Solid Grooves has confirmed that its weekly residency at DC10 Ibiza will continue with a strict no phones policy across the dancefloor for the upcoming season. The decision follows the positive reaction to similar measures introduced during previous events, where the goal was to recreate a more authentic clubbing environment focused entirely on music, connection, and the energy of the crowd.
For many years, Ibiza’s club culture was defined by moments that lived only in the memory of those who experienced them. Before smartphones became a constant presence on the dancefloor, clubbing was about being fully immersed in the music and sharing that moment with everyone in the room. In recent times, however, the widespread use of phones has changed the dynamic inside clubs, often shifting attention away from the music and toward recording content.
With the expansion of the no phones policy, Solid Grooves aims to bring back that original spirit. Guests attending the event are not allowed to record videos or take photos on the dancefloor, and security teams are instructed to remind anyone using their phone to stop filming. The intention is not to restrict the audience, but rather to protect the atmosphere of the club and encourage people to be fully present in the moment.
During recent Solid Grooves events, several moments have shown how the policy is being actively enforced. In one instance captured during a set by Michael Bibi, security approached a guest who was recording and asked them to stop filming, closing the camera to maintain the phone free environment. Scenes like this highlight how seriously the organisers are taking the initiative as part of their effort to preserve the clubbing experience.
The move also reflects a wider conversation happening across the electronic music scene. Many artists and promoters have begun questioning the impact that constant filming has on the dancefloor atmosphere. Some argue that phones create a barrier between the DJ and the crowd, while others believe they change the way people interact with music and with each other inside clubs.
By committing to a no phones policy across its DC10 residency, Solid Grooves is positioning itself as part of a growing movement that prioritises presence over documentation. The aim is simple: bring the focus back to the music, the DJ, and the collective experience that defines underground club culture.
As Ibiza continues to evolve each season, initiatives like this show that some parts of the scene are looking not only toward the future, but also back to the roots that made the island’s nightlife legendary in the first place
