What was meant to be a creative collaboration under the Balearic sun turned into a nightmare for Clean Bandit.
The British dance music trio was in Ibiza filming a music video for their new single “Cry Baby,” a collaboration with David Guetta and Anne-Marie, when their celebration was cut abruptly short. While the group was out to dinner, thieves reportedly broke into Clean Bandit’s hotel room and stole laptops, cameras and cash totaling €40,000 before crowbarring the room’s window to make their escape. The robbery left the band not only devastated but also fearful of staying in the same location overnight, per The Sun.
Luckily, the footage for “Cry Baby” had already been safely transported back to London. However, the stolen gear and cash still represent a significant loss for the band, who are now hoping to recoup some of the damages through insurance.
Unfortunately, Clean Bandit’s experience is not an isolated incident on the White Isle. Just a few months earlier, fellow British DJ and producer Franky Wah also fell victim to thieves during his own Ibiza residency. His entire music collection, including a laptop loaded with unreleased music, was stolen from his car. Despite offering a reward and rallying the support of fans and fellow artists like Carl Cox, Wah has yet to recover his belongings.
The rise in such thefts is a sobering reminder of the risks artists face, even in places as idyllic as Ibiza. For Clean Bandit, the experience has been a costly interruption ahead of their new album, their first in six years, set for release in 2025. Still, the group remains undeterred, channeling their energy into more new music.
Check out the music video for “Cry Baby” below.
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