Walking around San Antonio at this time of year, you'll quickly realise we're right in the middle of stag and hen season. Look closer, and you'll notice something else: we're also in the thick of revival season - and that manifests as Slip Back In Time presents Old Skool Ibiza.
The retro beano from Slipmatt and friends calls on scene warriors and children of the chemical generation to act their shoe size and not their age, reliving their misspent youth.
These old timers were here in '88 and '89, saw the rise and fall of Cream, went religiously to MANUMISSION on Mondays and remember when Café Mambo didn't have a pathway.
Each and every May, they make the trip to Ibiza and show the kids how it's done and who started this whole movement. Do they still have the minerals? You'd better believe it.
Starting tomorrow, this week-long skirmish has dates at both Eden and Es Paradis, as well as a full itinerary of badly behaved antics from people old enough to know better. This includes daily get togethers at San Remo and S'Estanyol hotels, where the bulk of guests are staying.
Thursday 18 May is Slip Back In Time at Es Paradis. Slipmatt, Rob Tissera, Ratpack and Brandon Block & Alex P are among the DJs, while Angie Brown performs a live PA. Plus there are room takeovers for Housework and Bassface. Tickets and more info found here.
Then on Monday 22 May, Old Skool Ibiza links up with Peach on the other side of the road at Eden.
Trance veteran Graham Gold celebrates 30 years of his London-based party with a line-up that also includes K-Klass, Utah Saints and Shades Of Rhythm. Head here for tickets and more info.
Finally, those still standing can catch the main party dispenser, Slipmatt, at his date for One More Time Ibiza on Thursday 24 May. Doorly and Vicky Devine also play on a night of feel-good nostalgia. Tickets and further info can be seen here.
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In between those three parties, there are poolside events at The Palm Star Ibiza, meet-ups at Ibiza Rocks Bar and Itaca, boat parties, nights at Plastik and a whole lot of nonsense.
Other DJs playing during the week include Tristan Ingram, Zack Le Nez, 2 Bad Mice, Dirty Herbert, SL2, Nicky Blackmarket and Doctor Feelgood.
A quick recap of those parties again:
THU 18 MAY | Slip Back In Time | Es Paradis - MORE INFO | BUY TICKETS
MON 22 MAY | Peach | Eden - MORE INFO | BUY TICKETS
THU 24 MAY | One More Time Ibiza | Eden - MORE INFO | BUY TICKETS
Always remember, you can visit our party calendar to find a full breakdown of parties across all clubs, no matter the time of year.
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