Sorry we’re late with these but we stayed at Ibiza Rocks Hotel due to a family sibling 40th birthday and we’ve only just got back home…

After supporting the Arctic Monkeys last year, Reverend And The Makers headlined Ibiza Rocks this year. Matt Helders from the Arctic Monkeys did a DJ set and as is their want, (like last year), their management didn’t want any photos being taken of their precious commodity - so there are no photos of some bloke from the Arctic Monkeys…

However Jon McClure et al were more than accommodating. At one point he wanted one of the photographers camera to take a photo from the stage - sorry Isabel you sholuld’ve said yes - I was at the other end of the pit at the time otherwise we’d have a piccy from stage view…

Anyway - it was another good gig - plenty of beer and bog rolls flying around and I think i got a request played at the after party but I can’t quite remember…

Tonights Ibiza Rocks gig with The Automatic and The Courteneers - as usual a top night…
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Pikes Breakfast Club returns this Sunday with the Launch of Ibiza’s first ever drive time programme broadcast LIVE on Sonica Radio. Along side Pikes resident legendary DJ Jon Sa Trinxa, Andy Wilson, Sonica’s main man will be interviwing live on air from the hotel, international super star Dizzy Rascal and international acclaimed Roots Manova plus more star guest interviews from island figures and the people behind the brands and parties.

10am to 2pm This Sunday 3rd August. Call 671909815 to reserve your tables and beds.

Complimentary cocktail on arrival

It was a different gig than normal - but that didn’t make it any less fun - on the contrary…

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Nightmares on Wax will be launching their forthcoming album “Thought So…” (out on 25th August) with a free launch party down at Ibiza Rocks Hotel.

It’s on Wednesday 20th August from 8.30pm till midnight with the Nightmares on Wax Sound System with MC’s & vocalists .

Its also being broadcast on ibizasonica.com from 8.30pm and locally on 95.2fm from 10pm.

Last year we were lucky enough to go to a smirnoff private party at Cala d’hort, overlooking Es Vedra, where they played a blinding set.

Our blog from last year: Nightmares On Wax secret gig in Ibiza tonight

The first Xbox Weekender will take place at Ibiza Rocks Hotel from July 18th-20th, and will see The Whip, taking centre stage on the Saturday night.

Supporting The Whip includes OK Tokyo, Esser, Filthy Dukes and the Discolexia Crew.

The September Xbox Weekender, taking place from 12th - 14th has rockers Mystery Jets headlining who supported The Wombats here on Tuesday.

Inside Ibiza Rocks Hotel, guests can enjoy the ‘Xbox Social’, the perfect place to experience the latest games, music and movies available on Xbox 360, complete with comfy couches and quirky extras. Throughout the hotel, Xbox 360 kiosks are on hand to play all the latest games, and for those who can’t make it out of their rooms after a particularly heavy night’s clubbing, there is also a concierge service available where the Xbox team will set up consoles and games in people’s rooms completely free.

July’s edition of Ibiza NOW magazine went to the printers yesterday so here’s a sneak preview of the cover:

This editionis now 116 pages with 12 pages on Ibiza beaches and beach restaurants, we got 8 pages of music reports including the International Music Summit, Space opening weekend, Pete Tong at Eden, Ibiza Rocks Hotel opening and the start of this summer’s Ibiza Rocks gigs as well as a follow-up to last month’s article about Lenny Ibizarre and a look at Lovehouse.fm.

There’s also a follow-up to the report we did about diving to the Don Pedro sunken freighter and we’ve also a report on the state of tourism here and interviews with many of the major players involved.

It’ll be out as usual on 1st July.

Some more pictures from last nights Rock Night opening party at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel.

We were really impressed with the Underground Heroes - a really tight, energetic band and we’re looking forward to see them play again at the opening of Ibiza Rocks on Tuesday. As
usual the Hungover Stuntmen played a blinding set including a great cover of the Stones - Sympathy For The Devil.

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	Daisy Heartbreaker

Daisy Heartbreaker	Hungover Stuntmen

After a great set by the Underground Heroes, Daisy Heartbreaker is now on the decks

photo posted from my iPhone

Ibiza Rocks have finally announced the venue for the first of the Ibiza Rocks gigs this summer. It will be at the San Rafael Hippodrome in the middle of the island - about 5 minutes from San Rafael village. The Pigeon Detectives will be joined by Ladyhawke and Underground Heroes and DJ’s Steve Aoki and Martin Doorly.

There will be free buses to and from Bar M from 6.30pm and after the gigs.

Tomorrow night we’ll definitly be down at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel for the opening of Rock Nights with the lovely Daisy Heartbreaker - when she rings you up and personally invites you we couldn’t say no obviously…

Also next week is the start of the Ibiza Rocks pool party before the main event in San Rafael, and then on the 19th its the start of the Club NME pool party. Finally Manumission kicks off their summer season at Amnesia on friday 20th June.

Google Map of San Rafael Hippodrome