As Classic Ibiza’s return to Bowood House on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 July draws closer, the concert’s organisers have announced further plans in what they are promising will be their biggest-ever celebration of Balearic-infused house music.
Urban Soul Orchestra performing the Classic Ibiza Sundowner Set. Photo by David Evans Photography
Creating a symphonic wall-of-sound, this summer’s extended five-and-a-half-hour show will feature a total of 45 Urban Soul Orchestra musicians and vocalists – the largest-ever number to grace the stage at Classic Ibiza, up from 32 in previous years.
USO’s Stephen Hussey, conductor, arranger and musical producer for Classic Ibiza, said: “I’ve got to admit that I feel a bit like a kid in a toy shop, thinking about the exciting possibilities to have musical fun with all the new instruments I’ve now got at my fingertips.
“By adding more strings, brass, woodwind and percussion to the show, we’ll create such an awe-inspiring wall-of-sound, which is literally going to blow our Bowood audience away!”
In addition to everyone’s favourite dance anthems, performed by Urban Soul Orchestra and DJ Goldierocks, this summer’s extended Classic Ibiza features a new live chill-out set, fresh performances by show debutant DJ Meera, and even more guest vocals from London Community Gospel Choir.
Lisa Ward, promoter and owner of Classic Ibiza, said: “Every year we set ourselves the challenge of building on the success of our previous tour. That was pretty daunting this year considering how incredible our 10th anniversary celebrations were, but we’ve only gone and done it!
“Whether you’ve been before or are new to Classic Ibiza, you’re going to want to witness what we’ve got in store at Bowood this summer. We’ve upped the ante yet again and can’t wait to share the experience with everyone.”
In a further update, Classic Ibiza has announced the results of its annual track poll. The three most popular chill-out tracks, voted for by the show’s 62,000 social media followers, are: Belfast (Orbital), Les Nuits (Nightmares On Wax) and Little Fluffy Clouds (The Orb). They’ll be joining the new 45-minute Chill-Out Set, performed by members of Urban Soul Orchestra and DJ Meera.
Sponsored by Adnams Ghost Ship, tickets to Classic Ibiza at Bowood are selling fast. The show is proud to be supporting Chippenham-based charity Doorway. For tickets and further information, including show times, visit: classicibiza.co.uk/bowood
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