Impressing Ibiza

When the Soho scene jungle drums began to beat late last year, it was clear that there was a new kid on the block that was going to steal loads of the limelight, not just from competing clubs in the area, but the scene in general, Jodie Harsh’s Room Service quickly making an immense impression on a social scene that seemed desperate for something fresh & new but with an air of quality that seemed to have been lacking in London in recent times. And whilst it took us a while to actually pay a visit to Room Service, a number of false starts down to health & other issues, nothing was stopping us when we made it in March, co-promoter Kris Di Angelis aghast that we had actually fulfilled on a promise, yet that visit proving to us just how popular Room Service had become, vindicating everything that had been said in the press & around the scene, not that we disbelieved, but it was good to see exactly what all the buzz was about.

Indeed, Room Service, while being very 22^nd century in its clubbing structure, has echoes of the 90’s to it, that air of exclusivity that used to come hand in hand with running a great event & club night, very much in evidence. And whist Room Service’s doors are open for everyone, you cannot escape the fact that that air of exclusivity does make it a truly splendid Soho social soiree that is hard to beat, attracting the cream of the scene set, along with sporting a resident D.J. team that puts many a club to shame, scene stars such as Steve Pitron, Mikey D, Paul Heron, Fat Tony, Ariel, Severino, & Smokin Jo complimenting the east end set headed by Kris Di Angelis & including Tom Stephan, Munroe Bergdorf & James Pople. Plus, when you can boast the likes of Debbie Harry, The Pet Shop Boys & Rosin Murphy (to mention a few) through the doors, you realise that the networking skills of Jodie Harsh have an intrinsic part to play in Room Service’s success, very much the cornerstone of why & where Room Service is today, which has also seen off-shoot “Downtown” attract similar amazing attention & following with a mere two parties under its belt.

Amazing Aura

So, the story of Room Service is very much one of success and it seems that the buzz of this brilliant bash continues, not just here in London, but over in Ibiza as this superb social soiree takes up weekly residence at the white isle equivalent of Diu, a select & sophisticated spot that, unlike its London counterpart however, boasts luxurious outside areas as well as in, an alfresco bar & restaurant where you can eat & drink under the stars before moving inside where the real party action takes place. And looking at their official website, http://auraibiza.com/, you can see that the venue is going to fit the Room Service offer like a glove, the style that has become synonymous with its set up in Soho, sure to be replicated in San Lorenc, the district of Ibiza where Aura is located, definitely a destination venue, but one well away from the more colourful elements that sometimes give the island its ropey reputation. Plus who can argue with this as an all-round exceptional evenings experience, when they say, “…eat in our magical garden restaurant or in our private dining area, drink fabulous cocktails under the stars, then come inside to party to the sounds of world class D.J.’s…”, meaning Aura has Room Service written all over it.

With the venue scene very much set, what can you expect from Room Service in Ibiza? Well, pretty much the same as in Soho we suspect, so all the style , sophistication & splendour that makes it the most talked about party in town. And launching this coming Monday (27^th June), both Jodie Harsh & Kris Di Angelis will be heading out to Ibiza to host & D.J., each amazingly accomplished at both skills, the duo joining a team already established out on the white isle, they having promoted & placed the event in front of the glitterati of the Ibiza social set which should see the cream of the crop make their way for Aura for this lavish launch. Kicking off at 10 p.m. and running through until 3 a.m., expect all the style, sex & seduction that comes with the Soho soiree, plus with special guest Therese performing live throughout proceedings & with entry free all night, this will surely be the hottest ticket on the island. Having lunched with Mr Di Angelis just two days ago, we know how excited both he & Jodie are about this social splendour summer season in the sun, as Room Service Ibiza will be a weekly event taking place each Monday at Aura and, during its run, will see London residents Steve Pitron, Paul Heron, Fat Tony & James Pople flying out to Ibiza and joining local stars & special guests that should make Room Service one of the Ibiza hotspots. Plus, with the smart calling cards that have been circulating the island, as well as back here in London, there is no doubting that the efficient & influential marketing machine that is a trademark of this brilliant brand, which has placed Room Service well and will surely see it being the summer season smash it deserves to be.

Ibiza In London

Back in London and the team will be marking the launch on the white isle with a special party at tomorrow night (Thursday 23^rd June) and welcoming two towering talents to the Diu decks in the form of Fat Tony & Ariel, two legends of the scene who bring a wealth of experience to this exceptional event. Add to that a gaggle of gorgeous go-go dancers supplied by sponsors Manhunt, the team on hand to pass out plenty of merchandise give-aways, while the Room Service crew will be handing out their own goodies in the form of Ibiza t-shirts & hats, although you will need to be nice to Jodie to get your hands on one. And, clearly, the focus will be on all things Ibiza, both Jodie & Kris with one foot each in their suitcases, will still be on hand to mastermind the usual madcap proceedings that make Room Service the prolific party it is, ably assisted this week by hosts & scene aces Biagio, Petter T Breen, Ryan Clifford & Andrew Bannister, while Munroe Bergdorf will also be on hand to help with the heavenly happenings, that extra dollop of lapdance filth added into the mix of deep, dirty, soulful, sexy & chunky house that those naughty boys Tony & Ariel will be dishing up. Add to that, photo snapper supreme, Dimitris Theocharis, who will be pointing his lens at anything gorge that moves, meaning you couldn’t have a better excuse to pump up those muscles & wear something hot for the shoot. Plus, make sure you give the lovely JJ a smile, this magnificent man masterminding Room Service Soho’s check-in which commences from 10 p.m. tonight (Thursday 24^th June), the club running through till 3 a.m., entry being a mere £5 before 11 p.m. & £10 afterwards, with the first 20 guests to flash their “Manhunt iPhone app” to JJ getting in for free.

And, as if that wasn’t enough, you can now get your complete Soho pre-party fill at Circa on Frith St (two blocks away from Diu) with the busy as a bee Munroe Bergdorf hosting from 9 p.m. till midnight, Room Service resident Mikey D spinning the sounds, while discount entry passes to the main event are up for grabs, as are the newly created “Serviced” cocktails, yum yum. So, if you fancy a pit stop before the full check-in, then Circa is the spot to savour another slice of superb & spectacular Service, Room style.

So, it’s very much all steam ahead for a Room Service summer season that will surely see this social splendour shine in the sun, with Jodie & her team devoting as much attention to Ibiza as London & back again. And we can’t wait to get our further fill of this most stylish of sophisticates in Soho, even being sorely tempted to trip out to Ibiza too. So, make sure you turn up for check-in tonight & that your reservations at Aura are confirmed, leaving us to simply say, “Go There! Be There! (DISCO MATT)