Jürgen Drews briefly returns: Daughter Joelina invites to 30th birthday celebration in Mallorca

A piece of Ballermann history returns home — but very private

When the Tramuntana still blows warmth into the alleys in the evening and an accordion can be heard from the beach in the distance, you can feel it: Mallorca is breathing again. This late summer a well-known name mixes in: Jürgen Drews, the man many affectionately call the "King of Mallorca", is said to be coming to the island for a family celebration. No stadium appearance, no big fuss — his daughter Joelina is celebrating her 30th birthday, and the father is invited. According to several voices around them, the date is likely set for September 27.

Familial rather than flashy — and that's how it should stay

The news causes ripples here and there, but not in a tabloid sense. It's about Ramona, close friends and a few selected guests. A bartender on the beach chuckles as he fills a glass: "If he shows up, it'll be cozy and loud at the same time." That's exactly what many expect — an evening with schlager, sparkling wine and occasionally a microphone passed from hand to hand. Instead of the spotlight, closeness is on the agenda.

New sounds, old melodies

Fitting the return, there's new musical material: A new recording of his classic "König von Mallorca" will be released as a duet with a well-known entertainer from the online world — release date: September 19. And in October a final album is planned, with new songs, remixes and family duets. For the beach bars this could become a welcome soundtrack; on Friday evenings the playa is happy to test new tracks.

Why no big tour any more? The answer is not in the limelight, but in the body: Drews has spoken openly about his polyneuropathy. The illness forces him to slow down. Large tours are no longer planned. Instead, the music remains — and the conscious decision to share only selected moments.

What this means for Mallorca

For the island it is less a comeback than a familiar visit. It's the small, pleasant excitement: the regulars at the chiringuitos talk about it over coffee, the DJs on the beach consider which version of the duet to play, and the little shops hope for an evening with more guests. This isn't a billion-euro picture, but a locally rooted plus — a few more glasses, a full bar, people singing together.

You can also say: that's how nostalgia works today. Not a big spectacle, but handcrafted moments. That fits an island that has its own mix of everyday life and celebration culture — between delivery vans, bicycle repair shops and the gentle sound of the sea on the horizon.

A last chapter — and a friendly piece of advice

It's touching how generations of music are connected. Joelina as hostess, the father as quiet center, an album that tells the family story in tones — that's a dignified chapter. For fans it means: come, listen, respect. For the media it means: keep your distance.

My small tip to everyone on site: Enjoy the feeling when familiar melodies drift from the beach bars. Be kind, keep the camera in your pocket more often and save the Prosecco at three in the morning — Sunday will thank you. And who knows: maybe this quiet reunion is exactly what Mallorca needs in autumn — a piece of memory that resonates on in the small bars.