John Helliwell (Former Supertramp) gives an exclusive concert at the Mallorca Country Club

John Helliwell (Former Supertramp) gives an exclusive concert at the Mallorca Country Club

On October 9 at 7 p.m., the well‑kept grounds of the Mallorca Country Club in Santa Ponsa will fill with saxophone sounds from another era: John Helliwell, long‑time saxophonist for Supertramp, is coming to the island. The 81‑year‑old musician from Yorkshire will bring pieces and stories many still associate with the great 1970s.

From luxury table to saver ticket: admission options for every taste

The event offers different seating and enjoyment levels: those who want to be up close can book a table for eight people – the price is €2,950. This package includes a dinner, all drinks, special clubhouse seating and a meet & greet with Helliwell. Those who prefer something a bit smaller yet still comfortable can find VIP Silver seats for €242 per person; drinks are included in this price, but a menu is not. For visitors on a tighter budget there are tickets from €47.19. Before the main act, pianist Joe Löhrmann will set the mood; the concert is organized by Peter Olsson.

Such price ranges are not only a means of refinancing: they open the event to different visitor groups, as at VIP Pre-Christmas in Santa Ponsa: Aperol, Luxury Cars and an Evening for the Island Community. On one evening you can see family celebrations, older fans and young couples looking for an extraordinary musical night.

Why a performance like this is good for Mallorca

An intimate concert by an international veteran brings more than music: it draws people in during the shoulder season, fills restaurants and provides work for local service providers. Local music weeks such as Santa Cecilia on Mallorca: When Organ Pipes Color the Harbor Evening show how small ensembles enliven churches and theaters. On the short walk from the parking lot to the club you can hear the sea, the crunch of small gravel paths and the quiet murmur of tables seating in the early evening. Santa Ponsa then feels less like a pure beach resort and more like a village with an audience that appreciates culture.

Especially for local musicians and technicians, such an event is an opportunity. Joe Löhrmann opens, local caterers serve the dinner package, and the club staff gains experience with an event that connects international guests and residents.

Go casually or take the full package?

Those who seek proximity to the musician and want to experience the atmosphere of a closed country‑club evening will find the table offer ideal. Savers can also take part and enjoy Helliwell from the terrace or cheaper seats. For families or groups the table option is practical — if several people pool together, the amount per person becomes more manageable.

A small tip from everyday life: arriving earlier lets you catch the sunset over the bay and grab a bite in one of the promenade venues before the concert. The evening atmosphere, the lights, the murmur of conversations and the occasional clinking of glasses are all part of such a night.

Looking ahead: more culture, more evenings

Concerts like this are no accident but part of a development aiming to keep Mallorca culturally vibrant outside the high season, as reflected in Simone Kermes: A classical evening that was anything but classical. A seasoned musician like Helliwell attracts visitors who stay longer, dine out more often and get to know a different Mallorca than the pure beach image. When events of this kind succeed, not only the club and artists benefit but also hotels, taxis and small shops in the area, as seen with the Port Adriano Music Festival: Classics, Disco Icons and Powerful Voices under Mallorca's Stars.

Whether you choose the most expensive option or the cheapest ticket: it remains an evening that brings jazz and pop history into a Mallorcan club atmosphere. For everyone looking forward to a musical night in the west of the island, October 9 is an opportunity to experience familiar melodies up close.

Practical: the venue is located in the Santa Ponsa area; arrival by car or local buses is possible. If you plan to come with a larger group, book seats early; with limited capacity early reservations count.

A small aftertaste: on the evening itself the saxophone mixes with the sounds of the promenade, the scent of grilled food hangs in the air, and the lanterns cast warm circles on paths and faces. This is what a cultural evening in Mallorca feels like – approachable, a little luxurious and yet very Mallorcan.