“I wanted to create something that pushes the boundaries of what a DJ set can be”: James Hype’s upcoming Hï Ibiza residency will bring visuals which are synced in “real-time” with his musicJames Hype is welcoming music lovers on a multi-sensory journey this year in Ibiza. From June to September, Hype will incorporate game-changing visuals to his DJ sets, thanks to new SYNC technology.
SYNC’s full LED DJ booth perfectly pairs every action with a corresponding visual, meaning every button, scratch and beat drop triggers a visual shift. Hï Ibiza’s Theatre room will be hosting the 16-week residency, moving Meduza & James Hype’s collaborative production, Our House, up to a grander room following on from their majorly successful three-year Club Room residency.

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In a video teasing SYNC’s dazzling potential, the pulsing red lights match perfectly with Hype’s DJing. It brings the sound come to life, amplifying the hit of each sonic shift. The intention is to fully immerse a live crowd in each track – and it’s sure to feel even more incredible on a packed dance floor.

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“SYNC is more than a performance; it is a statement,” Hype explains. “I wanted to create something that pushes the boundaries of what a DJ set can be, integrating technology and artistry in a way that’s never been done before. Hï Ibiza’s Our House is the perfect place to bring this vision to life.”
Hype’s connection to music has always felt intuitive. In the past, he’s shared videos of him creating mixes in as little as 20 minutes, each sound slotting into place with ease. We’re keen to see how SYNC influences mixes in future – and how it will transform the live experience of tracks like 7 Seconds.

Meduza & James Hype’s Our House will be performing every Monday for 16 weeks. The shift from the Club Room to the Theatre is also set to allow SYNC to shine. “It’s something we’ve been building towards from day one,” Hype says. “It’s also so nice to be able to have Hannah Laing on supporting duty in the Club Room and have her join the OUR HOUSE family. She’s absolutely amazing and I’m sure she’s going to destroy that room week in, week out.”
The new residency will expand on Our House’s MEDUZA³, Meduza’s latest evolution. MEDUZA³ aims to craft a hybrid live show, which has involved toying with live piano, experimental new MIDI controls, and dynamic visual elements – Hype’s SYNC will be the latest way of pushing forward this goal alongside his Meduza peers.

“The launch of MEDUZA³ marks a new era for us, this isn’t just a performance, it’s a complete reinvention of the DJ experience,” the Italian production trio explain. “By blending live instrumentation with cutting-edge digital elements, we’re creating something truly unique, where no two sets will ever be the same. There’s no better place to launch this than Hï Ibiza, where we’ll be delivering an experience you won’t find anywhere else in the world, setting the standard for a new kind of club experience. Get ready, because this is going to change everything.”
Hï Ibiza always strives to be at the forefront of experimental DJing. This year, they’re set to open a brand new premium hyperclub, [UNVRS], which promises to offer a “high-end luxury” experience that will reach “the scale and ambition of arena events.”

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