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Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
World's biggest nightclub is a 'sensory universe' unto itself on Spanish island
The world's biggest nightclub - where every floor will reveal its own 'sensory universe' - is set to open on the Spanish island of Ibiza this summer. Covering 70,000 sq ft, the sprawling venue will also feature a 'micro-club' washroom and a DJ booth surrounded by 'sound-reactive lighting.' Branded UNVRS - pronounced 'universe' - it promises 'a moment of stillness beneath the stars' for partygoers to the hedonistic destination in the Balearic Islands. Bliss: The nightclub's dome is the centerpiece and is visible from the main road outside, while the terrace will 'offer panoramic views of Ibiza Town - a moment of stillness beneath the stars' From the outside, UNVRS embraces the timeless esthetic of a traditional Ibizan finca, with whitewashed walls, natural stone textures, and earthy materials, all intentionally chosen to root the venue in the island's architectural soul. 'But once inside, the space reveals itself as something else entirely,' says a spokesperson from UNVRS. They add: 'The venue blends indoor and outdoor zones seamlessly, encouraging movement across terraces, mirrored corridors and layered floors, each revealing its own sensory universe. 'Every room is distinct - with architectural references drawn from brutalism, retro-futurism, and contemporary art deco. 'Every surface, material, and line has been meticulously crafted - not just to look extraordinary, but to immerse every guest in something they've never experienced before. 'Every detail has been meticulously considered, from the concrete and the steel to the furniture and plant life.' The nightclub's dome is the centerpiece in the pictures - and is visible from the main road outside. The terrace will 'offer panoramic views of Ibiza Town - a moment of stillness beneath the stars' for the partygoers. UNVRS has been 'purpose-built to support large-scale production rigs' so the venue can transform night after night. The spokesperson adds: 'The venue's modular architecture will host large-scale scenic shifts and mind-blowing productions - developed in collaboration with world-renowned show creators High Scream - rivaling some of the world's most iconic stages, ensuring every performance is taken to the next level.' UNVRS will also have a VIP area outside, and a casual dining area, as well as a toilet that doubles up as a mini-club, known as The Wild Comet - and 'one of the most unforgettable rooms in the venue.' A spokesperson says: 'A DJ booth sits at the center of the space, surrounded by sound-reactive lighting and walls treated with the same acoustic attention to detail as the main room.' The UNVRS premises was home to Privilege in the 1970s, the world's largest club at the time, before it transformed into Ku Club in the 1980s, known for its hedonistic open-air parties that welcomed Grace Jones (a frequent guest), Duran Duran and Spandau Ballet to the stage. Pre-transformation the club offered a huge central arena with a swimming pool and 82ft ceilings, plus several additional open-air rooms offering a club experience far beyond the norm. To tease its opening, UNVRS enlisted the help of Hollywood actor Will Smith. He featured in a social media campaign where the Men in Black star claimed to have witnessed a UFO sighting and felt 'obliged to investigate,' appearing on the club's rooftop above its distinctive dome with club owner Yann Pissenem. Known for managing the iconic venues Ushuaia and HI Ibiza, Pissenem, chief executive of The Night League - the group behind the renovation of UNVRS - told Billboard: 'Hyperclub is the next evolution in global nightlife. 'Imagine seeing your favorite artists in a space that offers the best elements of a club, the infrastructure of an arena, and the best hospitality in the world.' UNVRS opens on May 30 and will host some of the biggest names in dance music across the summer, including David Guetta, Carl Cox and Eric Prydz.
The Guardian
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Nightclubbing Ibiza-style, 1998-2003
'Simply divine, nights stretched into days ... Angel-winged clubber, dog and sunseekers share the beach ...' 'Parades around Ibiza Town and San Antonio created spectacle and drew attention to whatever party was going to take place that night. They were often loud, strange and captivating' 'View from the DJ booth in the main room of Amnesia at a Cream party. The mighty ice cannon blasts the crowd right at the very moment the beat drops ... Boom-whoosh!! ... What a feeling! What a club!' 'The Happy Mondays played Manumission's opening party in 1999. This picture shows Howard Marks, aka Mr Nice, with Shaun Ryder from the Mondays in the back room of Manumission as the morning breaks' 'Photographed along the port in Ibiza Town ... ' 'Shot from up in the roof of the club, this image shows the scale of Manumission at Privilege. Listed in the Guinness Book of World Records at the time as the world's largest nightclub – with a capacity of 10,000 – this photograph accompanied the record-breaking entry' 'Mike & Claire Manumission curated the club's artistic concepts. As these giant parties reached their climax, they took part in wild performances on a platform in the middle of the club's swimming pool. This photograph shows Mike and Claire as they exit through the club after one such performance' 'Bora Bora, one of the places that kept the vibe going in the daytime. Whether relaxing and chilling out or continuing to dance, the party continued ...' 'Succumbing to the power of the moment ...' 'The legendary foam parties at Amnesia were truly immersive experiences. The foam gushed down and enveloped the clubbers on the dance floor as the music blasted out … Extreme extrasensory stimulation' 'The joy of losing yourself to the dance floor as the dawn light and the new day emerges over your shoulder' 'Carry On meant the revelry from Manumission didn't stop at Privilege, instead it continued into Space'
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
First look inside the world's biggest nightclub in Ibiza - from 'mini-club' toilets to dome terrace
The world's biggest nightclub is set to open in Ibiza this summer - with capacity for 15,000 club-goers. That's the population of Llandudno in Wales, and around 2,000 more than the seaside town of Whitby, in Yorkshire. And the first pictures of the finished club, UNVRS, pronounced 'universe', have now been revealed. From the outside, UNVRS - boasting floorspace covering 6,500 square metres (69,940 sq ft) - embraces the timeless aesthetic of a traditional Ibizan finca, with whitewashed walls, natural stone textures, and earthy materials, all intentionally chosen to root the venue in the island's architectural soul. 'But once inside, the space reveals itself as something else entirely,' says a spokesperson from UNVRS. They add: 'The venue blends indoor and outdoor zones seamlessly, encouraging movement across terraces, mirrored corridors and layered floors, each revealing its own sensory universe. 'Every room is distinct - with architectural references drawn from brutalism, retro-futurism, and contemporary art deco. 'Every surface, material, and line has been meticulously crafted - not just to look extraordinary, but to immerse every guest in something they've never experienced before. 'Every detail has been meticulously considered, from the concrete and the steel to the furniture and plant life.' The nightclub's dome is the centrepiece in the pictures - and is visible from the main road outside. The terrace will 'offer panoramic views of Ibiza Town - a moment of stillness beneath the stars' for the partygoers The nightclub's dome is the centrepiece in the pictures - and is visible from the main road outside. The terrace will 'offer panoramic views of Ibiza Town - a moment of stillness beneath the stars' for the partygoers. UNVRS has been 'purpose-built to support large-scale production rigs' so the venue can transform night after night. The spokesperson adds: 'The venue's modular architecture will host large-scale scenic shifts and mind-blowing productions - developed in collaboration with world-renowned show creators High Scream - rivaling some of the world's most iconic stages, ensuring every performance is taken to the next level.' UNVRS will also have a VIP area outside, and a casual dining area, as well as a toilet that doubles up as a mini-club, known as The Wild Comet - and 'one of the most unforgettable rooms in the venue'. A spokesperson says: 'A DJ booth sits at the centre of the space, surrounded by sound-reactive lighting and walls treated with the same acoustic attention to detail as the main room.' The UNVRS premises was home to Privilege in the 1970s, the world's largest club at the time, before it transformed into Ku Club in the 1980s, known for its hedonistic open-air parties that welcomed Grace Jones (a frequent guest), Duran Duran and Spandau Ballet to the stage. Pre-transformation the club offered a huge central arena with a swimming pool and 25-metre-high (82ft) ceilings, plus several additional open-air rooms offering a club experience far beyond the norm. To tease its opening, UNVRS enlisted the help of Hollywood actor Will Smith. He featured in a social media campaign where the Men in Black star claimed to have witnessed a UFO sighting and felt 'obliged to investigate', appearing on the club's rooftop above its distinctive dome with club owner Yann Pissenem. Known for managing the iconic venues Ushuaia and HI Ibiza, Yan Pissenem, CEO of The Night League - the group behind the renovation of UNVRS - told Billboard: 'Hyperclub is the next evolution in global nightlife. Imagine seeing your favourite artists in a space that offers the best elements of a club, the infrastructure of an arena, and the best hospitality in the world.' UNVRS opens on 30th May 2025, and will host some of the biggest names in dance music across the summer, including David Guetta, Carl Cox and Eric Prydz.
