Both patrons and personnel at Las Dalias are celebrating this weekend, as Akasha reaches its one year anniversary. It's hard to believe that 12 months ago, we were bracing ourselves for the space to open - and what a revelation it has been ever since.
Whilst there may have been doubts as to whether Akasha could continue the legacy of Las Dalias in an authentic way, those qualms were quickly and eternally extinguished. Heralded by the public and critics alike, Akasha was the real deal.
Since then, we've seen multiple visits from the likes of Nick Warren, Tim Green, Matthias Meyer and even be graced by the presence of the mighty Sven Väth - twice!
DJs aside, there's also been a procession of highly-skilled live and hybrid electronic musicians. Mavericks such as Oceanvs Orientalis, Kora and Savage & She all entertained crowds. Even Disco diva Róisín Murphy performed a live PA earlier this summer.
This weekend we mark the occasion with not one, but two birthday dates, with parties continuing on Fridays, Saturday and Sundays throughout the month. Each one is sure to lure locals and island residents out from hibernation and to the dancefloor.
Friday 4 November sees Hraash and Unders play on night one, before HOSH and Oriol Calvo's turn for night two on Saturday 5 November. The festivities don't end there, as longstanding residency Namasté takes over the full venue, inside and out, on Sunday 6 November.
The following weekend, Igor Marijuán and Newman look after Friday night. Then on Saturday, Stereo MCs are the big guest for a Luvlite Recordings showcase called Music Is A Mission. Sunday will be a sea of smiling faces for Pareidolia, when Death On The Balcony headlines.
The third weekend in November sees more international talent arrive in San Carlos.
Valentín Huedo, Xinobi, Eelke Kleijn and Sena play across Friday and Saturday, paving the way for the return of Ethereal on Sunday 20 November. After Halloween shenanigans earlier this week, the tribe is back for its usual monthly gathering of creatives and free-thinkers.
From everybody at Ibiza Spotlight, we wish Akasha a happy birthday!
Congratulations to everyone in the team who has made year one such a refreshing and magical experience. You can be very proud of what you have already achieved in a short period of time.
Tickets for most November parties can be picked up below. For tickets to Ethereal, follow the link in the above paragraph. Tickets for Namasté can be purchased on the door.
