Ibiza Hall Of Fame

Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠DJ and club pioneer Rubber Ron joins Clara and Big Al to reflect on a colourful career spanning five decades, from London's funk and soul scene to the birth of acid house, rave culture and his pioneering fusion of dance music, fetish fashion and theatrical clubbing experiences.Ron began DJing in 1975, collecting records while studying to become a civil engineer. Growing up in East London and Essex, he discovered the legendary Crackers nightclub in 1976, the home of London's funk scene, before becoming involved in sound systems and DJing. Despite pursuing a career in engineering, his devotion to music eventually took centre stage.Ron recalls his first visit to Ibiza in 1987 with his band Black Britain, performing at Ku. Captivated by the island's freedom, creativity and extraordinary nightlife, he returned to become part of its emerging club scene.He shares stories of bringing his infamous Submission parties to Ibiza in the 1990s, combining extravagant performers, outrageous costumes and unforgettable events at El Divino. From wild street parades and legendary villa parties to the extraordinary characters who defined the island's golden era, Ron remembers a time when anything seemed possible.Ron also reflects on Ibiza's transformation, the music that shaped his journey and how the island's spectacular club productions inspired his own creative ventures. Still pushing boundaries, he discusses his latest projects combining technology and immersive entertainment, alongside an unexpected acting role playing boxing promoter Don King.Presented by Alan Warman and Clara Griffin. Produced by Dave Lambert. Edited by Billy Booth.Follow/subscribe to never miss an episode.Get in touch ! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠DJ Rap joins Clara and Big Al on the Global Club & Dance Hall Of Fame to look back on an extraordinary career spanning the birth of UK rave culture, the evolution of jungle and drum & bass, and a musical journey that has taken her far beyond any single genre.A natural musician from an early age, Rap recalls discovering the freedom and sense of belonging of the late-1980s rave scene, from the early warehouse parties and pirate radio stations to the clubs that helped shape a new generation of dance music. She reflects on the records that established her reputation as a producer and DJ, her relationship with the likes of Fabio, Grooverider and Randall, and the experience of breaking into a scene where female DJs were still few and far between. For Rap, being respected as an artist meant learning the craft and proving herself behind the decks and in the studio.Her story also takes in an unexpected musical journey through house and techno, including a Pacha residency with Erick Morillo and a 22-year chapter living and working in America. She discusses her work across different genres, her experiences in the studio with major international producers, and why she has never wanted to be confined to the drum & bass genre.Now running her own label and mini empire and continuing to produce everything from jungle to techno and house, Rap remains as creatively driven as ever. She also reflects on how the rave scene has changed, the importance of preserving its sense of community, and why the passion for the music should always come before the business.From the early days of acid house to becoming one of the defining figures in jungle and drum & bass, this is the story of DJ Rap - an independent spirit, pioneering producer and artist who has always followed her own path.Filmed at Ministry Of Sound, London SE1Presented by Alan Warman and Clara Griffin. Produced by Dave Lambert.

Mark Doyle, the creative force behind hedkandi, joins Alan and Clara to tell the story of how he helped shape the island’s clubbing culture, taking a West London soul boy’s love of music and turning it into one of dance music’s most recognisable global brands.Mark recalls his early days collecting records and promoting club nights in West London during the rise of acid house, before developing compilation concepts for Jazz FM. Those early projects laid the foundations for hedkandi, launched in 1999, combining uplifting vocal house, disco influences and glamorous artwork to create a distinctive musical identity.But it was in Ibiza that Hed Kandi truly came to life as a clubbing experience. Mark reflects on the brand’s early events in Ibiza and the artists and hit records that helped define its sound. The residency at El Divino from 2002 and how the island became central to its international success creating parties that brought together great music, beautiful settings and a distinctive crowd. Ibiza helped turn hedkandi from a compilation series into a global lifestyle brand.From the early days of West London club culture to taking the Hed Kandi sound around the world and scoring hit records along the way this is the story of how musical instinct, creative vision and a love of a great party helped build a lasting dance music institution.Filmed at Ministry Of Sound, London SE1Presented by Alan Warman and Clara Griffin. Produced by Dave Lambert. Edited by Billy Booth.Follow/subscribe to never miss an episode.Get in touch ! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠A pioneer and bona fide legend of the UK house music scene, Terry Farley has played an instrumental role in shaping British club culture since the mid-1980s. From his roots in London’s reggae, soul and jazz-funk scenes to the explosion of acid house, Terry has been at the heart of a musical movement that changed clubbing forever.Terry joined Alan and Clara to look back on a remarkable journey that began with a lifelong passion for collecting records and dancing, before an unexpected move behind the decks led to a career spanning more than four decades. He recalls the early days of the warehouse party scene, becoming a resident at influential nights including Spectrum and Future.Terry also tells the story of Boy’s Own, the influential fanzine he co-founded with Andrew Weatherall and others in 1986, which documented the emerging acid house scene and helped capture the spirit of a generation. What began as a small independent publication developed into parties and, eventually, the legendary Junior Boy’s Own record label, releasing underground house music and helping bring artists including Underworld and the Chemical Brothers to a wider audience.The conversation turns to Ibiza and the island’s transformative influence on dance music. Terry shares memories of the unforgettable opening party at Amnesia in 1989, his early encounters with Balearic music and Alfredo’s eclectic approach, and how sounds he initially approached with some reservations came together in the unique atmosphere of the island.Along the way, Terry reflects on the DJs who influenced him, including Junior Vasquez, Norman Jay and the late Alan Sullivan, the dance-floor traditions that connected Northern Soul with house music, and the London clubs and venues that have disappeared over the years. He also discusses the importance of underground culture, the evolution of the scene and the friendships that have endured throughout his career.Filmed at Karma Sanctum Hotel, London W1.Presented by Alan Warman and Clara Griffin. Produced by Dave LambertFollow/subscribe to never miss an episode.Get in touch ! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Jon Jules is the latest inductee into the Global Club & Dance Hall Of Fame. With a DJ career dating back to 1982, Jon has been at the heart of British club culture for more than four decades, from the jazz-funk and soul scene of the early 1980s to the emergence of house and acid house.In conversation with Alan and Clara, Jon looks back on the music, clubs and people that shaped his journey. He recalls the early days of the jazz-funk scene, the transition into house music and his ten-year residency at London’s Hippodrome, alongside appearances at legendary venues including Camden Palace, Limelight, Club UK and BCM in Mallorca.Jon also tells the story of his influential record shop Rayners Lane Record and Disco Centre, which became a meeting place for DJs, producers and industry figures. Through his record knowledge and connections, he helped champion emerging sounds, get records into the right hands and support the careers of luminarys such as Paul Oakenfold, Brandon Block, Terry Farley and Simon Dunmore. He reflects on the excitement of discovering new music at the very beginning of the house explosion, when a record such as Lil Louis 'French Kiss' could change everything.Now a presenter on Mi-Soul Radio, Jon continues to share his passion for soul, disco, jazz-funk and house, while working on events and bringing generations of music lovers together. His ambition to keep DJing well into old age says everything about a career built on one enduring belief: music is a way of life.Filmed at Ministry Of Sound, London SE1Presented by Alan Warman and Clara Griffin. Edited by Billy Booth. Produced by Dave Lambert.