This summer, Amnesia Ibiza ushers in a new chapter on Monday nights, as Ben Hemsley and Kettama take the reins of Amnesia Presents.
From 23 June to 6 October, this new partnership follows in the footsteps of the departing Sonny Fodera and Danny Howard, bringing a fresh energy to The Terrace each week.
A self-made force from working-class roots, Hemsley keeps breaking down genre walls with his bold and unapologetic production style, consistently wowing with whatever his next track may bring.
After two standout seasons running one of Ibiza's top-selling daytime events, the I.B.I.Z.A hit-maker now steps into the spotlight as a nighttime headliner. It's a natural and well-earned progression. Teaming up with Irishman Kettama's explosive energy and charming good looks, this new dawn of Amnesia Presents courts the next generation of ravers.
Alongside them, a heavyweight roster of talent joins the charge, promising feel-good sonics all summer long.
Denis Sulta is one we can't wait to see back at Amnesia, as another Scot Van Damn is also rewarded for his recent rave reviews.
Ammara and Amy Wiles fly the flag for the women and analogue machine KiNK (pictured above) is a more leftfield booking, after frequent appearances at Sunday night Pyramid in past years.
There are plenty of faces who turned out alongside Ben in the last two summers, such as big Alan Fitzpatrick, Paul Woolford's bass-ier alias Special Request, Inafekt, Faster Horses and his childhood friends Jonny Burn and Matty Robson.
Angel Lee, a warm up DJ on Mondays in the Main Room last year, transitions to the Terrace, while Garage-leaning acts such as Interplanetary Criminal and Malugi also move across.
Things are really getting shaken up on Mondays. Of course, we still have the programme for the Main Room yet to be divulged. Stay tuned for that.
If you've already seen enough to convince you spend your Monday night at Amnesia, don't scurry below and book your place on the dancefloor. Tickets are on sale now for all dates.
ADDITIONAL WORDS | by Stephen Hunt
