Getty PhotographsAn Ibiza resort and music venue has cancelled its upcoming occasions after two British males died on its premises in separate incidents.
A 19-year-old man, named as Gary Kelly, died in a fall at Ibiza Rocks on Monday whereas one other man, 26-year-old Evan Thomson, died earlier this month.
The venue stated it was “deeply shocked and devastated” by the incidents and had determined to pause its scheduled occasions programme because of “the seriousness of the scenario and out of respect for these concerned”.
Spain’s civil guard instructed the BBC that Mr Kelly died within the early hours of Monday after falling from a balcony, and stated his loss of life gave the impression to be unintended.
Ibiza Rocks stated it was working with the related authorities.
It added: “The security and wellbeing of our company has, and at all times will stay, our highest precedence.”
A spokesperson for the Overseas, Commonwealth and Improvement Workplace (FCDO) stated on Monday: “We’re supporting the household of a British man who has died in Spain and are in touch with the native authorities.”
Mr Kelly performed ice hockey for Scottish staff Dundee Stars, who described him as a “massively proficient and charismatic particular person who had an important future forward of him”.
Paying tribute, the membership stated: “Everybody on the membership together with gamers, employees, administration, and possession are heartbroken to listen to this tragic information.”
They continued: “His loss will influence many within the ice hockey group and past. He will likely be sadly missed.”
Mr Kelly’s loss of life got here two weeks after Mr Thomson, from Aberdeen, died on 7 July on the venue.
His mom stated in a social media tribute that he had been on vacation with mates.
“I am completely heartbroken to put in writing and let you know all, earlier this week my son Evan was in a tragic accident while on vacation along with his mates in Ibiza and sadly handed away,” she wrote, including: “We’re all completely damaged.”
Ibiza Rocks’ occasion calendar confirmed that an R&B music dance social gathering was scheduled on Sunday.
It has not specified what number of occasions it’s cancelling, however stated that will probably be in contact by e mail with impacted clients.
The venue in San Antonio, within the west of the island, is understood for its providing of resort lodging alongside its on-site music venue and daytime pool events.
It’s marking its twentieth anniversary this yr and is understood for internet hosting artists residencies, together with a frequent residency from Craig David. The venue had deliberate a raft of huge names to headline the milestone celebrations.
On this week’s schedule was an look from rapper Dizzee Rascal and an look from Rudimental was anticipated on 30 July.
