Not only one of dance music's most recognisable live percussionists, but also one of its biggest personalities, Bongo Ben is preparing for another Clockwork Orange weekender.
Down the years, he has performed all over the island at Space, Amnesia, Es Paradis, Pikes, O Beach and the iconic Café Mambo. On Sunday 23 July, he's part of the mammoth line-up taking over FECOEV Recinto Ferial on the outskirts of Ibiza Town for Clockwork Classical.
A familiar face at We Are FSTVL, 51st State and Clockwork's own Clockstock, Ben is no stranger to festivals either. A party of this scale and ambition has not been attempted on Ibiza before, and with Recinto Ferial never previously used for a clubbing event, its feel like new territory.
Ahead of the 8,000 capacity party, we asked Ben to takeover our playlist and select his favourite Clockwork Orange tracks.
Bongo Ben's House music playlist takeover
Gat Decor | Passion (Naked Mix) | Effective Records
"The first time I, and Clockwork did Amnesia in 2019, I went on with Jason Bye as the sun was setting through on the terrace and this dropped. A life long memory."
Pete Heller | Big Love (David Penn Remix) | Defected Records
"A Clockwork anthem in recent years, especially in Ibiza. Never a better track for goosebumps, unity and hands in the air."
Joe Smooth | Promised Land | International Records
"Doesn't really need much of an introduction nor it's history. An anthem for the beach parties and more importantly a representation of all things Balearic."
Mory Kanté | Yeke Yeke (Hardfloor Remix) | Barclay
"Another serious representation of Ibiza back in the day. Never a stranger on Clockwork Orange dancefloors and a personal favourite to perform to."
Xpansions | Move Your Body | Sony
"A timeless '90s anthem, whether it's in the UK or on the White Isle. Knowing Jason Bye is bringing this in before anyone else does, if I'm performing next to him always makes my hair stand up on end before the drop."
K-Klass | Let Me Show You (Klub Mix) | Deconstruction Records
"Still as relevant today as they were back in the day and regulars on the Clockwork line-up, another timeless dance anthem that will stop me in my tracks and take me straight to Ibiza when the piano drops."
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Bongo Ben is part of the huge live extravaganza, Clockwork Classical, which takes place at Recinto Ferial on Sunday 23 July.
Other live performers involved in the festival-sized party, include K-Klass, Shades Of Rhythm, Dax On Sax and Angie Brown. Not forgetting the 30-piece orchestra reciting Clockwork Orange anthems from the past 30 years.
Roger Sanchez, Mark Knight, Gok Wan, Tall Paul, Guy Williams and DJ Pippi are amongst the DJs playing. All these acts are split across two arenas, one indoors and one outdoors from 16:00. You can find out more about the timetable and the rest of the CWO weekend by heading here.
We cannot wait. This one is going down in history. The last remaining tickets can be found below.
