Adored for throwing unforgettable parties around the world, Glitterbox consistently sets a high bar. Nowhere does it do this with such self-assured sassiness, as it does at its island home Hï Ibiza. Returning on Sundays from 5 May to 6 October, Glitterbox's 10th anniversary is out.
Armand Van Helden, Dave Lee, David Morales, Derrick Carter, Dimitri From Paris, Masters At Work (Louie Vega & Kenny Dope), Mousse T, Roger Sanchez, The Shapeshifters... these legends are synonymous with Glitterbox and are all household names.
They're all back this term, but who else should you know about?
Always pinning its ideals, values and service to club culture to its chest, Glitterbox also embraces gay icons House Meat Disco, Fat Tony, Bestley and Kiddy Smile. Glitterbox is camp and proud.
How about the broad tastes of the immeasurably eclectic Mr Scruff? The deft skill of DJ Spen? Or the cultural impact of Norman Jay MBE?
Intergenerational Detroit outfits Inner City (Kevin Saunderson and son Dantiez) and Floorplan (Robert Hood and daughter Lyric), prove that musicality flows through their DNA. Also from Motor City, who expected versatile Detroit pioneer Waajeed to show up?
Alan Dixon was a late addition to last summer's line-up. We're thrilled the Running Back favourite is back with his selection of Nu-Disco floor-fillers.
NYC's finest and serious House groovers Eli Escobar, Danny Krivit and Jellybean Benitez are three others not to be missed.
Balearic heroes Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy, Smokin Jo and DJ Pippi all get dates too.
Who wants a disco diva? One of the most sampled voices in music history and a living icon, Chaka Khan is due to perform this summer. She'll dazzle on stage in July.
In truth, there's far too many names to mention them all here - and we want to shout about them all. Plus, all the fabulous dancers will be in tow, voguing and vamping it up on the runway. This year will also see a new visual look, designed by the creative mind of Haris Nukem.
Basically, there's every reason to get yourself down and release some energy under the disco ball. Tickets are on sale now and can be bought below, where you'll also find weekly line-ups.
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