Inside Kinky Malinki: A Message from Paul

Hey everyone, Paul here – brand owner at Kinky Malinki.

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I just wanted to send a letter directly from me to you and, first and foremost, say thank you to every single one of you who’s ever graced our dancefloor over the past 27 years. I’m truly grateful for your continued support, loyalty, and energy through all these years.
 

There have been plenty of highs and lows along the way, but my obsession with keeping Kinky Malinki alive and thriving has never faded. I’ve never been interested in fame, you’ll rarely see me doing interviews or podcasts (even though I’ve been asked many times). The older I’ve become, the happier I’ve been staying behind the scenes, surrounded by an amazing and supportive team of creatives who help bring our magic to life. They know who they are, many of them are our trusted resident DJs, and I’m genuinely thankful for their dedication.
 

The music industry is always changing, and it’s never easy to stay at the top forever. Still, I’m proud of the times we’ve held that no. 1 spot. One of my proudest moments was back in 2009 when we sold out matter in London with 3,500 tickets, before digital ticketing had taken over and when Facebook was only just taking off. Music trends come and go, but I’ve always tried to keep Kinky Malinki in that sweet spot, not too commercial, not too underground, just pure quality house music.
 

This summer I’ve been focused heavily on Ibiza. Everyone who knows me knows how much I love that island, and to still be hosting events there, on the world’s greatest party island, makes me genuinely happy. We hit a huge milestone this August with 2,000 guests at our O Beach Ibiza pool party. That number means a lot to me and represents years of hard work and growth.

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Looking ahead, 2026 is shaping up to be one of our biggest years yet. I’m really proud of where the brand is positioned and excited about our spin-off projects like Iconic Ibiza Weekender, which heads into its third year with big expectations.
 

I’m obsessed with making sure our flagship parties, in London and Ibiza, remain the beating heart of what we do. When we get those right, the brand continues to grow organically and move in the right direction.
 

So once again, thank you, whether you’ve only just discovered Kinky Malinki or have been with us since the early days. Your loyalty and energy are unmatched, and you are what keeps this brand alive on every dancefloor we create.
 

With gratitude,