GORDO closes its first TARAKA residence at Pacha Ibiza

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American producer GORDO closed the first season of TARAKA on September 29 at Pacha Ibiza, his Tuesday residency launched on August 25. Roger Sanchez, Abril Love, Gala and Maffi accompanied him for the closing, after appearances by Vintage Culture, Patrick Topping, Nicole Moudaber and Shimza.

Six Tuesdays, six evenings under Pacha’s cherries. For its first residency at Pacha Ibiza, the island’s historic club, GORDO has installed TARAKA in the end-of-season calendar, from August 25 to September 29, 2026. The last date was played in front of a packed house, according to the organizers, with a closing set bringing together New Yorker Roger Sanchez, Abril Love, Gala and Maffi.

Over the weeks, the DJ and producer hosted several house and techno headliners. Nicole Moudaber, the South African Shimza, the Brazilian Vintage Culture and the Englishman Patrick Topping took turns alongside the host. At Pacha Ibiza, GORDO shared the decks back-to-back with Shimza and with Vintage Culture, two highlights of the season according to the press release. His sets mixed his classics, exclusive edits and unreleased tracks.

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