veins, a place where dreams meet reality and a place that I now call home. My summer documentary will be released soon on www.luckylifetv.com where you can catch a full interview and highlights from my Ibiza summer 2013, so watch this space.

    El Phonix Tour

    Here are some findings about my experience in Ibiza:

    Most favourite songs of Ibiza 2013: 

    Ninetoes – Finder, Monkey Safari – High Life (Cheeky Bold Cover), James Yuill-This Sweet Love (Prins Thomas Sneaky Edit) and Barbara Tucker – I Wanna Dance With Somebody (The Cube Guys Mix)

    Best DJ set: Carl Cox B2B Marco Carola – Amnesia (Music On)

    Best Club: Space Ibiza

    So, have you been to Ibiza and how did you experience it? Leave a comment and let me know. Feedback is appreciated and welcome here.

    If you’ve enjoyed reading this article, feel free to share this with your friends on Facebook and Twitter. Remember: Sharing is Caring.

    Watch this space for regular updates in the Opinion and Music categories on Running Wolf’s Rant.

    Get updates via email
    Afrojack Carl Cox Electro Hardwell Ibiza Life Lucky Reviews Spain Steve Angelo Steve Aoki
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Telegram WhatsApp Reddit Email
    Previous ArticleGig Review: Karen Zoid @ Atterbury Theatre
    Next Article Introducing Overly Suave IT Guy
    El Phonix
    • Twitter

    DJ & Producer by profession. Steve Aoki Remix on Ultra Records. Involved with Lucky Life TV.

    Related Posts

    College Life: 10 Facts That Nobody Knows

    Jul 16, 20214 Mins Read8 Views

    Justin Serrao Releases New Single: “Living It Up Cowboy”

    May 28, 20212 Mins Read

    Lucky Packet Release Debut Single: “It’s Alright”

    Jan 26, 20212 Mins Read

    5 Life Lessons I Learned in 2020

    Dec 31, 20206 Mins Read

    “All Out Life” – The first new Slipknot song in 4 years

    Oct 31, 20182 Mins Read99 Views

    Life is really serious but not boring

    Sep 19, 20134 Mins Read14 Views

    2 Comments

    1. BaasDeBeer on Oct 30, 2013 4:36 PM

      This all sounds extremely horrid to me.
      I thought, can this get any worse than cheap, money driven “music, ridiculously expensive alcohol and a bunch of jocks fucking shit (including themselves) up.. and then you dropped the bit about Paris Hilton being a DJ there. How can anyone possibly have thought that that might be a good idea?
      Sjees, how did you survive?

      It honestly sounds pretty much like one of the experiences I would least like to have in life, somewhere between kissing a monkey and getting ass raped by an elephant.

      Thank you for the warning, I will surely make a point of never going 🙂

      Reply
    2. EL Phonix on Oct 31, 2013 9:12 AM

      I think you are understanding the article a bit wrong mate, these are some of the facts of the island and if you are a Electronic Music enthusiast and supporter there is no better place in the world to go to. If you actually read the last part i say that ‘ibiza is a Gem, a magical and inspiring place where you can either get caught up in the madness or find your soul’

      No point going there if your not into dance music and much rather want to see Slipnot scream over distorted guitars. It’s like Deadmua5 going to Download Festival. Yes its Expensive for Saffa’s, but not when you earn Euro’s’or Pounds.

      Reply

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    You Might Like

    Park Acoustics: A quick & fun chat with Native Young

    Mar 6, 2018

    A quick pre Oppikoppi chat with The Tazers

    Jul 13, 2016

    Review: Collective Soul & Lifehouse Live in Johannesburg

    Feb 3, 201825 Views

    An Interview with someone from Keghouse Micro Brewery

    Jun 6, 201815 Views

    Park Acoustics: An interview with Bad Peter

    Mar 27, 201925 Views
    Subscribe
    Get updates via email
    You Might Also Like

    Facts you need to know about the importance of MyMathLab

    Feb 25, 202014 Views

    How To Speed Up Your MacBook Without Spending Money

    Jun 11, 201923 Views

    Social Media Advertising: Tactical Tips For Your Business

    Mar 3, 20226 Views

    100 days of trying to motivate myself and you

    Jun 17, 201418 Views

    South Africa at the Olympic Games: 10 Facts You Might Not Know

    Jan 31, 201976 Views
    Follow Us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    About Running Wolf’s Rant
    About Running Wolf's Rant

    Running Wolf's Rant has been covering the South African Music Scene and featuring interesting, funny and engaging content since 2008.

    Feel free to explore the various sections and categories. We hope that you find something howling good while you're exploring. Please share posts that you find interesting with your friends on Social Media. Share buttons are provided.

    Featured Posts

    Review: Bos Boogie March 2022

    Mar 28, 202243 Views

    In Review: Oppikoppi 2017

    Oct 14, 201732 Views

    Photo Album: RAMFest 2011 Cape Town

    Mar 9, 201133 Views
    Recent Posts

    What are the Best Trails in Australia?

    Jun 29, 20229 Views

    Imagine Dragons Announce 2023 SA Tour Dates

    Jun 29, 20223,179 Views

    Dan Mace discovers incredible musical duo

    Jun 27, 202228 Views
    Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube RSS
    © 2022 Running Wolf's Rant. Designed by ThemeSphere.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.