Rehearsals have taken place for this summer's Classic Ibiza concert in Hatfield with organisers giving fans a sneak preview of the concert's "best show yet".
With Classic Ibiza returning to Hatfield House on Saturday, August 17, Urban Soul Orchestra, the show’s headliners, assembled in a London recording studio to put the finishing touches to their performance ahead of their eight-night tour of our country’s best-loved stately homes.
Having worked on the orchestrations over the winter, Stephen Hussey, USO’s founder and Classic Ibiza conductor, led his musicians and vocalists through their paces to perfect the 16 new tracks in this year’s orchestral set of over 40 house music classics.
You can get a taster of one of the new tracks, Don’t You Want Me by Felix, recorded at the rehearsal below.
After rehearsing the tracks, Stephen Hussey said: “Hearing the orchestrations that I’ve been dreaming up being brought to life for the first time is always something very special.
"This year is particularly exciting though, as we’ll be performing more new tracks than we’ve ever played before.
"For me, musically, this is our best show yet. I think we’ve got a perfect mix of some absolutely belting new tracks and some firm Classic Ibiza favourites.
"I can’t wait to share what we’ve got in store with our awesome Hatfield House audience.”
Visit classicibiza.co.uk for tickets and more information.
What to expect at Classic Ibiza
Classic Ibiza is an orchestral celebration of the very best in 'Stately House Music' and features more than five hours of Balearic-infused dance anthems.
The general rule at Classic Ibiza is that the BPM goes up as the sun goes down.
The evening starts at 5pm with a vibe straight from one of Ibiza’s iconic beachside bars, before building to an al fresco nightclub by the time the concert reaches a crescendo at 10.30pm.
Headlining the event is the 32-piece Urban Soul Orchestra, known for working alongside dance music greats like Groove Armada, Robert Miles and Nightmares On Wax.
They’ll be delving into house music’s rich archive with DJ Goldierocks, reinventing the most iconic tracks from the last 30 years.
Along the way, highlights include a set by former Pacha Ibiza resident, DJ Jose Luis, and an awe-inspiring laser and light show.
If you can’t wait until the summer to get a taste of the Classic Ibiza experience, USO have released a new live album, Classic Ibiza III, recorded at multiple venues on last year’s tour. The album is available on all major streaming platforms.
Stephen Hussey added: “I’m really proud of our new album. Although there’s nothing quite like being at the show, I think it captures the energy and musicianship our performance, as well as the incredible vibe of the audience.
"Featuring some of the tracks that we’ll be playing this summer, it’s the perfect appetiser ahead of this year’s tour. Turn it up and enjoy!”
Demand for Classic Ibiza tickets is strong again this year, with some venues already at capacity.
The Hatfield show is proud to be supporting Herts Young Homeless.
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