American DJ and producer Diplo is under investigation following an illegal rave in Ibiza, Spanish news outlet Olive Press reports. The unlicensed rave reportedly occurred at the famous Cala d’Hort viewpoint, known for its scenic views and unique location.
The Sant Josep City Council and Ibiza police are now investigating the event which allegedly took place on 24 June. It could result in Diplo and event organisers being fined up to €300,000, according to IB3.
According to Olive Press, Diplo shared photos of the party on social media encouraging fans to attend the party. Videos on Instagram show the DJ performing a set with a crowd of attendees on the beach.
.@diplo being investigated over illegal ‘party’ in Ibiza. Full Story 👉 https://t.co/roxqftkHNF
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Sant Josep City Council has since released a statement addressing the ecological vulnerability of the illegal rave site. “The space where this event was held is a Protected Area by the European Union through the Natura 2000 Network, in addition to a Natural Area of Special Interest, among other figures of environmental protection,” it says.
The organisation adds: “A vulnerable area in which this type of illegal activities promote the risk of fires, noise problems, waste, etc and, of course, endanger the integrity of the people attending.”
In response to the investigation, Diplo has posted a statement on Instagram: “Don’t believe what you read in the news. I don’t own a 100 million dollar mansion, and I didn’t pay 450k euros to rave in Ibiza.”
In response to the report, The Ibiza Leisure Association, a non-profit nightlife organisation, has released a statement calling for “maximum respect” to be paid towards Ibiza’s land and local communities.
“The area of Cala d’Hort is a magical area that for some years has attracted hundreds of people to watch the sunset and at the same time there are already many citizens who have demonstrated in defence of this environmentally sensitive area,” they say.
