Classic Ibiza brings Balearic beats to Bowood

Performing more tracks than ever in the show’s 11-year history, the 45-piece Urban Soul Orchestra, conducted by Stephen Hussey, led the Wiltshire audience on a five-and-a-half-hour celebration of the very-best in Balearic-infused dance music.
Classic Ibiza’s social channels were packed with praise from people who attended.
Katie F. said: “I love the atmosphere here, everyone having the best time - love the setup and can confirm the toilets are always spotless - thank you - see you next year.” 
Jackie G. said: “Absolutely smashed it again, such a brilliant night.” Alan O. added: “Fantastic night, great atmosphere, definitely going next year.”
Classic Ibiza debutant DJ Meera kicked-off proceedings at 5.30pm, before being joined by members of Urban Soul Orchestra for the new Chill-Out Set. 
Settling into the family-friendly vibe over their picnics, the crowd shimmied to a perfect blend of laid-back classics, including from Groove Armada, Massive Attack and The Orb.
Urban Soul Orchestra, DJ Goldierocks and London Community Gospel Choir then took centre stage for the Ghost Ship Sundowner Set, with the BPM taking a noticeable uptick. 
New orchestral interpretations of Eple by Röyksopp and Release The Pressure by Leftfield opened the set, which also included firm Classic Ibiza favourites from the likes of Goldie, Adamski and Fatboy Slim.
Classic Ibiza’s very-own DJ Goldierocks then took control of the decks for her Deep House Set, setting the scene for the evening’s main event.
 At 9.30pm she was rejoined on stage by Urban Soul Orchestra and London Community Gospel Choir for the Dance Set, a high-octane mix of house classics, with fresh reinventions of Todd Terry’s Something Goin’ On and Dennis Ferrer’s Hey Hey, joining perennial floor-fillers from The Prodigy, Faithless, Gala and many more. 
All were accompanied by a spectacular laser and light show, the concert reached a rapturous climax at 11pm.
Classic Ibiza’s Lisa Ward said: “A massive thank you to everyone that partied with us at Bowood House over the weekend. 
"It’s great seeing so many friends and families having such a good time. And of course, a huge shout out goes to our amazing performers and crew.
“I don’t mind admitting that it’s pretty daunting thinking of ways to top our previous year’s tour. This summer, we’ve lengthened the programme, added a new chill-out set, increased the size of Urban Soul Orchestra, extended London Community Gospel Choir’s vocals and performed more tracks than ever. 
"Going by the reaction of our incredible Wiltshire audience we smashed it. Here’s to more sleepless nights dreaming up ways to raise the bar yet again next year.”
Sponsored by Adnams Ghost Ship, Classic Ibiza is proud to support Chippenham-based charity Doorway. 
To be the first to hear about Classic Ibiza’s ‘27 tour dates visit classicibiza.co.uk/bowood/keep-in-touch
 

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