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Preview: Kehakuma 2011

We preview the Thursday night of quality electronic music at Space.

Kehakuma describes itself as an Oriental-inspired fiesta, presenting the hottest artists from the around world making waves in the underground electronic scene. Based every Thursday at super-club Space, it’s surely one of the most enticing nights on the island for the forward-thinking raver.

Nick Curly (below) of Cécille and 8 Bit leads the line-ups with residents Guy Gerber and Radio Slave. The Mannheim producer has been involved with Kehakuma from the beginning and has made somewhat of a name for himself in the last few years with a string of banger releases. Having recently completed his ‘Keep On’ world tour, he is sure to bring fresh new influences to his sets at Space this season.

The night sees a strong presence of artists from the Air London collective. Innovative house producer Adam Shelton, who has recently released his well received debut EP ‘Air Trax’, and Simon Baker who heads back from touring the world to promote the long-awaited ‘Traces’ album, are both booked throughout the summer. Recently nominated as ‘Best Breakthrough DJ’ by DJ Mag, Burnski will no doubt play a versatile set crossing over house, techno and disco sounds. The dynamite duo that is Alex Celler and Anthea, who have had dancefloor bombs such as ‘The Playmaker’, will make an appearance back to back. Live sets will come from Glimpse and young talents Jordan Peak and Tom Demac will make their Kehakuma debuts. Finally, Left Room Records boss Matt Tolfrey and favourite from the London underground scene can always be relied upon for a packed dancefloor.

On the back of the stellar track ‘What They Say’, Maya Jane Coles has surged to fame in the last year and plays for the first time at Space at the Kehakuma Opening Party. Hyper Colour bosses and label buddies Alex Jones and Cedric Maison will also grace the decks, promising the finest in house and techno.

Maya Jane Coles at Kehakuma Opening 2011

Already known for his epic sets on the Space Terrace, Steve Lawler and joins the Kehakuma line up, whilst Tiefschwarz continue from 2010's successful gigs. Other big names that will give the party the exposure it deserves include Seth Troxler, Ryan Crosson, Lee Curtiss and Shaun Reeves, all who have been pushing the boundaries of electronic music with their new project Vision Quest. Jamie Jones also perfectly fits the Kehakuma ethos, pioneering a disco-house sound on the Hot Creations label, and will play a number of dates including the Closing Party.

Published 6 Jun, 2011. Henrietta Hutchon

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Hey, and thanks for the replies. I love love love Steve Lawler (have seen him many times in England) so am really looking forward to this party. Nice to hear your good words about the night.

I have also been to Cream many times over the years (both in IBZ and England) and whilst I love it there too, I want to go to a different type of night.

Sounds like our first night's plans should be a good 'un! .... Luciano at Ushuaia, then Lawler :)

Wizard x

Posted by WizardsOfTheSonic on 24 August 2011

The biggest plus for me is the lack of brits, may sound snobby(I am far from it) but to go somewhere that feels totally Mediterranean was a breath of fresh air for me. No hassle, no idiots, and no elbows in your face when you want to throw shapes.

That's why we love it.......

Posted by mr_why on 24 August 2011

Got flights out for the closing of this a while back - if I ever make it !! Only closing I'm likely to be able to do this year the way things look at the moment.

Posted by kimajy on 24 August 2011

I had never heard of this night before I went a few weeks ago(oh how I wish I was still in Ibiza:() and I had no idea what I was going into other then it was "underground" :D
At only 33e entry I was a bit unsure on if it would be worth the money, but I cant stand the music nor the dick heads that fill amnesia at cream so I and my better half gave it a whirl. She would not have gone without me telling her though :lol: We had a great time! No english piss heads, no edgy atmosphere just nice electro music with a good vibe and I am even in the pics on their facebook group when seth troxler came on 8):oops: Although I may give it a miss next year, the only reason is we have so much to do I dont think I will make it standing as with the lads I will hit it harder then with my g/f.
If you like non commercial underground electro music with a good vibe and a club that looks stunning yet leaves enough room to breath then go for it ;)
The biggest plus for me is the lack of brits, may sound snobby(I am far from it) but to go somewhere that feels totally Mediterranean was a breath of fresh air for me. No hassle, no idiots, and no elbows in your face when you want to throw shapes.
Have a good time 8)

Posted by OllieNotts on 24 August 2011

Hi,
Can anyone tell me when Steve Lawler
will be playing this Thursday at Space?

Will be at Ushuaia till 12 that night too, so
wondering when he'll be on.

Thanks

Edited....

Just seen the above thread. Any one
been to this night before? Any one been
for Steve Lawler specifically? How was it?

Thanks - Wizard x

Posted by WizardsOfTheSonic on 23 August 2011

I'm totally with you!

Posted by tripehound on 6 July 2011

Originally Posted by tripehound:
(Mensaje 1379656)

This is a bit of a non event. A bit lame. A bit of a waste of the opportunity to play Space.

It's widely accepted this is more of an 'underground night' and one that's pretty popular with those not into the commercial/mainstream scene. That includes a lot of people living and working on the island, including DJs, who are often found in the smaller venues steering clear of the 'big nights' at the big clubs.

Isn't it quite nice that once a week they (and the likes of I on occasion) get the chance to go to a smallish night at a bigger club with some bigger names for a change, without having to shell out mega-inflated international prices and fight our way through hyped-up main rooms to the back for the privilege ? If every room in Space was getting played I'd argue it wouldn't really be a night with an underground feel :?::?:

Don't disagree with you the music at Kehakuma can be a bit hit & miss sometimes but that goes for any night really .. the number of times I've heard people going on about how some of the big name DJs on big nights were filling up hours of the night with experimental claptrap at 70Euro entry prices ... Also how they had to stick it out through endless 'rubbish' to get something that hit the spot with the music they were hoping for - it happens all the time.

If people are buying a night out based on a venue rather than the particular line-up that's playing there, and expecting it to rock for them, it's pretty clueless tbh - just a lesson learned by experience isn't it ? :? You wouldn't just turn up at the O2 Arena and expect to like anything that was going on there.. why should a large venue like Space, Privilege etc. be any different :?:

Originally Posted by tripehound:
(Mensaje 1379656)

If this had gone off with live drummers and percussion it would have had a very clear atmospheric message and would have been a sell out ..

You should have seen the Supermartxé opening night pre-party at Ítaca bar.. the bassline was all live there and it rocked .. no way minimal or deep house tho' ! That one was free of course :) Highly recommend trying out some of the other ways to party rather than doing the rounds of superclubs .. I've had far more fun this way !

Posted by kimajy on 4 July 2011

Been to Kehakuma's opening a month ago and it was fantastic!

Gonna go to Kehakuma's closing in less than 3 months and i'm sure its gonna rock as well!

Posted by fusion on 4 July 2011

I don't think vip people and those line-ups work well and to take a piece from another thread which called this 'inverted snobbery' well personally I think anyone who does vip all night and claims to like that kind of music is lying. There is no such thing as 'vip' in the underground. Try going to a real underground party in your white gucci linens and see what happens to them. Plus the word vip I think should be abolished it sounds ridiculous 'I payed 500 euros to be a very important person tonight, aren't I magnificent' it sounds really silly

Posted by amber-leaf on 4 July 2011

Totally agree on teh VIP bit.

Ah, its just a question of what you like. I think its a 'specialist' thing the Kehakuma.

I'm off with me bongos to the mountains.

Posted by tripehound on 4 July 2011

What is the point of the space VIP in the terrace? There is no point, its empty and its not even "luxourious"

Get rid of it and give us more space to dance.

Kehakuma is a good night

Posted by Robo on 3 July 2011

This was last Thursday.

Tiefschwarz
Steve Lawler
Markus Fix
Cottam
Ooft
Steffen Baumann
Vazquez

Why anyone woudl want a VIP table at that sort of gig must be missing the point. I dont like VIP rubbish.

Oh no not at all.. not ice cannons, acrobats or dancers on stilts... lmfao... but a BETTER underground vibe... if you can be u/g in Space and be true to it!! Percussion is the stuff that goes bang bang usually done with hands and sticks on some streteched skin, its been know for its rythmic effect for some while now, at least since 1982 when it was invented by a small boy from Fife called Akin Drum, and its better done by hand than by a machine which just plays the set - I can do that on the PA in my studio - but when i get the drums out no matter whats on, it just gets better.

Posted by tripehound on 3 July 2011

Originally Posted by mr_why:
(Mensaje 1379711)

Its an underground party..... I think some people go expecting a We Love Sunday event.....

But I would say we love could learn a thing or two from this night. So much more atmosphere, dancers, ice canons and production. We love is just a big sweaty room...

Posted by Alfonse on 2 July 2011

i dont understand this. the part about percussionists??

Are they talking about the right night? lol

Posted by mr_why on 2 July 2011

Originally Posted by tripehound:
(Mensaje 1379656)

This is a bit of a non event. A bit lame. A bit of a waste of the opportunity to play Space.

Some interesting music for sure but the variety thats great if you're in an altered state but it should not be a necessity.

Muscially a good idea but lazy in the execution. My reasons for saying this is:

Firstly propoters need to realise that not all, in fact very few, punters these days actually know what they are going to see at most of these venues. To keep them coming back you should not/cannot dissapoint them.

Secondly, Ibiza is an island not short of very talented percussionists. So why present a show - and thats what Ibiza's big clubs are about, putting on a show entertaining the punters - based on a percussion sound without having a live show.

If this had gone off with live drummers and percussion it would have had a very clear atmospheric message and would have been a sell out and possible they could have played the back room too.

Instead it was an also ran. Pity that.

:roll:

i dont understand this. the part about percussionists??

Posted by grego on 2 July 2011

This is a bit of a non event. A bit lame. A bit of a waste of the opportunity to play Space.

Its an underground party..... I think some people go expecting a We Love Sunday event.....

Posted by mr_why on 2 July 2011

I saw Steve lawler and Tiefschwarz there last week and it was the best night I've had on the island in a while.

Posted by Alfonse on 2 July 2011

Originally Posted by tripehound:
(Mensaje 1379656)

Instead it was an also ran. Pity that.

:roll:

Hungover???

Posted by MiniMarc on 2 July 2011