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Scottish Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Incredible pics show world's biggest nightclub UNVRS in Ibiza with space for 15,000 ravers… and it'll be open for summer
The spot has been billed as the 'world's first hyper-club' MEGA CLUB Incredible pics show world's biggest nightclub UNVRS in Ibiza with space for 15,000 ravers… and it'll be open for summer Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE world's biggest nightclub is getting its finishing touches ahead of the grand opening in Ibiza later this month. UNVRS will burst onto the global clubbing scene with a blow-out party on May 30 - with 15,000 revellers bouncing to superstar DJs. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 9 The site of Privilege has been developed into a brand new, bigger 'hyperclub' Credit: Bav Media 9 The new spot is on the same site as Ku Club and Privilege - which hosted the legendary "Manumission" parties Credit: Alamy 9 A huge dome will offer revellers a unique party experience Credit: Bav Media 9 Privilege was previously the world's biggest nightclub Credit: Alamy The superclub is opening up on a legendary site in San Rafael, Ibiza, that has hosted world-class nightclubs since the 70s. Ku Club rocked the spot from 1979-95, and then it was the iconic Privilege Ibiza until 2020. Eager clubbers have snapped up tickets for The Opening - which are still on sale for £130 a pop. World-famous DJs including Carl Cox, Jamie Jones and Michael Bibi will sound-track the late-night bash. Promoters have teased "scale, spectacle and storytelling" enhanced through "next level" sound and lighting. UNVRS will open up in time to join the likes of Pacha and Amnesia for Ibiza's 2025 season. Organisers have already booked the biggest names as residents this summer - with David Guetta and Fisher amongst them Guinness World Records has officially crowned UNVRS as the world's biggest club - handing over the title previously held by Privilege. The hedonism haven spans a staggering 6,500 square metres - around the same size as a footie pitch. Promoters promised a "never-before-seen concept in nightlife entertainment". Katie Price, 46, parties with fans inside Bolton nightclub as she dives into ball pit and fires a confetti canon It has been touted as combining the "high-end service, luxury and attention to detail of a nightclub with the infrastructure, scale and ambition of arena events". The group behind UNVRS also launched Ushuaïa - where Calvin Harris had a residency last summer - and Hï, formerly Space, which was voted the world's best club for the third year in a row. Leading the operation is The Night League founder and CEO Yann Pissenem, who said: 'Bringing [UNVRS] to life has been one of the most intense and emotional journeys of my career. "After more than two years of full dedication, I want to express my deepest gratitude to our teams at The Night League and Ushuaïa Entertainment, my partners, and my brother Romain." 9 After years of work, the club is finally read to welcome clubbers this summer Credit: Bav Media 9 Ibiza's famous nightlife is dominated by a small number of super-clubs Credit: theushuaiaexperience 9 The venue fell into disrepair after the Covid pandemic forced Privilege to close down Credit: Bav Media 9 UNVRS's organisers hope to match the prestige of Privilege's parties during the 2000s and 2010s Credit: Alamy Pissenem promised to deliver the "world's first hyper-club" on the site after Privilege closed down in 2020. Celebs including Grace Jones and David Bowie regularly hung out in the much-loved party palace, until it succumbed to pressures of the Covid pandemic. The venue fell into disrepair following closure, and quickly became a draw for travellers wanting to see the ghosts of parties past. UNVRS has bumped up the venue's 10,000 capacity by 50 percent, meaning 15,000 partygoers will crowd beneath the roof. They will not escape Ibiza's extortionate prices, however, with a stand five-drink package setting you back £100 - on top of sky-high ticket prices. 9 The venue fell into disrepair after Privilege closed in 2020 Credit: Bav Media
The Irish Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Incredible pics show world's biggest nightclub UNVRS in Ibiza with space for 15,000 ravers… and it'll be open for summer
THE world's biggest nightclub is getting its finishing touches ahead of the grand opening in Ibiza later this month. UNVRS will burst onto the global Advertisement 9 The site of Privilege has been developed into a brand new, bigger 'hyperclub' Credit: Bav Media 9 The new spot is on the same site as Ku Club and Privilege - which hosted the legendary "Manumission" parties Credit: Alamy 9 A huge dome will offer revellers a unique party experience Credit: Bav Media 9 Privilege was previously the world's biggest nightclub Credit: Alamy The superclub is opening up on a legendary site in Ku Club rocked the spot from 1979-95, and then it was the iconic Privilege Ibiza until 2020. Eager clubbers have snapped up tickets for The Opening - which are still on sale for £130 a pop. Advertisement read more in travel Promoters have teased "scale, spectacle and storytelling" enhanced through " next level" sound and lighting. UNVRS will open up in time to join the likes of Pacha and Amnesia for Ibiza's 2025 season. Organisers have already booked the biggest names as residents this summer - with David Guetta and Fisher amongst them Guinness World Records has officially crowned UNVRS as the world's biggest club - handing over the title previously held by Privilege. Advertisement Most read in News Travel The hedonism haven spans a staggering 6,500 square metres - around the same size as a footie pitch. Promoters promised a "never-before-seen concept in nightlife entertainment". Katie Price, 46, parties with fans inside Bolton nightclub as she dives into ball pit and fires a confetti canon It has been touted as combining the "high-end service, luxury and attention to detail of a nightclub with the infrastructure, scale and ambition of arena events". The group behind UNVRS also launched Ushuaïa - where Advertisement Leading the operation is The Night League founder and CEO Yann Pissenem, who said: 'Bringing [UNVRS] to life has been one of the most intense and emotional journeys of my career. "After more than two years of full dedication, I want to express my deepest gratitude to our teams at The Night League and Ushuaïa Entertainment, my partners, and my brother Romain." 9 After years of work, the club is finally read to welcome clubbers this summer Credit: Bav Media 9 Ibiza's famous nightlife is dominated by a small number of super-clubs Credit: theushuaiaexperience Advertisement 9 The venue fell into disrepair after the Covid pandemic forced Privilege to close down Credit: Bav Media 9 UNVRS's organisers hope to match the prestige of Privilege's parties during the 2000s and 2010s Credit: Alamy Pissenem promised to deliver the "world's first hyper-club" on the site after Privilege closed down in 2020. Celebs including Grace Jones and David Bowie regularly hung out in the much-loved party palace, until it succumbed to pressures of the Covid pandemic. Advertisement The venue fell into disrepair following closure, and quickly became a draw for travellers wanting to see the ghosts of parties past. UNVRS has bumped up the venue's 10,000 capacity by 50 percent, meaning 15,000 partygoers will crowd beneath the roof. They will not escape Ibiza's extortionate prices, however, with a stand five-drink package setting you back £100 - on top of sky-high ticket prices. 9 The venue fell into disrepair after Privilege closed in 2020 Credit: Bav Media Advertisement A history of Ibiza's Privilege nightclub PRIVILEGE was the biggest nightclub in the world five years ago, and is now being made even bigger in its new incarnation as 'UNVRS' Before it closed its doors in 2020, Privilege was the largest nightclub in the world, with a capacity of 10,000 people. According to the 2003 book of Guinness World Records, it was easily the world's largest nightclub, covering an area of 69,968 sq ft. Originally known as Club San Rafael, it was later renamed Privilege in 1995, after also being known as Ku Club for a few years. It had a swimming pool in its main room, as well as 25-foot high glass walls that would let the morning sunlight in as people still danced the night away. Among the vast number of world-renowned DJs to have performed there, names like Tiesto, Eric Prydz and Benny Benassi stand out. However, its long and rich history of live music extends well beyond disc jockeys, with the likes of Freddie Mercury, Kylie Minogue and Spandau Ballet among big names to have performed there in past.
New York Times
07-03-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Steelers pre-draft visit tracker: A rising QB, converted DT and WVU OL first to visit
Every NFL team is permitted to host 30 players at their practice facility during the pre-draft process. Local athletes can also visit without counting against that total. For the Pittsburgh Steelers, that would include prospects from Pitt, Penn State and West Virginia, along with any who grew up in the Pittsburgh area. Advertisement These visits often give us clues about which players or positions the Steelers will be targeting. In 2023, for example, the team's top four draft picks (Broderick Jones, Joey Porter Jr., Keeanu Benton and Darnell Washington) all visited before the draft. Last year, Troy Fautanu, Zach Frazier, Payton Wilson, Mason McCormick, Logan Lee and Beanie Bishop visited. In the weeks leading up to the draft, we'll be tracking all of the visitors here. At the end of the process, we'll break down what we learned. Visit: March 6 A four-star prospect out of Chandler, Ariz., the 6-foot-5, 224-pound Shough began a long and winding college football journey at Oregon in 2018. After backing up Justin Herbert for two years, Shough ascended into the starting role in 2020. He completed 63.5 percent of his passes for 1,559 yards, 13 touchdowns and six interceptions to lead the Ducks to the PAC-12 championship game. He transferred to Texas Tech in 2021, where injury concerns emerged. First, Shough broke his collarbone in 2021. Then in 2022, he sustained another shoulder injury in the season opener. The bad luck continued in Shough's sixth year of eligibility in 2023, when the QB broke his fibula four games into the season. For the second time in his career, Shough transferred ahead of the 2024. He landed at Louisville, where he worked alongside QB whisperer/head coach Jeff Brohm. The marriage was a perfect fit, as Shough led the Cardinals to an 8-4 record in a pass-happy offense, racking up 3,195 passing yards, 23 touchdowns and six interceptions. Shough is already 25, but he has several high-end physical traits. He has a prototypical frame, good mobility and one of the strongest arms in this year's class. In many of his highlights, his ball placement and anticipation stand out, especially against zone coverages. Advertisement The Athletic's draft analyst Dane Brugler ranked Shough 59th in his most recent top 100. It will be fascinating to see where Shough is picked. He's been rising up draft boards after strong showings at the Senior Bowl and the NFL Scouting Combine. He would make the most sense for the Steelers as a late Day 2, early Day 3 gamble. Visit: March 6 Dating back to his high school days in Oxford, Miss., Pegues has been a freakish athlete, including when he posted a 4.79 40-yard dash and 34-inch vertical at 280 pounds at The Opening, a premier high school scouting event. However, tapping into that athleticism has been a process. Pegues began his college career as a tight end at Auburn. After his true freshman season in 2020, he transitioned to the defensive line in 2021. That process continued at Ole Miss, where Pegues ascended into a starting role in 2023 and 2024, filling out his frame to 320 pounds. He'd likely fit the mold in Pittsburgh as a 3-4 defensive end or a rotational rusher in sub packages. As you'd expect with a player who made a late position change, Pegues is not a finished product. That's reflected in Brugler's evaluation, as he did not land in the top 100. However, given his frame and athletic makeup, Pegues would be an interesting developmental piece if he's available at the end of Day 2 or early on Day 3. Visit: March 6 The Steelers already went into their backyard to address their offensive line once, when they took Zach Frazier in the second round of the 2024 draft. Perhaps they will target his teammate this year. Milum, a 6-6, 315-pound athlete, began his collegiate career at right tackle before transitioning to the left side. He was part of a steady offensive line that led the way for the nation's fifth-ranked rushing attack in 2023 (222.7 yards per game) and 27th-ranked rushing attack in 2024 (185.9). Though most of Milum's experience in college was at tackle, many believe he'd benefit from a move inside to guard. He'd be a possibility on Day 3 as a developmental piece with some positional flexibility in case of emergency. (Photo of Tyler Shough: Andy Lyons / Getty Images)
