“Stupid Is As Stupid Does” Forrest Gump [email protected] San Antonio’s P.R. Policy Stupid is as stupid does, so said Forrest Gump in quot- Background until 2015 ing some sage advice from his mother. Though Public Relations, P.R., is a sector that encompasses many different functions and working environments, for our Costs Town Half A Million Considering the facts of the San Antonio Govern- purposes we are just referring to the job of P.R. as it applies ment’s 2016 regulations prohibiting the employment to Ibiza—which is the often maligned individuals who have of P.R.s in the town, it seems likely that Mrs Gump the task of enticing you into their employer’s bar or club. Euros, Without Achieving would find those involved were indeed, pretty darned Throughout Ibiza and many other tourist destinations, it is stupid. often the first job open to a newly arriving worker. Any Of Its Objectives. In this report we explain the current regulations and (Continued on page 6) calculate their financial consequences. The Ibizan, Thursday 8th September 2016, Issue 843 also online at theibizan.com Page 2 Agenda More Agenda on the Back Page Cry-Baby film screening Playa d’en Bossa Claire B On Sunday September 11 John Water’s iconic film Cry-Baby will be screened next to the Playa d’en Bossa beach @ Santos Dorado Suites. Set in 1950s Baltimore, a bad-boy (played by Johnny Depp) with a heart of gold wins the love of a good-girl, whose boyfriend sets out for revenge. Starring Johnny Depp, Ricki Lake, Amy Locane, Iggy Pop and many more. 20€ with a gin and tonic and hotdog. From 9.30pm. Playing For Change 2016. Cala Llonga Brian Whetton Last year's Playing For Change Day was probably one of the island’s biggest events. The day raised a whopping 8,000€ for the charity, which was the largest amount raised at any of the worldwide events. We are delighted to inform you that this year Playing for Change will be taking place from mid-day to mid-night on Saturday 24th music education programmes in third world counties, in an attempt September, again on and around the beach area of Cala LLonga. to improve the life experience of children through music. Plans are being finalised to make this year’s Annual Festival So make a note on your diary, calendar or phone to come over to even bigger and better. There will be over 30 bands providing Cala Llonga and enjoy a day you'll not forget. We will bring you virtually non-stop music on 4 stages. We also have 2 food areas, more information nearer to the date but if you'd like to learn more a Children's Play Area, plus a Hippy Market and much more. see the worldwide site and the local facebook page at Playing For Change is a day when musicians around the world https://playingforchange.com/ Weather come together to play for free to raise funds to provide free http://bit.ly/2c4P5Qi o their next gig at the Cala Llenya market. Back- Thursday 27 Backbeat beat are back again for their monthly slot at the brillo rastrillo for some musical thrillos. Cala Llenya Covering a massive range of eras and genres Sunday 11th September 12:00h to 15:00h. With with 2 guitars, a drum kit, voices and a whole two thirds of Backbeat comprising prolific Ibizan lotta love and energy! (*There is also Patrick, writer Carly S on vocals, and Ibiza Sun founder who has nothing to do with the newspaper, Chris Langley on the guitar*, we had to feature but is a thoroughly decent chap) (Miguel and Matt with Miguel Campbell, come and contribute. If Friday 27º Sunday 11th Hughes), with regulars Iain O’Hare and MAM you can play, come and Santa Eulalia, 11:45am X Lisa Chadderton, LIPOUS (Miguel and Matt play… Day by Festival d'Opera d'Eivissa and Roots and Sanchez. Hughes), with regulars Presents Madam Butter- Lisa Chadderton, LIPOUS and Roots and Sanchez. Monday 26th fly at the Congress Pal- Friday 16th San Antonio/Bay, Chris ace. Tickets 40€ from Ibiza Town, IFCC Gala farley @ Stevie Ds, 10pm Day… Santa Eulalia Town Hall Dinner at the Royal Plaza Friday 23rd see advert Also see articles on this Cala Llenya, Backbeat at Hotel, 42€pp, Reserva- San Antonio/Bay, Chris page and throughout the the Market, 12 to 3pm. tions: farley @ Stevie Ds, 10pm newspaper. Agenda con- See article, [email protected] see advert Tuesday 27th Cala de Bou, Jose Padilla Saturday 27o tinues on back page. Figueretas, Jazz, Hotel San Antonio/Bay, Chris Rest Figueretas, farley @ Stevie Ds, 10pm Saturday 24th Sunset Sessions on Roof- see advert top Nine, Ibiza Rocks Sol Thursday 8th Playa D’en Bossa, Cinema Cala Llonga, 12 noon to House Hotel 7pm- Cala de Bou, Craig Charles Dorada, Cry-Baby FB San- Ibiza Town, Beer Festival, 12 midnight, 30 bands on midnight. tos Ibiza live on Rooftop Nine, Sol Details on Facebook - IX 4 stages, 2 food areas, San Antonio/Bay, Sean Feria de la Cerveza 2016 House by Ibiza Rocks. See Santa Eulalia, Nimmos children's play area, hippy Mackey @ Stevie Ds, advert p1 Wild Rover, 9 pm on- market and more. 10pm see advert San Antonio, Shut up And wards: Open mic jam ses- Saturday 17th sion, all comers invited to Dance @ Rio. Features Ibiza Town, Beer Festival, Sunday 25th the Outcross Records come and contribute. If Thursday 29th you can play, come and Details on Facebook - IX Figueretas, Jazz, Hotel Ibiza Town, 10pm Cinema Sunday 27º 10th Anniversary Party Feria de la Cerveza 2016 with Miguel Campbell, play… Figueretas, Paradiso (fb), El Mariachi Iain O’Hare and MAM Cala Llonga, Mariposa, Santa Eulalia, Nimmos (Miguel and Matt return of the Sunday Sunday 18th Wild Rover, 9 pm on- Friday 30th Hughes), with regulars Roast plus a special after- Ibiza Town, Beer Festival, wards: Open mic jam ses- San Antonio/Bay, Chris Lisa Chadderton, LIPOUS noon of live music with Details on Facebook - IX sion, all comers invited to and Roots and Sanchez. Lauren Kaycee. See advert Feria de la Cerveza 2016 farley @ Stevie Ds, 10pm Ibiza Town (Dalt Vila), Cala Llonga, La Cacatua, Santa Eulalia, Nimmos Ibiza Jazz Festival. Details David Vincent Music from Wild Rover, 9 pm on- on Facebook – Eivissa the 60s. See Advert wards: Open mic jam ses- Jazz: sion, all comers invited to Monday 27º https:// Monday 12th come and contribute. If www.facebook.com/ you can play, come and EivissaJazz San Antonio/Bay, Chris play… farley @ Stevie Ds, 10pm Friday 9th see advert Monday 19th Santa Eulalia, 11:45am X Tuesday 13th San Antonio/Bay, Chris Festival d'Opera d'Eivissa farley @ Stevie Ds, 10pm Presents Madam Butter- Cala de Bou, Jose Padilla see advert fly at the Congress Pal- Sunset Sessions on Roof- ace. Tickets 40€ from top Nine, Ibiza Rocks Sol Tuesday 27º Santa Eulalia Town Hall House Hotel 7pm- Tuesday 20th San Antonio, Melon Bomb midnight. San Antonio/Bay, Sean @ Ibiza Rocks House at San Antonio/Bay, Sean Mackey @ Stevie Ds, Pikes. Free with guestlist. Mackey @ Stevie Ds, 10pm see advert From 10pm. 10pm see advert Cala de Bou, Jose Padilla San Antonio/Bay, Chris Sunset Sessions on Roof- farley @ Stevie Ds, 10pm Thursday 15th top Nine, Ibiza Rocks Sol see advert House Hotel 7pm- Ibiza Town, 10pm Cinema midnight. Ibiza Town (Dalt Vila), Paradiso (fb), Trumbo o Ibiza Jazz Festival. Details Playa d’en Bossa, Dorado Wednesday 27 on Facebook – Eivissa Live, We Are Scientists Thursday 22nd Jazz: (New York) Ibiza Town, 10pm Cinema San Antonio, Shut up And Paradiso (fb), The Big Saturday 10th Dance @ Rio. Features Lebowski Ibiza Town (Dalt Vila), the Outcross Records San Antonio, Shut up And Ibiza Jazz Festival. Details 10th Anniversary Party Dance @ Rio. Features on Facebook – Eivissa with Miguel Campbell, the Outcross Records Jazz: Iain O’Hare and MAM 10th Anniversary Party The Ibizan, Thursday 8th September 2016, Issue 843 also online at theibizan.com Page 3 News San José; No More Beds or Bars on the Beach 8 Applications Rejected Reduction In Current Licences Likely San José town hall have confirmed the rejection of 8 business licence applications for beaches in the borough. The decision on applications is actually taken by the Coastal Department, however under an agreement be- tween the two authorities all applications and decisions are submitted to the Council for input. It is understood that the Council had recommended refusal for all new applications made in the past year. The 8 applications in question relate to:- Cala Bassa – a kiosk bar and seating area Porroig - Jet ski business authority’s reasons for what amounts to a blanket refusal They have also commissioned a study on the capacity of Playa den Bossa - 5 separate applications, 4 of which of all new applications. “This is due to the belief that the the beaches and should the outcome confirm the view for tables, chairs, sofas etc at restaurants and one for beaches of our coastline already have enough commercial that their beaches are already taking too great a burden a water sports business. operations, in some areas an excessive amount”. through commercial activities, further action will be tak- Es Cavalett – seating area for existing restaurant This policy is reflected in the council having already de- en in reducing the number of concessions when they San José councillor for beaches, Pep Cardona, set out the creased the beach concessions by 10% earlier this year. come up for tender.