An Ibiza hotel and music venue has cancelled a number of music events following the deaths of two British men on its premises within two weeks. Ice hockey player Gary Kelly, 19, died at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel on Monday, while Evan Thomson, 26, fell to his death at the same hotel on 7 July.
The hotel, which also functions as an open-air music venue, said it was pausing its scheduled events programme due to the seriousness of the situation and out of respect for those involved. In a statement, the venue expressed devastation and shock, adding that its priority was supporting those affected and assisting authorities with investigations.
Gary Kelly was a professional player for the Dundee Stars. The club described him as a hugely talented and charismatic individual with a great future ahead of him. Tributes also came from other teams, including the Glasgow Clan and the Whitley Warriors, where Kelly briefly played.
Evan Thomson's mother paid tribute to her son on social media, saying she was absolutely heartbroken and that he died in a tragic accident while on holiday with friends. The Foreign Office confirmed it was supporting the family of a British man who died in Spain and was in contact with local authorities.
The hotel did not specify how many events were cancelled, but acts due to appear included rapper Dizzee Rascal and drum and bass band Rudimental. The venue assured guests that safety and wellbeing remained its highest priority.
