Across the season, Defected will present a broad spectrum of house music, combining emerging artists with established figures from the genre. Commenting on the move, Defected CEO Wez Saunders highlighted the importance of scale and intention: Chinois’ room design and sound system, he noted, place focus firmly on the relationship between DJ, music, and crowd. In a landscape increasingly driven by size and spectacle, the venue offers Defected a platform that prioritises depth, connection, and musical integrity while maintaining the premium standards expected of Ibiza.

For Chinois, the collaboration represents a natural alignment. The venue has steadily built a reputation for championing music-first programming supported by immersive production and a high-end sound system, all within a more contained and accessible environment. Danny Whittle, IMS co-founder and part of the Chinois leadership, but also one of the most respected promoter of the white island described the partnership as a return to shared values, citing a long history of collaboration with the Defected team and a mutual commitment to sound, atmosphere, and audience experience.