Ibiza is remembering Santanna Oush, a pioneering DJ, performer and community figure whose colourful personality, infectious energy and commitment to supporting others left a lasting mark on the island's music scene.
A new tribute published by Ibiza Spotlight brings together memories from friends, colleagues and artists who knew Oush, celebrating not only her work behind the decks but also the opportunities she created for emerging musicians and women in electronic music.
A Familiar Face Behind Ibiza's Decks
Oush was much more than a DJ. Throughout her career, she worked as a DJ, singer, performer and teacher, becoming known for an energetic style that made her a distinctive presence on Ibiza's nightlife circuit.
She performed alongside artists including Solomun, Confidence Man, Richy Ahmed, Kölsch and Andrea Oliva, while also becoming a regular presence at major Ibiza venues including Hï Ibiza and UNVRS.
Her career also extended beyond the island, with appearances at events including Glastonbury and Secret Garden Party.
Creating Space for Women in Music
One of Oush's most important contributions was OuShe, a party she founded to put women in music at the centre of the conversation.
The concept went beyond simply booking female DJs. Oush used the platform to give women and emerging artists opportunities to perform, gain exposure and develop confidence.
She also brought some of her own DJ students into the project, giving them opportunities to perform alongside established artists at venues including House of WOW, Akasha and Pikes.
The project became an important expression of her belief that Ibiza's music community could become stronger by giving more people a platform.
From DJ Booths to Open Mic Nights
Oush's commitment to creativity extended beyond electronic music.
She created and hosted DROP IT LIKE IT'S HOT, a monthly gathering at Las Dalias where creatives could experiment, perform and share their work.
She also recently began presenting her own radio show on Sonica Radio, bringing the same enthusiasm and energy to the airwaves that she was known for behind the decks.
A Dream of Her Own Festival
According to Ibiza Spotlight, Oush had been working towards an even bigger ambition: creating an OuShe Festival.
The idea reflected the broader vision behind her work — creating a space where diverse artists could perform, collaborate and find their own voices.
Her work with OuShe had already become an important part of her identity within Ibiza's creative community, and friends remember how passionately she spoke about its future.
Remembered as a “Big Sis”
Tributes from those who knew Oush repeatedly describe her as someone who encouraged other people to succeed.
Friends and fellow artists recalled her as a mentor, supporter and source of inspiration, particularly for women and younger creatives entering the music industry.
Guy Williams, who worked alongside her as part of the Flash family, remembered her as a unique personality with a magnetic energy behind the decks and a generous nature. Other friends similarly described how she made people feel welcomed, supported and confident.
That influence may ultimately become one of the most enduring parts of her legacy.
A Lasting Ibiza Legacy
Oush's contribution to Ibiza was not simply measured by the clubs where she played or the artists she shared line-ups with.
It was also visible in the people she encouraged, the DJs she taught, the artists she promoted and the communities she helped create.
Her recent work with OuShe, her radio show and her plans for a festival showed that she was still looking for new ways to bring people together through music and creativity.
As Ibiza Spotlight's tribute makes clear, Santanna Oush leaves behind a community that she helped make brighter, louder and more inclusive.
The island's nightlife scene is remembering a DJ who did not simply want to take her place behind the decks — she wanted to make sure there was room for others to step up beside her.
Source: Ibiza Spotlight
