Legend #2, Jose Padilla in Go Mo, Jezza rounds up I seventh heaven on roof- Olympic Glory for GB in top nine, pages 8 and 11 sport on 15 The Peasants Are evolting! are in public ownership; however there is considerable public are encouraged to report any such unregulated events misinformation as to the regulations in force. There are highlighting both the anti-social and environmentally Seize control of the shore! several types of situation that have been causing public detrimental aspects of such functions. Russian tycoon’s efforts to exclude public from outcry in what many people see as private business and A further type of restriction on public access which has shoreline of his mansion result in planned civil landowners abusing the protected status of the coastline and caused isolated problems for many years is that of seafront rights protests, but in true style. the beaches for their own use. property owners attempting to take over the shoreline for Further case of wedding organisers excluding A very common complaint has been of the ever expanding their own exclusive use and to prevent the public right of way public from beach for private event. sunbed concessions. It is felt by many that the many ‘beach that must exist without exception on every centimetre of club’ businesses catering for higher end business have had a Spain’s coastline. This has caused particular outrage amongst Our guide to the Ley de las Costas, Spain’s law of particular effect on reducing the area of beach available for Ibiza’s residents this week resulting in some planned events the coast, and how to access precise information use by non-patrons. of ensuring public access rights are not lost – but in a on public areas. Another ever more frequently occurring situation is that of The issue of public access to Ibiza’s coastline and beaches has private event organisers taking over coastal areas for (Continued on page 4) arisen regularly this season and last. weddings and other private functions. We reported on this It is widely understood that Ibiza and all of Spain’s coastlines recently detailing the Balearic governments request that the The Ibizan, Thursday 25th August 2016, Issue 841 also online at theibizan.com Page 2 Agenda

Ibiza Town, Calle Aragon, , Free 17, Sa Nostra exhibition cinema on the Thursday hall, exhibition of Ibizan 8th Day by artist Joan Escandell, beach—Inside daily 3pm – 8pm. Out—see full size Cala de Bou, To September 4th, Marina advert on back Craig Charles live on Botafoch, Julian Lennon page for details Rooftop Nine, Sol Day… Photography exhibition, House by Ibiza Rocks. Also see articles on this 8pm to 3am daily Sunday 28th page and throughout the Friday 9th newspaper. Agenda con- Figueretas, Jazz, Hotel San Antonio/Bay, tinues on back page. Rest Figueretas, Chris farley @ Stevie August San Miguel to Benirras Ds, 10pm see advert sunset kayak tour. 6pm Ongoing Thursday 25th FB Walking Ibiza San Antonio’s Sant Bart- Sunday 11th Cala de Bou, Paco San Carlos, Las Dalias omeu Fiestas , from 18th Night Market 7pm-1am Figueretas, Jazz, August to 4th September Fernando Live on Hotel Rest Figueretas, Santa Eulalia, Nimmos A full programme of the Rooftop Nine 7pm- Playa D’en Bossa, fiestas is available for Wild Rover, 9 pm on- midnight. See Ad- wards: Open mic jam Cinema Dorada, Cry- download below. Baby FB Santos Ibiza http://theibizan.com/ vert on Front page. session, all comers invited to come and Santa Eulalia, Nim- nightandday/ mos Wild Rover, 9 pm cultureandnature/ contribute. If you can play, come and onwards: Open mic jam spanish-fiesta/sant-bart session, all comers invit- -2016/ play… farley @ Stevie Ds, Ibiza Town, Beer 10pm see advert ed to come and contrib- 3rd – 31st August. ute. If you can play, come Festival, Details on Monday 29th and play… Facebook - IX Feria San Antonio/Bay, Saturday 3rd de la Cerveza 2016 Weather Chris farley @ Stevie San Antonio’s Sant Bart- Santa Eulalia, Nimmos Ds, 10pm see advert omeu Fiestas, 6pm on Monday 12th San Antonio/Bay, Chris Wild Rover, 9 pm on- o S’Arenal beach for the wards: Open mic jam ses- Thursday 27 main event as the Romans farley @ Stevie Ds, 10pm Tuesday 30th sion, all comers invited to and Carthaginians battle see advert Cala de Bou, Jose come and contribute. If it out with the much loved you can play, come and Padilla Sunset Sessions tomato fight scheduled Tuesday 13th play… on Rooftop Nine, Ibiza for 8pm Rocks Sol House Hotel Cala de Bou, Jose Padilla 7pm-midnight. Sunset Sessions on Roof- Monday 19th Sunday 4th top Nine, Ibiza Rocks Sol San Antonio/Bay, San Antonio/Bay, Chris San Antonio’s Sant Bart- House Hotel 7pm- Sean Mackey @ Stevie farley @ Stevie Ds, 10pm omeu Fiestas, Holi Festi- midnight. Ds, 10pm see advert see advert Ibiza Town, val of Colour 7pm at Ses San Antonio/Bay, Sean Friday 27º Sinestesia – dance Variades adjacent to the Mackey @ Stevie Ds, from the emerging Sunset Strip 10pm see advert Tuesday 20th dance company from Figueretas, Jazz, Hotel San Antonio/Bay, Sean Ibiza Town, 10pm Cinema Barcelona Iron Skulls set Rest Figueretas, Thursday 15th Mackey @ Stevie Ds, Paradiso (fb), The Godfa- in a post-apocalyptic Santa Eulalia, Nimmos Ibiza Town, 10pm Cinema 10pm see advert ther world. Part of the Nits de Wild Rover, 9 pm on- Paradiso (fb), Trumbo Cala de Bou, Jose Padilla Tanit cultural festival. wards: Open mic jam ses- Playa d’en Bossa, Dorado Sunset Sessions on Roof- 10pm on the terrace of sion, all comers invited to top Nine, Ibiza Rocks Sol Friday 26th the Universitat de les Illes Live, We Are Scientists come and contribute. If (New York) House Hotel 7pm- o Ibiza Town, Nits de Tanit, Balears, the old military you can play, come and midnight. Saturday 27 En un Salón de la Habana - command building just play… sopranos Irantzu Bartolo- outside Dalt Vila on Calle mé and Núria Orbea with del Calvario. 10€ in ad- Thursday 22nd pianist Mentxu Pierru- vance from La Sirena or Monday 5th Ibiza Town, 10pm gues offer a lounge con- 15€ on the night from the San Antonio/Bay, Chris Cinema Paradiso (fb), cert in Havana. 20€ in box office on site. farley @ Stevie Ds, The Big Lebowski advance or 25€ on the 10pm see advert night. Wednesday 31st Friday 23rd San Antonio/Bay, Chris Ses Salines, National Park Tuesday 6th San Antonio/Bay, farley @ Stevie Ds, 10pm Tours, 10am to 12.30pm, Cala de Bou, Jose Chris farley @ Stevie Sunday 27º see advert Centre d’interpretació de Padilla Sunset Ds, 10pm see advert Cap des Falco sunset Sant Franscesc. Reserva- Sessions on Roof- walk. 6pm FB Walking tions are required by tele- Sunday 25th Ibiza phone 971 17 76 88 ext 3. top Nine, Ibiza Ibiza Town, Skyts and Big Rocks Sol House Figueretas, Jazz, Pou des Lleo short and Hotel Figueretas, Rot, Baluard de Sant Pere sweet sunset walk. Hotel 7pm- in Dalt Vila, 9pm. 2€ on 6.45pm FB Walking Ibiza midnight. Every Santa Eulalia, the door. Nimmos Wild Rover, San Antonio, Faithless at Tuesday—see main 9 pm onwards: Ibiza Rocks advert page 8 Open mic jam ses- Saturday 27th sion, all comers Monday 27º Platja de Compte, invited to come and Make a nuisance of September contribute. If you yourself at the can play, come and play… coastline protest— Thursday 1st see news page 4 Friday 16th Monday 26th Playa d’en Bossa, San Antonio/Bay, Chris Ibiza Town, Musica Jove, Kitty Daisy & Lewis Ibiza Town, IFCC 9pm, Baluard de Sant Gala Dinner at the farley @ Stevie Ds, 10pm (acoustic concert) see advert Pere in Dalt Vila, Skyts Dorado Live Show @ Royal Plaza Hotel, and Big Rot Santos. 10€ with a 42€pp, Reserva- Tuesday 26º Ibiza Town, ‘En un Salón beer. From 8pm. tions: Tuesday 27th de la Habana’ - sopranos Ibiza Town, 10pm [email protected] Cala de Bou, Jose Padilla Irantzu Bartolomé and Cinema Paradiso Sunset Sessions on Roof- Núria Orbea with pianist (fb), Whiplash San Antonio/Bay, Chris top Nine, Ibiza Rocks Sol Mentxu Pierrugues offer farley @ Stevie Ds, 10pm House Hotel 7pm- Playa d’en Bossa, see advert a lounge concert from Dorado Live, Kitty, midnight. Havana. Part of the Nits Daisy & Lewis Ibiza Town, Beer Festi- San Antonio/Bay, Sean de Tanit (Tanit Nights) (England) / Uncle val, Details on Facebook - Mackey @ Stevie Ds, cultural festival. 20€ in Sal (Ibiza) IX Feria de la Cerveza 10pm see advert advance or 25€ on the 2016 o night. 10pm outside on Wednesday 27 the terrace of the Univer- Friday 2nd Saturday 17th Thursday 29th sitat de les Illes Balears, San Antonio’s Sant Ibiza Town, 10pm Cinema the old military command Bartomeu Fiestas, Ro- Ibiza Town, Beer Festi- Paradiso (fb), El Mariachi building just outside Dalt mans v Carthaginians San Antonio/Bay, Sean val, Details on Facebook - Vila on Calle del Calvario. fiesta from 6pm-2am Mackey @ Stevie Ds, IX Feria de la Cerveza Tickets can be bought in including the inaugura- 10pm see advert 2016 Friday 30th advance from La Sirena, tion of the fiesta with kids Cas Serres - 10pm, Space San Antonio/Bay, Chris or 2 hours before at the events, music, and DJ’s films, Public & Free Guard- Sunday 18th farley @ Stevie Ds, 10pm box office. San Antonio/Bay, Chris ians of the Galaxy see advert The Ibizan, Thursday 25th August 2016, Issue 841 also online at theibizan.com Page 3

Ibiza & Contra Cancer Gala Dinner Ibiza Town As part of Ibiza and Formentera Contral Cancer's cele- brations to mark their 15 years in operation, a Gala Dinner will be held on Friday 16th September 2016 at the Royal Plaza Hotel in Ibiza Town. Priced at 42€ per person which includes a 3 Course Meal, Welcome Drink & Live Music by The Mardy John- ny Depps. For reservations email [email protected]

Friday 2nd and Saturday September 3rd – annual Romans V Carthaginians . Photo Chris Bevan San Antonio’s Sant Sunday September 4th – Holi festival of col- Bartomeu Fiestas our Sant Bartomeu is San Antonio’s patron saint, and the This year’s Saint Bartholomew (Sant Bartomeu) fiesta fiestas in his honour run from 18th August to 4th Sep- in San Antonio includes a Holi Festival of Colour for the tember. first time. This seems an appropriate inclusion as Bart- During that time there will be all manner of arts, dance, omeu is credited as taking Christianity to India. 7pm at music, sports and cultural activities and events, with Ses Variades adjacent to the Sunset Strip some geared specifically to children. A full programme of the fiestas (Spanish and Catalan Key highlights during the coming weeks are:- only) is available for download below. http://theibizan.com/nightandday/cultureandnature/ Friday September 2nd and Saturday Septem- spanish-fiesta/sant-bart-2016/ ber 3rd – annual Romans V Carthaginians fiesta Friday 2nd from 6pm-2am including the inauguration of the fiesta with kids events, music, and DJ’s Saturday 3rd 6pm on S’Arenal beach for the main event as the Romans and Carthaginians battle it out with the much loved tomato fight scheduled for 8pm A touch of class, nobody does it quite like the Roy- al Plaza. IFCC Gala Dinner Friday 16th September

around the world, plus food and a children’s usually about 3€, but that area. Each night there are also DJs (well it is includes a free beer. Beer Festival Ibiza) and this year there’s a great roster: Fri- Don’t worry – I’ll remind you Ibiza Town day night is Jordi Cardona, Saturday is La about it nearer the time, but Movida DJs Petit and Vasquez and Sunday is for now, put it in your calen- Claire B Javi Box. So once the hips have been oiled dars. A bit of advance notice of one of Ibiza’s great- with a couple of choice cervezas you’ll be Details on Facebook - IX Feria de est annual events – The Beer Festival – which ready to dance the night away. It’s held in the la Cerveza 2016 this year is held between September 16-18. Recinta Ferial from 7pm, just outside Ibiza There will be more than 150 beers from Town on the road to San Antonio. Entrance is More agenda on the back page

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The Spanish Government online map shows defined public coastal areas in great detail, here displaying

(Continued from page 1) owner of the house who has ‘expanded’ his property to include really be left to the experts as our ’Seize the Shore’ is both a jetty and shoreline terrace. catchier and technically more accurate. wonderful Ibiza twist plaquards and demonstrations have In the past few days two residents have filed complaints with One planned protest event (we believe there to be others also been replaced by BBQ’s, sardines and mass swimming. It is the Civil Guard. One of them, who has lived in the area for being arranged on the same day) is this Saturday 27th 5-9pm, however worthy of note that some property owners feel they many years, said that when approaching the rocks he was told and organised by the group Unitat Vigilancia Eivissa through have justifiable grievances for the loss of land they have he could not "sit on that land". After a discussion with the Facebook. experienced without compensation under Spain’s Ley de las guard about the legality of the concession, ‘the owner At time of going to print approaching 500 people have ex- Costas. Formentera has made the national news in this appeared yelling, threatening, insulting and assaulting him pressed interest in attending the event— with the organisers respect where seafront property owners have lost more land where he was sitting’. posting there will be no alcohol or fire and that cleanliness and as a result of the coastal reforms than any other area of As a result, they had to call the Civil Guard. While waiting for respect for the environment is first and foremost. Spain. This is relating to land further away from the actual the agents, "the owner of the house went on his yacht, https://www.facebook.com/events/334837086853612/ shoreline and so a very different situation to one where knowing that when the police came, there would be property owners are preventing access across their land. problems." When the agents arrived, they corroborated the right of public use to the area. In our comprehensive report we include:- A woman who arrived to the area a few days ago by yacht said Report of the Russian mansions owner’s actions and that the occupants of the house ordered her to leave because details of the planned civil rights protests. she could not anchor in these waters, where they and their Report of recent beach takeovers by wedding parties guests used jet skis etc. Ibizan writer Claire B had a less aggressive response when Guide to the Ley de las Costas with details of how to venturing onto the land. “I've walked through that property! access precise information on what is public land. You're actually allowed to do it. They've put doors on either Report of the Formentera property owner’s grievances side but they can't actually by law stop you from doing it! The security guards there will come out and watch you but just wave and say hello! “ Walking Ibiza’s Toby Clarke told us of the latest technique Playa de Comte Mansion employed by the owner. “Walking though the other day and The mayor of Sant Josep, is due to meet the head of the Bale- they have now planted really prickly cactus to make it more Beach Closure for Wedding aric Coastal Authority on 6th September, to discuss coastline difficult. The guy next door is also saying you can`t walk Last week a local resident reported the apparent ‘closure’ of concessions (see guide to Ley de las Costas) they have granted though his garden, it’s a really dangerous route you have to the beach Ses Estaques in Santa Eulalia, with hammocks directly to private individuals in various areas of the take“ . displayed as reserved so that no one could use them. The municipality and particularly reports of abuse. Councilman for Beaches and Environment of the City of Sant complainant also added that at 1pm they changed the area to Mari said that ‘termination should be implemented’ for the Jose, Pep Cardona, has stated that "this is a matter for the ‘no unauthorised use’ due to a private celebration. most controversial concessions, as given to a tycoon at the general direction of Costas" but confirmed that "to prevent It is not the first time that public access to this particular beach foot of his mansion in Playa de Comte which has been subject access to the sea is illegal". has been prevented. A restaurant-beach club in Santa Eulalia of numerous complaints regarding access, measures taken to The mayor also has first-hand experience of the Playa de closed a stretch of coast in the area of Ses Estaques to prevent access, and also the hostile attitude of the security Comte mansion on his visit a year ago, 17th July 2015, shortly celebrate a wedding on the 31st July. After receiving a guards. after taking up office. He was there at the request of Miguel complaint from a neighbour, local police rushed to the scene Complaints are being made on a very regular basis against the Vericad, who had just been appointed Ibizan Minister of and forced the business owners responsible to remove the Environment and wished the mayor to know of "the abuse that chairs placed in the area of coastal public domain. It was also was committed in that part of the coast". reported in the Diario de Ibiza that those who had allegedly hired the service had paid around 10.000€ for the use of the beach. Protests Issued via a statement, the Town Hall of Santa Eulalia said "The Impromptu protests have already been held by individuals fact of having a grant does not enable hammocks to be used in with around 15 people choosing to make use of the owners other unauthorized uses and, much less, to close a stretch of jetty to swim, and then extensively shared on social media with beach for private use." the slogan ‘Reclaim the Beach’ (though such things should

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Tycoon Terrace: The Mansion he would rather keep all to himself. Photo: L Portero

the worst known storms All areas where there is sand, shale or pebbles, whether Formentera Coastal Boundary or not it is built on or whether or not the waves ever Guide to Ley de reach there, up to a point where the effects of the coastal winds are negligible and the area has no effect Changes Struck Out by Court on coastal protection Article by Mark Stücklin November 2015 All areas reclaimed from the sea In a big blow to many property owners on the Balearic Island of Costas – Spanish Inside that area everything is deemed to belong to the state, Formentera, Spain’s Constitutional Court has struck down and any historic ownership is forfeited. parts of the 2013 Coastal Law reform that would have redrawn However there are usage exceptions. If a property owner can the public-private boundary on the island. prove that buildings on that portion of land are legal, and were In 2011 the new Government set about reforming the Spanish Coastal Law constructed before 1988, they can apply for compensation, but Ley de Costas, or Coastal Law, introduced in 1988. The reform was passed in 2013, including measures like ex- Social media can be a great source of information, but in some only in the form of a concession to use the property for 30 years. If they cannot prove legality and age of construction it tending concessions (for buildings) on public land from 30 to areas it can be more misleading than helpful. Whenever we 75 years, and reducing the area of special protection inland have seen reference to the coastal law regarding the extent of can be demolished. Even if that concession of use is granted, it can be rescinded at from the waterfront from 100 to 20 metres in some areas. public land it has always been given in a metre measurement Formentera: A Special Case of coastline – but that has varied from 3 to 20 metres accord- any time by the authorities if it is considered to be in the “public interest”. In that situation the property owner would The reform also mandated a new boundary between public ing to views shared with equal confidence as to being correct. and private land for the Balearics island of Formentera, reflect- From research we have undertaken it seems that the law is only receive financial compensation to the value of the build- ing construction, not the market value of the property includ- ing the “exceptional character” and “special geomorphologic nowhere near that simple. configuration” of the island. The extent of public ownership is determined by many factors, ing the plot of land it sits upon. The private area on the other side of the demarcation line Thanks to Formentera’s small size and coastal landscape, pri- and most are not easily assessable through measurement or vate property owners were hit hard by the 1988 Ley de Costas, even the currently observable physical environment. (deslinde) is split into two zones, the first 100 meters is the protection zone and the next 400 meters is the zone of influ- which confiscated proportionally more private land there than The authoritative Spanish Property Insight blog by Mark Stück- anywhere else. This reform was intended to address that injus- lin gives a very useful guide to the Ley de Costas, and though it ence. Inside the 100 meter protection zone the only private property tice, and return some land to private owners. has been amended in some respects by legal cases of property But the 2013 reform was contested in the Constitutional Court owners objecting to its consequences to their land ownership – allowed is legal property built before 1988 and on land official- ly recognised as urban land in 1988 and even then it must be a by the opposition Socialist Party, supported by organisations see Formentera article below – it can be considered as current like Greenpeace. The Court has just ruled that some elements and correct in terms of public right of way and access to the minimum distance of 20 meters from the demarcation line or else it can be demolished. of the reform, such as the new boundary for Formentera, are coastline. unconstitutional, and must be removed from the statute The Spanish Coastal Law (ley de costas 1988) defines a public Within the zone of influence restrictions apply, for example, it is not allowed to build high rise properties. books. domain area along the coast and a further zone where special The Court ruled against the new public-private boundary (or restrictions apply to private ownership. The aim is to make the A resource on Mark’s website is the Spanish Government Map which shows the two coastal lines in incredible detail, together deslinde in Spanish) for Formentera on the grounds that it whole length of the coastline accessible to the public and to lacks “rational justification” and objective criteria. It’s a big defend the coast against erosion and excessive urbanisation. with property boundaries etc. In the detailed screenshot we have shown Cala Bassa, one of blow for numerous residents of Formentera, who were expect- Basically there are two zones separated by a demarcation line ing to get their properties back, but now have concessions (deslinde). The two areas are, the public domain, in which there the beaches that has received many complaints of private busi- ness taking over what was previously open public beach. instead. can be no private ownership, and then a zone of 500 meters in Jaume Ferrer, President of the Formentera Island Council, which there are several areas and various restrictions to pri- See the Coastal Map here http://sig.marm.es/dpmt/ described the reform as “ill advised”. He commented, “the vate ownership, the restrictions are very stringent nearer the strong wording and decisive nature of the sentence demon- sea but get more lenient as you get further away from the sea.. and see Mark Stücklin’s full article together with a strate that the previous work by the legal teams of the central The public domain (dominio publico) has a very wide definition, wealth of other information on buying and owning prop- government – which called into question the past divisions – including: erty in Spain here were poorly prepared”. The surf zone and the beach http://www.spanishpropertyinsight.com/legal/ley-de- All areas where the sea waves reach or have reached in costas-coastal-law/

More than 70 boats anchored in the marine re- serve DANIEL AZAGRA

The Ibizan, Thursday 25th August 2016, Issue 841 also online at theibizan.com Page 6 News Call For Public To Report Ille- gal Events This article was first published 23rd June 2016, we reprint it in this edition due to its relevance to coastal access The director general of nature and biodiversity Catarina Amengual has urged people to use the 112 emergency lines to report organised events being held in protected areas. This follows complaints by a group of visitors who had tried to access the open area under the tower of Des Savinara which is considered to have one of the finest viewpoints of Es Vedra. On their approach their way was blocked by staff from the private company saying that a wedding was being held and that that area was closed. San Jose Interior councillor Paquita Ribas, has said she was unaware that prior approval of the department of environ- ment was required to organise an event. Sign Up & Support to Stop the Street Sellers The esplanade is used for all types of events but Amengual said that it is included in the Natura 2000 network and there- A petition has been launched by San Antonio Resident and lets & braids through subterfuge and aggression. We know fore approval is required, especially when the movement of Businessman Martin Makepeace, calling for the local town who they are, where they are and what they do yet still noth- people and vehicles is to be expected. council to take steps to stop the “Illegal and aggressive street ing is being done allowing them to carry on their illegal activi- According to the Director, the problem is widespread and sellers” that blight the resort’s Paseos (promenades) and other ties on a daily basis. It intimidates tourists and gives our town a though wedding celebrations are one of the more common, tourist areas. bad name. We ask you to sign this petition and call on the au- there are also large parties and sporting events - particularly The petition through change.org is directed at San Antonio thorities to finally put a stop to it.” mountain biking that are held without the necessary authori- Mayor Pep Tur Cires, along with other politicians and both the We can state without reservation that the harassment and sation. Local Police and Guardia Civil. intimidation of tourists (and to some extent residents) by ille- She continued to say that the promoter of any such event In the petition wording, provided in both English and Spanish, gal street sellers is by far the greatest complaint and negative must ask permission detailing the activity for it to be evaluat- Martin says, “Illegal & aggressive street sellers have been oper- comment we receive. This problem alone outnumbers all other ating on the seafront between the Egg and the Hotel Arenal in negative views of any aspect of Ibiza combined. ed to ensure that it has no detrimental environmental im- San Antonio, Ibiza for too many years. They prey on unsuspect- Sign the petition here pact. ing tourists forcing them to buy expensive, substandard brace- http://chn.ge/2bCoPkK

Download the advisory leaflet and poster here:- http://theibizan.com/communityandadvice/guiri-guides/ consell-clampdown-car-rental-rip-offs/

Guiri Guide to Consumer Rights in the Balearics If you have a problem with any business transaction in the Balearics, your first port of call should be to the Consumer Rights web portal of the Balearic Government, the Portal del Consumidor. The portal is available in Spanish or Catalan, and we would rate the Google auto translate as fair to mid- dling. If your Spanish is not fluent you may need the assistance of a bi-lingual friend to help you navigate through the range of facilities offered by the website. Details are given as to how you can submit a Consell Clampdown on complaint via an appointment system, though the complaint can be dealt with online if you are a registered user, or have another form of Car Rental Rip Offs accepted access such as an electronic dni. San Jose Beaches go Disabled One of the most common complaints to our inbox Among the resources on the site you have details this season, and reflected by a steady stream of of regulations and standards, services offered by Friendly negative posts on social media, has been that of con- the department, details of the arbitration service, con- San Jose unveils equipment to facilitate beach access sumers feeling ripped off by car rental firms. tact details of various consumer associations (see link below) for people with physical disabilities Sometimes it is a case of reading the small-print, if an offer and even a special section on dog ownership. Lifeguards assist 142 disabled people in season to date sounds too good to be true it often is, but there are plenty of Access the main website portal here In a move which has to be applauded, the San Jose Council cases that have caused enough concern at the Ibiza Consell http://www.caib.es/sacmicrofront/contenido.do? that they have seen fit to introduce an initiative aimed at have unveiled a range of new equipment aimed at making idsite=19&cont=51705&mcont=45825 beach access easier for people with disabilities. advising consumers as to how they can avoid problems, and and for the list of consumer associations go directly here what to do if they have them. Pep Cardona, councillor for beaches, inspected the equip- http://www.caib.es/sacmicrofront/noticias.do? ment which includes:- Ibiza and Balearic Government Council launch an information idsite=19&tipo=19 campaign on consumer rights in car rental 6 amphibious chairs, (4 new added to 2 existing) The director general of Consumer Rights of the Balearic Gov- 32 beach crutches (being stainless steel and plastic ernment, Xisco Dalmau, and the President-in-Office of Ibiza, they can be used in water and also float) Marta Diaz, presented the information campaign on consum- 4 rolling beach zimmer frames er rights in car rental on August 22nd. The amphibious chairs should be booked in advance for deliv- Posters and brochures were presented, published in four ery to many of the beaches within the borough of San José. languages: Catalan, Spanish, English and German, with infor- Call 663 261 367 mation aimed at both tourists and residents of their rights The Councillor for Beaches considers this increase necessary, during different stages of car rental, namely Reservation, “to improve service and reflecting this years’ experience of a Collection, Use and Return. growing demand. The lifeguards have undertaken almost 150 Included are tips to prevent abuse and to have a ‘satisfying assists, and the service is very much appreciated by users. ” experience’. According to the coordinator of aid, Marcos Chércoles, many The initiative, launched by the Directorate General of Con- users who try the service will repeat it every day of their va- sumer Affairs, in collaboration with the Directorates-General cation. of Tourism and Mobility and Transport of the Government of Users are also residents on the island, and several use the the Balearic Islands, includes the creation of a quality mark service on a regular basis throughout the season. which will identify companies that comply with the code of The beach with most assists is good practice. Playa den Bossa, with 55, fol- The initiative is launched as a result of “various irregularities lowed by Port des Torrent (28), which have been detected this year in promotion and hiring Parking Like The Biggest Ever Tw*t In Ibiza Salinas (25), (18) and of rental vehicles. Cala Bassa (16). The aim is to strengthen the information available to car Ferraris can park wherever they want, or at least the driv- Thanks to the additional material, rental customers and alongside increased inspections during service can now be extended the summer they will encourage customers to make claims er of this one does. Badly parked across the pe- (always with prior booking) to against those flouting the guidelines. users who request the beaches of Included are factors such as how fuel policy is detailed, and destrian crossing outside Cala de Bou’s medical centre, Cala Comte, Pinet Playa and Cala the expectations of insurance coverage – stated as two of the Vedella. main areas of conflict between customers and rental firms. with witnesses stating it was there for at least two hours This newspaper, along with many President-in-Office, Marta Diaz, has welcomed this initiative, others, feel San José got it totally which joins others already in place to combat illegal tourist with actual spaces within 40 metres. wrong with their handling of the rentals or pirate taxis “It is important to fight against the bad beach sunbed concessions this practice, which degrades the quality of our tourism product Photo Sergio G. Cañizares year, but for this initiative they and the image of the island. ” via Diario de Ibiza deserve all due credit. The Consell has received over 500 complaints in the past two Bookings to be made in ad- years which have resulted in 55 actions being taken. vance on 663 261 367 The Ibizan, Thursday 25th August 2016, Issue 841 also online at theibizan.com Page 7

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Hola from the white isle. It has been super hot here in Ibiza this week. August can be an odd month when it comes to weather. This time last year, I remember it ac- tually rained! Yes, rain in- deed. How very dare it. This week has been bub- bling around the upper 30s, which sounds gorgeous, but it’s a nightmare to sleep through – even with air conditioning. I spend all night waking up on the hour, turning mine al- ternately on and off. Of course, you’re probably wondering who actually sleeps through the night in Ibiza anyway? Well, it seems most people, as daytime clubbing is now well and truly established.. I can’t remember the last time I got dressed up for a late night on the tiles. The daytime options are endless, with venues like Ibiza Rocks Hotel, Ushuaia and Ocean Beach Club attracting thousands of Ibizan partygoers under the sun.

London Fashion Week The advent of September means one thing: London Fashion Week is nearly upon us, bringing with it the per- fect opportunity to start working on next year’s shop- ping list. As the capital’s hottest fashion talent adds the finishing touches to their collections, there’s just enough time to note these key dates in your diary and catch up on the designers to know right now. Of course, it’s only for the likes of Anna Wintour and strictly VIPs only, meaning us mere fashionistas have to catch up with the hottest shows in town via social media but there is the Weekender! What is London Fashion Weekend? A four-day event that’s open to the fashion-loving public, London Fashion Weekend promises an insider’s perspective on the indus- try. Just like its sister event, the line-up features catwalk shows from the city’s best designers, talks from a host of industry talent and plenty of opportunities to shop piec- es from big brands at discounted rates. This week I went to Craig David at Ibiza Rocks and his set This year's event will take place from Thursday 22 to time was 3 – 5pm. It was absolutely heaving and too hot, Sunday 25 September at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea. but actually the perfect day out. Home in time for tea. Ticket prices start at £21.60 for the bronze ticket pack- Daytime clubbing means that the little black dress we age. used to save for a night at Space or Amnesia is now re- placed by the even smaller black bikini. It’s all about babe. swimwear, dutch braids, the full length lace cardi and The Fringe Clutch During the day, this particular clutch is big enough to block heeled white sandals. Fringing is synonymous with Ibiza fashion and boho chic. contain all the white island essentials for girls-on-the-go. And good luck if you attempt to wear make up in the So here in Ibiza, one’s standard uniform must include Think shades, lip-gloss, credit card, hotel room key, Balearic heat. Craig started out impeccably dressed and fringing somewhere. For me it’s all about the fringed phone and even your iPad. by the time he had finished his rapping/Djing/singing, he bag – or clutch in this case. At night, it’s the perfect accessory to place on the dance looked like a drowned rat. Soaked right through. The White Ibiza Conta Clutch is an easy way to add beau- floor and dance around, but don’t despair if you worry Anyway, if you’re around next weekend (Sept 2nd) it’s tifully bohemian style to any simple outfit, with long about losing it along with your memory and a few brain his last party of the season, so get down to Ibiza Rocks fringing and subtle metallic embellishments, meaning cells, because it comes complete with a detachable and check out CD. you need very little in the way of other accessories. The shoulder strap for those classic Ibiza moments, when On to this week’s Zips It Up and we look at VB’s new camel-hued faux suede is ultra soft to the touch and also you want to throw your hands up in the air like your just makeup range, the fringed clutch and next month’s hot- vegan friendly – perfect for to- don’t care. test calendar date – London Fashion Weekend. day’s Ibiza Mop that brow and enjoy. Read Amanda’s fashion blog http://amandazipsitup.com/

Victoria Beckham Makeup Victoria Beckham or Posh Spice as we all remember, is now best known for her fashion, and the pouting, non- smiling Spice Girl incarnation is all but forgotten. But the pout remains, and so it was clearly in the pipeline that a make-up range might happen. VB just announced she's launching a limited- edition makeup collection with Estée Lauder. The designer shared a teaser video on Twitter which unfortunately shows no actual makeup, but con- tains posh attempting a beauty ‘vlog’, trying to con- vince us she does all her own make up plus it takes just five minutes. Yeah right. The limited-edition line, called VBxEs- teeLauder, will hit stores this autumn. In the past, VB collaborated with Nails Inc on a limited-edition nail polish duo, but this will mark her first full beauty collection. Prepare your pout accordingly.

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Words Nick entertainment, plus their own very special something. bar and on the menu is extremely reasonable, and frankly way Gibbs, Main Pho- Rooftop Nine is, as the name suggests, on the rooftop of the below that of what you can expect to pay in many similar to Max Lawless hotel, however not as the name suggests it is actually on floor venues. By example a white wine is 3.50€ and a pint of beer The bay of San An- five. I mention this as it may save you the dithering I went 5€. tonio is undergoing through trying to find a number nine button in the lift and The menu is exactly what you would want poolside. A range something of a rejuvena- then looking for stairs upwards from floor five which of of international favourites but with that little extra pizzazz tion. The 2016 season has course do not exist. Despite my visit starting in this hopeless that comes with such a chic setting. brought considerable investment, but alongside it a good tourist fashion, the moment I stepped out onto the fabulous I particularly liked the look of the brisket of roast beef, roast- helping of style. terrace I felt immediately at home. ed for a mouth-watering 12 hours and evidenced by the OMG With the owners of what was a non-descript GPS hotel taking This is no small feat on the part of Rooftop Nine. It is easy to reactions of those eating it close by. The menu is all about it through a reinvention to create a high end bar with luxury trappings but much more this slow roasting technique with only the salad not having a the much acclaimed difficult to make it feel accessible and not intimidating to 6 or 12 hour roasting time shown on the menu. Beach Star, and a few those of us with more modest day-to-day aspirations. Unfortunately tonight was not about the food, but we could- metres along the To explain this, let us start at the beginning. n’t consider ourselves hard done by as we had come along to bay the destina- Rooftop Nine is open to all; you do not need to be resident in see Ibiza’s Café del Mar sunset legend Jose Padilla play his tion of our visit the hotel nor pre book for any particular events or functions. weekly Tuesday night session. tonight, what There is no charge for entry and everybody is welcome from This is where you have to start pinching yourself as it does all was the Pinet its opening at 11am through the day and night. seem – in Ibiza terms – somehow too good to be true. Playa hotel but All sunbeds and seating areas are open to all with no charge Prices you can afford, no VIP or entry restrictions, contempo- inow owned by or minimum spend. The only exception is for the few Bali rary and comfortable surroundings and routinely not just any Melia and re- beds, but even there with a 60€ full day tariff and lots of old DJ, but one of Ibiza’s true legends. And I haven’t even branded as Sol goodies thrown in, it is a bargain in Ibiza’s world of beds. mentioned the infinity pool and spectacular 360 degree views House mixed The only caveat I would add to the refreshingly inclusive ap- of the entirety of San Antonio, the Bay and the surrounding by Ibiza rocks. proach of Sol house is I would expect that in the not too dis- countryside—which has never looked as good as it does up The partnership tant future, it will have become so popular that they would here. Come to think of it, even Ben is one of those chaps who combines Melia’s have to restrict numbers in some way shape or form, but as is annoyingly handsome—and that is not something you will corporate re- Ben Hartmann, Rooftop Nine’s Promotion Manager and host find me writing often, or as I recall ever. sources in the hotel for this evening told me, it was most unlikely that would need So am I overstating it? Seriously no. I was expecting some- sector and Ibiza Rocks‘ to happen in this, its first season. pedigree in providing the Continuing on the ‘accessible to all’ front, the pricing at the (Continued on page 10)

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The Ibizan, Thursday 25th August 2016, Issue 841 also online at theibizan.com Page 10 Community Its Good To Talk Kate Stillman Dear Kate, I am depressed I have days when all I want to do is stay in bed, Thurs 25th August to Weds 31st August 2016 sometimes I manage to get to ARIES – King of Wands (Reversed) View From The Pew the sofa and watch TV all day, You could be accused of acting in an immature I’m eating rubbish junk food, putting on manner or have to deal with someone close weight and generally feeling like life is pretty pointless. Even who’s throwing their toys out of the pram; so to Heaven Now writing this is an effort but I am desperate and hope you can speak. Mercury turns retrograde next; disrupt- Rev. Dr Peter Pimentel help. I am not suicidal so please do not worry I want to be ing travel plans as well communication between When the early Christians gathered together for worship well, I want to enjoy life and be happy but right now I just you and others. Secrets come to light and if they had an experience of heaven. They were in the company can’t. Yours truly, RG you’re being deceived you’ll find out how, why of the angels and of departed spirits. The book of Hebrews is Dear RG and by whom! a first-century text, originally in classical Greek, by an un- Thank you for your e mail and I am sorry to hear you are TAURUS – Five of Swords You have to contend with others back-biting and known Jewish-Christian rabbi, teacher, and follower of Jesus. finding things so difficult at the moment. The fact that you snide attitudes this week. Don’t let naysayers The author takes it for granted that followers of Jesus when have written tells me that like you say you do care and you do grind you down or stop you from achieving your they gather together for worship already have an experience see the need to get better which is a great thing, it may not goals or let your emotions get the better of you; of heaven. Heaven is not just a vague hope that maybe there feel like you are motivated to do much but it does sound as if especially if you’re questioned professionally. is an afterlife and that hopefully, I will go there when I die. you are motivated to get better or you would not have You may not win the battle this week Taurus, but The first followers of Jesus experienced the reality of heav- written the e mail. if you keep your cool, you might just win the war. en, especially in worship. There are two things that I feel you may want to address the GEMINI – Seven of Wands “But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the first is the impact of your depression and I feel that if you are Don’t be afraid to stick up for yourself or stand living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable an- able to establish some sort of routine in your day to day life your ground over something that’s a matter of gels in festal gathering, 23 and to the assembly of the however small it may seem. SO for example set yourself a principle. You struggle with energy levels so firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the judge time by which you will be out of bed, the bed made and you make sure you give yourself opportunities to of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, 24 and will have a 10min walk. Then later in the day a time when you rest. You may be superman or woman normally, but this week will seem extra draining. Help is at to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprin- will eat lunch and a task however insignificant for every hand however; so muster the troops to do your kled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of afternoon. It maybe the washing up, talking to a friend, or bidding! Abel.” (The Bible, English Standard Version, Hebrews, chapter reading a book whatever it is it begins to create a routine and CANCER – Eight of Cups (reversed) 12 verses 22-24). once you start to feel more structured the tasks and routine If you’ve cut yourself off from those you care Notice the already tense: “you have come”. You have already can be slowly made a little more challenging. The second area about the most, this is the week to make arrived in heaven! The author is not saying that this is our that needs to be addressed is the route cause of your amends and come in out of the cold. It’s been a hope and that one day we will get there. In the original clas- depression, and though this may seem like the more somewhat lonely journey emotionally over the sical Greek text, we have the word “and” seven times describ- significant of the two areas it can only be addressed once you past couple of months. You feel no-one under- ing seven experiences that take place in Christian worship. are feeling a little stronger and able to delve into various stands what you’re going through. Well others The two translations of the Bible that pick up on this are the aspects of your life that might have contributed to this. You do and have; they’ve been waiting for you to be English Standard Version (ESV) and the New Revised Stand- may need some professional help for this and your GP will be approachable. ard Version (NRSV). LEO – The Fool able to advise you on where / who you can go and see. You’re anything but a fool Leo; often it’s the In worship the followers of Jesus: You can enjoy life and you can be well, this is the beginning behaviour of those around you that causes a have a taste in the here and now of the heavenly Jeru- for you and writing in takes courage and motivation. All the knee jerk reaction from you, so avoid biting back salem (see The Apocalypse 21:2-10) best and please do let me know how you are getting on. at any perceived slight. The Fool is adventurous Warm regards, Kate join with the innumerable angels (see The Apocalypse and this card encourages you to think and act 5:11). “Festal gathering” signals celebration and festiv- outside the box whilst facing challenging situa- ity tions without fear. Expand your horizons make All people are equal, but some bold decisions this week. join with the uncountable throng of believers from VIRGO – The Emperor every nation Taking responsibility for ones actions is a sign of experience God are more equal than others. maturity and this week associates and partners join with the innumerable departed “spirits” who have Nick Gibbs will sit up and take notice. They sense a "new" Watching a mid-distance (I think 5k?) women's race in the you; someone more determined and single mind- reached their fulfilment and their salvation is now com- plete in Christ Olympics with Blue, age 6. The race had split into the lead ed about what they want to achieve. You've laid pack with a second group 30 or so meters behind. foundations for a new way of life and will only encounter Jesus "Dad, why are they running together and the other ones run- operate on your terms and not someone else's. remember the death of Jesus for us and celebrate ning behind them?" LIBRA – Page of Wands God’s love You’ll have good news regarding future creative "It is a long race; the fastest runners have got ahead of the business projects; it’s like getting the green light Images of humans and the inhabitance of heaven united in others" you’ve been waiting for. This card takes you on worship also appear in the Dead Sea Scrolls: “God has given "But why are they different colours?" new life adventures so it’s good to start some- His chosen ones His mysteries and knowledge as an everlast- "They wear different colours to show what country they are thing new. Those of you waiting any kind of ing possession to inherit the lot of the Holy Ones and He has from" exam result will be pleased with what you hear. joined their assembly to the Sons of Heaven”. (1QS 11:5). "No, I mean why are they all black and those ones are all Children and education also take up much of The English-Speaking Church on Ibiza & Formentera. white?" your week. Church Services 10.30am Sunday 28th at Santa Eulalia, Penny drops. lead pack of are entirely black athletes from SCORPIO – The Star Chapel of Lourdes, Carre Sant Jaume 85 (the main Ethiopia, Kenya and other vests i don't recognise, second Your path becomes clearer this week as a sense street) and at the Chapel at Es Cana. pack of 8 or so are all white. of optimism replaces the world weary feeling of The English-Speaking Church on Ibiza & Formentera. "er", I'm playing for time, how do i handle colour of a person's late. Your positive attitude will be infectious so skin not making a difference when on screen evidence from a that those around you are happy to step in line See website for locations & information. Tel 971 343383 with your plans. The Star brings hope and en- [email protected] 6 year old perspective shows it kinda does? couragement after a stressful time. Any health www.ibizachurch.org "Are the black ones better than the white ones?" concerns/issues fade as you feel energised and "er", I’m being a bit hopeless but am let off providing an an- up for adventure! swer as blue goes into a song of "whites are losers, whites SAGITTARIUS - Seven of Swords Men’s Monthly Breakfast are losers ...". Your bright light attracts the jealousy of others Our next Morning Monthly breakfast will take place at Sa Creu I let it go. and some in particular are finding it difficult to restaurant in St Rafael at around 9.30 am on Saturday 27th It is an odd thing but growing up in Ibiza kids can get a very cope with your success. Keep quiet about your August. Sa Creu is conveniently situated next to the Spar su- negative image of Black people. No idea why but Black peo- plans as you’re by nature an open book. Friends permarket in the centre of the village. ple are proportionately under-represented in the British/Irish who act like enemies will soon be part of your We have an esteemed pastor in our midst; who can’t wait to community and most awareness they gain is of illegal street past. This is a test of strength of character and sellers - children pick up on the negativity most people show discernment; dismiss detractors from your life. join us for our next monthly feast!. He is currently looking after CAPRICORN – King of Pentacles Es Canar and other chapels during our vicar Peter’s vacation. towards them. Money matters need your attention this week. His name is Rev Canon Herrick Daniel, and is most welcome to So on balance I'm comfortable with there being a positive You may have to deal with financial contracts, give us some spiritual guidance for the month. association, without having to do the 'all people equal' thing. accountants, tax officers or such like. You will Look forward to seeing you. Anyway, looking at the podiums for 100m, 200m, 400m and have to agree to disagree with someone who God Bless, China their relay counterparts, he does have a point. values their opinion much the same way you value yours; therefore don't make situations a power struggle. If you must confront someone, (Continued from page 8) 2016 – Faction, who hold a mellowed afternoon on Roof- make sure you have your facts straight. out version of their night time parties top Nine, I will AQUARIUS – Four of Pentacles Clever ideas generate income and you’ll be busy where that I would consider fantastic during the day, and on Mondays Roof- regret having entertaining useful connections in order to es- for the upper end of our tourist visi- top Nine’s resident DJ Camilo hosts given this rave tablish credibility business wise. You'd be wise to tors. but only for special celebration their ‘Homies’ party which is also broad- review. When I plan for the future by consolidating capital or days for those of us earning a regular cast live on Sonica Radio from 4-6pm. step out of the income this week. You’ll generate more than living. But it simply isn’t, it is some- Showing the eclectic scope of their floor five lift and you think however; don't let that stop you from where that we residents will be very terrace - Thursday 25th they have the through the saving for a ' rainy day' which in uncertain times pleased to go any day of the week. hugely popular Paco Fernandez and on floor five door, isn’t a bad thing! Talking of days and more specifically September 8th in as opposite a direc- like a local, only PISCES - Ten of Cups nights, Jose Padilla is not alone in big tion as you could think to go they have to find it already full of lots of Your social life picks up so expect a few visitors, names on the Rooftop Nine decks. Craig Charles. other locals I’ll probably wish I’d kept it although you’d prefer to get out and about. This During September History of House will See our bio of Jose and the second in to myself. Actually forget everything I happy card reminds you to celebrate and appre- be holding three more nights with no our serious of Legends posters in the at have said, er, Rooftop Nine, er, decided- ciate friends, family and the good times. Others show generosity on many levels, plus expect less than Elisabeth Troy of Clean Bandit night section. ly average, er, overpriced, er, and too more than your fair share of romantic opportuni- heading the bill. In closing I can’t help feeling that to- VIP. Please don’t go. ties. If you’re in the public eye; you’ll be hugely A regular event Thursdays is one of wards the end of this season when the Sorry, I can’t do it, please do go. It’s appreciated! Ibiza’s most successful new parties for time becomes available for a leisurely brilliant. 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Jose Padilla. Ibiza Legend#2 Words Nick Gibbs, Photos Max Lawless But, you know, it was decent wages. This was about 1976. Then I had the chance to play in Es Paradis, which was the José Padilla is the man who put the main club in San Antonio, an open air place. In those days, set into sunset. they test different DJs, so you had to go and prove your- The #1 of the ambient scene, Jose is the #2 in our series of self. I went there and proved myself and got the job.” Ibiza Legends, caught on camera by Max Lawless. Padilla took up the residency at Cafe del Mar in 1991. Famed for his time as Mister Café del Mar, he has probably In 1994, he compiled the first Cafe del Mar album for the played out the sun more times than any other, and with it React label. The series is now in its 21st volume and has created some magical memories for many a loved up cou- spun off several related compilations, as well as leading ple. to the creation of the bar's own eponymous label. Pa- Jose was born in 1955 in Girona, the next town to Barcelo- dilla selected tracks for the first six, as well as the 20th na in Catalunya, and close to the French border. He grew up Anniversary commemorative release. between France and Spain, his early childhood in France on While several tracks of Padilla's appeared in his various his father’s farms. compilations, it was not until 1998 that he released his As with many families in the South of Spain, Jose had music first album, Souvenir, on Mercury Records label. The CD all around him from a young age and says his teddy boy featured collaborations with several chill-out musi- older brother’s rock and roll was his earliest influence. cians, including Lenny Ibizarre and Paco Fernández. He moved to Ibiza in 1975 to avoid the career his family had Still very active in Ibiza’s music scene you can see Jose mapped out for him, and spent the first years in everything playing in front of the sunset for which he is synony- from construction to waiting tables. mous on Tuesday throughout the season at Rooftop Nine. See feature on page 8. His first job as a DJ in Ibiza was at Bergantin in the bay of San Antonio. “It was a very little box, in a little room. I was Huge thanks to Max Lawless Photography playing Barry White, Abba, Julio Iglesias and all that shit. www.maxlawless.com Open Your Mind - Trance Music Contains Secret Coded Messages Next time you feel the music is speaking to you, it turns out you Digitaltrends state that Szczypiorski “uses variations in tempo to might be right. To the delight of any tin foil hat wearing technolo- encode secret messages in Ibiza dance-club music, a type of music gists, there is now no need to do a one fingered analogue backspin originating in the Balearic islands that are known for its heavy, of a 60s grateful dead record to reveal the secrets within. The new trance-like beat. He uses the tempo changes as a digital Morse age of subliminal messaging is upon us and its medium is inside code — speeding up the tempo for a dot and slowing it down for a trance. dash. These tempo changes are then added to a song using soft- A report on the Digitaltrends website has revealed details of a ware like Apple’s Logix X Pro and used to spell out words. It’s so new form of cryptography called “StegIbiza” that can hide messag- easy to apply that Szczypiorski expects someone can easily create es inside a unique form of trance music. a software program that will introduce these tempo changes auto- A cryptographer at the Warsaw University of Technology in Po- matically.” land, going by the appropriately indecipherable name of Krzysztof They go on to say that “The technique is so subtle that listeners Szczypiorski, has made a breakthrough in the musical form of the cannot detect these tempo changes, hearing only the music itself code world by developing a technique that embeds secret messag- at parties. When testing this method, Szczypiorski found he could es into trance music. alter the tempo by 2 percent without people, even trained musi- According to the report, hiding secret messages within a musical cians noticing the changes.” composition or other form of creative work is nothing new. The Szczypiorski said to MIT Technology Review that he called his technique of stenography is first known to have been used in the technique “StegIbiza” after the music’s Mediterranean origins. 16th century, when Benedictine monk Johannes Trithemius hid his We are not sure that Szczypiorski’s accreditation of Ibiza being treatise on cryptography within a book about magic. Since then the solely responsible for the trance genre would stand up in a musical Psy-Trance DJs brainwashing their audience by using discipline has improved immensely with researchers now encoding court, but we’ll take his association with brand Ibiza as a compli- semaphore in their set messages inside the digital music. ment. As for DJs not noticing a 2% shift in tempo? We think the Psy-Trance DJs brainwashing their audience by using semaphore in message may be an SOS warning of some pretty bad mixing to their set come.

The Ibizan, Thursday 25th August 2016, Issue 841 also online at theibizan.com Page 13 All Saints Ibiza Rocks, San Antonio Claire B Photo: Emir Hasham All Saints at Ibiza Rocks?? Well, yes, actually – last Wednesday All Saints performed on the Ibiza Rocks stage. It was to many the surprise booking of the sea- son, but just as many other people I knew were hugely excited to have the opportunity to see them perform on the island. They did have 5 number one hits back in the day, which is no mean achievement. They’ve reu- nited this year (for the second time after their split), released a new album (in April), performed live at Ko- ko’s in London to promote the album and are embark- ing on a short UK tour in October. And yes, they did have a band with them and yes they could sing live. All Saints always had a big appeal with the girls, and this was reflected in the audience, which was predomi- nantly female and consisted of a lot of islanders who were fans back in the day. The four-piece male back- ing band of drums, bass, guitar and keys took to the stage first and dressed all in black, they took up their positions at the back of the stage where they stayed in the background for the whole of the gig. The girls entered the stage clutching their microphones to screams from the excited crowd and began with ‘Chick Fit’, with some coordinated dance moves along the way. The set mixed in songs from the last album (‘One Woman Man’, ‘Ratchet Behaviour’), with tried and tested favourites ‘Bootie Call’, ‘Rock Steady’, ‘Lady Marmalade’, ‘Black Coffee’, ‘Under the Bridge’ and ‘Poison’. They also performed Cold Play’s ‘Viva La Vida’ – apparently they’re big fans of the band. With just the name of the band emblazoned behind them in large white letters, the girls danced in synch every now and again and took it in turns to sing the lead vocal. And the crowd loved them and sang and danced along with them. The largest screams came when they launched into ‘Never Ever’ towards the end, clearly everyone’s favourite. After this came recent single ‘One Strike’ and they ended the set with ‘Pure Shores’ to rapturous applause.

sions played by the duo on just key- Mystery boards and a guitar. There’s two more Dorado Live Shows left, so if you haven’t been yet, make a Jets note in your calendar. Santos, Playa d’en Bossa Kitty Daisy & Lewis, with support from Claire B local band Uncle Sal, September 1 The Mystery Jets played an acoustic gig We Are Scientists, September 15 at the Dorado Live Show at Santos last Tickets cost 10€ which includes a free Thursday. Blaine and Will from the beer. It’s a great venue and an oppor- group treated the audience to a great tunity to see some good live music in show next to the beach, whilst the full dance-oriented Bossa. moon shone out over the sea and bathed Details and tickets at: the pool area in moonlight. Playing a http://www.santosibiza.com combination of new and old material, it all sounded great in pared-down ver-

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Jezza’s World of Sport without mentioning Jamaican Usain Bolt once again. He thralling and exciting 5 match ODI Series followed by a one- A “Treble Treble”, A achieved his dream and the Olympic Holy Grail of the TripleT- off ODI and some fireworks from the England batsmen! riple/Treble Treble, winning the 100m, 200m and 100m relay for the 3rd time in consecutive Games, Beijing, London and “Double Double” And Record now Rio. Bolt proved once and for all that he has to be the Football greatest sprinter not only currently, but ever. A truly out- And with the PL in full swing, only 4 teams left now with a Medal Haul For Team Gb! standing achievement and a record I doubt will ever be sur- 100% record after 2 games with Man City on top after their 4- passed. 1 win at Stoke, followed by an Ibrahimovich-inspired Man So, an end to a wonderful Olympics and well done to Rio for Utd as they won 2-0 at OT over Southampton, Hull City as Olympics Rio 2016 making it trouble-free and a Games to remember. they surprisingly won 2-0 at Swansea and Chelsea, last-gasp 2 Incredible, stunning, amazing, what more can I say! Now that -1 winners for the second weekend running, over Watford at the Olympics are over for another 4 years, being in Tokyo Vicarage Road. Everton came from behind to win 2-1 at West next in 2020 (when I'll have probably retired from Tennis Bromwich, new boys Middlesbrough won their first match “journalism”, or been sacked or even passed away, take your and after Our Andy's Wimbledon and Olympic exploits, it back in the PL as they won the North-East derby 2-1 at Sun- pick!) time to reflect on what has been not only been a su- looked odds-on that he would continue his 22-match unbeat- derland, Tottenham won their first match of the season 1-0 perb Games but Team GB's achievements have been stunning en singles match run as he reached the Final of the Cincinnati at home to Crystal Palace, Burnley caused the surprise of the having ended up with the biggest haul of medals since 1908 ATP but he obviously ran out of steam, and understandably season so far as they humbled Liverpool 2-0 at home, West and coming 2nd in the medal table to the might of the US, so, I'm sure, as he was beaten by Croatian Cilic in the warm-up Ham celebrated the opening of their new home at the Olym- they must now be classed as a “world superpower” in the for the upcoming US Open. pic Stadium (generously funded by the British taxpayer I may sporting world. If I was to list all the personal and team add!) with a 1-0 win against Bournemouth, and finally, run- achievements it would fill probably 2 pages so rather than ners-up Arsenal and Champions Leicester recorded their first Cricket point respectively of the season in a scoreless draw at the that, how about these astounding Team GB facts: With England's summer Test Series now over (won 4 drawn 3) King Power Stadium. 67 total medals with 27 Gold, 23 Silver and 17 Bronze, all eyes turn to Captain Morgan's ODI and 20/20 Series with

beating the haul of 65 from their home Olympics at Pakistan that starts on Wednesday so let's hope for an en- London 2012 and smashing their target of 47; Jezza Medals were won in 16 different sports, more than any other nation, with the top 5 being Track Cycling (11), Athletics (7), Gymnastics (6), Rowing (5), Equestrian (3); At least 1 medal was won every day of the 15 apart from the opening day, with the most successful days being 11 (9 medals), 8 and 9 (both 8 medals) but day 9 had the most Golds (5) in a day; GB became the first team ever to actually better their medal tally the Games after they were hosts; Rio was the first Games that GB have bettered more than 50 medals away from home; 11 Olympic and World records were broken by Team GB members; All 14 members of the Track Cycling team won a medal; they achieved their first ever Diving Gold; Justin Rose became the first golf champion for 112 years and the first ever to score a hole-in-one; Max Whitlock won GB's first ever Gold in Gymnastics; Adam Peaty won GB's first ever Gold in the Breast- stroke as well as beating his own world record; Mo Farah with his Double Double, 5000m and 10,000m Golds in consecutive Games, proving once and for all that he has to be the greatest British middle distance runner ever; Laura Trott became the first Brit woman to win 4 Golds; Katherine Grainger, the first Brit woman to win 5 med- als; Andy Murray, the first tennis player to defend his sin- gles title at the Olympics; Alistair and Jonny Brownlee becoming the first Brit brothers to win Gold and Silver in the same event; In Womens Hockey, the first British team to win Gold; Sir Bradley Wiggins, the first Brit Olympian to win 8 medals; Bryony Paige, the first Brit to win a Trampoline medal; Nick Skelton, 58, became the oldest Briton to win a Gold medal since 1908; Amy Tinkler became the youngest Briton ever to win a medal at the age of 16. Some records and I could go on, but methinks I'll run out of space. However, I cannot complete my final Rio Olympic Report

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Agenda Continued From Page 3 Santa Eulalia and the marathon which became the Championship Balears specialty and ran for three years. Now, just over a decade later, the Talentum Group (organisers of the Valencia Marathon) have revived the race and with the hope of national and international sta- tus over the next three years. The circuit is yet to be confirmed, although organizers believe that it will start from Santa Eulalia heading to- wards Es Canar. Runners will then advance to Ibiza through Camí Vell de Santa Eulalia, after returning to Villa del Rio. The start of the marathon will be at 15.30 Ibiza Marathon Returns or 16 hours: "The hour we are defining and depends Next year the island of Ibiza will host its own marathon somewhat on the instructions of Traffico [Civil Guard] which organisers hope will become international. On 8th and in order not to create problems for citizens", said April 2017, the first edition of Ibiza Marathon will run Francisco Larrey, responsible for Talentum Group with through the municipalities of Santa Eulalia and Vila. On Manuel Casanova, both present at the press conference. the same day a smaller race, with distance of between 12 Follow the link for more information and to register and 15 miles - will also be held and both are expected to www.ibizamarathon.com bring around 3,000 athletes together. The event budget is 400,000euros, of which about 20% will go to the institutions involved, the Consell de Ibiza Free Beach Cinema and the municipalities of Santa Eulalia and Vila. Regis- Cala Llonga tration is now underway on the website detailed below, Showing at 21-30hrs this Saturday, 27th August, on where you can also find race information. The first 500 the beach in Cala Llonga; The brilliant film ‘Inside athletes will receive a discount on the price, paying 40 Out’. euros instead of 50 and work is underway for the Pitiu- Screened in In English with Spanish sub-titles, and will be san athletes to receive some sort of bonus. free to all, this next in our series of summer film nights is in your Ibizan. It will not be the first time the island has hosted a com- presented by Viva Cala Llonga & Vecinos de Cala Llon- Remember there's lots of FREE PARKING in Cala petition of 42 kilometres. Back in 2001 it took place in ga, and kindly sponsored by Amante and Kids In Ibiza. There is just one more Saturday Movie on 3rd Sept. Info Llonga, just follow the "Ps"