Clubbers going to Pikes Ibiza won’t be able to use their phones on the dancefloor anymore, regardless of which night they go on.
The White Isle hotel introduced a policy in April of banning phones on the dancefloor on Monday nights – “Keep your phones in your pocket and your mind on the music,” they said. This ended up being a success in terms of both the atmosphere and the publicity it brought – it “caused quite the stir around the island,” prompting a “positive shift in the way people experience parties in Ibiza”.
Now, this has been extended to seven nights a week. Attendees are asked to place a sticker over their phone camera at the entrance to Pikes’ grounds, with staff on hand to remind them they’re breaking rules if they are caught trying to take photos or videos.
“We want you to dance like no one’s watching. We want the very special guests in our booth and our resident DJs alike to feel as comfortable as if they were at a friend’s house party, with the freedom to dance, sing, jump, squeal, shout and celebrate however they like,” the post continues. “We want you to find your new best friends, make memories that live in your mind, not on your phone, and experience the magic of Pikes the way it was always intended to be. After all, what happens at Pikes stays at Pikes…”
Another popular Ibiza club, Hï Ibiza, has also brought in the policy at its Damian Lazarus Club Room residency and later the James Hype and Meduza Club Room residencies.
No-phone policies have become increasingly popular after being implemented by iconic German club Berghain. Various UK spots have followed suit, including London’s FOLD and fabric.
