Loud&Unfiltered

Inside Ibiza: What is the truth about life in Ibiza? Kerol Kollom on Café Mambo, Defected, and Caprices Festival: Life Behind The White Isle’s Nightlife Industry

From Café Mambo to Defected to becoming a driving force at Caprices Festival, Kerol Kollom has lived and breathed the global dance music industry. In this conversation, she chats to Alex Jukes and Grego O’Halloran on how she broke into Ibiza at 21, built trust with DJs and promoters, managed artist logistics at world-class clubs and festivals, and eventually became a respected booker and marketer.
You will hear: 
Breaking into Ibiza’s nightlife via Café Mambo
Artist liaison lessons from hosting the world’s top DJs
Working at Defected, Amnesia, Space, Glitterbox and Zoo Project
Logistics nightmares at Caprices Festival – helicopters, snowstorms & 100+ artists
Transitioning from logistics to marketing and bookings
Supporting rising DJs and building diverse line-ups
How Berlin, Bucharest and Barcelona shaped her music taste and networks
The reality of stress, responsibility and recovery in nightlife
Ibiza clubbing culture then vs now: authenticity, VIP trends, and dancefloor energy
Why Cocoon at Amnesia and underground characters keep Ibiza’s spirit alive
Whether you’re a DJ, promoter, festival organiser, creative entrepreneur or Ibiza fan, this episode gives you the unfiltered truth about what it takes to survive and thrive in music, events and nightlife.
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Key Moments: 
0:00 – Welcome Kerol Kollom to Loud&Unfiltered 
02:00 – Kerol’s first trip to Ibiza and Café Mambo hustle
05:00 – Landing the job and meeting superstar DJs
08:00 – Life as an Ibiza artist liaison and hostess
12:00 – From Ibiza summers to studying festival & event management
15:00 – Working with Defected, Glitterbox, Amnesia and Space
20:00 – Breaking down logistics: riders, flights, itineraries and pressure
24:00 – Helicopters, gondolas and Caprices Festival challenges
28:00 – From logistics to marketing and bookings at Caprices
33:00 – Building diverse line-ups and supporting new DJs
36:00 – Ibiza nightlife then vs now: VIP culture vs dancefloor energy
40:00 – Berlin, Bucharest and Barcelona influence on sound and bookings
43:00 – Breakthrough artists to watch: Ogazon and Sally C
46:00 – Kerol’s favourite Ibiza moments and Cocoon at Amnesia
49:00 – Secret Ibiza spots and finding balance away from the clubs

Inside Ibiza: Aoife Cleary on Ibiza Dancers, The Truth Behind Nightlife Production and the Evolution of the Music-Scene

What does it take to break into Ibiza’s world-famous nightlife scene as a dancer - and then flip that into running your own creative agency? In this episode of Loud&Unfiltered, we sit down with Aoife Cleary, founder of Another Dimension, to explore the untold story of Ibiza’s dancers, performers and producers.
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Aoife shares her journey from ballet training in Dublin to dancing at Space, Amnesia, Privilege, and Pacha, before stepping up to manage productions and eventually launching her own agency working with brands like Ministry of Sound, Ice Cream, and Ibiza Rocks.
In this episode, you will hear about:
Breaking into Ibiza’s dance industry and navigating auditions
Life behind the scenes at superclubs like Space and Amnesia
Building trust and relationships with promoters and venues
The evolution of dancer pay, conditions, and opportunities on the island
Running Another Dimension and producing events for major international brands
Secret villa parties, exclusive afters, and high-end private events
Ibiza’s changing landscape: oversaturation, VIP culture, and the rise of venues like Universe
Why production, performance and creativity are as vital as the music itself
Aoife also opens up about falling in love with Ibiza, the challenges of moving from performer to business owner, and her advice for young dancers trying to break into the island’s competitive scene.
Whether you’re a DJ, promoter, festival organiser, creative entrepreneur, or simply a fan of Ibiza culture, this episode gives you a rare look into the people who bring the island’s parties to life.
Key Moments: 
0:00 – Alex Jukes and Grego O’Halloran welcome Aoife Cleary
01:20 – Aoife’s early dance background and first trips to Ibiza
02:40 – Arriving at 19: first season struggles & shot jobs
05:00 – Cracking the Ibiza audition and casting process
07:10 – Breaking language barriers as a non-Spanish dancer
09:30 – First big jobs at Space, SuperMartXé and Amnesia
14:45 – From dancer to managing parades and productions
17:00 – Ministry of Sound influence and launching Another Dimension agency
20:00 – Producing events, choreography and high-end villa parties
24:15 – Dancing for Carl Cox at Privilege – nerves and chaos
27:30 – How Ibiza production standards have evolved
29:15 – The rise of secret villa parties & afters
30:00 – Ibiza oversaturation, VIP culture and shorter tourist stays
33:20 – Grassroots parties vs superclubs – winners and losers
37:10 – The future of Ibiza clubbing and dancefloors
39:20 – Favourite clubs, parties and DJs this season
41:10 – Advice for dancers who want to work in Ibiza
44:20 – Why dancers are the forgotten part of Ibiza nightlife

Inside Ibiza: Danny Whittle on Pacha, Ibiza’s Club Culture and the Rise of Global Dance Music

Step inside the history of Ibiza’s electronic music scene with Danny Whittle - the legendary promoter behind some of the island’s most iconic nights. From his early days at Renaissance and Ministry of Sound, to creating We Love… Sundays at Space, shaping Pacha into a global lifestyle brand, and co-founding the International Music Summit (IMS), Danny has been at the centre of dance music’s evolution for three decades.
In this episode, Danny opens up about:
The story behind We Love… and 22-hour parties at Space Ibiza
How he transformed Pacha into a global brand with franchises worldwide
Working with Swedish House Mafia, David Guetta, Luciano and other superstar DJs
The art of promotion, marketing stunts and building residencies
The birth and growth of IMS, and why Ibiza remains the heartbeat of the global scene
The rise of new venues like Hï Ibiza and Ushuaïa, and their impact on the island
Predictions for Ibiza’s future clubbing landscape and the next generation of artists
Key Topics Covered:
Ibiza nightlife evolution from the 90s to today
The making of Pacha’s global identity
DJ-led residencies vs. brand-led nights
Marketing creativity in club culture
International Music Summit origins
The influence of Ibiza on global clubbing
New challenges and opportunities for promoters
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Key Moments: 
0:00 Welcome back to Ibiza and new season plans 03:00 Introducing Danny Whittle - Pacha, Space & IMS 05:30 The creation of We Love… Sundays at Space 09:30 Iconic residencies and marketing innovation 15:00 Pacha as a lifestyle brand and global expansion 20:00 Working with DJs from David Guetta to Luciano 27:00 Inside the Swedish House Mafia residency 32:00 Founding the International Music Summit (IMS) 38:00 The rise of Hï Ibiza and Ushuaïa 47:00 Hidden gems and the real Ibiza beyond VIP culture 52:00 Why Ibiza remains the launchpad for global dance music 57:00 Predictions for next season and the island’s future

Inside Ibiza: Who Is Dwayne Muffin? The Internet’s Guide to Ibiza

Ep 9: Dwayne Muffin - One of Ibiza’s most recognisable content creators!In this episode, Dwayne Muffin shares how a last-minute opportunity to visit Ibiza in 2008 turned into a life built on the island. He reflects on how the culture has shifted over the years - from the tight-knit worker’s scene to today’s social media-fuelled seasons.He also opens up about launching his YouTube channel during lockdown, and how it gave him the chance to show a raw, natural side of Ibiza that rarely gets seen.This is a story about adaptation, longevity, and seeing the island through a new lens.

Inside Ibiza: Founding IBZ Entertainment and Shaping the Future with IMS | Mark Netto

Ep 8: Mark Netto - From Space Closing to Founding IBZ Entertainment
What starts as a party… can change your entire life.
In this episode, Mark Netto shares how a spontaneous trip to Ibiza led to him quitting university, walking away from his job in South Africa, and chasing a new path on the island.
He talks about how Space Closing - attended sober and by fluke - shifted his entire perspective, and how it later inspired the infamous Space day parties he would go on to run.
From clubbing obsession to co-founding IBZ Entertainment and shaping some of the island’s biggest music moments - this is a story about trusting your gut and going all in.

Inside Ibiza: Forward Thinking Parties and the Legacy of Carl Cox at Space | Eóin Smyth

Ep 7: Eóin Smyth – Forward Thinking Parties and the Legacy of Carl Cox at SpaceCo-founder of Game Over and longtime collaborator with Carl Cox, Eóin Smyth turned a childhood dream into an Ibiza legacy.In this episode, he reflects on his early obsession with dance music, witnessing Carl Cox at Space, and launching One Night Stand across Pacha, Amnesia, and DC10. From mentorship under Dave Browning to building one of the island’s most respected underground brands — this is a story of passion, timing, and persistence.

Inside Ibiza: Managing Momentum - The man behind ARTBAT & Argy | Chris Braun

Ep 6: Chris Braun — Managing Momentum Behind ARTBAT & ArgyFrom pro handball player to managing global dance acts, Chris Braun’s journey is one of reinvention and relentless drive. After an ACL injury ended his sporting career, a cold email from Café del Mar Dubai sparked a bold move — and a new life in music.🎧 What we talk about:– Booking Hardwell in 2002 to 2,000 people– Leaving Germany and starting over in Dubai– The isolation of building from scratch– Managing ARTBAT & the challenges of being Ukrainian artists– Industry bias & breaking through from outside the UK/US– What it really takes to build an artist's momentumListen now for a raw look into the realities of global artist management.

Inside Ibiza: The Original Cafe Mambo Resident | Jason Bye

Ep 5: Jason Bye — The Quintessential Ibiza DJFrom Cafe Mambo sunsets in ’94 to nightly sets at Amnesia in ’95, Jason Bye helped define the true Ibiza sound. Grego calls him the quintessential resident — and in this episode, we dive into the stories, the music, and the moments that made the island magic.🎧 What we talk about:– How Cafe Mambo became the birthplace of the pre-party– Playing Amnesia 7 nights a week– Hearing Plastic Dreams for the first time– Carl Cox, John Galliano & 90s Mambo memories– The Sasha remix that didn’t make the set– Why Instagram stats don’t make a real DJ– How the scene’s evolved — for better and worseListen now for unfiltered Ibiza history from one of the island’s originals.

Inside Ibiza: From Larne to the Global Stage – 20+ Years of Electronic Evolution | Fergie

🎧 Loud & Unfiltered | Inside Ibiza – Ep 4: Fergie From a teenage residency in Belfast to playing Manumission at Privilege and Space by age 18 — while The Pet Shop Boys and Boy George danced in the crowd — Fergie has been part of dance music’s wildest chapters.In this episode, Fergie takes us from the gritty clubs of Birmingham’s God’s Kitchen to his early days with mentor Tony De Vit, sharing raw stories from the rave era and the reality of staying true to your sound in a shifting industry.We dive into:His first club residency at just 14 years oldA fur coat, the Manumission Pink Pussy hotel & rave madnessGoing bankrupt and fighting to stick to his musical visionThe fast, high-pressure world of American DJingWhy Vegas crowds make him anxious, but how he still smashes itFunny, fearless, and refreshingly honest — this is Fergie, unfiltered.

Inside Ibiza: HE.SHE.THEY. to Defected - Diversity, Dance & Disruption | Steven Braines

🎧 Loud & Unfiltered | Inside Ibiza – Ep 3: Steven BrainesIn this episode, we sit down with the award winning Steven Braines — global head of events for Defected & Glitterbox, visionary co-founder of HE.SHE.THEY., music manager of artists of the years from SYREETA and Emily Nash to Maya Jane Coles, Magda, Tale of Us, Catz N Dogz, Tricky and more, as well as an and outspoken advocate for diversity on the dance floor.Steven shares how a trip to Ibiza sparked the idea for HE.SHE.THEY., a movement built on inclusion, representation, and challenging outdated club norms. He reflects on his wild early days in the industry — from promoting his first event at 16, to getting inspired by a fruit bowl at Manumission, to eventually securing a residency at Amnesia.We talk about:What a manager really does behind the scenesHow diverse booking teams lead to truly inclusive partiesThe power of the dance floor to break down barriersA few outrageous early career stories you won’t forgetThis is a candid, bold conversation about the future of nightlife — and why it needs to be for everyone.