Ethereal, an event that we appreciate since a long time, is back, Sunday 27th at AKASHA Ibiza (Las Dalias).
The organizers said:” Going from strength to strength, Ethereal continues to share its love for art and music, blasting open the 2022 season at its latest host venue: the recently refurbished Ibiza classic Las Dalias and its Akasha Club. Always in tune with the magical energy of the north of the island, Ethereal holds its opening party on Sunday 27 February, 2022 and could not but ride the wave of Carnival. With a fabulous blend of live art shows, a wondrous soundscape, art exhibitions, a food point, and Kids Corner, the day-to-night party hopes to welcome everyone in costume, to open the doors of perception with the original spirit of Ibiza, for the first of 12 monthly dates at the exciting venue.
The opening of the 2022 season will see artists, live acts, and established resident DJs coming together to focus on quality. To kick off the season on Sunday 27 February, Ethereal brings in a mighty group of artists from the start.
Starting at 12:00 noon, the pioneering Italian artists Davide Garra will perform live and take you on a voyage through ambient, deep, and psychedelic techno. Having a wide-ranging background as a pianist, guitarist and singer, he is celebrated for his memorable performances and Visionaire events at the Sunset Ashram, Teatro Pereyra, Guaraná, Veto, Sankeys, Bora Bora and many more.
Also performing live, homegrown DJ and producer Chelu Garcia aka Acid Filter will add his inimitable style of techno and house. With his extensive experience with jazz, funk, rock, brazil, experimental and psytrance, he integrates all of these and more within his live shows. Live singer Amel will be accompanying the two talents with her unique blues voice, bringing a bit of Brooklyn to the White Isle.At 18:00, the Akasha Club welcomes guests inside with its much beloved residents. First up we have island masters, the deeply evocative Medusa Odyssey playing live. The Ibiza-based duo are famous for their unique show with synthesizers, electric guitar, flutes, vocals and drum machines. The result is a marvellous ethnic sound unlike any other.
From 19:50, another island favourite, the professionally trained pianist and vocalist Maricha will contribute her inimitable mix of deep house, afro-house, downtempo, chill-rave, and her own live vocals—what she named “intelligent dance.” She is admired for her dreamy sets at intimate sunset parties as much as her fierce dance energy on huge dance floors enchanting huge crowds.
One of the island’s finest, Iban Mendoza will be playing live at 21:40 with a blend of his finest tunes for the opening event. Joining the crew for this ultra-special opening, super guest Michel Cleis will be playing from 23:30. Following his 2009 banger “La Mezcla”—also the winner of the Ibiza DJ Awards “Track of the Season”—the Italo-Swiss artist was catapulted into worldwide fame. With a one-of-a-kind style and sound, he has collaborated with the biggest names in the industry. Snapped up by Cadenza in 2010, he was a major force of Luciano’s global phenomenon Vagabundos, besides releasing on Rekids, Supplement Facts, Strictly Rhythm, Defected and Ovum, as well as compilations on Fabric and Cocoon. His main genre is house music.
Finally, at 1:20 am, resident DJ Edoardo Marvaso, with the Ethereal clan from the start, will take to the decks. Inspired by the musical abundance of the island, the Ibiza-based DJ blends modern electronica and vintage grooves, mixing techno with house, in his productions and DJ sets alike. Working in electronic music for over 20 year, he has his own record label and toured globally. The music producer and DJ was the mind behind the first-ever electronic music festival in Italy: the first editions of Sonica festival. In charge of the Ethereal record label and booking agency, he holds residencies on Ibiza and has been a regular guest at international events such as Glastonbury Festival, Universo Paralello, Voov Experience, Fusion Festival, Rainbow Serpent, Creamfields, Boom, Glade, besides releasing tracks on Vapour, Tropical Beats, 7 Oz, SFS Music, Sweep 181 Quanticman and Nuhar.
Always in line with its philosophy, Ethereal continues to make a powerful artistic impact on the island. Visually, the event once again presents a brilliant collection of artists with several new names this time around, curated by Rocio Ferrer who brings a special collection of artists, as well as displaying her own work.
Freelance artist, action artist and performer Barbara Kiener uses air, light, shadows, and colour to create a poetic interpretation of the past and the future. Bringing together the artist and the viewer in the present, her work tackles poetry and politics both with her brush and actions.
Also on display, Aida Miró shares her artistic creations in both painting and Butoh dance. Ibizan by birth, she lives and works between the island and the Bronx, NYC. oul.
The work of highly qualified Aída Miró, PhD, will also form part of the exhibition. Besides the endless list of academic and professional accomplishments, Aída does live art, traditional oil painting, urban art, mythological and other portraits many of which bring dance and music together. Born in Ibiza and based in New York, the dreamy paintings of this multidisciplinary artist connect the body, mind, and soul. This time around she brings us the paintings from a live show in NYC. Originally from Gran Canarias, the Ibiza-based photographer Victoria de Guinea draws inspiration from the island and its elements to balance art and meditation. Her work captures the ephemeral moment to ponder and bring to life the fine line between the possible and the impossible.
Also displaying her work, the Ibiza native Rocio Ferrer has always been in close contact with the beauty and nature of the island. Having discovered her passion of art at an early age, she then travelled and worked in cities around the world. While in Hong Kong, she decided to return to her origins and reconnect with her inner child. After returning to her beloved island in 2020, she has been able to dedicate her energy fully to her biggest passion: art. The result includes her feminine nudes, with energetic lines and captivating colours, plus more than a touch of autobiographical elements in all her work.
Originally from Zamora, the Ibiza-based artist Sune has been painting graffiti ever since she was a child, leaving his mark in cities across the planet. A part of the Golden Boys and New York’s TDS, Sune bases his life and art around his greatest passions: graffiti and tattoos. Magnetic Island Tattoo will also be present. The tattoo and piercing studio doubles up as an art gallery and meeting point for tattoo and graffiti artists from around the world. With his extraordinary proclivity for perspective, the visual artist Behzad Behpour creates both beautiful and entertaining artwork. Teeming with emotion, his work is wide-ranging yet always captivating. Behzad’s art incorporates large scale pieces painted live and has been on display in New York, Hamburg, Ibiza and the annual Jazz Festival.
In the kinaesthetic realm, Ethereal brings in sensational dancers and performers Cristina, Paula, and Nicole to enchant you with a series of live shows, including hula-hoops, contortionist displays and much more. On top of it all, Ethereal will dedicate a space to the Fundació Deixalle to raise funds for children.
Already renowned for creating a candid space for both artists and guests to share their dreams and uniqueness, Ethereal will run from 12:00 noon until late on Sunday 27 February, 2022 and welcomes everyone open arms, including the children who can enjoy the Kids Corner from the start while parents enjoy the event. So go on now, put on your favourite fancy dress and costumes to celebrate the start of the 2022 season in grand fashion.”
Here you have the official poster!
