Dexter Jones

Dexter Jones Podcast is a long-form interview series documenting the people, stories, and moments that shaped dance music culture, from the early rave years to the global club movement.

Hosted by Dexter Jones, the podcast features in-depth conversations with DJs, producers, promoters, journalists, and industry figures who lived through the rise of rave culture, clubbing, and Ibiza as a worldwide dance music epicentre.

Each episode goes beyond nostalgia to explore what really happened behind the scenes, covering creativity, success, failure, excess, reinvention, and the realities of building a life and career in electronic music.

For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter:

rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

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Jun 10, 2025 · 1 hr 19 min
Mark Doyle on Hed Kandi, Ibiza, and building a global dance music brand
In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Mark Doyle, the creator and founder of Hed Kandi, to tell the full story of one of dance music’s most influential global brands. Hed Kandi was more than a record label. It became a cultural movement that soundtracked a generation, from instantly recognisable artwork to packed dancefloors across the world. For the first time, Mark shares a first-hand, unfiltered account of how the brand was built, the ambition behind its expansion, the realities of corporate pressure, and the legal battles that ultimately changed everything. We go right back to Mark’s early career at Jazz FM, the creation of New Cool, and the moment Jason Brooks’ artwork helped define a visual identity that became iconic. From there, we follow Hed Kandi’s rapid rise, international success, and its move to Ibiza, including the defining years at El Divino. This is not a highlight reel. It’s an honest conversation about creativity, control, ownership, mistakes, and legacy — and why the Hed Kandi story is not finished yet. If you lived through the era, danced to the compilations, or want to understand how a music brand really scales and fractures, this episode matters. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 🎙️ Early career at Jazz FM 🎨 New Cool and the first Jason Brooks artwork 🎶 The birth of Hed Kandi 🌍 Global expansion and international success 📻 Radio promotion and early Hed Kandi parties 🏝️ Moving the brand to Ibiza 🪩 El Divino and the Hed Kandi Ibiza era 🏢 Corporate acquisition and internal conflict ⚖️ Legal battles and their aftermath 🔮 The future of Hed Kandi Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and early career at Jazz FM 15:00 Creating New Cool and the first Jason Brooks image 25:00 The birth of Hed Kandi 35:00 Global expansion 45:00 Early parties and radio promotion 55:00 Moving the brand to Ibiza 01:05 El Divino and Ibiza focus 01:10 Jazz FM acquisition and internal conflict 01:15 Legal struggles 01:18 The future of Hed Kandi Hed Kandi today Mark Doyle and Hed Kandi now present a weekly two-hour radio show across Mixcloud, DAB, and podcast platforms. ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/hedkandi 📲 Instagram & Facebook: @hedkandi For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com
Jun 3, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Rob Tissera on acid house, illegal raves, and the birth of UK club culture
In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Rob Tissera, one of the most important and authentic voices to emerge from UK rave and club culture. Rob sits right at the heart of the story. From the first wave of acid house to illegal warehouse parties, early club residencies, and moments that would change his life forever, this is one of the rawest, funniest, and most original accounts of the UK underground you’ll hear. We go deep into the illegal rave era. Rob shares uncensored stories from playing at The Haçienda, raving at Sunrise, DJing Blackburn warehouse parties that ended in riots, and the night that ultimately landed him in prison. We talk sound systems built inside abandoned spaces, dodging the police, and the thin line between freedom and consequences during the wild west years of rave culture. This is not nostalgia dressed up for clicks. It’s an honest, first-hand account of chaos, creativity, and how the underground shaped everything that followed in modern dance music. If you care about acid house, rave history, warehouse culture, or the roots of UK club music, this episode is essential. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 🔊 Discovering acid house and UK rave culture 🏭 The life-changing first trip to The Haçienda 🎧 Playing alongside DJs before they became household names 🚓 Illegal warehouse parties and dodging the police 🔧 Building sound systems inside abandoned spaces 🔒 The night that led to prison 🚗 Surviving a serious car crash ⚡ How the underground shaped modern dance music For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com
May 27, 2025 · 41 min
Adam Wilson on Ibiza worker culture and how Garlands made him do it!
In this Ibiza Worker Special of The Dexter Jones Podcast, we sit down with Adam Wilson, a DJ, promoter, and nightlife veteran whose life was permanently shaped by Ibiza during the mid-2000s. From the chaos and creativity of the Garlands era to wild nights at DC10, West End madness, and working across some of the island’s most intense nightlife environments, this is a first-hand account of what Ibiza worker life really looked like between 2005 and 2007. We trace Adam’s journey from clubber to DJ, PR, and entrepreneur, including working at Eden Ibiza, running boat parties, and eventually founding the Acid 87 clothing label. Along the way, we talk sobriety, family life, and how Ibiza can both break you and help you build something meaningful. This is not a highlight reel.It’s an honest, nostalgic, and grounded look at passion, perseverance, and why the island remains so magnetic long after the season ends. If you worked a season, lived the West End years, or still feel pulled back to Ibiza, this episode will resonate. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: ⚡ Ibiza worker life between 2005–2007 🕺 From clubber to DJ and promoter 🙌 Wild West End stories and Eden nights 👟 Fancy dress culture and lost-and-found Ibiza chaos 🎧 Garlands and the community it created 🏴‍☠️ Boat parties and street-level nightlife graft 👕 Launching Acid 87 and turning party culture into fashion 🧠 Sobriety, balance, and building a family life in Ibiza 🧲 Why Ibiza keeps pulling people back Chapters: 00:00 Garlands made him do it 01:30 First summer in Ibiza and West End madness 04:10 From getting sacked to finding direction 06:00 First DJ set at Orange Corner 07:45 First wild trip to Ibiza 09:40 Life in Santa Eulalia 12:00 Garlands: the brand, chaos, and community 14:40 Fancy dress, Bart Simpson, and DC10 stories 17:10 Becoming PR manager and running boat parties 19:50 Taking over Ushuaïa street PR 22:00 What makes a DJ stand out today 24:20 How Ibiza shapes club culture 26:40 Tech, lasers, and the modern club experience 29:10 From clubber to entrepreneur: Acid 87 32:00 Seeing the brand worn in clubs 33:30 Balancing nightlife and family life 35:15 Ibiza’s sober scene and lifestyle shift 37:00 West End shenanigans 39:20 One More Tune 41:00 Outro and reflections 🔗 Acid 87 clothing brand: www.acid87.co.uk For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com
May 20, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Nathan Viva on the Ibiza hustle: from €1 beers to €35M villas
In this Ibiza Worker Special of The Dexter Jones Podcast, Dexter sits down with Nathan Viva, one of the most recognisable entrepreneurs to come out of San Antonio’s West End. Nathan’s story is pure Ibiza graft. From selling €1 beers to workers, to owning bars, clubs, a concierge company, a real estate agency, and becoming a published author, this episode charts the full arc of how hustle, timing, and sheer resilience can build an empire on the island. We go deep into the rise of Viva Workers Bar, promoting nights with Tiësto, Timo Maas, and Roger Sanchez at just 22 years old, and how Nathan navigated the chaos of Ibiza nightlife while building multiple businesses at once. We also unpack the realities behind running six businesses on the island, helping launch DJ careers, surviving the post-Brexit property shift, and selling €35 million villas to footballers and high-net-worth clients. This is not a motivational soundbite episode. It’s a raw, first-hand account of ambition, mistakes, momentum, and what it actually takes to succeed in Ibiza. If you’ve ever worked a season, dreamed of staying, or wondered how people really build long-term businesses on the island, this one delivers. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 🍺 The rise of Viva Workers Bar 🎧 Promoting Ibiza nights in his early twenties 💸 Running six businesses simultaneously 🎯 Helping develop DJ careers, including Hannah Wants 🧼 Managing Ibiza’s wildest nightlife moments 🏨 Turning venues into clubs 💃 Launching Taboo Ibiza 🛥️ Building a concierge empire 🏠 Selling €35M villas through Ibiza International 🔄 Brexit, property shifts, and long-term survival Chapters: 00:00 From the bar to the boardroom 01:30 First summer in Ibiza (2000) 05:50 Running a club with Tiësto on speed dial 10:45 Birth of Viva Workers Bar 15:35 €1 beers and pre-internet promotion 19:50 The Viva tattoos 25:20 The wildest dancefloor story 30:15 Launching DJ careers 35:00 Owning the West End scene 38:40 Flipping a hotel into a nightclub 42:20 Starting Taboo Ibiza 47:45 Building the concierge business 53:10 Selling €35 million villas 58:00 Ibiza International real estate 01:03:20 Property crisis and Brexit fallout 01:07:50 Lessons from running multiple businesses 01:12:00 Advice for starting a business in Ibiza 01:15:10 Final reflections 01:18:00 One More Tune Links & contact: 📘 The Entrepreneur’s Playbook: https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurs-Playbook-Step-Step-Professional/dp/106831771X 🛥️ Ibiza Concierge: https://ibizacc.com/ 🏠 Ibiza International: https://www.ibiza-international.com/ 💃 Taboo Ibiza: https://www.facebook.com/nathanviva 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanviva 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-seal-viva For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com
May 13, 2025 · 1 hr 24 min
Marco Loco on Space Ibiza, the West End Ibiza, and earning respect the hard way
In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, we sit down with Marco Loco, a DJ whose journey perfectly captures what the Ibiza grind really looks like. From playing free gigs in San Antonio to becoming one of the most-played resident DJs at Space Ibiza, Marco shares a raw, emotional, and deeply honest account of persistence, rejection, belief, and timing. He tells the full story of how he blagged his way into the world’s number one club not once, but twice. How he waited all day just to get five minutes in front of the right person. How he held down up to ten gigs a week across beach bars, boats, and clubs. And how his final Space Ibiza season ended with an emotional set that later saw Carl Cox play the very same closing track hours later. We also explore life beyond peak club culture. From Shipwrecked boat parties and Salinas Beach sets to chillout albums under his Laylo alias, moving to Thailand, and openly discussing mental health, burnout, and balance after Ibiza. This is not a shortcut story. It’s a full-spectrum Ibiza journey about earning respect the hard way and knowing when it’s time to evolve. If you’ve ever worked a season, chased a dream on the island, or wondered what happens after the dancefloor, this episode will resonate. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 🎧 Starting out with free gigs in San Antonio ⏳ Waiting all day for a single opportunity 🪩 Convincing Space Ibiza management face-to-face 🌴 Building credibility at Salinas Beach 🔊 Becoming a Space Ibiza regular 🎶 Playing alongside Carl Cox and Café Olé 🤝 A defining moment with Roger Sanchez 🚤 Shipwrecked and beach-bar culture 🌅 Chillout music as Laylo 🧠 Mental health, burnout, and life after Ibiza Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:00 How it all started 00:19:37 Getting gigs and respect 00:25:50 Waiting all day for a shot 00:26:48 Convincing Space Ibiza management 00:27:40 Building credibility at Salinas Beach 00:28:04 The breakthrough moment 00:30:30 Space Ibiza gets a new boss 00:31:47 Becoming a Space Ibiza regular 00:34:29 Playing for Carl Cox, Café Olé, and more 00:42:37 Final emotional seasons 00:47:37 A hug from Roger Sanchez 00:57:31 Launching Rock the Boat in Thailand 01:10:15 Chillout alias: Laylo 01:24:44 One More Tune Marco Loco links: 🎧 Mixcloud (club mixes): https://mixcloud.com/marcolocoibiza 🎶 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/marcoloco 🌅 Laylo Mixes: https://mixcloud.com/laylomixes 🎼 Laylo Productions: https://soundcloud.com/layloproductions 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/marcolocomusic 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/marcolocomusica For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com
May 6, 2025 · 39 min
Nick Ferguson on One More Time Ibiza & Two Decades as an Ibiza Promoter
In this special episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with my partner Nick Ferguson, the driving force behind One More Time Ibiza, now recognised as one of the island’s most consistent weekly parties for Ibiza classics. We tell the real story of how One More Time began not in a boardroom, but inside a viral Ibiza workers Facebook group, before growing into a full weekly institution at Eden Ibiza. This is an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about independence, resilience, and why nostalgia still matters. From consistently booking DJ legends to surviving Covid, navigating post-Brexit staffing challenges, and resisting the pressure to over-commercialise, Nick and I break down what it actually takes to build and sustain a weekly party in modern Ibiza. We also talk crowd demographics, multi-generational clubbing, the balance between classics and new music, and why One More Time prioritises atmosphere, connection, and fun over phones and hype. This is not a promo piece. It’s a transparent look at the realities of promoting in Ibiza — the wins, the stress, and the long-term vision. If you care about Ibiza culture, classic dance music, or how real club nights are built from the ground up, this episode delivers. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 📱 How One More Time started from a viral Facebook group 🪩 Turning nostalgia into a weekly Eden residency 🦠 Surviving Covid as an independent promoter 🇪🇺 Post-Brexit staffing and Ibiza living conditions 🎧 Booking legends and curating line-ups 👥 Multi-generational dancefloors ⚖️ Dexter vs Nick: dividing roles behind the scenes 🎶 Classic vs new music debates 📵 Why fun matters more than phones 🔮 Looking ahead to Summer 2025 Chapters: 00:00 Intro and bending Nick’s arm to talk 00:45 The origins of One More Time 02:00 The viral Ibiza workers Facebook group 05:00 Early challenges and Covid pivot 07:15 Becoming a weekly party 09:00 Nick vs Dexter: team roles 11:00 Staffing struggles post-Brexit 13:00 Ibiza living conditions then and now 15:00 Naming One More Time 16:30 Crowd demographics and appeal 18:00 Nick’s Ibiza origins 20:00 The Windmill event and early culture 23:00 DJ friendships 25:00 Planning for Summer 27:00 Curating line-ups and flow 30:00 Classic vs new music 32:00 Booking DJs today 33:30 Kevin & Perry origins 35:00 Godskitchen and major partnerships 36:15 Bringing back clubland 37:00 Fun over phones 38:00 Nick’s One More Tune – Children 39:00 Final thoughts For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com
May 1, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
Andi Durrant on UK dance radio, lost mixes, and preserving club culture
In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, we sit down with Andi Durrant, a broadcaster, curator, and the man behind one of the most important archives in UK dance music history. From his teenage years sending letters to Kiss FM, to hosting shows on Galaxy and Capital, Andi was there as UK dance music broke into the mainstream. He hosted future superstars like Calvin Harris, deadmau5, and Swedish House Mafia long before they became household names. But Andi didn’t just live through the era. He preserved it. We go deep into the creation of the Dance Music Archive, the painstaking work of digitising lost tapes, DATs, flyers, and forgotten mixes, and why radio still matters in a world dominated by algorithms and streaming platforms. We also talk Ibiza memories, rare finds like a Frankie Knuckles DAT tape, nostalgia as a cultural force, and why preserving club culture matters more now than ever. This is not a look back for clicks. It’s a conversation about memory, responsibility, and protecting the history of dance music before it disappears. If you care about radio, rave culture, archiving, or the foundations of UK club music, this episode is essential. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 📻 Teenage years breaking into Kiss FM 🎙️ Galaxy, Capital, and dance radio legacy 🌟 Hosting future superstar DJs early in their careers 📚 Creating the Dance Music Archive 🎶 Lost mixes, DAT tapes, and rare recordings 🧠 Why radio still matters in the streaming era 🪩 Ibiza memories and club culture stories 🧾 Flyers, nostalgia, and forgotten scenes 🤖 AI, podcasts, and the future of music preservation Chapters: 00:00 Intro and early radio days 04:26 Sending letters to Kiss FM 08:52 First radio show at 16 13:18 Galaxy, Capital, and dance radio 17:44 Hosting artists before they were famous 22:10 Birth of the Dance Music Archive 26:36 Why radio still matters 31:02 Scenes, tribalism, and youth culture 35:28 Nostalgia and forgotten gems 39:54 Rare finds and Frankie Knuckles DAT tape 44:20 Archiving club culture 48:46 Ibiza stories and Privilege memories 53:12 The future of dance music 57:38 AI, podcasts, and creative shifts 01:02:04 Closing thoughts Links: 🗂️ Dance Music Archive: https://www.dancemusicarchive.com 🎧 Distorted: https://www.thisisdistorted.com ▶️ Andi’s 1998 NYD Mix: https://youtu.be/ixvA2-G9ZoA 🌐 Andi Durrant: https://www.andidurrant.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andidurrant 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thednaofdance For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com
Apr 24, 2025 · 49 min
Tristan Ingram on Ibiza, DJing, Judgement Sundays, and building a long game in dance music
In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Tristan Ingram — DJ, producer, promoter, and a true trooper of the Ibiza and UK dance music scene. Tristan’s story is not an overnight success narrative. It’s a long-game career built on hard work, consistency, and turning up year after year. From his first season in Ibiza as a Club 18–30 rep, to throwing his own parties, managing Judgement Sundays, and producing tracks that landed global recognition and “track of the summer” moments, this is a grounded, honest look at what it really takes to survive in dance music. We talk about sharing stages with major artists, playing iconic venues including Space Ibiza, Cream, and returning to Amnesia Ibiza during Kevin & Perry week. We also dig into the realities of modern promotion, social media pressure, and how the industry has changed post-Covid. This episode isn’t hype-driven. It’s about graft, longevity, and staying relevant 25 years in. If you care about Ibiza culture, dance music careers, or the behind-the-scenes reality of making it work long-term, this conversation will resonate. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 🎧 Breaking into one of the toughest scenes in the world 🌴 Early Ibiza seasons and Club 18–30 graft 🪩 From bar gigs to major clubs and festivals 🔊 Managing Judgement Sundays 🎶 Producing globally recognised tracks 🧠 Lessons from DJ, promoter, and producer life 📱 Social media and self-promotion today 🔄 Post-Covid changes for clubs and festivals 🔮 Longevity and staying relevant Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:15 First Ibiza season as a Club 18–30 rep 04:20 Getting into DJing 07:05 First gigs: bars to clubs 10:40 Soul City and early Ibiza venues 13:25 Career highlights: Cream, Judgement Sundays, Space 16:40 Memorable gigs: Space Terrace and Creamfields 20:00 Longevity and loving the work 22:30 Returning to Amnesia (Kevin & Perry week) 26:10 How Ibiza has changed 30:20 Social media’s impact on club culture 33:45 Post-Covid promoter realities 36:50 How the Random Events brand started 40:15 Future goals: Hï Ibiza and Glastonbury 43:10 Production highlights and collaborations 46:30 One More Tune 48:15 Wrap-up For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com
Apr 17, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
Slipmatt on UK rave culture, Raindance 1989, and 35 years at the heart of the scene
In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Slipmatt, one of the most defining figures in UK rave culture. With a career spanning more than 35 years, Slipmatt has lived through the birth of rave, the explosion of dance music culture, and the evolution from illegal warehouse parties to global stages. Few people can tell this story from the inside like he can. We go right back to the origins of rave culture, starting with Raindance in 1989. Slipmatt shares first-hand accounts of those early nights, the community that formed around the music, and how a passion for rave became a life-long career. This is a deep dive into electronic dance music history, told by someone who was there when it all began. We also talk about Ibiza, legacy, and why staying connected to the culture still matters decades later. From preserving rave history through Slip Back In Time to reflecting on what rave culture means today, this is an honest conversation about longevity, responsibility, and community. This is not nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake. It’s a grounded look at how rave was built from the ground up and why its values still resonate. If you care about old school rave, UK dance music history, or the roots of club culture, this episode is essential. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 🔊 The early days of UK rave culture 🏭 Life at the centre of the rave movement ⚡ Raindance 1989 and the birth of a scene 🔄 How rave evolved over 35 years 🏝️ Slipmatt’s long relationship with Ibiza 🕰️ Slip Back In Time and preserving rave history 🪩 What rave culture means today 🔮 Returning to Ibiza and the next chapter For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com
Apr 10, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
Jonathan Ulysses on Space Ibiza, warm-up mastery, and 17 years at the heart of the club
In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Jonathan Ulysses, one of the most important figures in Ibiza club history. Jonathan held a 17-year DJ residency at Space Ibiza, making him the longest-running resident DJ at one of the most iconic clubs on the planet. Few people experienced Ibiza’s golden era as deeply or as consistently as he did. In this conversation, Jonathan takes us inside Space from the inside out. Early mornings, marathon warm-up sets, and the unspoken responsibility of setting the tone for legends who followed. We talk about why the warm-up DJ role is a lost art, what it really meant to earn trust in a club like Space, and how Ibiza’s tight-knit worker community shaped both the music and the culture. We also rewind to Jonathan’s roots. From early DJ days at Simples and Club 18-30, to helping shape Soul City, this is a first-hand account of survival, progression, and longevity during Ibiza’s most legendary years. This is not a myth-making exercise. It’s a grounded, honest reflection on legacy, pride, and lessons learned from the heart of Ibiza club culture. If you care about Ibiza history, Space, or the craft of DJing beyond peak-time hype, this episode is essential. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 🪩 Becoming a resident DJ at Space Ibiza 📞 Getting “the call” from Fritz 🎚️ Why warm-up sets are a lost art 🌅 Early mornings and life inside Space 👥 Ibiza’s worker community and club culture 🎧 Jonathan’s musical roots and DJ journey 🍸 Simples, Club 18–30, and early Ibiza gigs 🔊 Building Soul City and shaping a sound 🏆 Legacy, proud moments, and hard-earned lessons Chapters: 00:00 Intro and welcome 01:30 Becoming resident DJ at Space Ibiza 07:00 Ibiza nostalgia and worker community 13:00 Early days at Simples 18:00 Getting the call from Space 25:00 Lessons from Pepe Roselló and DJing at Space 33:00 How the clubbing scene changed 40:00 How Jonathan started DJing 47:00 Club 18–30 and early Ibiza gigs 55:00 Turning Simples into Soul City 01:02:00 Legacy at Space and proud moments 01:08:00 Final thoughts and One More Tune For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com
Apr 3, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
Vicky Devine on 25 years in Ibiza, breaking barriers, and life behind the decks
In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Vicky Devine, a DJ, producer, and promoter who has been a constant presence in Ibiza’s club culture for more than two decades. From early DJ residencies in San Antonio to pioneering the all-female DJ movement with Charlie’s Angelz, Vicky was shaping the island’s sound and culture long before conversations around representation became mainstream. This is an honest, first-hand account of what it really took to build a long-term career in Ibiza. We talk about the early years of the island’s club scene, long nights behind the decks, and the realities of DJ life beyond the glamour. Vicky shares insights into community, resilience, and the relationships that sustained careers during Ibiza’s most formative eras. We also reflect on key moments such as long-term residencies including Judgement Sundays, memories from Kevin & Perry at Amnesia Ibiza, and how the island has changed over the years. This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s a grounded conversation about longevity, identity, and what it means to still love the music after 25 years. If you care about Ibiza history, electronic dance music, or the realities of life behind the decks, this episode will resonate. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 🏝️ Ibiza’s early clubbing years and how the scene really worked 🚧 Breaking barriers as a female DJ on the island 🪩 Long-term residencies and Judgement Sundays 🎧 DJ life beyond the glamour 👥 Ibiza legends and community 🎬 Kevin & Perry at Amnesia Ibiza 🔄 How Ibiza has evolved over the years Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:09 Ibiza early years 11:22 Modern Ibiza 18:51 Judgement Sundays 24:55 DJing in Ibiza 38:40 Ibiza legends 50:33 Kevin & Perry Amnesia Ibiza 01:04:52 One More Tune For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com
Mar 28, 2025 · 58 min
Dwayne Muffin on Ibiza, YouTube virality, and documenting nightlife from the inside
In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Dwayne Muffin, one of the most recognisable content creators to emerge from Ibiza nightlife. From selling tickets in San Antonio’s West End to building a massive online following by filming Ibiza exactly as it is, Dwayne has spent more than 15 years documenting the island from the inside. His work captures not just the madness, but the mechanics of how Ibiza nightlife really functions. This conversation goes behind the scenes of virality, online pressure, and the reality of turning nightlife into content. We talk about how Ibiza content spreads, what actually drives YouTube growth, and the toll that constant visibility can take on creators living inside the scene they film. We also look forward. How Ibiza is changing, what the island looks like heading into 2025, and where creators fit in an era of algorithms, short attention spans, and shifting club culture. This isn’t a hype episode. It’s a grounded discussion about visibility, responsibility, and the unseen work behind viral nightlife content. If you’re interested in Ibiza culture, YouTube growth, or how scenes are documented in real time, this episode delivers. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 📹 Building an audience by filming Ibiza nightlife 🚀 The reality of going viral on YouTube 🏝️ Life in Ibiza beyond the party image 📰 Ibiza Club News and documenting the scene ⚖️ The pressure and responsibility of online attention 🔄 How Ibiza is changing heading into 2025 🔮 The future of content creators on the island Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:09 Ibiza Club News 07:38 Living in Ibiza 12:07 Becoming a YouTuber 26:12 Chris Moyles and media attention 32:09 Ibiza in 2025 39:51 Modern-day Ibiza 44:40 Future plans 57:42 One More Tune For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com
Mar 22, 2025 · 59 min
AJ Gibson on Godskitchen, Global Gathering, and building a defining era of dance music
In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with AJ Gibson, the resident DJ who was there from the very beginning of Godskitchen. Godskitchen didn’t just define a sound, it defined an era. From its earliest club nights to its rise as a global dance music brand, AJ gives a first-hand, behind-the-scenes account of how Godskitchen was built, why the atmosphere was so special, and what made it resonate with an entire generation. We explore life inside the club from day one, the growth of party brands, and the transition from local nights to international impact through Global Gathering, world tours, and iconic compilation albums. AJ also reflects on the return of Godskitchen to Ibiza, including Ibiza XXV, and what that connection to the island still means today. The conversation moves beyond nostalgia into perspective. From record shopping in the 1990s and 2000s to DJing in the age of social media, AJ shares insights on how the scene has changed and where dance music might be heading next. This is not a retrospective soundbite. It’s a grounded conversation about culture, consistency, and legacy from someone who lived it from the inside. If you care about UK club culture, Godskitchen, Ibiza, or the evolution of electronic dance music, this episode is essential. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 🪩 How Godskitchen started 🔊 Life inside the club from day one ⚡ The early atmosphere and culture 🎪 Party brands and scene growth 🏝️ Ibiza XXV and the island connection 🌍 Global Gathering festivals 💿 Godskitchen albums and world tours 🛒 Record shopping in the 90s and 2000s 📱 DJing in the age of social media 🔮 The future of dance music Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:35 Godskitchen 03:50 One More Time Ibiza 05:30 Party brands 06:15 How Godskitchen started 08:50 AJ’s DJ journey 10:42 The early beginnings 14:38 Ibiza XXV 17:50 The atmosphere of Godskitchen 21:21 Global Gathering 25:40 The return of Godskitchen 26:47 Albums and world tours 31:53 The 1990s and 2000s 42:15 Record shopping 48:00 Social media and DJing 53:45 The future of dance music 55:43 Closing thoughts For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com
Mar 14, 2025 · 58 min
Gee Moore on Bora Bora Music, daytime parties, and shaping Ibiza culture
In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Gee Moore, the visionary behind Bora Bora Music Ibiza and one of the true pioneers of Ibiza’s daytime party culture. Gee Moore helped redefine what clubbing could be on the island. From 12-hour marathon sets beneath the flight path at Playa d’en Bossa to building a movement that influenced daytime parties across the world, his impact on Ibiza club culture is impossible to overstate. In this conversation, we go deep into the origins of Bora Bora Music Ibiza, the atmosphere that made those years so special, and the reality of building something organic before social media and algorithms existed. Gee also reflects on his wider creative journey, from record labels and releases to his life in Brazil and how distance reshaped his relationship with music and Ibiza. This is not a surface-level nostalgia trip. It’s a first-hand account of creativity, community, and how one idea helped change the rhythm of an entire island. If you care about Ibiza history, daytime club culture, or the roots of modern dancefloor movements, this episode is essential. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 🌴 Life before Bora Bora Music Ibiza ✈️ Ibiza in 1997 and the birth of daytime partying 🪩 How Bora Bora Music Ibiza really started 🔊 The golden years of Bora Bora 🎶 Gee Moore’s music and label journey 🇧🇷 Life and creativity in Brazil 💿 Record labels, releases, and evolution 🏝️ Personal Ibiza memories and stories Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:55 Gee Moore before Bora Bora 13:36 Ibiza 1997 14:48 The rise of Bora Bora Music Ibiza 22:00 Gee Moore’s music 27:00 Bora Bora golden years 31:05 Life in Brazil 39:45 Record labels and releases 45:30 Ibiza memories 50:34 Closing thoughts For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com
Mar 4, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Kirk Field on life inside UK rave culture
In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Kirk Field, one of the most respected and credible voices in UK rave and club culture. Kirk was there at the birth of the scene. As a journalist for Mixmag, DJ Mag, and NME, he documented the rise of UK rave culture from the inside, at a time when misinformation, media panic, and political pressure distorted what was really happening on dancefloors across the country. This conversation goes deep into the reality of the early rave years. The scale, the energy, the chaos, and the community that defined an era. We talk honestly about the myths versus the truth, why the press often got it wrong, and why documenting rave culture accurately still matters today. We also explore Kirk’s latest work, Rave New World 2: Planes, Trains & Amphetamines, and why the sequel had to be written. From UK warehouses and legendary venues like Bagleys and Freedom, to Ibiza in the 1990s and the realities behind overcrowded superclubs, this is a first-hand account of a movement that reshaped music history. This is not nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake. It’s about truth, context, and preserving the real story of rave culture. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 📖 Rave New World 2 and why the sequel was essential 🔊 Kirk Field’s first experience of rave culture ☀️ The Summer of Love and the explosion of UK raving 📰 Media panic, authorities, and press misinformation ✍️ Writing the truth about rave culture from the inside 🏭 Bagleys, Freedom, and legendary UK rave venues 🏝️ Ibiza in the 1990s and how it really felt 🐟 “Sardines in Pacha” and the reality of overcrowding 🌞 Bora Bora Ibiza and daytime party culture 🔮 Ibiza heading into 2025 👥 Holiday groups and the modern clubbing scene Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:55 Rave New World 2 03:42 First rave experiences 05:53 The Summer of Love 07:25 Media, authorities, and press reaction 09:22 Writing the truth about rave culture 21:51 Bagleys & Freedom 32:01 Ibiza in the 1990s 38:09 Sardines in Pacha 45:56 Bora Bora Ibiza 48:17 Ibiza in 2025 52:37 Holiday groups and modern clubbing Links: Rave New World 2: Planes, Trains & Amphetamines https://rb.gy/1ld3z8 Sardines in Pacha: https://youtu.be/TsTChWnMT8Q For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com