TAKING a little bit of Ibiza to Essex was the plan when all-day party FreQKlash came to Chelmsford. The events, which are usually held in Colchester, came to Widford industrial estate for the second time on Saturday, August 3.
Tucked amidst the estate just outside Chelmsford was a marquee housing world-renowned DJs playing sets to around 300 revellers.
Rob Harding, 31, from Braintree, is behind the event which was held in the same location last year. Mr Harding has organised events for eight years, first in Ibiza, then in London, and now in Essex.
He said: "We want to create that holiday atmosphere and something a bit different and there's a great atmosphere here.
"The house music scene is growing and I love the fact that the event is outside. It's a bit more specialist than a festival – a party rather than a rave," he added.
Running from noon until 9pm, the event was open to anyone over the age of 18 with a bar and dance area to enjoy the music.
Mr Harding's colleague Ollie Beavies, 20, from Witham, said: "It's a great way for people to get away from the TOWIE scene.
"Normally when you go out in Essex it's just people trying to show off how much money they have. No one is pretentious here – they are just here to have fun."
He added that after the daytime party the group moves into the heart of the city where they hold the after party from 9pm until 4am at The Loop in Tindal Street.
Joining the day's impressive line-up was celebrated Ibiza DJ Edu Imbernon, who regularly plays at Space nightclub with his high energy music.
He performed alongside Radio 1 DJs Jaymo and Andy George and Droog, who flew from LA especially for the event.
Stephen Shelley, 19, was one of those enjoying the event.
The Great Baddow resident said: "The music here is really good and it's so much better than a normal night out."
His friend, Molly Wise, 19, from Writtle, echoed his sentiment: "It's such a good day.
"I prefer this to a normal club night and came last year as well."
"It's sick," laughed Ashlie Linge, also 19, from Braintree.
