Pedro Balsalobre: The new clubbing standard at Shangrila

Pedro Balsalobre, a key figure in the evolution of nightlife in the Spanish Levante, details his career from his beginnings to becoming a benchmark promoter. His foray into the industry began with the creation of Thai Beach in the Mar Menor, a highly successful project that had to face severe bureaucratic obstacles and neighbor complaints that culminated in the closure of the space. After overcoming these setbacks, his business vision matured towards more sophisticated concepts.

He currently leads projects such as Shangrila, Kabu and Playa Santa, spaces that fuse gastronomy and electronic music, betting on afro house sounds and immersive atmospheres. The promoter reflects on the challenges of the industry, criticizing the bad practices of some agencies and the fee bubble. Through collaborations with brands such as Fayer or Unreleased, he defends a clubbing model based on attention to detail over pure economic profitability.