We are honoured beyond the realms of the universe to host the \u00b4MUST\u00b4 experience events of Ibiza 2022!<\/p>\n
O Beach Ibiza will be presenting the most iconic revival and reboot of Mike & Claire’s world-famous legendary hedonistic parties. In the hands of extraterrestrials, Manumission is transfigured into Animusomnis.<\/p>\n
Bringing to the world the DNA of the future of entertainment!<\/p>\n
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\nManumission masterminds – Mike & Claire – have teamed up with some of the most creative minds on the planet including a Hollywood composer, Cirque Du Soleil top acrobatic choreographer, Madonna\u2019s show directors and the legendary DJ Smokin Jo.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n
Alongside a phenomenal group of performers and starring AiLIEN – you are invited aboard a 21st Century Space cruise to indulge in an extraordinary immersive experience.<\/p>\n
The Ibiza clubbing scene born in the 90s and headlined by Manumission is where it all began – each show, dramatically choreographed and performed to perfection. The largest stage in Ibiza represented eccentricity, fantasy and escapism combined with mystical art, theatre and fun!<\/p>\n
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\nWe speak exclusively to Mike & Claire, the iconic curators and founders of Manumission and now Animusomnis<\/p>\n
Let’s find out where it all began, what their O Beach event will have in store for you and how exactly will they reboot their phenomenal 90s creation into\u00a0AiLIEN & the world of ANIMUSOMNIS<\/p>\n
WOW facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n Manumission: The Evolution<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a8We feel the time is right for a re-emergence. The time is right for something different again!\u00a8<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n – Mike Manumission<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Where it all began…<\/p>\n Firstly, thank you.<\/p>\n Mike:<\/strong><\/span> While most things were running purely for-profit Manumission was meant to be mind-blowing – even from the Manchester days. It was a reaction against the sameness of everything else. Everything else was a DJ and a crowd of people and not much else. Manumission was fantasy and glamour. It was pure escapism. And ground-breaking. Theatre in nightlife. Immersive, sexually charged, combining aerial acrobatics with drama, humour, fashion. Probably it’s the shows that made it world-famous – Claire covers that in great detail in the book! The turning point was our Paris fashion week party. <\/span><\/p>\n Claire: <\/strong><\/span><\/span>I think that was the party! We held it for Cathy and David Guetta at Le Palace in Paris – it was probably the most risqu\u00e9 party we ever held. It was the end of fashion week, supermodels Kate Moss, Helena Christianson, Naomi Campbell literally dancing on the tables. Thierry Mugler’s drag queen of choice played the minister in our fake wedding. Famous sex performer Otter eloped with one of the dwarves. It was ooh la la naughty, but super cool too. We worked with Pedro Winter – who then went on to manage Daft Punk – on the production. It was tres chic and definitely got the eyes of the world on us.<\/p>\n \u00a8Supermodels Kate Moss, Helena Christianson, Naomi Campbell literally dancing on the tables.\u00a8<\/em> <\/span><\/p>\n – <\/span>Claire Manumission<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Mike: <\/strong><\/span><\/span>We ran Manumission for 14 years and it was an incredible time. We were the first to bring theatre into nightlife – circus, aerial performance, sex shows, dwarves, BMX, break dancers – we have always championed sexual diversity.<\/p>\n We feel the time is right for a re-emergence and that now the time is right for something different again!<\/span><\/p>\n Claire:<\/span> <\/strong>T<\/span>he Carry-On in Space in the 90s – for the blissed out happy vibe. Dancing under the shade of the camo-net to some super cool music having ridiculous amounts of fun. Toytime, lines of shots on the bar, Alfie playing Madonna, and the fact that we introduced breakbeat to the island with first shows by DJs like Fatboy Slim, Jon Carter and Stuart Price. Knowing that the previous night Manumission went off like never before, our job was done and that day was reserved for nothing but fun and mischief.<\/p>\n This is exactly the vibe that we are creating with AiLIEN. <\/span><\/p>\n Claire:<\/strong><\/span> Manumission the Movie was a real adventure and challenge for us. It is in fact now the 25th Anniversary and we are working on a directors cut with some amazing new talent. Plus we have interwoven the film into the new Ailien experience.. <\/span><\/p>\n Mike:<\/strong><\/span> For the movie we travelled to New York, LA, Paris and London to select a team of 14 film directors, to shoot the different scenes, and to find the perfect producers for the soundtrack. <\/span><\/p>\n Claire:<\/strong><\/span> It was also a costume party – everyone was dressed up and became part of the cast. We are going back to these roots for AiLIEN at O Beach this summer – it is an intergalactic costume extravaganza!<\/span><\/p>\n Mike: <\/span><\/b>Manumission was all about freedom – it has allowed us to create the world that we would want to live in. Even now we live in the mountains far from the rest of the world living the life that we choose to live. We live off-grid with our children and our animals in nature. Without Manumission that sense of freedom would probably not have been possible.<\/span><\/p>\n Mike: <\/span><\/b>AiLIEN is a revolutionary concept. Those who are lucky enough to come to O Beach to one of our monthly events this summer will be experiencing the beginning of a new shift in day and nightlife entertainment. AiLIEN will transport them to another world, a dreamscape. The closest thing to experiencing the early years of Manumission and Carry On combined. But rebooted into the future\u2026 Did we mention our fellow collaborators and ANIMUSOMNIS?<\/span><\/p>\n Claire: <\/strong><\/span><\/span>This is all about the party, the people, the vibe. It’ll be like stepping into your favourite movie and never wanting to leave. A stunning cinematic score with jaw-dropping top-tier human performance laced with naughtiness. It is in effect an abstract interpretation of Manumission as seen from the perspective of extraterrestrial beings – the AiLIENs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Claire: <\/strong><\/span><\/span>Dancing in the sun is part of the DNA of Ibiza that we have known and loved. And especially during these times when we have been locked indoors – it is time to enjoy some freedom in the fresh air again. AiLIEN has been designed by me & Mike and our transatlantic dream team. It has always been an Ibiza, Vegas and beyond concept.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a8O Beach is the perfect day club to twin with our up and coming Vegas residency.\u00a8<\/em> <\/span><\/p>\n – Mike Manumission<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n At the end of the season we will be announcing our Vegas events and awarding a grand prize weekend for 2 at AiLIEN stateside for those that attend in the best extra-terrestrial costume. <\/span><\/p>\n Mike:<\/strong><\/span> We believe in AiLIEN. AiLIEN Life. AiLIEN is the future.<\/span><\/p>\n Mike: <\/strong><\/span><\/span>The book is available to pre-order now on Unbound.com.<\/p>\n It’s a nightlife Bible. A must-read for anyone who wants to go to the Manumission Motel and be totally immersed in the wildest summer in modern history.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You’ll be hanging out with us and the elite team of New York strippers ‘The Pink Pussies’, the young Norman Cook and Zoe Ball, Stretch and Vern, Norman Jay, Supermodels, porn stars, they all came and stayed and played a part. Even Sylvester Stallone’s mother was there.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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<\/p>\nTo start off let\u2019s go back to the beginning of the legendary Manumission days! You created the best parties in the world, tell us what made these parties so good that they were world-famous?<\/h4>\n
The party scene has definitely changed since back then, do you think that is for the better or what is your opinion on the Ibiza party scene now?<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nIf you could recreate any event, which would it be?<\/span><\/h4>\n
Any favourite adventures throughout the Manumission days?<\/span><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nHow did Manumission shape who you are today?<\/span><\/h4>\n
We are so excited to bring AiLIEN to O Beach Ibiza! What can our clients expect from these six very special events?\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nCan you share any of the ideas for the shows yet?<\/span><\/h4>\n
Why O Beach for the venue, why did you guys choose O Beach as the best place for your new AiLIEN project?<\/span><\/h4>\n
Do you believe in Aliens? Or do you only believe in AiLIENS?<\/span><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nWe are so excited to dive into the pages of your new book \u201cThe Motel\u201d to hear all about the crazy days in this legendary 24-hour party motel. When will we be able to get our hands on it?<\/span><\/h4>\n