The Libertines to headline Ibiza Rocks 10th Birthday

The Libertines to headline Ibiza Rocks 10th Birthday

Ibiza Rocks has been on an incredible, passion-fuelled rollercoaster of a ride through the Balearics for the past decade and the groundbreaking brand will celebrate with a line up that reflects the renegade journey, welcoming true festival giants and the best of the new breed. 

Rocks proudly announces the special 10th birthday show will be headlined by The Libertines.   Other acts confirmed for the 14-week series of starlit summer shows include Grammy Award winners Clean Bandit, 2014 Mercury Prize nominees Jungle, 2015's breakout band and BBC Sound Of winners Years and Years, DJ and Producer legend Fatboy Slim, festival giants The Courteeners and master Drum and Bass duo Sigma.

Since launching in 2005, Ibiza Rocks has quite simply destroyed preconceptions of Ibiza by bringing live music and fresh energy to the White Isle. Rocks changed the game in a dance-fuelled world and continue to lead the way for live music in Ibiza.

Cult heroes and music icons to a generation, The Libertines, will headline the world famous poolside Rocks stage for the hugely anticipated 10th Birthday Party.  Pete Doherty and Carl Barat have individually influenced Rocks, having played separately with Babyshambles (2005) and Dirty Pretty Things (2006) at the very start.  It was Pete’s decision to play the 500 capacity beachside Bar M (now Ibiza Rocks Bar) that took the Rocks gigs from the dark back room of the big club to the open-air beach side setting.  Recently announced as headliners of T in the Park, this will be rare opportunity for fans to see this massive festival headliner in a truly unique and intimate setting.

Carl Barat, The Libertines said: ‘Ibiza Rocks is one of the greatest gigs there is. The strange and debauched energy of the place never fails to provide the perfect backdrop for bacchanalian reverie of the highest order. Everyone there is gonna be 'mad for it', I can't wait. One of those nights actually worth the b@stard hangover. Bring it.’

Andy McKay, Founder and CEO, Ibiza Rocks Group said: “The ultimate defining moment of Rocks was when we discovered that our future lay outdoors and that was the night Babyshambles played Bar M. It was the moment we found our time slot before midnight and the moment we discovered the energy created by a live band playing under the stars in Ibiza.  It all clicked. It was that realisation that changing the soundtrack changed absolutely everything.   By doing something that radical we skewed the whole direction of the future of Ibiza.  To be celebrating 10 years on with a headline show from The Libertines, a truly iconic rock band reunited, is going to be one hell of a seminal moment for Ibiza Rocks.  Roll on the next 10 years.”

Kicking off the sun-drenched summer is a band that is seriously hot property right now. BRIT nominees and crowning champions of the BBC Sound of 2015 Years & Years have just sold out two headline dates at the acclaimed Shepherd's Bush Empire and will make their Ibiza Rocks debut when they headline the coveted Opening Party gig on 17th June.  Talking of the shows, Years & Years said: "We can't wait to play Ibiza! We're looking forward to bringing the castanets back to the Balearics.”

Closing the 10th Birthday Party celebrations are bonafide Rocks stars The Courteeners.  The Manchester four piece sold out their forthcoming 20’000 capacity headline Heaton Park show in under an hour and are guaranteed to whip the 2’500 strong crowd into a rock ‘n’ roll frenzy at they bring Ibiza Rocks 10th Birthday celebrations to a very fitting finale.

Long time friend and supporter of Rocks is none other than the legend we know and love as Fatboy Slim.   A true pioneering force in the music world, Fatboy Slim put on one of the stand out shows of last summer when he brought the house down with his ‘East, Sleep, Rave, Repeat’ live show at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel.  With a brand new show in the making, this is set to be another phenomenal live production.

Jungle released their self-titled album to mass critical acclaim last summer and have fast become a ‘must see’ on the live scene.   The thrilling seven piece live show showcases the mesmeric, kaleidoscopic modern soul that’s been unmistakably born in the UK but has true global appeal.  Supported by fast-rising solo female star Shura, a special show awaits.

Tom from Jungle commented: "Growing up you read about Ibiza Rocks and its like the pinnacle for a band, one of the coolest things you can do, to get out there and play in the sunshine. We're just really looking forward to getting out there."

Fresh from booking Clean Bandit for the inaugural Ibiza Rocks the Snow in December 2013, the Cambridge based collective went on to score their first No.1 in January last year with their now Grammy Award winning single ‘Rather Be.’  Having also played Ibiza Rocks last summer, Rocks has real love for this mesmorising four-piece and the feeling is mutual says Grace, “We love Ibiza Rocks a lot. We always have the best time there and can't wait to play again."

Rocks started out to bring live music to rock kids who wanted to dance and dance kids who wanted to rock. Sigma is a classic example of a live act that can do just that.  The Leeds duo smashed the charts last year with huge No.1 singles ‘Bound 2’ and ‘Changing’ feat. Paloma Faith.  With a brand new live show, Sigma said: "So excited to be headlining Ibiza Rocks this year. It's a really fun venue and bringing our new live show to Ibiza will be pretty special!"

MTV has revealed that it will be the exclusive broadcast partner for Ibiza Rocks for the third year running. The network plans to broadcast a number of exclusive artist interviews, live performances and all the highlights from the 14-week long series from the Ibiza Rocks Hotel this summer. As with both years previously, London based production company JJ Stereo will produce all the content, which will be hosted by Laura Whitmore.

The Ibiza Rocks brand consistently boasts a bill crammed with the biggest international artists, best breakthrough talent and cutting edge DJs.  Summer 2015 will see the celebration of Ibiza Rocks 10th Birthday during the 14 weeklong season of spectacular outdoor gigs.  The pioneering brand has also expanded with the launch of its first major festival, Croatia Rocks, taking place on the Island of Pag in July (www.croatiarocks.com).

Ibiza Rocks 2015 line up so far:

17/06 OPENING PARTY WITH YEARS & YEARS

24/06 SIGMA (LIVE)

01/07 JUNGLE | SHURA

22/07 10TH BIRTHDAY PARTY WITH THE LIBERTINES

05/08 CLEAN BANDIT

02/09 FATBOY SLIM

16/09 CLOSING PARTY WITH THE COURTEENERS

Ibiza Rocks every Wednesday from 17th June – 16th September 2015.  W.A.R! every Friday from 5th June – 18th September 2015

Every stay at Ibiza Rocks Hotel includes tickets to three of the islands hottest events - Ibiza Rocks (Weds) and W.A.R! (Fri) and the all-new Colada Club pool party (Tues).

Opening Party Offer: 5 night stay at Ibiza Rocks + Ibiza Rocks opening party ticket + W.A.R! ticket + Colada Club Pool Party ticket AND return flights just £154 per person OR £92 per person excluding flights

10th Birthday Party Offer: 5 night stay at Ibiza Rocks + Ibiza Rocks 10th Birthday party ticket + W.A.R! ticket + Colada Club Pool Party ticket AND return flights just £220 per person

OR £117 per person excluding flights

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W.A.R! Ibiza Summer Line Up revealed

W.A.R! Ibiza Line Up

W.A.R! announces its return to the iconic Ibiza Rocks outdoor venue this summer with 16 weeks of parties featuring electronic music's finest. Championing new music, W.A.R!'s eclectic programme sees some of the UK's leading lights sharing a stage with the hottest breaking talent. Big names including 2manydjs, Zane Lowe, Mark Ronson and Fatboy Slim will appear next to the likes of Mele, Friend Within, Monki, Cyril Hahn and Karma Kid. Tickets are now available at www.ibizarocks.com/war

The 2014 programme yet again confirms W.A.R! has a natural ear for UK electronic music. At the inaugural event back in 2012 W.A.R! introduced two unknown London acts, Disclosure and Rudimental, to the White Isle and has since become a trusted source for the next big thing.

Armed with a line-up that rivals most festivals, W.A.R! enters its third year more ambitious than ever. Zane Lowe returns at the helm, having supported the event from day one. The Radio 1 DJ is not only a tastemaker for new music but also a phenomenal tour-de-force when it comes to high-octane DJ sets. A veteran to W.A.R! Doorly returns for his yearly residency at the event, fresh from new releases with Green Velvet and a notable SXSW appearance, he will no doubt eclipse years past in 2014. Heading up the rest of the series are some of the UK's biggest exports with a handpicked selection of its rising stars, all well equipped to keep W.A.R! revellers partying throughout the summer.

Responsible for one the biggest anthems of 2014, Gorgon City join Zane for the launch of W.A.R! in June along with hotly tipped Bristol songwriter Javeon. The producer duo return in July alongside Hannah Wants and Sasha Keable who continue to make waves in the industry. Redlight tops the bill on week two, backed up by garage legend and Kiss FM veteran DJ EZ, who recently showed that he's still at the top of his game with another amazing Boiler Room set.

Back by popular demand, Example returns to W.A.R! with DJ Wire having delivered a series of sell out shows in 2013. The pair are prepped for four explosive performances that will see them appearing alongside Monki, Karma Kid and Mele, three acts that are all well on the way to becoming headliners themselves. Visionary hit maker and label owner DJ Fresh takes to the stage in August joined by Wilkinson, a similarly talented purveyor of anthemic drum and bass who last year scored his first top ten track with Afterglow. Also taking to the decks for W.A.R! is North London's Meridian Dan and Radio 1's very own Toddla T. The multi-talented producer has had a meteoric rise over the last five years and is a prime example of homegrown talent.

Fatboy Slim takes to the famous Ibiza Rocks stage for, EAT SLEEP ROCKS REPEAT, a Balearic ode to his iconic single in 2013. The pioneering Norman Cook has been delivering anthems for over 20 years and is supported by Maribou State, a duo who are hoping to do the same after turning heads with a slew of well crafted, melodic gems. Synonymous for their incredible live shows, Belgian brothers 2manydjs take to the W.A.R! stage just one week later with a favourite of Radio 1 pioneer Annie Mac, the ever-elusive Friend Within for the anticipated Bugged Out Weekender Takeover. The last week sees closing parties grip the island, W.A.R! goes for one final blow out as Zane Lowe is reunited with Mark Ronson for their now legendary live collaboration A-YO and the pair's second W.A.R! appearance in 2014.

W.A.R! promoter Jordan Hallpike is pleased with 2014's programme saying "W.A.R! is all about bringing fresh and underground UK electronic music to a balearic setting. The fact we've grown so much after only two summers reflects just how strong and exciting the scene is right now. This year we'll be uniting new artists with returning icons for our unique festival atmosphere on the White Isle."

Tickets for W.A.R! are now sale at www.ibizarocks.com/war

WE ARE ROCKSTARS 2014 CONFIRMED PROGRAMME

Friday 6th June | W.A.R! Opening Party

Zane Lowe / Gorgon City / Javeon / Doorly

Friday 13th June

Redlight / EZ / MC Majestic / Ms Dynamite / Doorly

Friday 20th June

Eton Messy Presents

Bondax / Eton Messy DJs

Friday 27th June

Example and DJ Wire / Doorly

Friday 4th July

Gorgon City / Hannah Wants / Sasha Keable / Doorly

Friday 11th July | W.A.R! Birthday

Mark Ronson and Zane Lowe [Exclusive] / Cyril Hahn / Doorly

Friday 18th July

Example and DJ Wire / Monki / Doorly

Friday 25th July

Example and DJ Wire / Karma Kid / Doorly

Friday 1st August

Toddla T / Meridian Dan / DJ EZ / Doorly

Friday 8th August

DJ Fresh / Wilkinson / Knytro / Doorly

Friday 15th August

Zane Lowe / Mak and Pasteman / Doorly

Friday 22nd August

Example and DJ Wire / Mele and Slick Don / Doorly

Friday 29th August

EAT SLEEP ROCKS REPEAT

Fatboy Slim / Maribou State / Doorly

Friday 5th September

Bugged Out Weekender Takeover

2manydjs / Friend Within / Doorly

Friday 19th September | W.A.R! Closing Party

Mark Ronson and Zane Lowe [Exclusive] / Doorly

Fatboy Slim new single Eat Sleep Rave Repeat and club tour

Fatboy Slim has announced an 8-date club tour this December to coincide with the release of his new single 'Eat Sleep Rave Repeat' with Riva Starr on 27th October via Skint Records.

The underground club tour will commence at London's XOYO on 5th December and culminates at Brighton Digital on 15th December. For tickets and further information visit www.fatboyslim.net.  Tickets are on sale at 10am on Friday 4th October.

Fatboy Slim will shoot the video for his new single with Riva Starr 'Eat Sleep Rave Repeat' this Saturday, which will take the form of an endurance dance test shot at a secret London location. After submitting video dance entries, 250 contestants have been chosen to be filmed dancing in the endurance test and the video for 'Eat Sleep Rave Repeat' will unveil the overall winner, who will win a £500 cash prize; the contestant who can dance non-stop for the longest time.

A video entry from one of the contestants Hank can be watched here

Speaking about 'Eat Sleep Rave Repeat', Fatboy Slim said "Me and Riva Starr were out vinyl shopping in Williamsburg, Brooklyn earlier this year when we met this dude ranting in the street about some 3 day bender he had been on - and possibly still was… We hooked him into our serato and chopped him up into a tune. I just wish we'd caught his full name..."

Full December tour dates are as follows:

December:

Thurs 5th        London                 XOYO

Fri 6th          Birmingham             The Institute

Sat 7th          Liverpool              East Village Arts Club

Sun 8th          Glasgow                The Arches

Thurs 12th       Middlesbrough          Empire

Fri 13th         Leeds                  The Warehouse

Sat 14th         Bristol                Motion

Sun 15th         Brighton               Digital

Bestival reveals Friday night headliner Fatboy Slim

Featuring 10 fields of wonderment and 20 stages filled with amazing music, insane sideshows and magical happenings, Bestival’s spectacular 10th birthday bash this September 5th-8th is set to be nothing short of EPIC.

Celebrating those 10 years for all they’re worth, we’ve already got a musical line-up that’s second to none, with headline appearances from Elton John and Snoop Dogg, sets from M.I.A, Franz Ferdinand, The Flaming Lips, The Knife, Wu-Tang Clan, Richie Hawtin, Carl Cox, Annie Mac Presents, and so many more. Plus we’ve got jaw-dropping attractions like our amazing new arena The Port, Films in the Forest, World Music Day on the Bandstand, The Wishing Tree, Swamp Shack and The Grand Palace of Entertainment, and now we are mind-blowingly excited to announce our crowd slaying Friday night headliner!

Fatboy Slim says: “It was at Glastonbury 2003 where I closed the Sunday Best stage for Rob da Bank that I first saw the glint in his eye to create his own festival. 12 months later I was headlining Bestival and TEN years on, here I am again, throwing them the biggest birthday bash possible and sharing the main stage alongside Elton John and Snoop Dogg. It’s an absolute honour to return for this momentous occasion – staying creative and independent in these times. You've come a long way, baby!"

YES! Our much anticipated Friday night headliner will be the one and only Fatboy Slim AKA Norman Cook. Norman was one of the very first headliners at the inaugural Bestival in 2004, so it's a real coup to have him aboard HMS Bestival in his rightful place once again, helping to celebrate our spectacular tenth anniversary. Playing an exclusive set just for us, which he's dubbed 'Fatboy Slim's Bestival Birthday Bash', it’s guaranteed to be a monumental appearance, with outrageous onstage birthday party antics galore and some very special surprises which will be revealed on the night.  Armed with an almost endless abundance of mega-hits from Everybody Needs A 303 to Star 69 (What The F*ck) and way beyond, you can expect the mother of all celebrations as the master of good-time party music throws down a large helping of epic goodness, like only he can.

You don’t want to miss this one it’s going to be a legendary 10th birthday. And what a 10 years it’s been, from just a few thousand people rocking out in 2004 to becoming the Best Major Festival winner in 2012, we certainly have come a long way baby! Staying true to our independent, boutique roots we’re playing with the big boys now and we promise a spectacle that’s not to be missed, it’s going to be the party of the year, so don’t miss out!

It’s full steam ahead for HMS Bestival. Roll on September!

BESTIVAL TICKET LINKS & INFORMATION:
www.ticketline.co.uk/bestival-tickets / 0844 888 4410

Ticketmaster: www.ticketmaster.co.uk/Bestival-tickets/artist/31763  / 0844 844 0444

See Tickets www.seetickets.com/event/bestival-2013/robin-hill/709797/  / 0871 220 0260

Skiddle: www.skiddle.com/festivals/bestival

Ibiza Rocks 6th Birthday - New Additions Added

NEW ADDITIONS JOIN THE BILL TO BEAT THIS SUMMER 

MARK RONSON PRESENTS RECORD COLLECTION

METRONOMY, DARWIN DEEZ, MAVERICK SABRE, WRETCH 32

PLUS

IBIZA ROCKS 6TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

WITH BIFFY CLYRO, ZANE LOWE & MORNING PARADE

Hot on the heels of the first phenomenal wave of bands being announced for Mallorca Rocks and Ibiza Rocks this summer, Team Rocks is on fire and has proudly pulled in another scorching hot batch of the best festival headliners and breakthrough artists for back to back gigs in the Balearics. Hello to Mark Ronson, Metronomy, Darwin Deez, Maverick Sabre, Wretch 32 and welcome to the bill to beat this summer!

Ibiza Rocks throw one hell of a summer long party and one extra special date for the diary is the 6^th Birthday on Wednesday 20^th July with Biffy Clyro, Zane Lowe and Morning Parade at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel.  The same sensational line up will play Mallorca Rocks the night before (19/07) so it’s a double celebration.

Last year Ibiza Rocks celebrated its 5^th birthday with The Prodigy tearing up the Ibiza Rocks courtyard for the mind blowing birthday shenanigans and to make sure the 6^th birthday shindig is every bit as momentous and memorable, the Biffy boys have kindly rescheduled their original ‘Rocks’ dates (23/08 Mallorca, 24/08 Ibiza) so they can be part of the most sizzling birthday party on the planet.   This year, they will bring double the fun to the Balearics with these two ‘must see’ back to back shows.  New Music Don and newly appointed Ibiza Rocks Music Director, Zane Lowe will be with them every step of the way and hot newcomers Morning Parade will be in full support.  Bring it!

Biffy Clyro said: "We had a really memorable time at Ibiza Rocks last year and we can't wait to repeat that this time around, we've thankfully overcome some scheduling issues and are happy to be able to confirm these new dates. The added bonus of going to Mallorca Rocks for the first time is the icing on the cake and we're hoping it will be a highlight of our summer."

It’s a welcome return to Ibiza Rocks for Mister Mark Ronson who will wow the crowds with his uber cool, distinctive style, not to mention his record collection.  Mark Ronson presents Record Collection at Mallorca Rocks (12/07) and Ibiza Rocks (13/07).  Expect a whole host of surprises and special guest collaborations. 

Team ‘Rocks’ have bagged a bill of the most in demand festival headliners and once again, booked a stellar set of support acts – the breakthrough artists and rising starts that will no doubt be back as headliners the next time around.   Darwin Deez joins The Vaccines and Zane Lowe for a new music adrenaline and Metronomy join Friendly Fires for the coolest line up of the summer and some true Balaeric sprit. Morning Parade and Maverick Sabre also add to the new exciting additions to the support bill which already includes Wretch 32, Brother, TOTALLY ENORMOUS EXTINCT DINOSAURS, Labrinth, Sub Focus and the sensational Katy B, who is celebrating the success of her No.2 debut album ‘On a Mission.’   

Multi-million selling artists, the best breakthrough talent and music icons of old and new, united. The big hitters are just going to keep on coming, fast and furious in the next two weeks, so it’s a case of watch this space.

**IBIZA AND MALLORCA ROCKS THE SOUND OF A NEW GENERATION**

Information, tickets and holidays available at www.ibizarocks.com (Gig Tickets priced from £30 plus booking fee) 

*Special Opening Party Midweek Break* 

Monday 30 May for 4 nights at Ibiza Rocks Hotel for only £86

Monday 30 May for 4 nights at Mallorca Rocks Hotel for only £74  

Offer includes 4 night’s accommodation in standard rooms including a guaranteed gig ticket for Plan B.  Flights booked separately at www.monarch.co.uk from only £46.99 one way. 

Mallorca Rocks on Tuesdays:                    Ibiza Rocks on Wednesdays:

31/05	OPENING PARTY WITH PLAN B | WRETCH 32	01/06	OPENING PARTY WITH PLAN B | WRETCH 32
07/06	WOMBATS | BROTHER	08/06	WOMBATS | BROTHER
14/06	THE VACCINES | ZANE LOWE | DARWIN DEEZ	15/06	THE VACCINES | ZANE LOWE| DARWIN DEEZ
21/06	FATBOY SLIM | TOTALLY ENORMOUS EXTINCT DINOSAURS	22/06	FATBOY SLIM | TOTALLY ENORMOUS EXTINCT DINOSAURS
28/06	FRIENDLY FIRES | METRONOMY	29/06	FRIENDLY FIRES | METRONOMY
12/07	MARK RONSON PRESENTS RECORD COLLECTION	13/07	MARK RONSON PRESENTS RECORD COLLECTION
19/07	BIFFY CLYRO AND ZANE LOWE | MORNING PARADE	20/07	BIFFY CLYRO AND ZANE LOWE PLUS MORNING PARADE FOR 6TH BIRTHDAY PARTY
26/07	TINIE TEMPAH | MAVERICK SABRE	27/07	TINIE TEMPAH | MAVERICK SABRE
29/07	DIZZEE RASCAL	30/07	DIZZEE RASCAL
02/08	CHASE + STATUS | LABRINTH	03/08	CHASE + STATUS | LABRINTH
09/08	EXAMPLE | SUB FOCUS (LIVE)	10/08	EXAMPLE | SUB FOCUS (LIVE)
16/08	SPECIAL GUESTS	17/08	SPECIAL GUESTS
30/08	MAGNETIC MAN | KATY B	31/08	MAGNETIC MAN | KATY B
13/09	MADNESS	14/09	MADNESS
20/09	CLOSING PARTY WITH SPECIAL GUESTS	21/09	CLOSING PARTY WITH SPECIAL GUESTS