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Hï Ibiza's 2024 season offered a glimpse into the future of clubbing

With groundbreaking stage production, state-of-the-art sound technology and expansive DJ bookings, this year’s Hï season was one for the books

  • In partnership with The Night League | Words: Meena Sears | Photos: The Night League
  • 11 October 2024

As the sun sets on another successful season at Hï Ibiza, we're looking back at the iconic nightclub’s weekly selection of world-class party experiences. From immersive audiovisual club concepts to legendary nights with some of the world’s biggest names in dance music, every show was one to write home about, and we’ve got the pictures to prove it.

As one of the most technologically advanced clubs in the world, Hï Ibiza offered a glimpse into the future of clubbing, transporting crowds into unknown realms through intergalactic light shows and sleek, laser-light formations. This was matched by expert artistic curation showcasing the very finest in electronic music, with a focus on innovation, ambition and tastemaking prowess.

This weekend on Saturday, October 12, Hï Ibiza celebrates the end of another spectacular season with a closing party headed up by Keinemusik. They'll be joined by the likes of Alan Dixon, Desiree, Karen Nyame KG, Keyrah, The Menendez Brothers, and more for a proper end-of-season blow out.

Check out our round-up of this year's residencies to see what went down each night...

Mondays: Eric Prydz’s groundbreaking audiovisual show

On Mondays, Eric Prydz brought an innovative new clubbing concept to Hï's Theatre room. Redefining the way fans experience dance music, Prydz presented [CELL] – a live audiovisual experience created exclusively for Hï Ibiza. Think flashing rings of light pulsating overhead and piercing red laser beams dancing in time with the music. A truly spectacular feat, leaving crowds mesmerised every week.

Combining cutting-edge stage production with pioneering technology, [CELL] created a sensory playground absorbing partygoers into the moment – a concept like nothing seen (or heard) before, setting new heights for live DJ sets.

Tuesdays: Curated line-ups from The Martinez Brothers and Paco Osuna

Tuesdays are always a treat at Hï. With The Martinez Brothers taking over the Theatre room, the New York duo invited a wide array of talented artists to join them each week. From Afro house godfather Black Coffee to Chicago house maestro Honey Dijon to rapper-turned-DJ Skepta, there was something for everyone throughout the season. The charismatic brother duo brought an irresistible energy every week, sharing the decks with DJ friends, both new and old.

Meanwhile in the Club Room, Spanish DJ and producer Paco Osuna led his third NOW HERE residency at the iconic White Isle nightclub, spreading his message to ‘live in the moment’. An expert at curating cutting-edge line-ups based on skill not status, Osuna welcomed DJs including Melanie Ribbe, Blackchild, Iglesias, and Latmun, and more across the season.

Wednesdays: FISHER and friends bring the energy

FISHER raised the roof every Wednesday with his infectious on-stage energy. The tech house superstar brought an exciting roster of DJs to join him each night including Chris Lake, DJ Boring, Franky Rizardo and Kitty Amor, and even made headlines when he invited Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner to join him behind the decks – a testament to the way the Australian DJ can get fans to let their hair down. FISHER and friends played just what was needed to create the perfect night.

Thursdays: An ethereal, otherworldly experience at Afterlife

Italian production duo Tale of Us transported dancers to another world on Thursday nights. With state-of-the-art production, Afterlife presented an immersive visual show with their iconic floating figure hovering above the crowd, and ethereal, misty light installations. Taking dancers on a transcendent journey through trance, techno and progressive house, Tale of Us were joined by the likes of CAMELPHAT, Cassian, Chris Avantgarde, Henri Bergmann, KAS:ST, Maceo Plex, Massano, and many more over the summer season. Every week was as enchanting as the next, demonstrating the creative possibilities of nightlife technology.

Fridays: Future Rave’s trailblazing residency

On Friday nights, Future Rave founders David Guetta and MORTEN brought their world-renowned party to Hï, creating unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experiences for those passing through. Pairing Hï’s ground breaking lighting production and sound technology with the party’s tastemaking curatorial direction, Future Rave held true to its name by providing a glimpse at the future of clubbing. A number of impressive names played across the season including Arielle Free, ARTBAT, Danny Tenaglia, Elderbrook, Mark Knight, and Mau P.

Over in the Club Room, chart-topping DJs Meduza and James Hype kept the vibes going with their Our House residency, bringing with them the likes of Alec Monopoly, MistaJam, and Tini Gessle.

Saturdays: Black Coffee’s historic party runs strong

Making history once again, South African producer Black Coffee returned to Hï this year with his quality Afro house selections and a vibrant, immersive light show. As the first ever DJ to land a residency at the iconic club, Black Coffee’s party has become a staple at the world-famous venue, each year drawing in crowds eager to hear the latest in African-influenced electronic music. And this year didn’t fail to disappoint as the GRAMMY Award-winning DJ brought with him other seminal Afro house producers including DJ Kent, DJ Kabila, Henrik Schwarz, and Themba, and a selection of DJs repping other variations of the classic house style such as Honey Dijon, Bedouin, Dennis Cruz and DJ Koze.

This took place as Damian Lazarus continued his long-standing residency in the Club Room, championing artists such as Carl Craig, Airrica, Honeyluv, and Ben Sterling, all while upholding a no-phone policy to lock in the unmatched atmosphere.

Sundays: Old school meets new school at Glitterbox’s legendary party

Marking the party’s 10th year, Glitterbox saw a stellar cast of disco and house luminaries, from Chaka Khan to Kerri Chandler, Groove Armada to Floorplan, Inner City to Fat Tony. But that’s not to say the party didn’t have a wave of fresh new faces on its line-up, with over 30 artists making their Glitterbox debut including Lev, Zach Witness, Suze Ijo, and Makèz.

Enlisting design agency Studio Moross to create a new visual identity for the party, Glitterbox took over both rooms at Hï Ibiza on Sunday nights, offering dancers an immersive journey through the club’s various nooks and crannies. With an emphasis on inclusivity and self-expression, Glitterbox was as colourful, vibrant and extravagant as it always year on year.

Grab your tickets to Hï Ibiza's closing party on Saturday, October 12, here.

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