Waxin’ Lyrical With Classic Ibiza’s Superstar DJs

Over the last few months, the team behind Classic Ibiza has been busy dreaming up what they promise will be their best show yet. With the concert at Weston Park on Saturday 15 July just around the corner, we sat down with the shows two DJs, Goldierocks and Jose Luis, to ask them about Classic Ibiza and what you can expect from their sets this summer.

Goldierocks has been an integral member of the Classic Ibiza family since their very first show, bringing the party with her deep house classics and oodles of glamour. She also joins the Urban Soul Orchestra on the decks during the Sundowner and Dance Sets.

Ever wondered what it’s like to DJ with a 32 piece orchestra that has worked with the likes of Groove Armada and Robert Miles? Well, we asked her:

“Performing in front of thousands of people, backed by this immense wall of sound feels so powerful. It’s like you’re in a rocket-ship! I live and breathe dance music and getting to perform these iconic tracks with such depth and emotion, really is a wild ride.”

Jose Luis is a former Pacha (Ibiza) and Ministry of Sound (London) resident DJ. With credentials like that, you’d be forgiven to think he’d be pretty cool about the show. Jose’s reaction when we asked him for his thoughts couldn’t have been more different:

“Without a doubt, Classic Ibiza is the highlight of my summer! Seeing so many people, from babies to grandparents, dancing and having a great time to the music I’m playing is an incredibly rewarding experience.”

So, what can you expect from their DJ sets this summer?

We asked them both to give us a sneak preview.

Jose moved to the UK from Caracas in Venezuela in the ‘90s, so unsurprisingly his DJing style has been heavily influenced by his roots:

“The Latin vibe has become one of the biggest sounds of the last year, so I’m going deeper into it, not forgetting a few modern classics and some uncovered gems. My set this year also includes a live jamming session with members of the Urban Soul Orchestra - it’s gonna be awesome!”

Goldierocks’ Deep House DJ Set acts as an appetizer to the evening’s main event, when she’s joined on stage by the Urban Soul Orchestra for the Dance Set. Here’s what she said about the tracks she’ll be playing:

“Bottom shakers and sing your heart out deep house classics! High energy, summer feel good vibes, can’t stop moving beats… a mix of classic and brand new Ibiza anthems.”

This year’s show also includes 15 completely new tracks in an orchestral set of over 30 house classics. Performed by the Urban Soul Orchestra, live vocalists and Goldierocks, you can expect anthems from the likes of Faithless, The Chemical Brothers and Goldie like you’ve never heard them before. Goldierocks explains:

“We’re certainly not ones to rest on our laurels, so we freshen up and re-invent the show every year, from track selection to lighting and pyrotechnics, so it always feels new and exciting.”

If that’s not enough, this year’s show also includes a brand new Chill Out DJ Set - the perfect soundtrack to welcome you to Weston Park as you soak up that Classic Ibiza feeling.

Car-parking is free and there are no booking fees. You can even bring your own picnic. Local street food vendors and the San Miguel bar are also available on site.

Programme: 17:30: Car parks and gates open (Chill Out DJ Set)

18:30: Latin House DJ Set (Jose Luis) 20:00: San Miguel Sundowner Set (Urban Soul Orchestra & Goldierocks)

21:00: Deep House DJ Set (Goldierocks) 21:30: Dance Set & Laser Light Show (Urban Soul Orchestra & Goldierocks) Concert finishes.

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