Costa del Soul 2011: Southern Spain’s Best Soul Music Event

Dancing in the Moonlight Club at Costa del Soul 2010

Dancing away in the Moonlight Club

It’s Soul Time at Sunset Beach Club! For the the 3rd year running, established soul event promoter, Goldsoul, will be coming back to Sunset Beach Club for another edition of “Costa del Soul”, an amazing 7 day event featuring a lineup of top UK DJ’s and the best Soul Music in the south of Spain.

From the 29th October to the 5th November 2011, Soul music fans will be flying in from theUK to enjoy a week of the best Soul tunes and make the most of theCosta del Sol sunshine! (more…)

Don’t Miss the Meteor Shower on Saturday 8th October!

Meteor shower

This coming Saturday (8th October, 2011), anyone located on the Costa del Sol will have the chance to experience an amazing meteor shower.

This particular meteor shower is known as the Draconids – so named because they appear to radiate from the constellation Draco (Dragon) – these beautiful streams of light result when the earth ploughs through debris streams shed by a comet on its path around the sun; these become meteors when they hit the earth’s atmosphere and burn up, resulting in what we often refer to as shooting stars.

Earlier in 2011 an astronomer predicted that the Draconids might produce a spurt of 1000 meteors per hour for a brief window of time. So make sure you head out to an area with little light (the glow of city lights makes it difficult to see them), take a comfy beach chair and sit back to watch the amazing spectacle.

Apparently, the best time to see the meteor shower is between 8pm and 10pm and you need to look towards the north.

Enjoy!

Photos from the Fantastic Show Case in the Moonlight Bar

Last Tuesday evening, Martin Minor Entertainment put on an amazing evening of music in our Moonlight Bar.

Those who attended enjoyed three hours of top class entertainment by some of the most talented tribute acts on the Coast: Cher, George Michael, Amy Winehouse, Westlife, Robbie Williams and more…

Here’s a selection of photos taken during the show. Can you spot your favourite star?

A video compilation will follow shortly…

Our Checklist of 9 Things to Do at this Year’s Fuengirola Fair

Feria del Rosario en Fuengirola 2011Our neighbours in Fuengirola are celebrating their local “Feria” this week (starts on the 6th October and ends on the 12th). Referred to as the “Feria del Rosario” – in honour of the town’s patron saint – it is famous for its’ horse exhibitions and processions.

We thought it would be interesting (and fun!) to give you a checklist of things you should do during this year’s Fuengirola Fair… so here goes:

1)      Go and watch the official “switching on” of the Fair Lights. Takes place on the 6th October at 10:30pm at the Palacio dela Paz.

2)      Watch the “Misa Flamenca” (Flamenco Mass) in honour of the Patron Saint, La Virgendel Rosario Coronada. There will also be a procession which leaves from the Plaza de la Constituciónin the town centre. 7th October at 10:30am.

3)      Horse Show and Exhibition in the Fuengirola Bull Ring. 12:00pm on the 8th October – Entrance is Free (more…)

An Amazing Evening of Music in the Moonlight Theatre

Martin Minor Show at the MoonlightNext Tuesday evening (4th October 2011) we’ve got a fantastic evening of entertainment in our Moonlight Theatre.,Martin Minor Entertainment are organising the show and have prepared a top class line up of tribute acts which are sure to delight all who attend.

Two of the acts – Take That and Westlife – have been performing all summer at Sunset Beach Club and the guest feedback has been fantastic. Who knows, some of the acts featured on Tuesday evening might become regulars for next seasons musical shows at the Moonlight!

Here’s a quick peek at the line up:

  • Olly Hughes as Robbie Williams
  • Progress as Take That
  • Russian Dancers
  • Chloe Lang as Amy Winehouse
  • Waune Dicks as George Michael
  • The Beatles
  • Progress as Westlife
  • Jordana as Lady Gaga

As you can see, some great tribute acts that make for an enjoyable evening.

The show starts at 9:30pm and tickets are €10; these can be bought at the entrance.

For more information, please call Martin Minor on +34 633 474260

See you on Tuesday!

Torremolinos Celebrates the “Feria de San Miguel” 2011

San Miguel Fair in TorremolinosWe’re nearing the end of the “Feria” (Local Festivities) season. One of the last few big fairs on the calendar is the Feria de San Miguel in our neighbouring town of Torremolinos.

As from tomorrow, 28th September and until Sunday 2nd October, visitors to Torremolinos will be able to enjoy five days of festivities with music, dancing, processions, fun fair, food, drink and loads more…

The official programme for the “Feria” is quite long and exhaustive so we’ve had a look and condensed it to the following list of events and entertainment that we thought might be of interest: (more…)

The Buddy Holly Tribute Show at Sunset Beach Club

Buddy Holly Tribute ShowGreat news for all Buddy Holly Fans on theCosta del Sol! Our friends at Active Sound Productions have organised a great evening of the best Rock n’ Roll with the “Buddy Holly Show” which will take place at Sunset Beach Club’s Moonlight Theatre in Benalmadena.

Performing as Buddy Holly in this fantastic tribute show will be Buddy Walker; many of you may recognise the name… he was the winner of “Stars in Their Eyes” with his amazing performance as rock n’ roll pioneer, Buddy Holly.

Entrance tickets are only €5 (+ service charges) and can be bought at the door on the evening of the show.

The programme for the evening is as follows:

10:00 pm : Music with DJ Tall Mike

10:30 pm : Buddy Walker and his Buddy Holly Tribute Show

11:30 pm : Music and dancing with DJ Tall Mike

For more information about the Buddy Holly Tribute Show, please contact Miguel Corchón on 696 538 530 or visit the Active Sound Productions website at www.activesoundproductions.com .

Melissa’s off to the Wedding Journal Show in Dublín

The Wedding Journal Show at Citywest, DublinIt’s busy, busy in Sunset Beach Club’s commercial department. As I write this post, Melissa is desperately trying to squeeze brochures into her Ryanair-friendly suitcase as she prepares for the Wedding Journal Show which will be held at the Citywest complex inDublinthis weekend.

The show is open to the public on Saturday the 24th and Sunday the 25th September with opening hours from 11am to 6pm on both days.

Hundred’s of Ireland’s leading wedding businesses will be present at the show: You’ll be able to see the best in wedding venues (like Sunset Beach Club J), wedding cakes, flowers, dresses, cars, wedding favours and lots more…

Brides, bridesmaids and even bride’s mums will be able to get advice on how to look best for the special day by going along to the Style Stage where a team of expert stylists will help you find the perfect look!

So if you’re planning on getting married and are thinking of choosing Sunset Beach Club to celebrate your wedding, be sure to stop by the Show and have a chat with Melissa who will be at stand E11; you could win a 3 night romantic break to Sunset Beach Club!!

The Costa del Sol Racecourse’s Autumn Season is under way

Costa del Sol Racecourse in MijasLast Saturday the 17th September, a new season of horse racing got underway at the Costa del Sol Racecourse in Mijas.

This new autumn season promises a great line up of horse racing events from now until Christmas. Horse racing fans living on the Coast – and holiday makers who visit – will be able to enjoy the amazing facilities the Costa del Sol Racecource has to offer. (more…)

Who’s Going to the Sailor’s Market in Benalmadena Marina?

Seaman's MarketThere’s a new and somewhat different event for you this weekend… activities and entertainment which are sure to thrill children and adults alike: The Sailor’s Market in Benalmadena Marina!

This is the first the Sailor’s Market (Mercado Marinero) is being held in Benalmadena and promises fun and laughter for all who visit over the weekend.

Here’s what you can expect:-

  • Parades and street performers (musicians, fire eaters, etc)
  • Fun characters such as the Pirate Captain and his buccaneers!
  • Variety of workshops
  • Special children’s attractions
  • Theatre sketches
  • Children’s games
The fun begins tomorrow evening – 16th september at 7pm and continues on Saturday the 17th and Sunday 18th from 11am to 2.30pm and 7pm to 1.00am.