Tiesto announced today to be performing in Holland on Queensday (Museumplein) again. This is one of the performances that he has done a couple of years now. Yearly this party is organised by Radio 538 on Queensday the 30th of April.
This resulted in a few nice live videos an livesets that could be downloaded later on the net.
The next party that Tiesto will be performing is on the 12th of June in the Heineken Music Hall. Also a venue that has been the stage of a lot of Tiesto parties already. The stage is known for his good sound system. It’s a nice venue that’s not too big and very good reachable.
And last but not least, Tiesto is performing on Mysteryland 2010 (again) this year. Mysteryland is a fabulous and classic gig in the Netherlands. It was one of the first house parties in Holland and has grown to one of the biggest and most famous dance festival in the Netherlands where the biggest Dj’s of the world of all genres are performing during the day.
Okay, for those of you keeping score at home, Tiesto officially likes Sneaky Sound System, favourable reviews and long walks on the beach, but do you know what he hates above all else? Yep, glow sticks.
Clearly still bearing a vendetta against all sticks of the fluorescent variety, Tiesto has put his foot down on the issue, barring anyone from bringing a glow stick to his upcoming show at Liverpool’s Echo Arena in Britain.
According to Mixmag, the venue backed Tiesto’s distaste for glow sticks, banning them on the grounds that were any glow sticks to be dropped and crushed under foot at the Tiesto show, punters would be in danger of slipping and causing injuries. Damn those meddling kids!
The banning follows on from a similar incident two years ago when Tiesto put the kibosh on glow sticks during his Elements Of Life tour, saying with utter disdain “the scene needs to clean up, so skip those damn glow sticks”. He added “they look horrible, and they’re too rave-y” before shooing some trouble-making teens off his lawn with a broom.
Dj Tiesto will be joined by stars including Nelly Furtado, Calvin Harris, Muse and Kele Okereke on stage at his Edinburgh concert next month.
But the Dutch megastar DJ won’t have to juggle diaries and egos.
The guests will be there virtually, thanks to an incredible new technology system.
Speaking exclusively to The Razz, Tiesto said: “On this tour, the visuals are unbelievable. It looks like the people are there beside me in 3D.
“I have a system called LiveSync, which is completely unique to me. It is the only one in the world.
“It looks almost like the people are really there on the stage with me.
“Even though I am mixing the records live, the technology lip-syncs it with the image of the vocalist so it looks like they are there, singing live. When my track with Calvin is on, it is as if he is there with me singing live.
“I always want to be the innovator and this new show is incredible.
“People who saw me last year will be amazed. It’s completely different.”
Tiesto has long been regarded as dance music’s top dog, but he admits teaming up with mainstream stars has given him a new lease of life.
“It’s another reinvention for me, ” he said. “Bringing in guest vocalists has changed everything and opened up a whole new world for me.
“It’s still Tiesto but with a much more diverse feel. My style has changed a lot. They sent me off on a wholenewdirection. Who would ever have expected me to make track swith Calvin, Nelly, Sigur Ros and Kele from Bloc Party? Such a crazy mix.”
Tiesto has been bitten by the collaboration bug, and has his next target in mind.
“I have a very big list,” he said. “I love playing festivals. It’s a great chance to meet bands and potential collaborators.
“My dream would be Muse. I just remixed their single and they are my favourite band. To get them in the studio and make a new track would be perfect.”
Tiesto plays Ingliston on March 6 with his new single, Who Wants To Be Alone, featuring Nelly Furtado, out one week later.
Check out Cliché’s first issue for 2010 with the world’s #1 DJ Tiesto on the cover. February 2010’s The Music Issue features some of today’s most popular bands such as Phoenix, The XX, Vampire Weekend, Animal Collective, and more.
‘Love Ibiza’ users voted Tiesto for the best DJ of the 2009 season. The results from their recent Ibiza census survey showed Tiesto was the favourite DJ from last year following his mammoth Ibiza season playing a weekly residency Tiestio @ privilege, which also scooped the award for best party.
Congratulations to Tiesto and the hard working crew behind the Tiesto at privilege night on this award and we’re all looking forward to seeing what Tiesto’s got in store for the 2010 season!
Riddim Ribbon is a new music game from Tapulous, who has made a big business out of selling digital music and games together through the Tap Tap series. While the Tap Tap games are all about tapping your fingers on the screen, a percussive motion that is completely natural, in Riddim Ribbon you are forced to delicately balance your iPhone like you’re using a carpenter’s level on a rickety roller coaster.
You control a freewheeling neon tire as it zips over hills marked with a bright strip of light. You have to keep your wheel directly on the strip to keep the music going, or the soundtrack will immediately start to lose its pitch and tempo.
2 Tiesto songs are featured in this game now. Louder than a boom and ‘Escape Me’.
Just announced by Tiesto on his own Twitter channel that he finished his new Robbie Rivera remix. We’ll see what kind of great remix will be brought out this time.
Tiësto is a man of “firsts”. He was the first DJ to sell out dates at the Brixton Academy (two nights in a row), Alexandra Palace, the O2 Arena, and last summer he was the first DJ to headline and sell-out a truly wondrous show at Victoria Park, London to 25,000 fans. He is the only DJ ever to sell out a three-month residency at Privilege in Ibiza last summer, where he played to over 100,000 people and now Tiësto is back in Scotland.
Indeed, add to the list, writing and performing music for the 2004 Olympics for an audience over 4 Billion. Remixing everyone from Britney Spears to The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, selling out a 150 date world tour, collecting awards and nominations from the Grammy’s and MTV Music Awards, getting a wax statue at Madame Tussauds. To anyone else, any one of these milestones might sound staggering, but to the one-man electronic artist, producer and DJ phenomenon known as Tiësto, it’s just another regular day in the life.
You appear in Edinburgh, Scotland on the March 6 and your next stop is London on the 11th. Will you be spending any time seeing the sights?
I would like to. Not sure of my schedule yet. Sometimes it is difficult, but I always try to take time and enjoy the local culture.
British audiences have a reputation for being pretty wild, how do they compare with the crowds from Holland and elsewhere?
I would not say they are really extremely different, each country has its own unique qualities. I love performing in the UK. Everyone is always up for it and brings all their energy to the dance floor.
You’ve been making music for a while now, what are the best and worst gigs you’ve ever played?
The best gig I have ever played would be the Opening Ceremonies of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. That was an unforgettable experience. It would be difficult for me to pick a worst gig. I truly love producing and performing, and I’m happiest when I’m connecting with my fans.
Many would say that you’ve been the key to bringing trance into the mainstream and raising its profile across the world. Where do you take the music from here?
For me, it’s all about pushing boundaries. On Kaleidoscope, I have brought together all the different musical influences which I am enjoying at the moment. With my production I’ve taken more of a structured song writing approach, as well as experimented with new sounds and textures. I’m going to keep producing music and let it evolve naturally.
You’ve collaborated with the likes of Nelly Furtado, Tegan and Sara and Kele from Bloc Party, how do you end up working with these guys? Do you approach them or is it the other way round?
I’ve been very lucky to have had the opportunity to work with all the amazing guests on Kaleidoscope. It all happened very organically. I first hung out with Nelly Furtado in Miami last year. We freestyled in the studio together and realized we had chemistry. I met Kele from Bloc Party when I was in London and it turned out he and the guys were big fans, which was such an honor. Tegan & Sara played with me live at Bonnaroo and I remixed one of their tracks. We took it from there.
Who would you most like to work with in the future?
My list of artists is always growing. I would love to do a song with Santigold or MGMT.
What do you think about Basshunter appearing in the British version of Celebrity Big Brother? Is there ever a chance you’d ever try something like this?
No, that’s not for me.
What’s better and why; the first few years you had as DJ or your career now?
My career now. I have been able to see the world and meet so many great people. It’s been a great experience.
Finally, what are your plans after the world tour? Can we expect a follow up to Kaleidoscope any time soon?
I am concentrating all my energy on the Kaleidoscope World Tour. I have also launched my brand new fan site called InTheBooth which I am very excited about. With my busy schedule, I am constantly moving around the world. The site allows me to interact with fans, share my music and stories from the road. I am really happy with how it has turned out so far.
The Edinburgh leg of the tour will not only boast an appearance by Tiësto, but also incorporate an outside dance marquee, outside & inside bars, Gio-Goi Music Bus, Funfair plus merchandise stalls. Running from 6pm to 4am, this will be Tiësto’s biggest show to date in Scotland as the event will take place in the huge Highland Hall at The Royal Highland Centre (same site and event layout as EH1 Music Festival, August 2009).
Check out the newpaper next week for your chance to win a pair tickets to Tiësto’s Kaleidoscope World Tour on March 6 at the Highland Hall in Edinburgh.
Goldfrapp announced their new single ‘Rocket’ to be released through March 9th 2010. Fizzy with inspiration, ‘Rocket’ is is taken from the duo’s fifth album ‘Head First’, released on March.
‘Rocket’ ‘is written and produced by band mates Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory and comes complete with new mixes by Richard X, Penguin Prison and Grum, and Tiësto, and is accompanied by a fabulous video directed by Kim Gehrig (Calvin Harris, Primal Scream, Santogold).
We’ll see if this is another great alternative rock remix from Tiësto!
Tiësto is a man of “firsts”. He was the first DJ to sell out dates at the Brixton Academy (two nights in a row), Alexandra Palace, the O2 Arena, and last summer he was the first DJ to headline and sell-out a truly wondrous show at Victoria Park, London to 25,000 fans. He is the only DJ ever to sell out a three-month residency at Privilege in Ibiza last summer, where he played to over 100,000 people and now Tiësto is back in Scotland.
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