12/25/2023 0 Comments Ibiz reviewMy guests were impressed with the quality and selection of Tequila available and were soon chanting one tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor. There are three bars in this area one of which is a friendly Tequila shot Bar frequented by those sophisticated party animals that can handle the alcohols potent effects. The centrepieces of the Magic Garden are its two neon lit trees, with tapering willow like branches and seating all around it to chat, smoke and drink with whoever is passing by or sits down next to you. This feature is also part of the famous Balearic open air experience for Joe Public in The Magic Garden (ex sunset terrace) and The Secret Garden (ex El Salon) which are located to the side the Theatre and Club rooms. Its piéce de résistance is the scheduled flying overhead of incoming jets landing at nearby Ibiza airport, a unique part of the old Space experience which is retained at the venue when wind conditions and flight paths are correct. This area also contains a number of private rooms or boudoirs with French styled furniture, thrones and thick velvet curtains which can be closed for privacy or opened to socialise with passing guests. At the rear there is access to a large roof terrace with its own open air bar which is reserved for VIP clients. The VIP area is comprised of booths of different sizes, areas and pricing, with a layout similar to modern theatre seating worldwide. At the back of the room you do not see the VIP area at all, its a clear view of the DJ booth, surrounded on both sides by a sizeable clubber friendly dance-floor. This was one of the most clever design features of the club, as the VIP area does not feel like its encroaching into the space of the ordinary punter, you dont get that dividing feeling found in other clubs. ![]() Just like theatres in Paris or London, the VIP stalls were located above and to the side of the room looking down from its gallery position. My guests were full of praise for the sound quality and the ease of access to the Theatre room which had entrances to the side and back and three good sized bars to cater to the crowds. To my ears, the sound at the start of the season was a little harsh but by the closing parties, it was smooth and more balanced. We were unable to get detailed information from Hi as to the technical specs of its sound and lighting rig so much of its audio visual arsenal remains a secret. The side walls of the Theatre room are clad in LED screens which pump out visual effects that coordinate and flow around the room. It duly delivered its intended wow factor, an asset that Eric Prydz used to dazzling effect. This was clearly the centrepiece of the club, its Mona Lisa portrait hanging for all to see. The amount of work that was completed in seven months was out of the ordinary for Ibiza construction projects of this size, a whole steel structure to house the futuristic, movable lighting rig was built before the roof was added. At the start of the season it was clear the club barely made it to open on time. Access into the club is free flowing and it has a separate VIP and press entrance which for those working in the industry, is a much welcomed addition. The exterior olive trees root the islands landscape into its identity straight away, as does the fun water slide that protrudes from the upper wall. The first thing that strikes you about the club is its clean and modern white exterior, lots of space, orderly ques and well managed security. Some would have not have gone without the invitation as they either harboured nostalgic feelings for Space or felt it would be a messy, overcrowded experience. All had been partying in clubs around the world and knew the island well. I wanted to get a feel for differing opinions and tastes. For the closing I brought along a group of guests ranging in age from 25 to 50. Eric Pridz, at the start, Glitterbox in the middle and Black Coffee at the end. To review the venue I visited it three times over the course of the season. ![]() As a venue, Hi must be regarded as one of the Worlds finest Clubs, as it was purpose built with no expense spared, by a team of professional people with both musical and theatrical pedigree. ![]() For its joint owners, The Night League and the Matutes Group, it represents a sizeable investment in the future of the islands clubbing industry, as its imperative that Ibiza retains its ranking and authority as the Worlds leading dance music destination, the place where trends are set. ![]() While a certain generation will always regard the destruction of Space as a sacrilegious act of treason, those new to the island will find the state of the art club that now stands in its place to be very eye catching indeed.
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