Snapped: Seth Troxler’s 40th Birthday in Ibiza (A Photo Essay)

What happens when artists, celebrities, industry tycoons, and a swarm of dance music aficionados fly into Ibiza to celebrate DJ, producer and cultural curator Seth Troxler’s 40th birthday? According to many, the event of the decade – and according to Seth’s long time friend Bill Patrick, absolute chaos.

The nonstop run of festivities started with a Circoloco show at DC10, where Seth did a b2b with Carl Craig, and red clown wigs and noses were handed out to all in attendance. After historic rains and flooding took the island by storm, the crew returned to form with a “Slim Aarons Palm Springs” themed party, featuring Carl Craig, Eric Duncan (Rub & Rug), Jonny Rock and Rob Mello on the decks.

“What can one say about themselves at 40? I made it — some of my friends are no longer here. I’ve experienced both the greatest pleasures and the deepest pains of my life. I think it’s the variety that makes this prison so welcoming and subversive. For years, I threw parties centered on excess. My 40th was no different — but here’s what I realized: when you have one of the biggest floods in Ibiza in recent history, the bright idea of getting 150 of my friends to trip at the same time, dressed like the Rat Pack meets Pee-wee Herman, was maybe a step too far. And yet, just like life itself, the party was a chaotic mix — something between The Truman Show and Gaspar Noé’s Climax, but styled after The B-52s.” -Seth Troxler

Special thanks to Bill Patrick for the images, who also happens to be the co-host of the podcast Flirting With Friendship alongside Seth. Bill’s story spans New York’s legendary nightlife scene, Berlin’s underground, and stages around the world.

“I’m thankful no one died, and that the show has been renewed for another season. Long live the mentalist, while also closing the chapter on a different time.” -Seth Troxler