For this Ibiza club rewind, we're looking through the telescope at the self-professed "perfector" of poolside revelry, O Beach Ibiza. Who would have thought this once a threadbare plot of land used as a public car park, would become one of the best beach clubs in the world?
With no expense spared in the pursuit of the ultimate daytime party, there's no place that does it quite like O Beach. For an establishment with a global following of holidaymakers to the rich and famous, the poolside paradise has continued to reign supreme.
Whether it's the regnant Kisstory on Tuesdays, in-house Pool Party on a Friday or, well, let's face it, any other day of the week, O Beach's packed party programme is so good is because its been carefully moulded.
Now, let's throw it back to some of those incredible musical moments that have remained ingrained in our brain.
Caution: the following content may have you booking flights to the White Isle with immediate effect.
Beyond Chicago | D4 D4NCE | 2024
Recruited in summer 2023, commercial dance music label D4 D4NCE swiftly became one of the industry's most exciting new platforms. Championing the scene's upcoming superstars, D4 D4NCE throws parties with the industry's hottest young talent.
One of D4 D4NCE's breakout acts last season was Beyond Chicago. We had the pleasure of chatting to the boys last summer and, yes, they were equally as cheeky as they come across! Here, they refrain from mischief long enough to treat us to a two hour set.
To make your own guesses as to which guest DJs will appear in 2025, just take a look at who's recently released on the label. D4 D4NCE's O Beach line-ups always reflected the musical output - and rightfully so.
Juliet Thurbz | Kinky Malinki | 2024
A party that's been around longer than O Beach itself, London-born Kinky Malinki celebrated its 25th anniversary last year. Amongst the names that played during this landmark year, was resident DJ Juliet Thurbz.
Below, you can relive her set from Kinky Malinki's second date in October 2024.
This uplifting hour of vocal House goodness is typical of the kind of energy that Juliet brings to the booth.
For 2025, Kinky Malinki has added a third date to its established two. Just reward for a party that always guarantees vibes at poolside.
Marvin Humes | D4 D4NCE | 2024
Last summer, O Beach launched its very own record label.
Former JLS boyband member and spouse to TV presenter Rochelle, Marvin Humes was the first producer to release on it with his summer track Ecstasy.
Ecstasy is exactly what it was at poolside, when Marvin came to play. But don't take our word for it. Judge for yourself.
Fast-forward
O Beach has made the conscious decision to stick, rather than twist, in 2025. It has lifted its entire programme from last summer and pressed a reissue. If it ain't broke, don't try to fix it - and the O Beach formula is certainly one of finesse.
That means Monday is D4 D4NCE, Tuesdays are Kisstory, Wednesdays stay House In Paradise, on Thursdays we become ON111, Fridays mean Pool Party and Soul Heaven continues on Saturdays. Sundays are once again promotors on rotation, with old favourites Ibiza Spray, SIN Sundays, Boat Club and KISS Dance Live back monthly.
O Beach opens proper on 2 May with the Opening Party, has its big Birthday weekend on 15 June and closes on 12 October with its Closing Party. Early season sunseekers can still experience the day club, with a Soft Opening on 25 April as a nice precursor.
As always, head to our party calendar to find your dates and learn more.
WORDS | by Lissy Lübeck and Stephen Hunt
