At the beginning of the month of June, everyone gets excited as the summer really is here and the holidays are truly beginning! We can imagine ourselves taking a refreshing dip in the sea on one of the beautiful Costa del Sol beaches, enjoying dining at restaurants on The Golden Mile, walking through the cobbled streets of Marbellas old town or having a drink in one of the many nightclubs in Puerto Banus. Without a doubts Marbella has managed to reinvent itself again in the past 5 years by making it a point of reference. This time they have built a small and unique oasis of an entertainment area to enjoy music, shows, gastronomy etc… The concept has become a recognised brand for new ideas and sensations, forming a meeting point for International artists and bringing together people from the world of culture, sports and celebrities amongst others.
The history of Marbellas Starlite was written 6 years ago, when Sandra García-SanJuan and Ignacio Maluquer saw the Nagueles old quarry (originally where Puerto Banus’s granite was extracted) as a great space for music with its large rocky facades creating spectacular acoustics. Designed for night entertainment incorporating nature with the night sky and stars that add to the uniqueness and bijou location that this concept offers.
The concept of Starlite is a multi-purpose environment with a stage area for concerts, a lounge where you can dance to the Deejays sessions, dine in the restaurant, or have a snack from the diverse stands. The gourmet experience goes a step further with Starlites 6th season, for the first time the culinary concept is extremely diversified, with a multi-space for gastronomy divided into six corners, thus expanding the previous experience that was offered, now being distributed according to the type of foods. There will also be a luxury restaurant where you can book to enjoy an extraordinary dinner under the stars.
The media impact that Starlite has produced throughout the years has been very impressive. During the 5 previous seasons, it managed to reunite more than 130 artists, approximately 500 celebrities, and in its last year had over 163,000 visitors. All together the Starlite experience is not only available when concerts are on, but throughout the summer making the quarry come alive. Starlite was awarded the medal of the city of Marbella last summer of 2016 for all its efforts mentioned above. The event brings together high level international artists, which helps promote our city even more. This Spanish brand has become world renowned it is very present in Mexico and also plays an important philanthropic role. On the social side, the festival dedicates one unique social event with a spectacular Gala night, whose hosts are the famous actor Antonio Banderas and Starlites founder Sandra García-Sanjuán. The funds raised during this gala event are given to divers charitable causes, including ‘Niños en Alegría’ and ‘Lágrimas y Favores’ . These foundations help build schools in the Mexican state of Guerrero, and help training university students suffering from cancer in Malaga.
The Starlite 2017 experience is very defined and offers a wide variety of entertainment assuring something for everyone. This year they will introduce a new format called ‘Starlite Session’, with performances on the stage of the lounge, where the artist will act for a small group of fans, who in turn can have a drink and experience a unique style of concert, different to the larger concerts held on the main stage. A more intimate and homely experience where the mixture of the starry sky above, the tranquillity and its unique surroundings will merge together for a one of a kind experience. The group Morat, will open and close the festival in this unique lounge area. Starlite nights will be full of life, with current Deejays, for example Juan Magan will be present on July 14 and August 22. Starlites main acts continue to grow with new acts continuing to confirm, with one the most anticipated performances by the showman Jason Derulo on August 24th. Elton John, Andrea Bocelli, Ben Harper, The Bootleg Beatles, Art Garfunkel, The Cranberries and many others will brighten up Marbellas starry sky from this wonderful venue. Although not everything will be dedicated to music and sound, with other entertainment such as parades, or the magical repertoire of ‘Mago Pop’.
In conclusion Starlite offers a variety of options, a stunning atmosphere leaving you feeling privileged to have been able to attend one or more of the events, this is why the team at Marbella Unique Properties won’t miss the opportunity to recommend this great Marbella summer event. We will not miss it! Become and addition to the stars that congregate there!
