We are exactly a month away from one of northern Europe's biggest dates in the clubbing calendar. Techno marathon Time Warp DE takes place in Mannheim, Germany on the first weekend in April.
If Time Warp heralds the end of autumn-winter, then it also marks the start of spring-summer - and Ibiza is waiting patiently in the wings to take the baton. Like usual, there are plenty of Ibiza favourites playing across the night of 5 April (and the morning & early afternoon of 6 April).
This year's edition is especially tempting for Ibiza lovers, as Floor 5 in the new configuration is a dedicated Ibiza-inspired programme filled with the island's most loved DJs.
Let's take a closer look at five DJs appearing at Time Warp - and where you can catch them here on Ibiza, once the season starts.
Jamie Jones
Floor: Five
Set-time: 03:00 - 05:00
Some of my fondest Time Warp memories have been spent in the company of friends as we worshipped at the altar of Jamie Jones, including my very first visit. That seems a lifetime ago now. Although JJ might not resonate musically with me quite as much as he did back then, for nostalgia alone, I'll be paying floor five a trip in time for his set.
Where to catch him in Ibiza 2025? All change. His own party Paradise has moved to the island's newest club [UNVRS]. This year's theme is Sands of Solaris. MORE INFO
Joseph Capriati
Floor: One
Set-time: 09:00 - 11:00
You know the saying, "No Capriati, no party". As the Neapolitan DJ has risen up the international ranks, he has become one of Time Warp's most essential fixtures. Always guaranteed to bring a crowd of die-hard supporters in tow, Joseph Capriati is back on his favoured floor one and will hand over to good friend and Metamorfosi collaborator Indira Paganotto for the swansong.
Where to catch him in Ibiza 2025? Another DJ on the move this year, Joseph Capriati takes his Metamorfosi concept to Fridays at Hï Ibiza. MORE INFO
Sven Väth
Floor: Two
Set-time: 03:00 - 06:00
Sven Väth and Time Warp just go hand-in-hand. He played his first set at the festival in 1995 and celebrated his 60th birthday here only last October. No wonder he refers to it as "a family affair." Floor two is his domain and as he's given a three hours run time, that means we get the full Sven experience. Trippy, euphoric, banging and no holds barred.
Where to catch him in Ibiza 2025? Sven is back at Las Dalias in Ibiza's hippy north with monthly parties, starting as early as Maundy Thursday at Easter. MORE INFO
Ricardo Villalobos
Floor: Four
Set-time: 02:30 - 04:30
From one Cocoon legend to another. Ricardo Villalobos is electronic music's original enigma. Mincing around, pulling vinyl out of sleeves and letting tracks slowly build over 10, 12, 15, 20 minutes as all their idiosyncrasies play out. It's an art form. In the first year without Laurent Garnier since he vacated floor four and passed the torch to the next generation, we at least get to catch one legendary DJ work their magic under the skylight.
Where to catch him in Ibiza 2025? Ricardo is a creature of habit. Could you imagine him anywhere else but Amnesia's Terrace? He's back at Pyramid, including the party's opening.
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Marco Carola
Floor: Five
Set-time: 11:00 - 14:00
Is Marco Carola still Techno? Although he could never be accused of lacking fans, anybody yearning for the "old Carola" should get to floor five for the last three hours on Sunday. He has more inclination to go tougher at Time Warp than we've become accustomed to in recent years and that is just one more reason this Techno fan makes Time Warp an annual trip.
Where to catch him in Ibiza 2025? No change for the stoic Italian. His permanently popular Music On showcase remains at Pacha and sister-venue Destino for another year. MORE INFO
You can find the full list of artists below.
For those making the pilgrimage to Mannheim next month, enjoy yourselves! But remember to leave some gas in the tank... it's going to be a long, hot summer on Ibiza after all. We hope you'll join us there too.
PHOTOGRAPHY | by PHRANK
