NEW ORDER PLAY FIRST EVER LIVE GIG IN IBIZA 

KASABIAN HEADLINE IBIZA ROCKS 7th BIRTHDAY

& MALLORCA ROCKS 2nd BIRTHDAY PARTIES

PLUS BLOC PARTY, TINIE TEMPAH, EXAMPLE, KAISER CHIEFS

CHASE & STATUS, PROFESSOR GREEN, MAVERICK SABRE

LABRINTH, DJ FRESH PRESENTS FRESH/LIVE & AZEALIA BANKS

JOIN ED SHEERAN AND TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB

FOR THIS SUMMER’S ULTIMATE FESTIVAL STYLE SERIES OF LIVE GIGS

UNDER THE STARS AT MALLORCA ROCKS AND IBIZA ROCKS

AND THE UK’S NO.1 TASTEMAKER ZANE LOWE RETURNS AS MUSICAL DIRECTOR

“New Order and Ibiza are forever entwined. There’s no going back so instead we look forward -to playing our first ever concert on the island at Ibiza Rocks.” – BERNARD SUMNER, New Order

Since previously announcing Ed Sheeran for the Mallorca Rocks and Ibiza Rocks opening parties, he’s won two BRITs (British Breakthrough Act and British Solo Male) and his star keeps shining brighter as anticipation builds further for the moment he plays Mallorca Rocks and Ibiza Rocks opening parties in June (5^th & 6^th).

Next up is a stunning show, featuring two of the most exciting and critically acclaimed male solo stars to come out of the UK – singer songwriter Maverick Sabre and producer-turned-pop-star Labrinth.  Since supporting Tinie Tempah at Rocks last year, Maverick Sabre’s success has soared with debut album Lonely Are The Brave going gold and reaching No.2.  It’s been an equally good year for Labrinth since supporting Chase & Status last year then smashing the singles chart with No.2 hit Earthquake.  Ibiza Rocks has consistently nurtured new talent and provided a platform for breaking artists to play the biggest bill in the Balearics. In June, fans will see two of last year’s strongest support artists deservedly step up to headline slot status in June.

In 2005 Ibiza Rocks captured the Kaiser Chiefs for one of the first ever Ibiza Rocks gigs, just before their debut album Employment exploded. They returned for a phenomenal, intimate beachfront gig at Bar M in 2007.  Six million album sales later and with a worldwide reputation as a mind-blowing live act that wow festival audiences the world over, Kaiser Chiefs are back in a BIG way with new album The Future Is Medieval – their fourth Top 10 album in six years.  They make a welcome return to Ibiza Rocks, where they’ve gone with the brand from the back room of the club, to the intimate beach bar to the famous stage at the ‘Rocks’ Hotels.

Peanut, Kaiser Chiefs said: “We’ve done Ibiza Rocks a couple of times before, and it’s great because everyone’s on holiday. We did it back in 2005 and Ricky jumped into the crowd. When you’re in Ibiza, it seems like more of a relaxing time compared to other gigs.” 

Kasabian are certainly on fire right now, with their fourth studio album Velociraptor taking the group to stratospheric new levels and winning the accolade of ‘Best Band’ at this years’ NME Awards.  Kasabian first played Ibiza Rocks in 2006 (Bar M) and returned for a two night residency in 2007. Kasabian are an incendiary live act who consistently tops the polls of fans’ favourite festival headliners. Now the Leicester lads make their hugely anticipated return to head up the two biggest parties in the Balearics – in celebration of Mallorca Rocks 2^nd birthday and Ibiza Rocks 7^th birthday in July.

Professor Green is one of the hottest talents in the UK music scene right now. The acclaimed rapper’s second album At Your Inconvenience spawned the massive No.1 hit Read All About It. With an MTV Europe Music Award, a MOBO and an NME Award under his belt, Professor Green makes a triumphant return for these Spanish exclusive shows, following his phenomenal headline debut in 2011. DJ Fresh presents FRESH/LIVE joins him on the bill and as the man behind two of the biggest tracks of the past year, No.1 hit singles Louder and Hot Right Now, he certainly is the hot on the block right now and will be equally so in the Balearics.

Hailed by many as the most exciting producers in the UK today, Chase & Status are the biggest crossover act to come out of the underground in years. Their last two ‘Rocks’ shows have been total roadblocks when these boys brought their live show to town in 2010 and 2011.  Having sold in excess of 500K albums, they return to the Balearics as bonifide superstars for standout shows in Mallorca and Ibiza in July.

Chase & Status said: “Can’t wait to bring our live show over to the White Isle gain this summer. We love Ibiza and are looking forward to playing Ibiza and Mallorca Rocks again this year.”

Tinie Tempah is one of Britain’s biggest stars. Since debut album Disc-Overy hit No. 1, preceded by hit No.1 singles Pass Out and Written in the Stars, the sensational solo star has become one of the most award-winning, best-selling performers of recent times.  With Kylie Minogue dancing to his set on the balcony and the fans going nuts all round him last year, Tinie Tempah’s gig was the talk of the town as he teased the ‘Rocks’ crowd to ecstatic proportions. Due to mass public demand, he’ll be doing it again in August.

This is an amazing time for Example. Third album Playing in the Shadows debuted at No.1 and delivered two No.1 singles, Changed the Way You Kissed Me and Stay Awake.  Infact, Stay Awake produced by Nero is about waking up at Ibiza Rocks and seeing hundreds of kids still going from the night before. Example strutted his stuff as a support act in 2009 and 2010 before absolutely killing it during his own headline shows at ‘Rocks’ in 2011.

Bloc Party are back and are set to make their ‘Rocks’ debut as part of their hugely anticipated return to the live scene.  Ibiza Rocks was born out of a concept to create a night for dance kids who wanted to rock and rock kids who wanted to dance.  The East London art rockers, fronted by Kele Okereke, are the very essence of that.  This gig has been a long time coming for team ‘Rocks’  and it’s a huge honour to be bringing one of the bands that influenced the brand, Bloc Party, to the Balearics for the very first time.

The newly reformed New Order are back together and will make their massive debut at Mallorca Rocks and Ibiza Rocks in September. One of the most highly influential and critically acclaimed bands of the 1980’s, New Order were the pioneering force behind electronic music, largely responsible for the opening the world famous Hacienda Club in Manchester in 1982 and for 1983 hit Blue Monday, the best-selling 12 inch single of all time.  Their 5^th album Technique (1989) was partly recorded in Ibiza and perfectly encapsulates Balearic beats and acid house influences into their electro/rock sound.  They have influenced generations of hit making musicians the world over and are one of the most in demand on the festival circuit this summer.  It will be a proud moment when they take centre stage for these unmissable sets under the Balaeric stars in September.

Bernard Sumner, New Order says “The last time New Order were in Ibiza was the second summer of love. We were there to record an album and didn’t really know what we were walking into. By the time we left a few months later New Order, the Happy Mondays and the Hacienda had collided and fused with the Balearics and Ibiza’s superclubs. Manchester had become ‘Madchester’, and dance music had made a quantum leap.  Although we didn’t spend much time in the studio we left with the basis of our album Technique.  New Order and Ibiza are forever entwined. There’s no going back so instead we look forward -to playing our first ever concert on the island at Ibiza Rocks.”

Northern Irish trio Two Door Cinema Club have rapidly become one of the biggest new success stories across the globe and just finished up their headline slot of the NME Awards Tour.  They are a huge hit with the ‘Rocks’ audience and what a way to celebrate another amazing year as they bring Mallorca Rocks and Ibiza Rocks 2012 to an almighty close in September (18^th & 19^th).

Zane Lowe, Musical Director, Ibiza Rocks Group, said: “Its the best line up yet! It’s great to have Ibiza Rocks originals like Kasabian and the Kaisers back this year along with the biggest new artists in the world like Ed Sheeran and Tinie Tempah. And this year will be the first ever Ibiza Rocks show from Bloc Party. Best. Line up. Yet!”

Shane Murray, Ibiza Rocks Group promoter, said: “This is the biggest year for the Ibiza Rocks brand yet and we’re genuinely excited to be bringing 16 weeks of phenomenal live gigs to the islands. New Order have had such an influence on Ibiza and we’re making history by putting on their first ever live gig here. Bloc Party will be another real moment of the summer – this show has been a long time coming!  It’s such an incredibly exciting time in music right now and with acts like Ed Sheeran, Two Door Cinema Club, Kasabian and Chase & Status all on the bill, the 2012 Rocks line up really reflects that.  The energy at our shows is unique and with a line up as strong as this, it’s going to go up a whole other level. See you on the islands!”

Resident DJ’s Doorly, Nicola Bear and Colin Peters will also be back behind the decks for 2012.

The Ibiza Rocks brand consistently boasts a bill crammed with the biggest international artists and breakthrough talent live under the Balearic stars and offers a choice of quality accommodation options in Mallorca and Ibiza at exceptional value.  Summer 2012 will see 32 ‘Rocks’ gigs across 16 consecutive weeks.  Mallorca Rocks every Tuesday from 05 June – 18 September.  Ibiza Rocks every Wednesday from 06 June to 19 September.
Tickets and hotel packages available now at www.ibizarocks.com and www.mallorcarocks.com

(Gig Tickets priced from £28.50 plus booking fee) *Special Opening & Closing Party Short Breaks from €104 (approx. £89) per person (see: Notes to Editors for full list of options and prices).

MALLORCA ROCKS                                     IBIZA ROCKS 

05 JUNE   ED SHEERAN                                   06 JUNE   ED SHEERAN

12 JUNE   MAVERICK SABRE | LABRINTH       13 JUNE   MAVERICK SABRE | LABRINTH

18 JUNE   TBC                                                 20 JUNE   ZANE LOWE & SPECIAL GUESTS

26 JUNE   KASIER CHIEFS                              27 JUNE   KAISER CHIEFS

03 JULY   TBC                                                 04 JULY    TBC

10 JULY   KASABIAN                                       11 JULY    KASABIAN

17 JULY   PROFESSOR GREEN|FRESH/LIVE   18 JULY    PROFESSOR GREEN |FRESH/LIVE

24 JULY   TBC                                                 25 JULY    TBC

31 JULY   CHASE & STATUS                            01 AUG    CHASE & STATUS

07 AUG   TBC                                                  08 AUG    TBC

14 AUG   TINIE TEMPAH                                15 AUG     TINIE TEMPAH

21 AUG   TBC                                                 22 AUG     TBC

28 AUG   EXAMPLE | AZEALIA BANKS           29 AUG      EXAMPLE | AZEALIA BANKS

04 SEPT  BLOC PARTY                                   05 SEPT     BLOC PARTY

11 SEPT  NEW ORDER                                   12 SEPT     NEW ORDER

18 SEPT  TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB             19 SEPT     TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB

Notes to Editors:

Opening Party Hotel Offers

Ibiza Rocks Hotel | 4th – 9th June | €161 (approx. £135)  per person (based on 3 people sharing a Standard Studio)

Package includes:

·      5 night’s accommodation

·      Ibiza Rocks Opening Party Gig Ticket (Wed 6th June)

·      Brand new weekly DJ event – We Are Rockstars Opening Party (Fri 8th June)

Mallorca Rocks Hotel | 4th – 9th June | €120 (approx. £100)  per person (based on 4 people sharing a Standard Apartment)

Package includes:

·       5 night’s accommodation

·       Mallorca Rocks Opening Party Gig Ticket (Tue 5th June)

·       Brand new weekly DJ event – We Are Rockstars Opening Party (Fri 8th June)

Closing Party Holiday Offers

Ibiza Rocks Hotel | 17th – 22nd September |€133 (approx. £111) per person (based on 3 people sharing a Standard Studio)

Package includes:

·       5 night’s accommodation

·       Ibiza Rocks Closing Party Gig Ticket (Wed 19th Sept)

·       Brand new weekly DJ event – We Are Rockstars Closing Party (Thu 20th Sept)

Mallorca Rocks Hotel | 17th -22nd September | €100 (approx. £83) per person (based on 4 people sharing a Standard Apartment)

Package includes:

·       5 night’s accommodation

·       Mallorca Rocks Closing Party Gig Ticket (Tue 18th Sept)

·       Brand new weekly DJ event – We Are Rockstars Closing Party (Thu 20th Sept)

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