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Ibiza 2023: Our Top 5 Spots On The Party Island
When it comes to heading to the party isle or Ibiza, the possibilities are endless. From afternoon beach parties day-to-night events, nighttime extravaganzas, partying is certainly the most popular thing to do on the island. However, a wonderful island that is built around music, you don’t have to go to one of these events to see the beauty of the island as there is a number of restaurants, activities, and historical places to further enhance your vacation. With so many things on offer, it’s super hard to do everything in one trip so Ibiza is certainly somewhere that you must visit multiple times to truly get to grips with the island. We had the pleasure of visiting the island this summer and here are the top 5 things we done on the island.
1. Café Mambo
Up first is probably the most iconic sunset and music location on the whole island. Located in Saint Antonio, Café Mambo has been a mainstay on the island for just under 30 years now. Enjoying incredible food and drinks by the beach, and viewing the sunset is not the only thing that this place has to offer as when the day turns to night they bring out some incredible acts to get the party started. Just this summer the likes of Fatboy Slim, Eric Prydz, Fisher, Claptone, Vintage Culture, and many more have graced the decks of the iconic Café Mambo window. With so much to offer Café Mambo is a must visit when your in Ibiza.
2. Hï Ibiza
From sunset, music, and drinks to the #1 nightclub in the world, Hï Ibiza is our first club on this list. With a star studded lineup of DJs performing every single night across 3 rooms, Hï Ibiza has something for everyone. The “Theatre” is the main room and plays hosts to the headliners, delivering massive tunes on a pumping soundsystem that is backed up with tremendous visuals and lightshows. In the Club Room we’ve got the supporting acts bringing a little more of an underground vibe with yet more amazing production on show. And if that wasn’t enough you can head to the Wild Corner toilets where there is another party taking place which just further adds to your clubbing experience. Each and every aspect of this place put together certainly makes it the best night club in the world.
3. Ushuaïa Ibiza
Up next we head to the beach club equivalent to Hï Ibiza with Ushuaïa. Day-to-night parties are the order of business for here and they certainly bring the biggest parties to the island. From elrow and ANTS to David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Tiësto, and Martin Garrix, Ushuaïa is the place to be for the biggest names. A thumping sound system is accompanied by an incredible lightshow while the headliners play and if that wasn’t enough you might be lucky to catch incoming flights heading over the mainstage, a view that is mind-blowing.
4. Pacha
The next club up on this list is the gorgeous Pacha. An iconic venue on the island, Pacha was first founded in 1973 and since then has been on the top of the party scene in Ibiza. With its iconic cherry logo, this nightclub is instantly recognizable and with that kind of reputation you’ve got to impress people when they walk through the door and that is certainly delivered. Walking into the club you are introduced to an incredible venue that is packed with gorgeous décor that is both modern and vintage. This is accompanied by fantastic production from lights, sound, and performers, on top of some of the brightest house acts in the industry.
5. Amnesia
Certainly not a place to be forgotten about, Amnesia is a legendary nightclub that has played a pivotal role in shaping the island’s nightlife scene. With over four decades of history, Amnesia has become an iconic destination for partygoers from around the world. What sets Amnesia apart is its unique dual personality, divided into two distinct areas: the Terrace and the Club Room. The Terrace offers an open-air experience, where revelers can dance under the stars and witness mesmerizing sunrise moments. World-renowned DJs like Carl Cox and Paul van Dyk have graced the Terrace’s decks, creating unforgettable memories. Inside the Club Room, the energy reaches a fever pitch as the music pounds through a state-of-the-art sound system, and immersive visuals enhance the experience. With its rich history, exceptional music programming, and a vibe that embodies the spirit of Ibiza, Amnesia remains a must-visit destination for those seeking an unforgettable night of electronic music and dance.
Honorable mentions:
Away from the partying, we had the pleasure of visiting some more amazing spots on this island that deserve their own limelight but we can’t be here all day. Our first meal was at Cheekywun, an Asian infused restaurant that brings amazing food with an authentic and beautiful vibe. Up next we’ve got to mention the amazing STK, which offers up an additional experience that many restaurants don’t. From high end food and drinks, this place comes to life when the performers and music start. With dancers, live instrumentalists, and vocalists, there is something for everyone here. Our last but certainly not least place to mention is the incredible TRS Hotel where we had the pleasure of staying during our vacation. An all inclusive adult only hotel, this 5 star accommodation offers up a vibe that is both party and relaxing. Amazing food and drinks with customer service that is unrivalled, this hotel is incredible on its own but when you add its pool and their DJs that play each day, there can be almost nothing to complain about, other than the possibility of you liking the hotel too much to leave to see the rest of the island.
Overall the experience on this island was something that we can’t compare to anywhere else and we would 100% recommend visiting this place and we will certainly be heading back in the coming years to get another dose of this party isle.
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Calvin Harris and Florence Welch’s ‘Sweet Nothing’ celebrates 14 years after becoming a UK No. 1 and one of the biggest singles from the album ‘18 Months’
Fourteen years after Calvin Harris and Florence Welch released ‘Sweet Nothing’, the collaboration remains one of the most remembered songs from the 18 Months era. Released in 2012, it brought together two artists who were already having very different but highly successful years in music, with Calvin Harris also working with Florence + The Machine around the same period. What followed gave ‘Sweet Nothing’ a much bigger story than its original release, from how the collaboration happened to the success that followed on both sides of the Atlantic.
The Story Behind ‘Sweet Nothing’
Before ‘Sweet Nothing’ became one of the most beloved songs from Calvin Harris’ 18 Months era, he and Florence Welch already had history together. Earlier in 2012, Calvin Harris remixed Florence + The Machine’s ‘Spectrum (Say My Name)’, which went on to reach No. 1 in the UK. That connection later led to an original collaboration, with Kid Harpoon joining Calvin Harris and Florence Welch as a co-writer on ‘Sweet Nothing’.
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The song placed Florence Welch’s vocal in a more electronic setting than much of her work with Florence + The Machine at the time, while fitting naturally into the sound Calvin Harris was developing across 18 Months. It became part of an album that also featured collaborations with Rihanna, Ellie Goulding, Example, Kelis and Ne-Yo, helping place ‘Sweet Nothing’ within one of the most successful periods of his career.
From UK No. 1 To The Billboard Hot 100
Once ‘Sweet Nothing’ was released, the collaboration quickly became much more than another single from 18 Months. It reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart in October 2012, giving Calvin Harris another chart-topper only months after his remix of ‘Spectrum (Say My Name)’. The song also crossed over strongly in the United States, where it reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 and gave Florence Welch her first top 10 hit on the chart.
The success continued beyond its original chart run. ‘Sweet Nothing’ later earned a nomination for Best Dance Recording at the 2014 Grammy Awards, while 18 Months was nominated for Best Dance/Electronica Album the same year. Its music video, directed by Vincent Haycock, also became an important part of the release, pairing Florence Welch’s performance with a darker storyline that contrasted with the track’s club-focused production.
Fourteen years later, ‘Sweet Nothing’ remains closely tied to a period when Calvin Harris was becoming one of the biggest names in electronic dance music, while Florence Welch was bringing her voice into collaborations far outside Florence + The Machine. Between the story behind the record, its success in both the UK and the United States, and its place within 18 Months, the song has lasted far beyond its original 2012 chart run.
From UK No. 1 To The Billboard Hot 100
Once ‘Sweet Nothing’ was released, the collaboration became much more than another single from 18 Months. It reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart in October 2012 and gave Calvin Harris another chart-topper that year. The song also found major success in the United States, reaching the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. It became Florence Welch’s first top 10 hit on the chart.
The success continued after its original chart run, with ‘Sweet Nothing’ earning a Best Dance Recording nomination at the 2014 Grammy Awards. 18 Months also received a nomination for Best Dance/Electronica Album that year. The Vincent Haycock-directed music video added another part to the release, following Florence Welch through a nightclub performance alongside a darker relationship storyline.
Fourteen years later, ‘Sweet Nothing’ remains closely connected to one of the most successful periods of Calvin Harris’ career. It also gave Florence Welch one of her biggest collaborations outside Florence + The Machine. Its UK No. 1, U.S. top 10 and Grammy nomination all followed a partnership that had started only months earlier with ‘Spectrum (Say My Name)’.
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Calvin Harris sells out entire 2027 Australian tour as 10-show run becomes the country’s largest electronic headline tour
After years of playing major Australian festivals, Calvin Harris is finally bringing a full headline tour to the country in 2027. What started with four dates has since expanded to 10 sold-out shows across Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. More than 330,000 tickets have been sold, making it the largest electronic headline tour in Australian history.
From Australian Festivals to His First Headline Tour
Long before planning a tour of his own, Calvin Harris had already performed at some of Australia’s biggest dance festivals. He first appeared at Big Day Out in 2010 before returning for Stereosonic in 2011, 2012 and 2014. Years later, Festival X brought him back in 2019 and 2022, keeping his Australian appearances largely tied to major festival events.
When the 2027 tour was first announced, Calvin Harris was set to play just one show per city. Langley Park in Perth would open the run before stops at RNA Showgrounds in Brisbane and The Domain in Sydney. The original schedule would then finish at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne.
As demand increased in Sydney, Calvin Harris added more nights at The Domain, eventually taking the city to five consecutive shows from February 20 to 24. More than 150,000 tickets have been sold across those dates alone. No other headline act has previously played as many shows during one run at the venue.
Strong demand also brought two additional Melbourne dates at Flemington Racecourse, while Perth received a second show at Langley Park. Those additions took the original four-date tour to 10 shows, with Melbourne hosting the final night on February 28.
Calvin Harris Continues a Record-Breaking Year
The Australian response comes during a year in which Calvin Harris has already broken another major live record. In February 2026, an estimated 1.6 million people attended his Bloco Skol performance in São Paulo. Guinness World Records later recognised the event as the largest attendance for a DJ set by a single artist.
More than two decades into his career, Calvin Harris is now drawing audiences on a very different scale from his earlier Australian appearances. His previous visits placed him on festival lineups alongside dozens of other artists, while 2027 will mark the first time he has taken his own headline show across the country.
When the tour begins in February, it will also bring his relationship with Australian audiences into a new chapter. From Big Day Out and Stereosonic to Festival X, they have followed his career through some of the country’s biggest dance events. In 2027, they will finally experience Calvin Harris across a full Australian headline tour of his own.
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Calvin Harris sets a Guinness World Record after performing to 1.6 million people at Bloco Skol in São Paulo, marking the largest attendance for a DJ set by a single artist
Few artists have had the kind of long-term impact on the electronic dance music scene that Calvin Harris has, with a career that has included major festival appearances at Coachella, Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival and Creamfields, as well as collaborations with Rihanna, Dua Lipa, Ellie Goulding and Sam Smith. His work has crossed electronic music and mainstream charts for years, but his latest achievement takes that success in a completely different direction. After performing to an estimated 1.6 million people at Bloco Skol in São Paulo, Harris has now officially earned a Guinness World Record for the largest attendance for a DJ set by a single artist.
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Inside Calvin Harris’ Record-Breaking São Paulo Set
The performance took place on February 8, 2026, when Calvin Harris joined Bloco Skol during São Paulo’s pre-Carnival celebrations. The free event took over Rua da Consolação, where Calvin Harris performed from a traditional Brazilian trio elétrico near Avenida Paulista. It marked his first time performing on a trio elétrico and brought him back to Brazil after around a decade, alongside Brazilian artists Nattan, Xand Avião, Zé Vaqueiro and Felipe Amorim.
During the set, Calvin Harris wore a Brazil football shirt with “Calvinho” and the number 00 printed across the back while playing music from across his career. Guinness World Records lists This Is What You Came For, One Kiss, I Need Your Love and We Found Love among the tracks heard during the performance, as an estimated 1.6 million people gathered in central São Paulo. The Carnival setting also gave the Scottish producer a very different format from the festivals, arenas and residencies that have featured throughout his career.
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A New Guinness World Record For Calvin Harris
That 1.6 million-person attendance is officially listed by Guinness World Records as the largest attendance for a DJ set by a single artist. The record page names Calvin Harris as the holder, with São Paulo, Brazil and February 8, 2026 recorded as the location and date of the achievement. The category applies specifically to a DJ set by one artist, giving the Bloco Skol performance its own place in the organization’s record database.
For additional context, Guinness World Records also notes that Madonna’s free Celebration Tour concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro attracted an estimated 1.6 million people on May 4, 2024. Reaching the same estimated attendance for a single DJ set puts the scale of Calvin Harris’ performance far beyond the audience size normally associated with festivals or stadium shows. Celebrating the recognition on social media, Calvin Harris wrote that he now held the world record for the category before adding, “only in Brazil!!!”
More than two decades into his career, the record gives Calvin Harris another major achievement alongside his international festival appearances, chart success and collaborations with some of the biggest names in music. His Bloco Skol performance will now be remembered not only for bringing him back to Brazil, but for attracting an audience large enough to earn a place in Guinness World Records.
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