Photo: Gigwise/La Skimal/Ibiza Rocks
"The Romans used to use old Ibiza town for after their wars to come back for a pillage," grins actor-turned-DJ Idris Elba. "People have used Ibiza to party and let their hair down - you can't beat it here."
Some things never change. If you're into sun, sand and the sweetest sounds around, then Ibiza Rocks is definitely the place for you. With 16 weeks of musical excellence from the likes of Franz Ferdinand, Chic, Zane Lowe, Dizzee Rascal, Jagwar Ma, Ellie Goulding, Foals, Biffy Clyro, Bastille, The Vaccines, Chase & Status and Dizzee Rascal, this really is the place that makes Ibiza rock, as well as rave.
Where else on Earth can you catch some of the biggest names in music alongside the freshest talent from the comfort of your poolside or balcony? Throw that altogether with the beauty of the White Isle, the iconic nightclubs and the legendary, relentless party spirit of Ibiza and you've got the makings of the best summer escape imaginable.
We went behind the scenes at the greatest party in the Mediterranean to talk to organisers, as well as London Grammar, AlunaGeorge and Idris Elba find out what Ibiza Rocks is all about.
Watch below - Gigwise goes behind the scenes at Ibiza Rocks 2013
"The beauty of Ibiza Rocks is the fact that we try to put on a festival-type vibe but you're in the sunshine," said programme manager Jordan Hallpike. "Our headliners are headlining huge stadiums and huge festival across the world, then they come and play at our hotel on our stage to people whilst they're on their balconies to give it a really intimate feel.
"There's a little bit of magic about Ibiza that you don't get anywhere else."
Speaking to Gigwise ahead of their headline set, AlunaGeorge said that they were thrilled to be playing in Ibiza for the first time.
"It's beautiful here," said singer Aluna Francis. "It really makes an impression, being here - shirts off, larging it, it's crazy. It's hot and sexy."
