Redevelopment Work in Progress at World-Famous Club Privilege Ibiza

The Instagram post captioned “Creative meeting, If you know, you know” photographed Pissenem in a meeting with architects as they reviewed building plan drafts. The drafts were substantial in size, and while the post made no direct reference to Privilege, an educated guess would make it the apparent benefactor of the designs. It fits into a neat timeline, as the Matutes recently secured legal title to the property. In May, the pro-business PP party also secured majority control of the Sant Antonio de Portmany council, the municipality where Privilege resides. The new council has indicated it will fast-track several delayed projects due to objections from its socialist coalition partners during its last term in office. So the political seas are now calm and the forecast good, an advantageous time to set sail on the site’s redevelopment.

The first substantial rumour circulating within workers’ groups on the island is that Privilege will become a live music outdoor stadium and conference centre. This would involve demolishing the existing structure while retaining certain key features of the old club. Privilege stands in a worn and outdated state. Trying to repair and restore it would cost the same as rebuilding a modern venue fit for the luxury digital generation, a hallmark of the Matutes business model. Those rumours did not suggest it would continue its life as a club, but in his Instagram post, Yann Pissenem hashtagged the word “clubbing”, which will excite many people.  Another key factor will be the rebranding of the venue; it is unlikely it will retain the old Privilege name, and if there is to be a club, what branding concept will it carry? This brings us nicely to the second substantial rumour surrounding the venue, which originated from the local press.