Ibiza Rocks pauses events after British men die at venue

An Ibiza hotel and music venue has cancelled its upcoming events after two British men died on its premises in separate incidents.

A 19-year-old man, named as Gary Kelly, died in a fall at Ibiza Rocks on Monday while another man, 26-year-old Evan Thomson, died earlier this month.

The venue said it was "deeply shocked and devastated" by the incidents and had decided to pause its scheduled events programme due to "the seriousness of the situation and out of respect for those involved".

Spain's civil guard told the BBC that Mr Kelly died in the early hours of Monday after falling from a balcony, and said his death appeared to be accidental.

Ibiza Rocks said it was working with the relevant authorities.

It added: "The safety and wellbeing of our guests has, and always will remain, our highest priority."

A spokesperson for the Foreign Office said on Monday: "We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Spain and are in contact with the local authorities."

Mr Kelly played ice hockey for Scottish team Dundee Stars, who described him as a "hugely talented and charismatic individual who had a great future ahead of him".

Paying tribute, the club said: "Everyone at the club including players, staff, management, and ownership are heartbroken to hear this tragic news."

They continued: "His loss will impact many in the ice hockey community and beyond. He will be sadly missed."

Mr Kelly's death came two weeks after Mr Thomson, from Aberdeen, died on 7 July at the venue.

His mother said in a social media tribute that he had been on holiday with friends.

"I'm absolutely heartbroken to write and tell you all, earlier this week my son Evan was in a tragic accident whilst on holiday with his friends in Ibiza and sadly passed away," she wrote, adding: "We are all absolutely broken."

Ibiza Rocks' event calendar showed that an R&B music dance party was scheduled on Sunday.

It has not specified how many events it is cancelling, but said that it will be in touch by email with impacted customers.

The venue in San Antonio, in the west of the island, is known for its offering of hotel accommodation alongside its on-site music venue and daytime pool parties.

It is marking its 20th anniversary this year and is known for hosting artists residencies, including a frequent residency from Craig David. The venue had planned a raft of big names to headline the milestone celebrations.

On this week's schedule was an appearance from rapper Dizzee Rascal and an appearance from Rudimental was expected on 30 July.