Published – 24th April 1992 (approx)
Pages – 12 (A5 B&W)
Strapline – INSPECTOR MORSE’S BIBLE
Featured Article
Ibiza ’92
Deep in the heart of the Mediterannean lies the sunkissed island of Ibiza. This island captures nature at its very best, boasting cyrstal clear waters, golden sandy beaches and breathtaking scenery.
Few people, unless they’ve actually seen it, would believe the transformation that takes place as the sun sets over the Cafe Del Mar.
As night falls this peaceful island comes to life and thousands of ravers from Italy, Holland, Belgium, France, England and Spain decend upon the island’s clubs to experience what is undoubtedly the liveliest nightlife in Europe.
All clubs in Ibiza are lavishly decorated and full of surprises to blow your mind. Favourite haunts are;
Es Paradis situated in San Antoni with its superb accoustics and always plenty of water to cool you down.
The Summum with wildly imaginative intenor decor (is that really a fried egg dropping from the ceiling?), top quality sound system and hundreds of multi-coloured strobes.
Pacha which is generally regarded as a more trendy club with the layout constantly being updated and modified. Plenty of suprises in store at this club.
And of course not forgetting ….Amnesia. Home of the rave scene, need we say more?
Now many of you will argue that the birth took place in a smokey South London club called The Shoom, which along with The Future and Spectrum introduced the Baleric and Acid House scene to London, a point readily conceded. However, truth is that many of the original hardcore Shoomers had already discovered the joys in previous summers of love and brought the music and the attitude back to London with them.
The kinetic style of dancing associated with Acid House and hardcore is purely Ibizan in ongin, which is why many ravers still regard Ibiza as the Motherland.
Top early DJ’s to grace the islands turntables were people such as Terry Farley, Paul Okenfeld, Nicky Holloway, 808 State and Andy Wetherall, dropping such classic tunes as Yeke Yeke, Jesus on the Payroll, Pacific State, Join in the Chant, Shake and Why, Why, Why.
The Boys Own crew with Rocky and Diesel have also visited regularly, as have the Farm and A Man Called Adam.
Nowadays it’s the turn of the hardcore brigade following in the footsteps of Acid House and Balearic Beats.
Rozalla performed several numbers in ‘91, Black and White opened clubs up. Sasha and Kaos and The Dove Club were all there in ‘91 and Nicky Holloway opened the Milk Bar up on Pacha.
Many promoters have fallen in love with this island over the last few years, as have many famous pop stars, who have villas on Ibiza. A night out with the stars could be enjoyed at Ku, one of the islands several most unusual clubs, with several bars on different levels and an olympic size swimming pool. Such stars as James Brown, Rod Stewart and George Michael have all performed live here in recent years and Boy George was often spotted dancing the night away. Unfortunately Ku has run into financial difficulties and may not open this year.
New sound restrictions at night has meant that the open air clubs such as Amnesia and Es Paridis have had to fit huge glass domes or. expensive sliding roofs. However this just adds to the atmosphere and accoustics of these venues.
Various life forms can be found on this island. The Union Jack shorted beer monster can be spotted but is usually asleep in the gutter by 2am and is fast becoming extinct in recent years. A more common sight is the loyal troop of onginal Acid House and Baleric boys and girls (now men and women) reminising of those happy, hazy days, smiley T-shirts, wom out Converse boots, friendly faces and hugs and kisses. And the new army of fresh faced hardcore ravers can be seen in their thousands, all bursting, with plenty of ‘E’nergy.
The best place to spot these is the Cafe Del Mar where everyone sits to watch the sun set and reflect on nights past and plan nights future. Be warned; The Spanish Police are very Strict on smoking cannabis in the Cafe Del Mar area. On the subject of drugs, most types are available in and around San Antoni and Ibiza Town at various prices. Quality is reported to be far higher than in Britain. It is rumoured that a lorry load of drugs on its way from the police station to the local incinerator vanished into thin air and the cargo somehow found its way back into the hands of the dealers.
Overall the atmosphere of Ibiza is one of a relaxed nature. The friendly attitudes and smiling faces can be compared to previous summers of love in Britain.
Adverts
- Erotica – Every Saturday @ Grange Farm, High Road, Chigwell, Essex
- Orange at the Rocket – Every Saturday @ 166-220 Holloway Road, London N7
- Nicolette “Now Is Early” – Out Now – Shut Up And Dance Records
- Edge Of The World – Thursday 7th May 1992 @ SW One Club, 191 Victoria Street, London SW1
- London Laser Company
- X-static – 7th May @ Towns Talk, Bridgewater Road, Bristol
- Elevation presents Showtime 92 – Chapter 2
- Bass Box presents Bank Holiday Hardcore @ Lea Valley Trading Estate, London N18
- Slime Time – In The Sound Shaft behind Heaven, every Wednesday
- Elevation presents “Payback” – 30th May in Central London
- Lifeline, Hear It First – PJA Productions
- Sweet Harmony & Hardcore Heaven @ Bass Box, Lea Valley Trading Estate, London N18
- Labrynth 2000 AD 1992 @ 12 Dalston Lane, London E8
- Top Line Promotions presents Back To Basics – May 9th @ King’s Club, Ilford
- Raveworld Part 2 “Children Of The Universe” – 3rd May @ The Warehouse, Plumstead
- Fantazia Takes You Into Summetime – 15th May @ Matchams Park Stadium, Bournemouth
- Orange Dream – Every Friday @ Busbys, 157 Charing Cross Road, London WC2
Rave Listings
Fantazia Friday May 15th. Matchams Park Stadium, Bournemouth
Rave World Sunday 3rd May. Unit 138-140 Nathan Way, Plumstead, London SE28
Mass Friday 1st May. 138-140 Nathan Way, Plumstead, London SE28
In-Ter-Dance All Nighter Saturday 2nd May. Sterns, Worthing, West Sussex
Beyond Therapy Saturday 2nd May. Roller Express, Lea Valley Trading Estate, London N18
Life 2nd/9th/16th May. The Tasco Warehouse, 138-140 Nathan Way, Plumstead, London SE28
Dance Planet Friday 9th May. Aston Villa Leisure Centre, Birmingham
Future Saturday 2nd May. The Lazerdrome, 267 Rye Lane, London SE15
Showtime 92 (Elevation) Saturday 9th May. The Powerdome, Waterden Road, London E9
Yikes Saturday 2nd May. Rivermead Centre, Richfield Avenue, Reading
Telepathy Saturday 23rd May. Roller Express, Lea Valley Trading Estate, London N18
Mythology Friday May 1st. Lower End Farm, Waterstock, Thame, Oxford
Reincarnation Sunday 3rd May. Kings Hall, Herne Bay, Kent
Hardcore 92 Saturday 2nd May. Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone, Kent
Back To Basics Saturday 9th May. Kings Club, Seven Kings, Ilford
Universe Friday 1st May. A46 near Bath
Escape Monday 25th May. The Marcus Garvey Centre, Lenton Boulevard, Nottingham
Desire 92 (Labrynth/2000AD) Saturday 23rd May. The Tasco Warehouse, 138-140 Nathan Way, Plumstead, London SE28
Ravescene Party Saturday 23rd May. 12 Dalston Lane, London E8
Bubble Monday 4th May. Batchwood Hall, Batchwood Drive, St Albans
Erotica All Nighter Saturday 2nd May. Grange Farm, High Road, Chigwell
Climax Friday 15th May. Forum Theatre, Hatfield
Reserection Froday 24th April. 224 Birbeck Street, Bethnal Green, London E2
Imagination Saturday 2nd May. Palm Tree Club, 161-171 Fore Street, London N18
Bass Box Sunday 3rd May. Unit H9, Lea Valley Trading Estate, London N18
X-Static Thursday 7th May. Towns Talk, Bridgewater Road, Bristol
Edge Of The World Thursday 7th May. SW1 Club, 191 Victoria Street, London SW1
Together ’92 (Freedom & Rush) Sunday 24th May. International Tea Warehouse, Plumstead
Chart
Devious Dance compiled by Devious D
- The Wishdokta – Mad (Kickin)
- The Prodigy – Trouble At Sandy Heat (Promo)
- Zero Zero – Voodoo Magic (Kickin)
- The Generator – Marco Maniac (Awesome)
- The Brothers Grimm – The Lion Awakes (Production House)
- Xenophobia – Rush In The House (Kickin)
- Es-pee-dee & DJ Destroy – The Alpha Wave EP (Whitelabel)
- Signs Of Kaos – The Crackerjack EP (Rising High)
- 4-Hero – Cooking Up Your Brain Remix (Reinforced)
- Runtings – Mickey Finn Remix (Suburban Base)
