As most of our friends, family, guests, visitors and readers already know, Freddie Mercury means a lot to us here at Pikes. His vibrant legacy lives on through the hedonistic soirées in his former favourite bedroom every night – now aptly named Freddies – and tales of his escapades at the hotel continue to be shared via those who remember him and those who’ve turned the tales into urban legend. It’s been a while (five years!) since we threw a proper party to celebrate the life, music and love of this true legend so without any further ado – well, maybe a little Queen-inspired drumroll please – we invite you once again to FREDDIE ROCKS!
Now in its 11th year, Freddie Rocks is a fundraiser in aid of the Mercury Phoenix Trust – a charity organisation founded by Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor alongside manager Jim Beach in Freddie’s memory. MPT raises money to help eradicate HIV/AIDS – the virus Freddie died of in 1991. Since then, the Trust has given more than 15 million dollars to over 700 projects in 57 countries, ranging from large NGOS to tiny grassroots organisations. They believe every little bit counts – no project is too big or too small, and knowledge is the way forward to win the fight. We’re proud to do our bit to support them.
Here on home Ibiza soil, we’ve always seen Freddie Rocks at Pikes as a party that truly puts the ‘fun’ in fundraising, as international and local DJs, Ibiza residents, holidaymakers and the entire Pikes family all come together to make a contribution to the foundation while honouring our late, great hero in a way we believe would have made him break into that signature grin (and quite possibly a song or two). Over the years, we’ve raised tens of thousands of euros for the charity and this year we’re looking to break the record with plans for the biggest Freddie Rocks event to date. The show must go on!
Thursday September 5, 2024 is the date to put in your diaries – the exact date Freddie Mercury would have turned 78 years old – when we’ll transform the hotel into a fun and flamboyant playground reminiscent of Freddie Mercury’s famously wild 41st birthday party back in 1987. The action kicks off from 7.30pm in The Pikes Restaurant with a fabulous set dinner menu (including Freddie’s favourite dish, Chicken Dhansak!) providing the ideal fuel-up for the night ahead. Reservations reservations will open very soon for this special night, register your interest now.
We’re keeping the DJs and special guests under wraps for this one but trust us when we say it will be epic, with the perfect soundtrack including some Queen reworkings and originals throughout the night across our poolside, in Plaza Mayor and obviously in Freddies. You can see why people fly in from all over the globe specifically for this party: emotions run high, sing-alongs are aplenty and quite simply, as Freddie once sang, it’s a kind of magic…
Pikes is generally known as a place where you can party without any rules, however when it comes to Freddie Rocks, there is one very important rule you need to know before arriving. NO TASH, NO ENTRY. No exceptions. Everyone who comes through our front door must be sporting a moustache in honour of Freddie Mercury – but don’t worry, if you don’t have a tash, we can draw on on for you… for a charitable donation of course.
The dress code for Freddie Rocks is in keeping with the MPT’s tradition of being ‘Freddie For A Day’ on the great man’s birthday, and as the name suggests, it’s all about donning your best Freddie attire. Whether it’s the full costume or just an honorary moustache, we’d love to see Pikes full of Freddies! Go for the classic yellow military jacket and epaulettes, squeeze into a red PVC catsuit, plaster yourself in Harlequin, find yourself a silver sequin suit to dazzle under the disco ball or embrace the iconic white vest, jeans and a studded belt. Just don’t forget that tash – making the effort is going to be worth it.
All guests are asked to make a minimum 10€ donation on the door (and more would be welcomed and greatly appreciated!) and 100% of all donations will be given to the Mercury Phoenix Trust. Please note we can only take card donations.
“You can do what you want with my music, but don’t make me boring,” quipped the legendary singer comically, just days before his death, as he was musing on how people would remember him. From poolside to Plaza Mayor and your old bedroom suite, Freddies, with our very special Pikes Freddie Mercury Tribute in between, you can count on the people of Pikes. Freddie – we will rock you!
