On July 20th 2017, Oceanic Global brought together leading conservationists, speakers, artists, institutions, musicians and sustainable brands for a day-long festival that raised awareness and ignited action for ocean conservation. Titled Oceanic x Ibiza, the dynamic event took place at Agroturismo Atzaro Ibiza and offered something for everyone – incorporating an expert speaker series, captivating art installations, virtual reality and augmented reality content, an eco-friendly artisan marketplace, film screenings, a designated children’s section, and activations by Oceanic Global’s NGO partners on-site. The daylong event drew over five thousands guests to learn about issues including: plastic pollution, coral reef bleaching, overfishing, dead zones, posidonia, and ocean acidification.
The concert portion of Oceanic x Ibiza was headlined by internationally acclaimed DJ Solomun with feature performances by BLOND:ISH, Lauren Lane, and Valentín Huedo. Each of these award-winning DJs donated their time to support the cause. The family friendly event was free-of-charge and all on-site donations that were directed towards Posodonia Maps, a cartography project to protect the Mediterranean that was founded by Oceanic Global’s Scientific advisor, Manu San Felix.
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“Oceanic x Ibiza was an incredible, energetic collaboration to bring together such a range of inspirational game changers on ocean conservation. The scale & pace of the conscience festival was awe inspiring yet it left attendees with a solid & grounded action list for change. If Ibiza was just the start for Oceanic I can’t wait to see where they go next!”
David Saddington, Climate Change Communicator
VIDEOS
Oceanic x Ibiza Overview Video
Key Note Speakers
A Tale for Our Ocean
Speaker Panels
Impact
- Oceanic x Ibiza ignited transformational awareness for plastic pollution in the Balearic Islands.
- Following Oceanic x Ibiza, Ibiza has pledged to go single-use plastic free by 2023.
- Elementary and high schools on the island eliminated single-use plastics and implemented ocean conservation curriculums.
- Oceanic Global hosted a year-long series of beach cleanups in partnership with local NGOs.
- Parsons School of Design created custom upcycled costumes as part of their coursework.
- Oceanic Global helped over 30 local businesses eliminate plastic straws and single-use plastics.
- Oceanic Global partnered with over 18 non-profits and provided them with an on-site presence.
- Oceanic x Ibiza supported local artisans, commissioning them to create upcycled artwork for the event.
- Oceanic x Ibiza brought an unprecedented caliber of speakers and global industry experts to the island for the first time.
- Oceanic x Ibiza raised money for Manu San Felix’s local initiative Posidonia Maps.
- Oceanic x Ibiza inspired the creation of, and was awarded the Eco Award at the 2017 DJ Awards.
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FEATURES
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Speakers
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Mixed Media
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Live Music
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Fashion
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Art Installations
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Eco-Boulevard
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NGOs
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Food & Beverages
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Augmented Reality
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Performance Art
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Educational Content
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Kids Section
“Oceanic x Ibiza served as a catalyst for change in the ocean conservation world. Never before have I seen such a diverse group of highly talented people gather together around a cause.”
Dr. Austin Gallagher
SPEAKERS
Oceanic x Ibiza’s on-site speaker series featured talks and panel discussions on ocean-related issues from over 20 leading conservationists from around the world.
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Sandra Bendeniste
Ibiza Preservation Fund
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Diana Benito
Freediving Instructor
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Susan Rockefeller
BoD, Oceanic; BoD, Oceana; Musings
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Erika Bergman
Aquatica Submarines & National Geographic
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Alex Cornelissen
Captain & CEO of Sea Shepherd
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Manu San Felix
Marine biologist, underwater videographer for Pristine Seas, National Geographic
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Dr. Austin Gallagher
Biologist & Founder of Beneath the Waves
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David Gamero
Founder, Eivinatura
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Javier Goyeneche
Founder & President, Ecoalf
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Adrian Grenier
UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador; Co-Founder, Lonely Whale
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David Katz
Founder & CEO, The Plastic Bank
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Craig Leeson
Director, A Plastic Ocean
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Petter Malvik
Communication Advisor, UN Environment
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Alvaro de Marichalar
Sailor & Entrepreneur
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Matt Medved
Founder, Billboard Dance
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Claire Nouvian
Founder & Board Chair, Bloom Association
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Veronica Nunez
Oceanographer, Cap Blanc Aquarium
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Sajid Rahiman
Entreprenuer, Samudra Fund
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Patricia Ricard
President, Paul Ricard Oceanographic Institute
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Jo Ruxton
Producer, Plastic Oceans
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David Saddington
Climate Change Communicator
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Lisa Shaw
Long distance open water swimmer
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Clara Villoslada
Snowboard Olympian; CEO, Surfer Rule Media Group; Journalist
MUSIC
The concert portion of Oceanic x Ibiza was headlined by internationally acclaimed DJ Solomun with feature performances by BlOND:ISH, Lauren Lane, and Valentín Huedo. Each of these award-winning DJs donated their time to support the cause. Local Spanish musicians also donated their time and performed live music throughout the venue.
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Solomun
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Lauren Lane
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Blond:ish
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Valentin Huedo
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Dan Bentley & Abby
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Alisha Todd
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Jon Tessier
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Ryan Whitewolf
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Jeconte
ARTISTIC CONTENT
Oceanic used various artistic mediums to tell specific stories around ocean conservation. We worked with over 30 artists to develop artistic installations and performances as well as partnered with Proartso to create a series of educational sculptures called the 3R Project; Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. The 3R pieces, created by local craftsmen, were composed entirely of ocean trash with the objective of raising awareness for the magnitude of the plastic pollution and advocating for responsible consumption.
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3D Trash Installations
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Ocean Projections
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Dancers
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Educational Artistic Structures
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Live Painting
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Sustainable Fashion
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Photographic Content
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Circus Performances
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Interactive User Experiences
PARTNERS
Oceanic Global has partnered with a number of local and global institutions and organizations to engage the local community and ignite global action.
ECO BOULEVARD
Oceanic Global invited 20+ international and local businesses on the forefront of sustainable innovation to present their respective work at the event. Their wares highlighted solutions in the spaces of food, fashion, technology, and consumer goods.
BENEFITING ORGANIZATION
Vellmari Asociacion
All collected donations from Oceanic x Ibiza supported Manu San Felix’s organisation, Vellmari Asociacion, to facilitate his project: Posidonia Maps. Posidonia (seagrass) is the oldest and largest organism on this planet as well as one of the most efficient carbon sinks. Protecting the Posidonia is a critical issue in Ibiza. Manu San Felix’s Posidonia Maps project offers a tech-oriented, and education-based solution that allows individuals to effectively coexist with the local ecosystem.
PRESS
OCEANIC X IBIZA PRODUCTION TEAM
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Creative Direction
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Technical Production
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Creative, Event Production and Strategic Partnerships
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Sustainability Auditing
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Public Relations
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Trash Sculptures
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Costume Designers
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Artistic Performances
SPECIAL THANKS
Salitre Films, Doumi San, Aaron Baker, Alex Dakov, Antonio Beneyto, Barbara di Giacinto, Christian Len, Ella Williams, Evan Newman, Elisenda Franquet, Felipo Soler-Roig, Frances Llopis, Guadalupe Revuelta, Ivan Andrades, James Sternlicht, Jennifer Hercol, Joanne Heywood, Joe Crossley, Jorge P.Bruges, Karin Isken, Kio Auba, Lauren Roll, Lea d’Auriol, Luis Navia, Marc Osmo, Marko Bajlovic, Raisa Bruner, Mariangel Ramirez, Megan Hill, Molly McGrath, Natasha Berg, Nina Fitzgerald, Jose Alvear, Pao Lopez, Quique Rico, Rabten, Rich Zajac, Rijka Negrete, Robyn Nicholl, Roselin de Thelin, Sarah Lewis, Shauna Stack, Sommer Pirrung, Zak Day