After a phenomenal first season, Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza in collaboration with neighbouring property Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel announces UK group The Prodigy as its headline act for its closing party on Friday 19 September.

With a long and prosperous musical history selling over 25 million records and punctuated with numerous accolades, The Prodigy brings one of the most iconic dance acts of all time to Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel for the Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza closing event.

With two Brit Awards - winning Best British Dance Act twice, three MTV Video Music Awards, two Kerrang Awards, five MTV Europe Music Awards, and two Grammy nominations, The Prodigy has been credited as pioneers of the big beat genre and since emerging on the underground rave scene in the early 1990s has achieved worldwide acclaim. The group's brand of music makes use of various styles ranging from rave, hardcore techno, industrial and jungle to big beat and electronic rock with punk vocal elements in later times.

Offering a one-off set complemented by a spectacular beach side setting and prodigious pyrotechnics, visitors can enjoy what is set to be one of the stand-out closing gigs of the Ibiza season.

The five star Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza, which opened its doors in May this year, represents the legendary brand's first beachside European Hard Rock hotel, located in Playa d'en Bossa. Offering more than 490 rooms, Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza blends Mediterranean island inspiration with the world-renowned Hard Rock energy throughout its rooms and suites and vast amenities, such as the Rock Spa®, Body Rock® workout facility, iconic music memorabilia and the world famous Rock Shop®.

Artists so far at the Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza events have included Chic & Nile Rodgers, Robin Thicke, Icona Pop, Neneh Cherry, UB40, Tinie Tempah, Jason Derulo, Ellie Goulding and Snoop Dogg with Kylie Minogue headlining on 22 August, Pitbull on 1 September, Placebo on 12 September and The Prodigy on 19 September.

This is Hard Rock Hotel - The Prodigy takes place on Friday 19 September and starts at 8pm. Tickets are priced at €50 (£40) and can be purchased via www.hrhibiza.com/events-calendar.aspx  

Rooms at the five star Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza start from £194 based on two people sharing including breakfast. For more information or to book, please visit www.hrhibiza.com.

Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza 2014 line up

Friday 22nd August - Kylie Minogue

Monday 1st September - Pitbull

Friday 12th September - Placebo

Friday 19th September - The Prodigy

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About Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza

Hard Rock's latest hotel development project set to open in May 2014, the highly anticipated Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza, will be an oasis of entertainment representing the legendry brand's first beachside European Hard Rock hotel, located in Playa d'en Bossa. Offering more than 490 rooms, Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza will blend Mediterranean island inspiration with the world-renowned Hard Rock energy throughout its 235 suites and vast amenities, such as the Rock Spa®, Body Rock® workout facility, 8,600 square feet of meeting space, iconic music memorabilia and world famous Rock Shop® featuring Hard Rock's iconic merchandise.  For more information or to book a reservation, please visit www.hrhibiza.com

#Rockisanattitude: Every Friday throughout the summer the best concerts of international groups both of different musical genres will be taking the stage at the hotel before a potential audience of over 2,500 people for all ages. In addition, pools and various “chill out” areas will also be the scene of spectacular events. Stay tuned for the line up!

About Hard Rock International

With a total of 189 venues in 58 countries, including 143 cafes, 21 hotels and 10 casinos, Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. HRI owns the global trademark for all Hard Rock brands. The company owns, operates and franchises Cafes in iconic cities including London, New York, San Francisco, Sydney and Dubai. HRI also owns, licenses and/or manages hotel/casino properties worldwide. Destinations include the company's two most successful Hotel and Casino properties in Tampa and Hollywood, Fl., both owned and operated by HRI parent company The Seminole Tribe of Florida, as well as other exciting locations including Bali, Biloxi, Chicago, Cancun, Ibiza, Las Vegas, Palm Springs, San Diego and Singapore. Upcoming new Hard Rock Cafe locations include Seoul, San Juan and Marseille. New Hard Rock Hotel projects include Daytona Beach, Abu Dhabi and Shenzhen and Haikou in China. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com.

Editorial Enquiries

For more information on Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza, please contact Kate McWilliams, Georgina Oakley or Nina Derham at Lotus UK (Kate@lotus-uk.co.uk / Georgina@lotus-uk.co.uk / nina@lotus-uk.co.uk / 02079537470).