Dos cuadros al oleo de motivos de Ibiza que he terminado recientemente.
Como sucede en varias ocasiones, a veces, trabajo mediante la realización de parejas de motivos similares con un tamaño y formato igual.
Este es el caso de estos dos cuadros al oleo que he pintado sobre dos calles de la zona antigua de Ibiza que lleva el nombre de Dalt Vila.
En estas obras he querido capturar la luz y el color de esta ciudad mediante la realización de de estas dos pinturas con una técnica cercana al Impresionismo, de pinceladas pequeñas y sueltas en distintas direcciones.
Las plantas en las macetas aportan colorido a estas escena luminosas de calles con casas blancas y con sombras que las atraviesan.
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Tinc al cap la imatge de la foto que no et vaig fer.
Barana blanca. Casa Broner.
Eivissa, febrer de 2017
No estava sol i no volia que sortís nigú més a la foto, així que no la vaig fer. No me’n panedeixo en tant que recordaré la imatge durant molt de temps. Després vaig pujar per fer aquesta foto a la barana on una estona abans ell havia estat recolzat, tant concentrat, tant observador, buscant ell també les imatges que ens regalava el paisatge. Tinc la sensació de que vam compartir el mateix moment de pau.
With the theme of Intergenerational Exchange, this year’s 3-day Summit was held from April 23-25, returning once again to the neighbouring Mondrian and Hyde hotels in Cala Llonga. Now in its 16th year, it was the biggest so far, with 1,700+ delegates and more speakers than ever.
That said, the venue was large, spread over 2 hotels which have 2 shared outside pool areas. There was a summit stage inside and one outside above the pool area, plus separate areas for The Brave Space where everyone was welcomed without prejudice and the The Art of Areté space inside by The Bungalow pool which hosted a lot of sessions reflecting their platform of well-being and self-realisation. Plus there was a tech area, a Beatport Base, a Deezer Lounge (with hammocks), an area outside the Indoor Stage with food and drink stands and a large screen where the indoor sessions were broadcast. Inside the Hyde Hotel reception, local radio stations broadcasted during the Summit and there were various live DJ sets by the pool throughout. So, lots going on simultaneously and throughout the 3 days, making it impossible to see and do everything but what follows is a snapshot of the event.
Hyde/Mondrian
Day 1
On Day 1 after swift introductions from IMS co-host Jaguar, with IMS Founders Ben Turner and Danny Whittle, we had the Keynote Introduction on Intergenerational Exchange from visionary label boss and author Elijah, which introduced and set the tone for the next 3 days of the Summit. His colourful yellow slides to accompany his eloquent and engaging delivery, was a great scene setter and provided lots of food for thought to start us off.
Elijah
The next session was the IMS Business Report 2025, presented by MIDiA Research’s Mark Mulligan and which is traditionally delivered at the beginning of the Summit and provides an important overview of where the global electronic music industry is currently and where it is going. The bottom line is that the global electronic music industry has seen solid growth - the industry grew by 6% in 2023 to reach a $12.9 billion global valuation in 2024.
Key takeaways:
We are living in uncertain times and import tariffs with affect people’s ability to spend. Overall there’s a mix of good and bad news.
“2024 was another good year for the global music business, but growth is slowing as streaming matures and live settles into post-boom organic growth rates.”
“A new generation is driving change and resurgence among scenes and genres, with Drum & Bass, Jungle, UKG (and even Trance) on the rise.”
In Ibiza clubs, revenues are up but ticket sales are down, begging the question of whether ticket prices are too high? But, Ibiza is still THE place for summer clubbing.
Afro House is on the rise.
At festivals, electronic artists continue to grow. But kids are on Tik Tok and not going to festivals.
“A new, younger generation of fans and creators are starting to reshape electronic music culture, often claiming long-established genres [Drum & Bass, Jungle, Trance] for themselves, reimagining them and forging their own scenes.”
After the Business Report presentation and it’s subsequent analysis, the parallel sessions in the other spaces got underway.
The official IMS daily recaps were so comprehensive and spot-on that I’m not going to attempt to write my own as I don’t think I can improve on them, so I’m going to provide the links to each of them.
See IMS Day 1 Highlights
There’s also a link in there to download the 35 page IMS Business Report if you’re interested in reading it - it’s slide-based with lots of charts and bullet points so it doesn’t take long to go through it, plus it’s very interesting reading.
I particularly enjoyed the panel Ibiza Queens: Behind the Scenes of Ibiza Nightlife, hosted by Lady of the House, praising many of the influential women in the industry on the island, often working hard behind the scenes in a predominantly male-dominated industry.
I also enjoyed the Keynote Interview between Pete Tong and Martin Ferrer Vega who runs Amnesia and rarely gives interviews, who interestingly was wearing a Joy Division T-shirt. As well as talking about the difficult relationship he has with his father (who he know rents Amnesia from) he talked about Amnesia’s strategy this year to deal with what Pete referred to as “the competition over the road”, meaning the impending opening of UNVRSE. Essentially he said that we don’t follow the rules, we’re a bit eclectic and we put on what we think people will like, but sometimes they don’t. A refreshing approach from what is one of the last Spanish independent clubs on the island, which has to contend with big powerful companies with a lot of money to spend on big name DJs.
Martin Ferrer Vega/Pete Tong
The last session of the day for me was the RA Exchange with Maria May, recipient of the IMS Legends Award in 2025 - the first female recipient and also the youngest person to receive it. She dedicated the award to all the women I’ve worked with and it was very open and inspirational in equal measures, concluding with things such as trust your instincts, make a difference, be kind, be nice to people and see how you can affect change in your inner and wider circles, like ripples from a pebble thrown into water.
Maria May
Day 1 ended on a very positive note followed by networking drinks around the pool provided by Ultra Records.
Day 2
See IMS Day 2 Highlights
Most of my day was spent at the Outdoor Stage and popping into the The Art of Areté space because it was peaceful and tranquil and I found many of the talks were interesting.
Art of Areté
I caught a bit of the discussion on Mashups, Samples, Royalties and Rights: Navigating the Electronic Music Landscape, with Jules O’Riordan AKA DJ Judge Jules and Niclas Molinder and how creators need to understand the complex web of rights and royalties to ensure their contributions are properly recognised and remunerated.
I really enjoyed the Intergenerational Exchange between promoters Juan Arnau Jr (Elrow / Monegros Desert Festival) and Pino Sagliocco (Live Nation Spain). Pino was very entertaining, talking about coming to Ibiza in the late 70s and experiencing the spirit and energy of the island, especially at KU and through his friendship with Tony Pike. Already a promotor, he saw an opportunity and started bringing live acts to KU, going on to taking Queen to Spain amongst other things. Juan on the other hand learnt a lot from his father and grandfather, but both of them, although operating in different times and in different genres said that you had to do what you do with passion and keep evolving with the times.
Pino Sagliocco/Juan Arnau Jr
Over in the Brave Space there was a discussion From Party to Purpose, Music for Environmental Action in Ibiza and Beyond. This session launched EarthPercent Ibiza, the first local chapter of the global climate charity co-founded by Brian Eno, promoting a model where music gives back to the land and community, anchored around purpose, and how grassroots action can drive environmental change on the island and beyond. It was hoped that Ibiza can become a global example of how to make such changes and protect the environment.
Then it was back to the Outdoor Stage for Pete Tong’s keynote interview with Benji B, Radio 1 DJ, artist, curator and broadcaster. It was interesting to find out about his creative journey from age 16 and how Giles Peterson was a mentor and a huge influence. He also acknowledged that Pete Tong and his generation broke down the doors for us to be become DJs. He also talked about the importance of being authentic and doing what we love.
BenjiB/Pete Tong
The final session in the Indoor Stage was an Intergenerational Exchange between female artists DJ Flight and Sherelle which was really interesting. Although of different generations, they’ve both worked hard to get where they are today with DJ Flight paving the way for younger artists like Sherelle to get their breaks. But both artists were keen to support others coming through. DJ Flight closed by saying “we’ve done what we did so the next generations could run and then fly” acknowledging that all her helpers along the way have been women. It was an inspirational end to Day 2.
Sherelle/DJ Flight
Day 3
See IMS Day 3 Highlights
By Day 3 you’re starting to feel a bit tired and overwhelmed and you’re trying to process all the things you’ve been hearing over the last 2 days, so there’s a tendency to ease off the schedule a bit.
From the big screen outside, I caught a bit of the 2nd of the two sessions on Four Decades of Jungle & Drum ’N’ Bass - The MCs to the OGs to the New Breed. These genres have never gone away but are seeing new growth and interest from younger generations. With a broad demographic that spans 18-34 year olds, plus original fans now in their 30s, 40s and 50s it’s truly intergenerational and still bringing in new fans.
The MCs to the OGs
Next I made my way down to The Brave Space to hear the discussion on Femme Queer Resistance in Dance Music. Each of the panelists had forged their various career paths in a male dominated industry. There was agreement that they were supporting each other but that they also needed support from the wider community, which was especially true for trans women. Education was important, as was mentoring to share experiences with others.
Femme Queer Resistance
And then at the end of it all, it’s time to try and sum up the main messages and what you will take away from it. Maybe it’s a reflection of the sessions I chose to go to, but this year there seemed to be less talk about ‘business’. The intergenerational theme came through strongly and in a lot of the sessions I went to people were genuinely talking about respect for each other and how they were learning from each other reciprocally. There was a lot of talk about being supportive and suggestions that education and mentoring others were important ways forward. Being authentic and being passionate about what you do also came up a lot across the sessions.
Overall it was a very stimulating and thought-provoking event. We were also blessed by the gorgeous sunny and warm weather throughout, which was perfect for delegates to meet, relax in between sessions and soak up the beauty of the setting, perched above the bay and beach of Cala Llonga down below. It would have been a very different experience if we had the stormy weather we had had just a week before. The cherry on the cake of a very enjoyable 3 days with plenty of food for thought regardless of your area of interest.
Dalt Vila party
The final event of IMS is the party with DJs playing in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Dalt Vila, overlooking historic Ibiza Old Town and the Mediterranean and the port below.
This was this year’s lineup:
Luxi Villar
Girls Don’t Sync
TSHA B2B Bradley Zero
Pete Tong B2B Deer Jade
Korolova
Hugel B2B Major League DJZ
Paco Osuna.
Starting at 5pm, the DJs changed over on the hour and as evening turned into night, the sun set behind the hills, the lights on the cathedral and surroundings came on, the music and the light show from the stage gathered pace, reaching a crescendo for the techno of Paco Osuna. The setting was stunning and IMS is currently the only organisation allowed to host events like this in that space, so it’s a very special spectacle and the music and the atmosphere this year was fantastic and a great finale to the Summit.
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International Music Summit (IMS) today announces their highly anticipated annual IMS Dalt Vila event in the world’s number one dance music destination, Ibiza. Widely regarded as the starting point of the summer season, the event brings together a unique collection of diverse and exciting DJ talent, both rising and established names who are trailblazing on the international electronic music scene.
Presented in partnership with Pioneer DJ and YouTube, the seven-hour musical celebration marks the closing of the 14th edition of the three-day summit and flagship event of IMS Ibiza 2023. This unmissable event is held in the old town of Ibiza at the historic 2,500 year-old former fort and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dalt Vila, providing spectacular views of the Catedral de Eivissa with panoramic views of the Mediterranean sea.
The IMS Dalt Vila 2023 line-up showcases extraordinary talent with a headline performance by one of the most successful and influential dance acts in music today, the multi-platinum DJ and production duo Dave Whelan and Mike Di Scala, better known as CamelPhat. The GRAMMY and Ivor Novello-nominated duo from Liverpool enjoyed a meteoric rise to the top of the dance music world since breaking through with global hit ‘Cola’ in 2017. They have continued to evolve their sound, releasing a slew of hits, and becoming one of Beatport’s biggest-selling artists of all time.
Also performing is ANNA, the Brazilian born techno producer and DJ supremo. A skilled and accomplished selector, her performances are always energetic, engaging and captivating. ANNA’s gigs at the legendary Warung Beach Club, D-Edge and Time Warp Brazil in her home country are the stuff of legend. She just announced a new ambient project with Mercury KX / Decca / Universal.
Kölsch, the Danish Kompact label boss, DJ and producer has rewritten the rulebook of techno production over his two-decade long career will perform back to back with IMS co-host, BBC Radio 1 DJ and broadcaster and iconic figurehead of dance music Pete Tong (MBE).
The pedigree of names continues featuring Drumcode aficionado Ida Engberg back to back with one of the most recognisable and respected seminal DJs of our time Marshall Jefferson, an original innovator in Chicago house and a founding father of house music as it is known today. Marshall was a central figure in the development of the Chicago house scene, Acid and Deep House movements and produced seminal house anthems including ‘Move Your Body’ which influenced a generation of music makers. Ida has carved herself a career as a DJ/Producer through relentless hard work and passion. Now an internationally recognized talent whose taste for stripped back, sweat-on-the-ceiling techno and her discerning ear for deep house.
For the first time at IMS Dalt Vila two generations of DJs unite as the father-daughter pairing of Layla Benitez and Jellybean Benitez perform back to back. Jellybean Benitez hung out at Studio 54 and worked with some of the world’s most influential artists, including Madonna and Whitney Houston. He will be joined by his daughter Layla who has taken influence from his sound, building in an admiration for classic and cutting-edge melodies, channeling an eclectic mix of deep house, world harmonies and soul sounds.
To complete the unique line up, IMS Ibiza co-host Jaguar will go back to back with emerging talent TAAHLIAH. Jaguar is amongst the new guard of young talent steering UK dance music towards brighter waters. She’s a next-gen tastemaker instigating change through projects such as UTOPIA and The Jaguar Foundation She will be joined by TAAHLIAH, an ascending DJ & Producer from Glasgow who has made her name in the underground queer club scenes of Berlin & Glasgow. Crystallising a new dawn in electronic music, TAAHLIAH constantly seems to challenge the idea that fun and experimental are antonyms. Nothing expresses that better than her viral Boiler Room where mainstream EDM & the sharpest edge of contemporary electronic music cohabit on a tracklist that reads like a manifesto for dance music’s future.
Opening the event will be the winner of the Pete Tong DJ Academy Future Talent Awards, an initiative to celebrate the promising upcoming DJ talent from around the world.
IMS Dalt Vila is an extraordinary, unmissable event, providing an unforgettable moment to dance under the stars and kick off the summer season in Ibiza.
Tickets for IMS Dalt Vila 2023 are available now for €60 plus booking fee from www.internationalmusicsummit.com
IMS Ibiza Summit badge holders who purchased delegate badges prior to 22 March 2023 receive access to IMS Dalt Vila. Delegate badge purchases made after this date are subject to an additional €30 fee.
