Ibiza Rocks Pauses Events After Two Tragic British Deaths in Two Weeks
I just saw the heartbreaking news coming out of Ibiza, and honestly, it’s shaken a lot of people. Ibiza Rocks — the popular hotel and live music venue — has officially paused all its upcoming events after the tragic deaths of two young British men, both occurring within just two weeks of each other. It's one of those moments where the party island's carefree energy suddenly meets a painful dose of reality.
The most recent tragedy happened this past Monday. Nineteen-year-old Gary Kelly, a promising young ice hockey player for the Dundee Stars, fell from a balcony at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel in San Antonio. According to Spain’s Civil Guard, it appears to have been an accident. Gary’s club described him as not just a talented athlete, but also a charismatic young man with a bright future ahead of him. Tributes from across the ice hockey community have poured in, calling his passing a devastating blow — not just to the sport, but to everyone who knew him.
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What makes this even more heartbreaking is that this wasn’t an isolated incident. Just two weeks earlier, 26-year-old Evan Thomson, also from Scotland, died in a separate tragic fall at the same venue. His mother shared the news with deep sorrow on social media, saying he had been enjoying a holiday with friends when the tragedy occurred. She said the family was “absolutely broken” — a sentiment that has now echoed through two sets of grieving families.
In response, Ibiza Rocks issued a statement saying they are “deeply shocked and devastated” and that, given the seriousness of the situation and out of respect for the victims and their families, they’ve chosen to pause all scheduled events. Safety, they emphasized, has always been and will remain their top priority. They’re cooperating fully with local authorities as investigations continue.
This is especially significant because Ibiza Rocks is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, with big names like Dizzee Rascal and Rudimental scheduled to perform in the coming weeks. Those events have now been put on hold. The venue hasn’t confirmed exactly how many shows are being canceled, but customers are being contacted via email.
Ibiza is known around the world for its party scene, but this reminds us all that behind the music, the dancing, and the sun-soaked holidays are real people — and sometimes, real tragedies. It’s a sobering moment that’s rippled far beyond the island, especially through the sports communities back in the UK. Tributes to both Gary and Evan have been pouring in, filled with love, pain, and remembrance.
For now, Ibiza Rocks has gone quiet. And maybe, that pause is exactly what’s needed — a time to grieve, reflect, and support those whose lives have been forever changed.
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