Ibiza on your own, $hit or great?

pgj2015

big techno fan here, have been trying to get my friends to go to ibiza the last 5 years, i cant this year but will next year bla bla bla, im 99% sure im just gonna book a week there tomorrow. i know it will be better with friends but im pretty outgoing and have done gigs on my own in the past and had a good time.

anyone here done Ibiza solo and what was it like?

IAMAMORON

It is definitely doable. Be prepared to have to stick your neck out if you want to meet new people etc. It is really really expensive though. A lot of the best clubs are geared around group pricing. Like they charge 2,000 grand for these tables with drinks deals. Champagne, bottles of vodka etc. They are a massive rip off, but they are geared around a private boothe for say no more than 10 people. It is roughly 200 a head + your entry. It sounds pricey but if you want to hear Carl Cox etc that's what they are charging. People literally are travelling from all over the world now. Be prepared to have to fork out if you want to go to the bigger nights.

You don't need to spend more than 4 nights or 5 days there now either. Believe me you will have had enough after a few nights. There is only so much table dancing you can do at 10 in the morning, it is great for the first couple of nights... try to get out of there for a few days before you head home, it does help.

You don't have to go to Ibiza to have a mad one either. I was on my own in Majorca a few years ago. Nothing like the scene in Ibiza but they have some decent clubs etc. Don't bother with Magaluf, it is a fooooking British Council estate, not worth it, the trouble will find you. If you are going out in Majorca stick to Las Palmas the capital. There is a decent local dance scene there, all nighters etc. Nothing like Ibiza but depending on how you get on you could hook up with a party crowd, but please please please avoid Magaluf. I am not afraid of trouble, but it is full of scumbags, I am talking pissed up British Knackers from Portsmouth or Brentford, gangs of them etc, no fun if you get in their way, at all, especially when it gets bright in the morning etc, it can get nasty. Guys running out of their € 50 bags etc , you get the picture. Be careful for this in Ibiza also, a lot of coke going around and it can get messy after 2 all nighters in a row, especially if you are on your own. No one is going to give a fúck about you etc so you need to watch your own back.

Think outside of the box a little, no pun intended:) I mean there are a lot of really cool dance festivals all over Europe the next month. Richie Hawtin is playing in Budapest on Saturday night at their big dance festival... The point I am making is that there are better options than Ibiza out there, especially at the prices they are charging.

pgj2015

I was thinking that 1 week might be a bit much. i have been to magaluf before, there was a fair amount of English riff raff alright but we never really had any trouble. most of the English we met were sound enough. probably had the best craic with other Irish people though.

I am going to look into other similar places, maybe chill for half the holiday then party for the rest. I need a bit of sun and relaxation as well.

IAMAMORON

In fairness I was probably slightly unfair to the good people of Portsmouth and Brentford. I have met loads of really sound English ravers in my time, they are great craic when they get going and always good fun.

What I was saying about Magaluf is that it is a fúcking kip and it does attract gangs of chunts, especially lager louts who wouldn't think twice about dancing on your head for laugh at 9.30 on a Tuesday morning, just saying, it is the last thing you want when your out of your barney for a few nights.

Ibiza is great fun, but be prepared to spend the money to really enjoy yourself. You can easily drop a couple of grand there for a trip as short as four nights. Whatever you do I hope you have a great laugh and enjoy yourself.

pgj2015

Thanks for the advice IAMAMORON, I will take it all on board. im pretty sure I will do Ibiza now for 4 nights.

there is a dj i like playing in september, should i get tickets asap for that?

IAMAMORON

Who is the DJ for starters?

pgj2015

Charlotte de witte

IAMAMORON

Go for it. She is playing 03 September at Resistance. Same night as Carl Cox, Sasha, John Digweed etc. That sounds like a total banger, only € 60.

https://www.ibiza-spotlight.com/dj/charlotte-de-witte

https://resistanceibiza.com/

http://privilegeibiza.com/en-gb/

It is a Tuesday night so if your doing a four nighter you will get nice rates. I think it is in Privilege nightclub which is bang between San Antonio and Ibiza town, so you basically stay in either.

Should be a blast, enjoy.

pgj2015

i was looking at the 17/09/2019 gig she is playing, closing party.

Carl Cox B2B Adam Beyer
Carl Cox
Adam Beyer
Sasha | John Digweed
Layo & Bushwacka!
Terrace (Vista Club)
Charlotte De Witte
Dense & Pika
Hot Since 82
Deborah De Luca
Luigi Madonna

mordeith

pgj2015 wrote: »

Charlotte de witte

Her sets are savage. As a bonus so is she. To be honest I think I'm in love.

MadYaker

A dance festival like Dekmantel or Dimensions in Croatia would entice me more. Ibiza is never something I’ve wanted to do it was probably great in the 90s but it’s mad expensive now.

Jesus I'd nearly go with you just to see Charlotte De Witte!

Was there late May/June bank holiday weekend with a few friends. Met a few solo travelers from all over who were in Madrid for the Champions League Final. They had traveled from Shannon-Ibiza-Madrid and stopped off for a night or 2 on the way home for a bit of clubbing. Bit early in the season I know but they had/were having a blast! Go for it.

IAMAMORON

This came onto you tube last week. I hope you booked your trip and are looking forward to it. Enjoy.

She is hardcore I reckon.

pgj2015

saw that, its very good as usual, iv seen her a few times here in Ireland before, shes very good live.

im still going over to Ibiza but that gig is sold out which is a pity, im sure i will find other places to go while there,

IAMAMORON

pgj2015 wrote: »

saw that, its very good as usual, iv seen her a few times here in Ireland before, shes very good live.

im still going over to Ibiza but that gig is sold out which is a pity, im sure i will find other places to go while there,

Check with vendors when you get there. I would say you will pick up a ticket outside, it is late season now. Touts bulk buy them at the start of the season, have a look around online as well, you should get one.

pgj2015

cheers, will do. even if i dont get a ticket, i should be ok for other clubs?

IAMAMORON

pgj2015 wrote: »

cheers, will do. even if i dont get a ticket, i should be ok for other clubs?

I would say no problem. It is late season all the universities are starting back, it won't be crazy busy. I would make your way up to the club on the night and I would say you will get in. Ask around first, the touts should be looking to sell tickets, careful for fakes, but you should be fine.

pgj2015

IAMAMORON wrote: »

I would say no problem. It is late season all the universities are starting back, it won't be crazy busy. I would make your way up to the club on the night and I would say you will get in. Ask around first, the touts should be looking to sell tickets, careful for fakes, but you should be fine.

cheers for the advice IAMMORON appreciated, will let ya know how I get on.

IAMAMORON

pgj2015 wrote: »

cheers for the advice IAMMORON appreciated, will let ya know how I get on.

If I win the euro millions on Friday I will see you there, if not have a good one.

pgj2015

IAMAMORON wrote: »

If I win the euro millions on Friday I will see you there, if not have a good one.

more the merrier, i cant believe how dry my so called friends are for not going, same lads will be assuming ill be on their 1 week stag dos when they get married.

keithkk16

pgj2015 wrote: »

Charlotte de witte

You could of went to Belfast a couple of weeks ago and seen her and Nina Kraviz on the same night for about 30 euro

IAMAMORON

keithkk16 wrote: »

You could of went to Belfast a couple of weeks ago and seen her and Nina Kraviz on the same night for about 30 euro

Where were they playing, was it a good gig?

pgj2015

keithkk16 wrote: »

You could of went to Belfast a couple of weeks ago and seen her and Nina Kraviz on the same night for about 30 euro

bit of a difference in Ibiza and Belfast:)

Hoboo

pgj2015 wrote: »

bit of a difference in Ibiza and Belfast:)

About a grand all in

pgj2015

Hoboo wrote: »

About a grand all in

iv seen charlotte in Dublin a couple of times, im going to Ibiza for a holiday, dont care what it costs.

IAMAMORON

pgj2015 wrote: »

bit of a difference in Ibiza and Belfast:)

You can go swimming in Dundonald in the morning mind you. Don't forget your cap and all.

keithkk16

IAMAMORON wrote: »

Where were they playing, was it a good gig?

Custom house square 5000 capacity and it sold out too. Wasn't there myself, but a few friends said it was really good. Bicep & Kink played there as well the same week and Four Tet & Barely Legal the week after. Belfast > Dublin

IAMAMORON

keithkk16 wrote: »

Custom house square 5000 capacity and it sold out too. Wasn't there myself, but a few friends said it was really good. Bicep & Kink played there as well the same week and Four Tet & Barely Legal the week after. Belfast > Dublin

Are there regular club nights in Belfast and where is a good spot for free staters' to go out if we end up there for a night out?

keithkk16

IAMAMORON wrote: »

Are there regular club nights in Belfast and where is a good spot for free staters' to go out if we end up there for a night out?

Belfast club nights are for everyone, no matter what you might hear from some people. It's a very friendly atmosphere and they are all very LGBTQ friendly as well.

A few of the best club nights are Twicth, Breezeblock, Inside Moves and DSNT. They usually all have something on every fortnight or every month. Then you have the big Shine everts every few weeks in the big Telegraph warehouse.

Best thing to do is follow there social pages and see what's coming up. Off the top of my head that I know of playing over the next month is. Hunee, Floorplan, ELLL, Finn, Avalon Emerson, Palm Trax b2b Job Jobse and that's just the stuff I'm going to. There's lots more club nights on the go its just too many to mention. Also Derry is a great spot for electronic music as well.

Goldigga

pgj2015 wrote: »

saw that, its very good as usual, iv seen her a few times here in Ireland before, shes very good live.

im still going over to Ibiza but that gig is sold out which is a pity, im sure i will find other places to go while there,

its not sold out mate. Still tickets available.
https://resistanceibiza.com/tickets/

fitzparker

Was casually browsing and found this thread. those that like Charlotte De Witte she is playing in district 8 in december....

The Inpatient

pgj2015 wrote: »

big techno fan here, have been trying to get my friends to go to ibiza the last 5 years, i cant this year but will next year bla bla bla, im 99% sure im just gonna book a week there tomorrow. i know it will be better with friends but im pretty outgoing and have done gigs on my own in the past and had a good time.

anyone here done Ibiza solo and what was it like?

I went into raves on my own years ago in Dublin city centre, had amazing times, some of the best weekends you ever have end up in houses and places you have never been before with people you have just met.

You will find kindred spirits and probably have a better time than just sticking with people and places you now.

dartboardio

Sorry for hijacking the thread! was reading about Ibiza..

Charlotte De Witte has been announced for Waterford btw, think its next month or so

And yeah Belfast Custom House Square has great gigs, we went to Adam Bayer/Enrico Sangiuliano 2 yrs ago and Bicep last year, really cheap enough tickets and always a good afterparty in the limelight or palmhouse

IAMAMORON

dartboardio wrote: »

Sorry for hijacking the thread! was reading about Ibiza..

Charlotte De Witte has been announced for Waterford btw, think its next month or so

And yeah Belfast Custom House Square has great gigs, we went to Adam Bayer/Enrico Sangiuliano 2 yrs ago and Bicep last year, really cheap enough tickets and always a good afterparty in the limelight or palmhouse

No mention of Waterford on these websites. It also looks like she is cancelling some gigs. Where did you hear about the gig in Waterford?

https://www.songkick.com/artists/8805714-charlotte-de-witte/calendar
https://www.skiddle.com/artists/charlotte-de-witte-123554789/

keithkk16

IAMAMORON wrote: »

No mention of Waterford on these websites. It also looks like she is cancelling some gigs. Where did you hear about the gig in Waterford?

https://www.songkick.com/artists/8805714-charlotte-de-witte/calendar
https://www.skiddle.com/artists/charlotte-de-witte-123554789/

She's playing Waterford on the 12 and Belfast on the 13th. It'll be cancelled now though.
Stick to eventbrite if your looking for Irish gigs in the future.