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SIRENA
MARESIAS, BRAZIL
CAPACITY: 4000
sirena.com/br
04
IN a nation with new venues springing up left, right and centre to channel the cash spilling out the pockets of its young, hedonistic upper class, it’s refreshing to come across a club that’s been here (almost) from the beginning, delivering the rhythmic pulse its people are so innately in tune with, for all the right reasons. Sirena, Brazil’s 18-year-old beachside jungle club, is exactly that, opting to educate its loyal clientele with serious dancefloor fodder, while at the same time giving them exactly what they want — the likes of Dennis Ferrer and D Nox & Beckers alongside crusaders like Bob Sinclar, Armin and Kaskade — which, while differing slightly from the scruffy underground dens of Europe, is always the stuff of magic. From its sweat-dripping main room to the humid jungle vibes of the outside at sunrise, Sirena is an adventure playground for clubbers. Just ask Erick Morillo. “Absolutely incredible, the energy here was so great,” he says. “The people are so amazing, the energy, the hands up in the air, everything is unbelievable.”
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AMNESIA IBIZA, SPAIN
CAPACITY: 4000
amnesia.es
05
CONVERTED from a country house to a disco back in 1976, Amnesia is where the Balearic spirit was born, Bob Marley performing in ‘78 and resident DJ Alfredo spinning everything from rock, disco and new wave to early Chicago house, inspiring the likes of Danny Rampling to take his style back to the UK and open the gates of a new kind of dance experience. From that acorn has grown a mighty oak, expanding in size, adding a roof, and kitting itself out in bespoke state-of-the-art sound, designed to submit frequencies that massage the body. Having won Best Global Club three times at the Winter Music Conference as a result, and attracted loaded stars like Puff Daddy and Naomi Campbell to hear massive brands including Cocoon, Cream and more recently MTV, it’s no wonder everyone wants a piece of the action. Coming soon are four franchises which have a strict set of criteria to ensure they honour the spirit of the original club. “My favourite club in Ibiza is definitely Amnesia, as we have our summer residency there every Monday,” reckons Sven Väth. “Artists from all corners of the art world meet here and the mixture of people is unique, and encompasses the young as well as the young at heart.”
FABRIC LONDON, ENGLAND
CAPACITY: 1600
fabriclondon.com
SITUATED in London’s white-collar corner for media back-scratching, but housed in an old meat storage facility, Fabric is a contradiction of sorts. But, saying that, not much is very ordinary about this club. Once inside, you’ll find a maze-like tower heaving with bug-eyed chaos, a walking ground for the most diverse clubbing demographic there is, including eager-to-rave students, hyperactive tourists and, of course, the clued-up faithful returning for their hundredth visit. DJs lucky enough to play always say it’s an honour, while visiting clubbers testify it’s the most high-octane experience to be found in London. Fabric, with its minimalist stylings, superlative soundsystem and exquisitely well-rounded line-ups, is a juggernaut very few can compete with. “The true benchmark of how a club should be run; always a pleasure to play at,” says Adam Shelton.
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IT’S nicknamed Planet Dance for good reason. BCM is renowned around the world. Despite being located in the less-than-salubrious environs of Magaluf, BCM is up there with the Balearics’ best clubs. Ibiza’s super venues get all the acclaim and fame, sure, but Mallorca’s jewel-in-the-crown can more than hold its own, with spectacular production, next-level laser shows, and of course, appearances from the world’s biggest and best DJs filling its enormodome space. During the summer season, BCM booms to the sound of trance, electro and commercial house behemoths like Deadmau5, Ferry Corsten and David Guetta, as well as big events like Mallorca Live, Andi Durrant’s R&B, grime and hip-hop series of gigs from the likes of Dizzee Rascal. Off-season, though, and the club, with its killer 65,000 watt Funktion One soundsystem, attracts a more Spanish contingent, hungry for a darker, tougher techno rhythm, ably provided by the likes of Richie Hawtin, Adam Beyer, Martin Buttrich and Ben Sims.
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BCM MALLORCA, SPAIN
CAPACITY: 3000
bcmplanetdance.com
04
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