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FlyKandi Ibiza Closing Party Weekender

Thursday 25 September - Sunday 28th September 2008

International good time specialists and lifestyle connoisseurs Hed Kandi are always one step ahead when it comes to delivering an all-encompassing party experience. Illustrating the point to perfection, the definitive clubbing icons are proud to announce the launch of their first ever Hed Kandi Weekender Trip To Ibiza, giving you a golden opportunity to indulge in a jet-set world of delicious decadence.

Catering, as they do, for all eventualities, Team Kandi really has thought of everything for a tempting sojourn to the white isle. Travelling in style, courtesy of Fly Kandi, Hed Kandi's groundbreaking partnership with Monarch airlines, you'll be collected at Eivissa airport before being whisked to a champagne reception at a plush 4 star hotel that will be your residence for the duration of your stay. The package, of course, includes guaranteed entry into the most important party of the weekend; Hed Kandi's closing party at El Divino on Saturday 27th September but also offers an additional array of special weekender events, including cocktails with Hed Kandi DJs, lavish pool parties and so much more.

This unique slice of Kandi-style hedonism is destined to sell like hotcakes, so to ensure your place on the first ever Hed Kandi Weekender Trip To Ibiza go to www.hedkandi.com/jetset or call 0845 434 9598 and BOOK NOW.

Miss. B reports from Ibiza - 16/08/08

Hola my Kandi kin. Well I am sitting on my little balcony and there is a gale blowing here! Yes it appears that the slight unsettledness that can be characteristic of the second half of August has begun. Saying that, there is still so much of the season to go and so much partying to do. I have decided to make the most of what is actually really refreshing air and open all of the doors and windows in my apartment and give it a good airing.

This week saw a big public holiday all across Spain. What this has meant is that shops shut up and that towns and villages see many parties and celebrations. The Spanish of all ages love to go out en mass. Be that big family gatherings or throngs of partying clubbers. One such example was a free party that was held to celebrate this weekend on Cala Gracio, this also celebrated a lunar eclipse. I did not attend as I could not miss my appointment with our beloved Kandi, but I watched the eclipse from my balcony and have a number of friends who reported back that this was a true Ibiza party. Something to consider when people complain that some of this years stricter laws have stopped all of the different types of party that Ibiza has to offer.

Wednesday saw your B lazin' on a beach; I took a trip to a beach called Port de Torrent. This is sandy and well equipped and tends to be visited by families with young children. This is one of the few that makes you feel that you could be anywhere in Europe as you don't get much sense of Ibiza's rugged and distinctive coast here. That aside it is a nice little space and it was really amusing to sit and watch kids making sand castles.

Then, of course, I caught up with all of the boys and girls who work so hard to make HK the night that it is. This week we greeted Andy Norman and Colin Airey both of whom were on their second trip out here this season. As if this were not enough we were treated to a visit from Jack McCord who left Europe last year to return to his native Australia and work for Kandi there. It was really good to see him and he was raring to go despite having little sleep since he left Oz on Wednesday! Kandi's trademark live element was provided by Lovely Laura and Pav.

The night of course was a great one, the music flowed and the Kandi crowd did not disappoint. The boys were in high holiday spirits and Laura was as always playing her heart out on the sax and treated us to a stint on Pav's bongos, I have never seen her do this before, a musical talent indeed.

There I will leave you, as I sit and plan next weeks adventures, until then... X

Miss.B interviews: Pav

Hello all, Miss B here. I have had the pleasure of catching up with Hed Kandi's longest serving percussionist, Pav. He has kindly agreed to chat to me about himself and his work.

Miss.B - Thanks for talking to me Pav. I am told that you come from an esteemed family of percussionists. Please tell us about this?

Pav - Percussion is a way of life in Sikh culture and our religion holds deeply seated roots of music and in particular, percussion. My family, Talvin Singh and Inder Goldfinger were not some far away icons I could watch on the box, but living, breathing examples of where to go and what to do. They were incredible and growing up around them was so much fun, blending the passions of Eastern sounds with the new up-and-coming Western beats.

Miss.B - How has this influenced your playing?

Pav - Eastern sound can be incredibly complex, strict in tempo, which requires incredibly high standards and tight discipline. With such a strict upbringing in what was right, there was only one way to develop - by meeting Western dance beats I found the rhythm that became part of what I do - a fusion of the complexity of the East and the raw beat and passion of the West.

Pav - So many! I have played for Manumission, for Radio 1 at the Miami Winter Music Conference and Galaxy radio. Last year I was lucky enough to work with Kandi's Lovely Laura who was asked to support part of the Take That tour. She asked me to provide percussion for her act in front of 10,000 people. Now THAT was a vibe and a half. It is really good though to have played such a part in a well known brand like Hed Kandi, I have been playing for them pretty much since they started. Our style is easily recognisable and I am proud to be part of a group of great musicians who front for the awesome Kandi.

Miss.B - When you aren't working what types of music do you like listening to?

Pav - It's got to be the greats. I grew up with Spandau, The Police, the one and only Bowie and originals like the Beatles. They are what kindled the desire in me to mix Eastern sounds with the beats of the West, it brought me so much. I will be forever grateful for that.

Miss.B - What is your favourite type of Kandi music to play to?

Pav - Beach House in the main but they are all good in their own way, so how do you choose between great things?

Miss.B - Who is your percussion hero?

Pav - Stuart Copeland of The Police. Also, although not a drummer, Steve Norman of Spandau was a real motivator in encouraging me to choose which way to go.

Miss.B - What is paradise for you?

Pav - MUSIC, although I do look forward to the day I could perform with my sons maybe even my daughter on a stage somewhere. That would be a real cool gig for sure.