Hed Kandi opening photo review

El Divino is Ibiza's funkiest house.

Regardless of the contents of your music collection, the good humour at funky house nights is contagious. And Ministry of Sound's recent acquisition Hed Kandi is one of the most infectious of all.

Hed Kandi @ El Divino opening - June 24, 2006

Hed Kandi opening @ El Divino - June 24, 2006

It matters not a jot if you're familiar with the tunes or know anyone, by the time all those who attended HK's hugely successful opening party at El Divino last Saturday (June 24) left the building they would have had new friends and a hundred fresh tunes buzzing around inside their bedazzled brains.

Hed Kandi opening @ El Divino - June 24, 2006

Andy Norman, Charlie Edwards, John Jones, Kelly Marie and Paul Wilkins were on the decks and the lovely Lovely Laura and Pav (both below) were on live instrumentation duties.

Hed Kandi opening @ El Divino - June 24, 2006

Hed Kandi @ El Divino opening - June 24, 2006

There were a few teething problems with regards to sound amplification but eventually the hot notes of the sax filled the room and it was sweaty smiles all round on the hottest night of the summer so far.

Hed Kandi opening @ El Divino - June 24, 2006

Hed Kandi opening @ El Divino - June 24, 2006

Hed Kandi @ El Divino opening - June 24, 2006

Hed Kandi @ El Divino opening - June 24, 2006

Conclusion - Hed Kandi at El Divino is a supa night out but more air con please.