Wed 18 Sep, 2013 UJ Ibiza: SEPTEMBER 2013 Closing parties… Nooooooooooo! That means that even the extended summer is almost over. But that's not to say it won't go out with a BANG! First, a recap. A hectic bank holiday weekend included a Mamboat day (the best, and be sure to bring a good soundtrack), Idris' final night at Ibiza Rocks House at Pikes (which ended up being the penultimate night, he just can't get enough), dinner at SACCA complete with, um, a Jedward and Tara Reid spotting, Love Brunch at Destino, the Boujis party, Matinee @ Amnesia, which we forgot was so great, Solomun, Dita at Space, and a DC-10 shakedown straight from the beach. It was a busy one, but we wouldn't have it any other way. Some end of summer notes… we love Idris – hope he comes back for more next year – and hope to see more of the boat to Formentera parties. We're proud of George and Jonathan for their success with SACCA; the space is beautiful, and it's great to see the island continuing to do interesting collaborations, like Richie's ENTER.SACCA evening. And on a UJ note, it was truly heartwarming to see (undercover, of course) so many people on our BA flight using our Ibiza app, yeah! Signing off the last newsletter of the season, thanks for reading UJ Ibiza. Now book those flights and join us for closings. One last disco! See you on the dance floor. xx Team UJ ANTS! Surprise of the summer Delivering week after week was the surprise summer curveball party Ants, which crawled out of nowhere and thanks to some canny bookings and a brilliant cosmo-disco vibe, proved that deep tech could flourish beyond Space in Playa d'en Bossa. By also putting a DJ booth in the back (turn around!), they made great use of space, creating a more intimate atmosphere void of flashing lights and smoke machines; just people standing on anything that got them a better vantage point of the booth. Viva the colony! Website CLOSING PARTIES Sunday is funday Not sure if you're going yet? Come on. Make like a UJ and arrive on Saturday, October 5 for a semi quiet one. Okay, pop into Ushuaïa's closing for a bit – lineup to be announced. Then, on Sunday morning, wake up and head to Amnesia where things (which started Saturday night) will be well underway. When the crowds get to be too much, make your way over to the Space terrace. Have a time out afterwards at the Pacha restaurant and then gear up for Solomun + 1. It's a big one, but DC-10 doesn't start until Monday late afternoon, so you should still have plenty of time for beauty sleep. Tag us in pics if you go please! #ibizaclosingsUJ INSIDER TIPS – NEW ADDITIONS Island essentials from those in the know New tips from Ibiza Rocks Group promoter Shane Murray and London music producer Jamie Jones. Shane Murray | Jamie Jones DELICIOUSLY SORTED'S PICKS Last minute villas for August Early autumn has lifted the summer heat with a welcome, cool breeze, but the sun is still shining bright and these gorgeous villas are still available for a late September / early October getaway: Casa Flores Located in the north of the island, just a 20 minute walk away from the cozy city of San Carlos, this gorgeous countryside villa will make you feel at home from the moment you drop your bags. Call + 34 971 197 867 or email info@deliciouslysortedibiza.com to book. Casa Marysol Surrounded by green and blue, this villa offers everything you need for a relaxing family holiday. Call + 34 971 197 867 or email info@deliciouslysortedibiza.com to book. BOUJIS Highlights from the 10th annual Boujis Ibiza party Another year, another Boujis Ibiza party! Set in the 'secret location' of S'Estanyol, partygoers were once again treated to a night by the sea, with Belvedere, Moët and Dom flowing. The Boujis staple – 'Mr Bongo', a.k.a. Ameet Jugnauth – was drumming up the crowd, while well-known faces mingled on the beach. Click here to see the photos MARCELLO'S MIX A soundtrack from the Sa Trinxa regular One of our favourites at the Sa Trinxa beach shack, DJ Marcello has a Balearic house mix for UJ. Listen to this one when you need a chill-out break – it'll instantly transport to a beach sunset paradise, cocktail in hand… Play Soundcloud | Website | Facebook | @marcello_ibiza UJ GUIDE HIGHLIGHT – CICALE A recent addition to our guide Homegrown vegetables, wild line-caught fish and fresh pasta made daily are all part of the labour of love that is Cicale. On the Sant Joan road in the San Lorenzo countryside, this incredible restaurant is housed in a 200-year-old finca, taken over and renovated in 2006 by the Italian owners, Micheala and Paolo. The menu changes daily, and they also serve up a mean brunch and roast on Sundays. Website W HOTELS WET DECK NIGHT IN BARCELONA Book a Barcelona Sunday night stop-over Sponsored listing A sojourn on the white isle is made all the better with a side trip to BCN – especially if you hit up Wet Deck night at the W Hotel Barcelona. Don't miss this month's final two Sundays: Fashionably Late featuring Niko on September 22, and the closing party featuring Scarlett Etienne on September 29. RSVP for guestlist here, for tables email viphappenings.wbarcelona@whotels.com Website | @W_Barcelona | #wbcnwetdeck 38 DEGREES End of season detox, anyone? After closing parties, it may be time to recharge; at 38 Degrees, they have two options to get you back on track. For those looking for the green yourself back to health option, the "Ibiza Detox" package – a three-day alkalizing juice cleanse, which also includes a nutritionist consultation, lymphatic drainage massage and detox contour wrap – could be the one. For something more active, the "End of Season" includes one PT session per day (choose from activities such as yoga, Pilates, hiking, beach circuits, meditation, or suggest something!), one excursion—stand-up paddle boarding for us, please—and up to five group activities per day. Did we mention that both packages include three nights at the Aguas de Ibiza Eco Luxury Hotel and full use of the Revival Wellness Club (hello, steam room and jet pool)? From €800 per person. Website RALPH'S ROUNDUP – THE IBIZA 2013 LOWDOWN Our man about town and all-round music sage gives us his end of summer roundup Smile, breathe deep and take that first step off the plane because September in Ibiza really is the best time to get your club on. From the start of the season's closing month, the roads are less congested, the clubs are less packed, everyone knows what they're doing and the summer's anthems have already been decided. In short, it's the best time to head out for a week of fun, sunshine and closing parties with your closest friends. At the end of the month is when the techno elite head back for one final swansong, with Cocoon closing on September 30th (sure to be followed by an after-party of epic proportions), and Hawtin's ENTER. bound to be followed by a beach or villa carry-on that Kenneth Williams would be proud of. And what is there to be said for the 2013 season? Well, for one thing, Carl Cox, Solomun, Jamie Jones and Richie Hawtin proved that superstardom was a guarantee for road-blocked parties, and Pharrell Williams' appearance at Ushuaïa proved that Ibiza still loves a hip hop guest it can deliver live – and Williams most definitely delivered. One of the best after-hours of the season came courtesy of a private yoga retreat (as George Michael once sang, if you were there, you know) and from July onwards, the glorious sunshine mixed with deep house across the island. Meanwhile, the biggest techno moment of the month came for Ricardo Villalobos' birthday at Cocoon on August 5th, during the infamous 'Lion' week, where he not only played his best set of the season but also had the entire crowd singing him happy birthday. And then promptly played his remix of Beck's Cellphone's Dead as the last tune of the night. Magic. Radio One weekend also proved as hectic as ever, with Nervo, Solomun, Pete Tong and George Fitzgerald all bringing the energy to Ushuaïa and Hot Since 82 providing the peak-time club moment at Sankeys on Friday night. Biggest moment of the night? Benga dropping R Kelly. Cue mass singalong. And while we're hoping that the TOWIE brigade don't continue to spoil DC-10 and Ushuaïa for everyone else, what defines 2013 is a sense of pent-up excitement and occasional disappointment. Frustratingly, Booom! didn't open until midway through the season and across the island, some of the smaller brands have struggled to translate the UK hype into Balearic gold dust. It was also the summer of swaps, with Dice playing at DC-10 for the first time in 7 years and Carl Cox playing for Music On for the first time ever. All this can only be a good thing. But when the dust has settled, let's see who comes back for the next round in 2014. See you down the front. TOP CLOSING PARTIES OF 2013 1. Sept. 24: Diynamic Neon Night Closing with Solomun, Stimming, David August and UNER 2. Sept. 24: Carl Cox Closing Party with Carl Cox, Dice, Sneak, Tom Trago 3. Sept. 26: ENTER. Closing with Richie Hawtin, Maya Jane Coles, Josh Wink, Hot Since 82 4. Sept. 28: Defected Closing Party at Booom! with Eats Everything, Nick Curly, Tensnake and MK 5. Sept. 29: Sasha closing with Sasha, Guti, Dimitri Nakov TOP 3 TRACKS OF 2013 1. Ninetoes – Finder (Kraver 84 Remix) (Kling Klong) "Still growing extra toes and fingers" 2. Dusky – Careless (Aus) "Feel the bass and watch them rise" 3. George Fitzgerald – By the Way You Move (Domino) "Neck and neck with Special Request as the summer's biggest vocal house jam" Website | Facebook | @ralphusmoorus | RM's Insider Tips FOLLOW US! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram See what we've been snapping this week on Instagram! For more information on Ibiza visit our microsite and download our free guide app to the island. By Team UJ LIKE SHARE FORWARD PREVIOUS EDITION (c) 2013 Urban Junkies. All rights reserved. Reproductions of any portion of this website only with our express permission. Urban Junkies is a free daily mailer. 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