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• MALLORCA INSIDERS: Aggregate to Buñols: Shirley Roberts on Social Inclusion, Sóller life and filling empty seats

  Shirley Roberts is a beloved voice in the Sóller Valley, known for her daily letters and meticulous fact finding on SóllerWeb. In this conversation we look at social inclusion in Mallorca’s cultural scene. Why was the Rocky Horror Show playing to half empty rows in Palma. What could venues do to fill seats without alienating paying audiences. We discuss tried and tested theatre tools such as papering the house, community partnerships and using the back rows first, plus the value of pay-what-you-can concerts that still fairly compensate artists.Shirley also paints a vivid picture of autumn life in Sóller. Tardeo at the covered market, free jazz in the Escorxador cultural centre, the annual buñols, All Saints, winter opening patterns, young drummers in parades, and the new children’s Firo. We touch on cyclists, car park debates and drainage aggregates, bonfire smoke inversions, and the wave of older newcomers choosing Mallorca for its social fabric as much as its climate.It is a generous, grounded hour about belonging, access, and keeping local culture alive all year.00:00 Intro and mic-check chaos02:0 Who is Shirley Roberts and SóllerWeb06:10 Empty seats and pricing. Papering the house 10113:45 Pay-what-you-can concerts and artist pay18:40 Autumn in Sóller. Market tardeo and free culture24:10 Hotels, seasonality and what stays open28:55 Car parks, aggregates and drainage gripes33:30 Cyclists, courtesy and living together39:20 Teachers as culture makers and role models44:15 Children’s Firo and young drummers49:00 Bonfire season and air quality concerns53:20 Buñols, All Saints and street life57:00 Inclusion ideas and next steps59:30 Wrap up and December previewSóCovered market tardeo, live music and family-friendly afternoons.Free or donation-based concerts at local cultural centres.What typically closes in November and who stays open through winter.Culture and communityTeachers as the bridge into arts and sport.Children’s Firo, young parade drummers and keeping traditions alive.Car park expansion, aggregate choice and drainage.Cyclists, courtesy and seasonal rhythms.Bonfire smoke inversions and health concerns.Food and folklore Buñols for All Saints, why October feels like Mallorca’s best month.SóllerWeb (events and local info): https://www.sollerweb.com/Sign up for our free newsletter here. https://majorca-mallorca.esPlease follow Majorca Mallorca on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/You can email MM on [email protected]

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• Johann Nowak: Why La Soledad Could Be Palma’s Next Art Hub

  In this episode we sit down with Berlin gallerist Johann Nowak, the driving force behind Art District Palma in La Soledad. Johann has spent the past few years acquiring former workshops and houses in this overlooked neighbourhood, and transforming them into a growing cluster of galleries, studios, bakeries, and public cultural spaces.We talk about how he first discovered La Soledad, why the area’s everyday life matters just as much as the art, and the importance of keeping the neighbourhood accessible to locals rather than shaping it into a tourist zone. Johann shares the long-term philosophy behind building a cultural district: patience, infrastructure, and meaningful relationships between artists, curators and communities.We also hear stories from the street paella festivals, the independent radio station broadcasting from the barrio, and the early days of Berlin-Mitte that helped shape Johann’s approach. This is a conversation about art as community, place-making, and the slow, deliberate work of bringing something new to life in Palma.Visit artdistrictpalma.comPlease follow Majorca Mallorca on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/You can email MM on [email protected]

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• MALLORCA INSIDERS: Parties, people and places to go in Mallorca with Mia Naprta.

  Sign up for our free newsletter here. https://majorca-mallorca.esMallorca Insider Mia Naprta on food, parties and local flavoursInsider Intro Mia Naprta is a food, culture and lifestyle columnist based in Mallorca, originally from Croatia. She writes for publications including Mallorca Bulletin, Última Hora and The Islander Magazine, and shares regular updates on Instagram under @mianaprta. In this episode we cover her recent holiday in Greece, where that enviable tan came from, her take on the end-of-season party scene in Mallorca, her favourite value lunch spots, and how local Mallorcan cuisine is evolving.Mia’s break in Greece — what she did, how it compared to Mallorca.The party season in Mallorca: multiple venues in one night, what it’s really like, and the old-school insider access (Lamborghinis welcome!).The food scene:Value menus (“menú del día”) and the shift towards more cost-conscious dining.The value vs glamour of gourmet burgers.Local Mallorcan food (mallorquín cuisine) vs the international expectation of paella everywhere.Please follow Majorca Mallorca on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/You can email MM on [email protected]

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• The Icelandic Playwright Bringing Bold Theatre to Mallorca, Reginn Tumi Kolbeinsson

  From Reykjavík to Palma: Reginn Tumi Kolbeinsson is reshaping Mallorca’s creative scene with fearless theatre that asks the big questions: identity, belonging, and the human condition.In this episode of the Majorca Mallorca Podcast, we talk with Icelandic playwright and director Reginn Tumi Kolbeinsson, a creative force who has made Mallorca his stage.Reginn shares his journey from Iceland to the island, his love for storytelling that pushes boundaries, and his latest productions that challenge audiences to think differently about culture, connection, and emotion. We discuss the evolution of the theatre scene in Mallorca, the importance of creating original work in English, and how island life fuels his creativity.This is a fascinating conversation about art, community, and courage and what it really takes to bring bold theatre to a Mediterranean audience.🎧 Tune in for insight, inspiration, and a glimpse behind the curtain of Mallorca’s emerging performing arts scene.Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.🎙 Majorca Mallorca — the sound of the island.Please follow Majorca Mallorca on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/You can email MM on [email protected]

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• From Palma to the World: DJ Des Mitchell’s Island Story

  Legendary DJ Des Mitchell has sound-tracked Mallorca for decades, from the golden age of Magaluf and BCM to his residencies that defined the island’s nightlife. In this episode, Des talks about the highs, the near-misses, and the passion that’s kept him behind the decks long after the lights come up. A conversation full of rhythm, humour, and heart from one of Mallorca’s best-loved entertainers. If you’ve danced anywhere on the island in the last 30 years, chances are DJ Des Mitchell was behind the decks. From his early days on British radio to becoming a household name in Mallorca, Des’s story is built on community, connection, and an undeniable love for music.In this episode, he joins Vicki McLeod in the studio to talk about:🎧 How he first arrived in Mallorca and became part of the island’s nightlife history🏝 His favourite memories from the glory days of BCM, and beyond🎵 The new generation of DJs carrying the sound of the island forwardFunny, open, and unmistakably real, Des Mitchell is more than a DJ, he’s a storyteller with a soundtrack.Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.🎙 Majorca Mallorca — the sound of the island.Please follow Majorca Mallorca on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/You can email MM on [email protected]

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