Ibiza Hall Of Fame

In this conversation legendary DJ Brandon Block takes us on a remarkable journey through four decades at the heart of Ibiza’s clubbing story.From his first trips to the island and early DJ bookings with Alan Warman in the late 1980s, Brandon recalls the magic of discovering Ibiza as it emerged as the global capital of dance music. He reflects on the iconic clubs, unforgettable residencies, and the unique atmosphere that made the island unlike anywhere else on earth.Brandon also speaks candidly about the excesses that came with life at the centre of the scene, the personal challenges he faced, and the turning point that led him towards detox, recovery and a new chapter in his life. With honesty, humour and perspective, he shares the lessons learned from both the highs and lows of an extraordinary career.Most of all, this is a story about enduring passion. Brandon reflects on the DJs, club owners, promoters, workers and partygoers who shaped Ibiza’s culture, and explains why, after 40 years behind the decks, his love for the island and its people remains as strong as ever. A heartfelt and revealing conversation with one of the most influential and recognisable figures in Ibiza clubbing history.Filmed at IMS Ibiza @ Hyde IbizaPresented by Alan Warman and Clara Griffin. Produced by Dave LambertFollow/subscribe to never miss an episode.Get in touch ! ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook

Aaron Ross is a music industry executive and founder of Infinite Future Management, with more than 25 years’ experience across A&R, radio, artist development and management. He began his career at Virgin Records during the late 1990s, working within the label’s dance division VC Recordings at a time when artists including Massive Attack, The Chemical Brothers and Daft Punk were reshaping electronic music culture. He later held senior promotion and A&R roles with Ministry of Sound, Defected Records and the relaunched Strictly Rhythm.In 2012, Ross founded Infinite Future Management, transitioning into artist management and helping guide the global breakthrough of Jonas Blue. Since then, he has developed a respected international roster spanning electronic and alternative music including TCTS, Chaney, Audio Bullys and Melon Bomb whilst working along the way with Roger Sanchez, Sandy Rivera and Kenny 'Dope' Gonzales.Filmed and recorded at IMS Ibiza @ Hyde Ibiza.Presented by Alan Warman and Clara Griffin. Produced by Dave LambertFollow/subscribe to never miss an episode.Get in touch ! ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook

Smokin Jo is one of the true pioneers of dance music culture and a defining figure in Ibiza’s clubbing history. Emerging from London’s underground scene in the late 1980s, she became the first female DJ to win DJ Magazine’s prestigious DJ of the Year award and helped shape the sound and spirit of an era that transformed electronic music worldwide. From the early days of acid house and Balearic beats to legendary residencies at Space, Pacha, Manumission and beyond, Smokin Jo has spent decades at the centre of club culture’s most important moments.Presented by Alan Warman and Clara Griffin. Produced by Dave LambertFollow/subscribe to never miss an episode.Get in touch ! ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook

Sister Bliss is the first recipient of the Global Club & Dance Hall Of Fame Award and she joined us at IMS Ibiza to reflect on an extraordinary career at the heart of global dance music culture. From early DJ sets in London’s underground club scene to headlining festivals and arenas around the world, Sister Bliss shares the stories, challenges and creative breakthroughs behind Faithless’ enduring legacy.Filmed at IMS Ibiza @ Hyde IbizaPresented by Alan Warman and Clara Griffin. Produced by Dave LambertFollow/subscribe to never miss an episode.Get in touch ! ⁠[email protected]⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook

Giuseppe Nuzzo, better known as DJ Pippi, first came to Ibiza on holiday in 1979 and instantly fell in love with both the island and Pacha. Returning every year, he would bring mixtapes for the club’s owners, brothers Ricardo and Piti Urgell. In 1984, they tracked him down at his clothing and record shop in Germany and invited him to become a resident DJ at Pacha that summer. Pippi’s first DJ set at the club took place on March 9, 1984 - a date he says he will never forget.Created by Alan Warman. Produced by Dave Lambert.Follow/subscribe to never miss an episode.Get in touch ! ⁠[email protected]⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook

Sasha is one of the most influential DJs to emerge from the UK, known for his genre-blending sets and role in shaping progressive house and modern club culture. Rising through the late 80s and early 90s, he built a reputation for musical storytelling and technical precision, becoming a key figure in the evolution of long-form DJ sets.His Ibiza story began in 1990, arriving on the island with records in hand on the off chance of landing a set. After Alan Warman received a Sasha mixtape, he booked him for Manic Mondays at Ku. On that trip, Sasha encountered resident DJs playing records he’d never heard before, inspiring him to expand his sound and embrace a wide mix of genres - a defining influence on his future style.Filmed at IMS Ibiza @ Hyde IbizaCreated by Alan Warman. Produced by Dave Lambert.Follow/subscribe to never miss and episode.Get in touch ! ⁠[email protected]⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook

Lisa Good is an Ibiza icon. A former Manumission team member and founder of marine conservation charity Pure Sea. https://www.gofundme.com/f/pureseaglobalfunding https://www.puresea.co.ukKnown across the island for her glamorous, eye-catching provocative outfits and larger-than-life presence, Lisa is now focused on protecting Ibiza’s coastline and seas for future generations as the founder of Pure Sea. In this conversation with Alan Warman and Clara Griffin, Lisa recounts her journey from a holiday maker in 1994 who was bitten by the Ibiza bug to being a stalwart of the legendary Manumission nights at Privilege.Get in touch ! [email protected] ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠FacebookCreated by Alan Warman. Produced by Dave Lambert.

Nicky Holloway is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of UK club culture, helping shape the scene from the late 1970s onwards. A key figure behind some of London’s most influential club nights, including The Trip at the Astoria and Special Branch at Brent Cross, Nicky blended soul, funk, early electronic sounds and Balearic influences at a time when dance music culture was still forming. In the late 1980s, Holloway became closely associated with the rise of Ibiza as a cultural force, bringing the island’s open-minded, genre-blending spirit back to the UK. Alongside contemporaries Paul Oakenfold, Danny Rampling and Johnny Walker he helped introduce the Balearic sound and ethos to British audiences, playing a key role in the early days of acid house and the explosion of rave culture. Known for his eclectic taste and refusal to be boxed into one style, Holloway remains an important link between Ibiza’s formative years and the foundations of today’s global dance music scene.Get in touch ! ⁠[email protected] ⁠Instagram⁠⁠  ⁠⁠FacebookCreated by Alan Warman. Produced by Dave Lambert.

Lisa Loud is widely regarded as 'First Lady Of House'. She started DJing in Ibiza in the early 90s and was a trailblazer for female DJs everywhere. In this conversation she recounts her early Ibiza experience and what was so unique about the island. We hear about her time working in the wider music business and reflections on the current difficulties for promoting, marketing and breaking records as well as her passion for new artists and music.Get in touch ! ⁠[email protected]⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠  ⁠FacebookCreated by Alan Warman. Produced by Dave Lambert.

In this wide-ranging conversation with Alan and Clara, Norman reflects on Ibiza as a constant in his life - from family holidays with his kids to today, with his son Woody Cook now DJing on the island.Still independent, Norman talks about avoiding exclusivity deals with the major clubs and why he’s always played Ibiza on his own terms.Get in touch ! ⁠[email protected]⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠FacebookCreated by Alan Warman. Produced by Dave Lambert.

This week we sit down with one of the true pioneers of electronic music: Paul Oakenfold. From his early days shaping the UK acid house scene to bringing Ibiza’s sound to the global stage, Oakenfold’s career has defined entire eras of dance culture.In this episode, he shares:Stories from his first trips to Ibiza in the late 80s. How he introduced the Balearic sound to clubs worldwide. His perspective on the evolution of DJ culture and the island’s influence .The moments that changed his life - and the scene - foreverPaul also receives his Ibiza Hall Of Fame gong, honoring his legacy as one of the great architects of the island’s music history.Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just discovering the roots of Ibiza’s club culture, this episode is packed with stories you won’t hear anywhere else.Get in touch ! ⁠[email protected]⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠FacebookCreated by Alan Warman. Produced by Dave Lambert.

Welcome to the Ibiza Hall Of Fame podcast series celebrating the legends of Ibiza nightlife, DJs, night clubs and culture. Each episode dives into the inside stories of the people who shaped the island’s world-famous party scene. From iconic Ibiza DJs and pioneering promoters to club owners, creatives, and cultural icons, this podcast reveals the untold stories behind the White Isle’s music scene. Discover how Ibiza became the global capital of dance music and culture. Ibiza pioneer Alan Warman was the first independent promoter to launch weekly club nights in Ibiza starting in 1988 with a one off event at Ku (now Universe) which became Mad Mondays, the first weekly club night on the island. Alan went on to run weekly nights at Pacha, Es Paradis and Amnesia up until 1998. Subscribe and explore the full journey through Ibiza’s past, present, and future with the Hall of Fame series.Get in touch ! [email protected]  ⁠Instagram⁠ FacebookCreated by Alan Warman. Produced by Dave Lambert.