About CAMELPHAT
Made up of Dave Whelan and Mike Di Scala, CAMELPHAT are the multi-platinum production duo and DJ double-act who have taken over the world since 2016. The pair are behind some of the biggest mainstream dance hits of the past decade, including Panic Room, Rabbit Hole and, the track that helped them break through, Cola.
CAMELPHAT's ambitions are as big as their earlier successes. Seeing them DJ feels like a live show experience, with the scale and scope of production matching the magnitude of the music.
CAMELPHAT's stages and crowds just keep getting bigger. After climbing the Ibiza DJ ranks, first as understudies to Eric Prydz before later becoming his successors alongside pals Solardo, the duo moved to Pacha in 2023 and, well, the stars aligned as they took the cherries by storm.
Want to know more? We answer all your questions: when? where? who? why? and how?
When?
Every Tuesday night, starting 21 May to 1 October | 23:59 to 06:00
Whilst generally speaking, the number of tourists on the island dips a little midweek, you wouldn't know it looking at Pacha's dancefloor. The Brits come out in full support, CAMELPHAT being the night in Pacha's programme that resonates most with that sizeable market.
Where?
Pacha - Ibiza's oldest club, having opened its doors in 1973 - 50 years ago last year.
Originally a converted finca, the building has undergone more regenerations than Doctor Who, expanding and updating almost year-on-year. Today's version of the club is very different from the Pacha that stood in the same spot in 1973, as well as considerably larger.
In recent years, the dancefloor has been widened and the sound system upgraded, making the clubbing element equally as important as its famous VIP. In spite of the modern makeover, it still drips with that unmistakable Pacha signature.
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Who else can we catch alongside CAMELPHAT?
Long-time fans will already have noticed a shift in CAMELPHAT's sound. Now, they're operating almost exclusively in the Progressive House/Melodic Techno arena. So while everybody might know and still love Cola, don't take it as a given they will definitely play it.
We love it too, but sometimes you need to move on and no artist wants to stay still.
The type of DJ who CAMELPHAT invite to their parties is also reflected by this artistic direction.
Throughout the summer, you can catch Kölsch (twice), Mind Against and Miss Monique, while Hot Since 82 returns to the home of his old Labyrinth party. Even Pete Tong shows up on a couple of occasions - and who knows this club better than him?
You can also probably count on some back-to-backs between CAMELPHAT and their guests - some planned, others unannounced.
Biggest week?
6 August. Not only are CAMELPHAT joined by ARTBAT and Dave's girlfriend Layla Benitez in the booth, but it also falls during the week affectionately known as "Scouse Week". Historically, this is a time when the people of Liverpool descend on Ibiza en masse, so it's sure to be a full house.
Written in the stars
Whether you believe in fate or just the age-old notion of achieving your dreams through hard work and persistence, on last year's evidence, there is little doubt that CAMELPHAT and Pacha were made for each other.
Do Dave and Mike believe in destiny? Or is When Stars Align, the name of their record label, a light-hearted piece of side-commentary from a duo who have earned their industry stripes both as a unit and as individuals?
Despite only launching in late 2022, the label is already preparing to release a third V/A in its Constellations series (named after CAMELPHAT's first tangible hit). Producers who have released on the series, including Henri Bergmann and Arodes, feature at Pacha this summer.
Keep your eye on...
Dyzen. The exciting Italian DJ/producer appears on 20 August.
Ibiza Spotlight's top tip
Even though you might be less familiar with the names booked for the start of the night, don't let that put you off arriving early. Dave and Mike have roped in some stellar DJs. Many of their abilities defy their seemingly lower profiles. You might just discover your next favourite DJ.
Come for CAMELPHAT; leave obsessed with a DJ you hadn't even heard of 24 hours earlier.
How?
Just by heading below and grabbing your tickets. Simple, right? Tickets for all dates are on sale now.
PHOTOGRAPHY | by Raul Sanchez, Fernando V and Tatiana Chausovsky
