Ibiza Hall Of Fame

Comic artist and creator Aura Gold joins us to reveal the incredible story behind  We Love Ibiza  — the ambitious comic book series documenting the history, culture and characters that have shaped the world’s most famous island. From Ibiza’s ancient origins and the arrival of the bohemian generation, through the birth of the club scene and the electronic music revolution,  We Love Ibiza  brings to...

Vicky Devine is one of the pioneering female trance DJs who helped break UK talent onto the international stage. After moving to Ibiza in 2000, she became the long-running main room resident at Judge Jules' legendary Judgement Sundays at Eden, playing weekly for over a decade and establishing herself as one of the island's most respected resident DJs. Throughout her career she's toured...

DJ Hype joined Alan and guest host Talina to reflect on his remarkable journey from the his involvement as a young teenager in reggae sound systems, through DJing at the UK's late-'80s rave events and pirate radio stations, to becoming one of the pioneering figures who helped shape jungle and drum & bass. He shares firsthand memories of the underground movement as it evolved into one o...

For the debut episode of Ibiza Hall Of Fame NEXT GEN, Joel Corry joined us to reflect on his early trips to Ibiza, his passion for DJing, and the years spent learning music production before the chart success arrived. From breakthrough hit 'Sorry' to the global smash 'Head & Heart' with MNEK, Joel's rise has seen him become one of the biggest names in contemporary dance mus...

Fish56Octagon joins us to discuss his remarkable rise from bedroom DJ and vinyl collector in a dressing gown to one of dance music's biggest social media success stories. We explore his journey into DJing, the viral videos that changed everything, the variety of genres in his DJ sets, his passion for music production, discovering and sharing dance music. From Glastonbury and Creamfields to Ibi...

Matthew Benjamin aka Bushwacka! is latest recipient of an Ibiza Hall Of Fame award and joined us at IMS Ibiza in April to discuss his early Ibiza adventures, including arriving on the island at just 17 and being offered an Amnesia residency that he turned down to focus on building his profile  — a decision that helped lay the foundations for a remarkable 35-year career. From the Acid House explosi...

In this episode of Global Club & Dance, MistaJam reflects on his journey from growing up on a Nottingham council estate to becoming one of the UK’s most influential figures in dance music. Starting out DJing at youth clubs before landing a debut set at The Hacienda aged just 14, MistaJam discusses the passion and determination that drove his rise through club culture, radio and music productio...

Ulises Braun has been part of Ibiza’s club culture since first arriving on the island in 1979, inspired by the energy of legendary venues including Studio 54 in New York and Le Palace in Paris. After opening an Amnesia boutique in 1984, he became deeply embedded in Ibiza nightlife, eventually taking on a major promotional role at the iconic club throughout the 1990s. Over the following decades, Ul...

In this episode John Jones reflects on his journey from the London house music scene to becoming a long-standing figure in Ibiza nightlife. John discusses the rise and cultural impact of the seminal Hed Kandi events and compilation CDs, the evolution of house music culture, and what the magic of Ibiza means for him. With over 15 consecutive seasons on the island, John shares stories from playing l...

In this episode of the Ibiza Hall Of Fame podcast, house music pioneer Mark Knight reflects on the Ibiza trip that changed his life. Arriving on the island as a 16-year-old on a 'lads' holiday' in 1989, Mark was captivated by the clubs, DJs and atmosphere that would spark a lifelong passion for dance music and set him on the path from aspiring footballer to global house music star. Mar...

Graham Luckhurst has spent more than 20 years helping artists and independent labels navigate the rapidly changing music industry. Having worked with leading companies including Believe, Rough Trade, Tru Thoughts, Cr2 and Mr Bongo, he brings a rare combination of hands-on experience across distribution, marketing, artist development and label strategy. A respected DJ, producer and music consultant...

In this conversation legendary DJ Brandon Block takes us on a remarkable journey through four decades at the heart of Ibiza’s clubbing story. From his first trips to the island and early DJ bookings with Alan Warman in the late 1980s, Brandon recalls the magic of discovering Ibiza as it emerged as the global capital of dance music. He reflects on the iconic clubs, unforgettable residencies, and th...

Aaron Ross is a music industry executive and founder of Infinite Future Management, with more than 25 years’ experience across A&R, radio, artist development and management. He began his career at Virgin Records during the late 1990s, working within the label’s dance division VC Recordings at a time when artists including Massive Attack, The Chemical Brothers and Daft Punk were reshaping elect...

Smokin Jo is one of the true pioneers of dance music culture and a defining figure in Ibiza’s clubbing history. Emerging from London’s underground scene in the late 1980s, she became the first female DJ to win DJ Magazine’s prestigious DJ of the Year award and helped shape the sound and spirit of an era that transformed electronic music worldwide. From the early days of acid house and Balearic bea...

Sister Bliss is the first recipient of the Global Club & Dance Hall Of Fame Award and she joined us at IMS Ibiza to reflect on an extraordinary career at the heart of global dance music culture. From early DJ sets in London’s underground club scene to headlining festivals and arenas around the world, Sister Bliss shares the stories, challenges and creative breakthroughs behind Faithless’ endur...

Giuseppe Nuzzo, better known as DJ Pippi, first came to Ibiza on holiday in 1979 and instantly fell in love with both the island and Pacha. Returning every year, he would bring mixtapes for the club’s owners, brothers Ricardo and Piti Urgell. In 1984, they tracked him down at his clothing and record shop in Germany and invited him to become a resident DJ at Pacha that summer. Pippi’s first DJ set...

Sasha is one of the most influential DJs to emerge from the UK, known for his genre-blending sets and role in shaping progressive house and modern club culture. Rising through the late 80s and early 90s, he built a reputation for musical storytelling and technical precision, becoming a key figure in the evolution of long-form DJ sets. His Ibiza story began in 1990, arriving on the island with reco...

Lisa Good is an Ibiza icon. A former Manumission team member and founder of marine conservation charity Pure Sea. https://www.gofundme.com/f/pureseaglobalfunding https://www.puresea.co.uk Known across the island for her glamorous, eye-catching provocative outfits and larger-than-life presence, Lisa is now focused on protecting Ibiza’s coastline and seas for future generations as the founder of Pur...

Nicky Holloway is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of UK club culture, helping shape the scene from the late 1970s onwards. A key figure behind some of London’s most influential club nights, including  The Trip  at the Astoria and Special Branch  at Brent Cross, Nicky blended soul, funk, early electronic sounds and Balearic influences at a time when dance music culture was still forming. In...

Lisa Loud is widely regarded as 'First Lady Of House'. She started DJing in Ibiza in the early 90s and was a trailblazer for female DJs everywhere. In this conversation she recounts her early Ibiza experience and what was so unique about the island. We hear about her time working in the wider music business and reflections on the current difficulties for promoting, marketing and breaking records a...

In this wide-ranging conversation with Alan and Clara, Norman reflects on Ibiza as a constant in his life - from family holidays with his kids to today, with his son Woody Cook now DJing on the island. Still independent, Norman talks about avoiding exclusivity deals with the major clubs and why he’s always played Ibiza on his own terms. Get in touch !  ⁠ibizahalloffame@gmail.com⁠   ⁠Instagram⁠   ⁠...

This week we sit down with one of the true pioneers of electronic music: Paul Oakenfold. From his early days shaping the UK acid house scene to bringing Ibiza’s sound to the global stage, Oakenfold’s career has defined entire eras of dance culture. In this episode, he shares:Stories from his first trips to Ibiza in the late 80s. How he introduced the Balearic sound to clubs worldwide. His perspect...

Welcome to the Ibiza Hall Of Fame podcast series celebrating the legends of Ibiza nightlife, DJs, night clubs and culture. Each episode dives into the inside stories of the people who shaped the island’s world-famous party scene. From iconic Ibiza DJs and pioneering promoters to club owners, creatives, and cultural icons, this podcast reveals the untold stories behind the White Isle’s music scene....