TIESTO IN CONCERT:
From his days spinning underground parties to his current status as one of the world's most famous DJs and producers, Tiesto has remained a dance music pioneer committed to transcending boundaries with his next-level productions and inspiring live sets. He continues to break new ground in 2014 with the release of A Town Called Paradise, his fifth record and the first on a major label. Anthemic lead single "Red Lights" encapsulates the album's unique hybrid of house, electro, and pop, and it perfectly complements fan favorites like "Adagio For Strings" and "Pair of Dice" at his electrifying live shows. Tiesto's jaw-dropping sets and state-of-the-art visuals will have fans dancing till the break of dawn on a string of highly anticipated summer dates that include headlining slots at Hard Summer 2014 and Outside Lands.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Born Tijs Michiel Verwest in the Netherlands, Tiesto got his start in the mid-'90s releasing hardcore/gabber tracks under a variety of monikers. After a brief stint collaborating with Ferry Corsten as Gouryella in the late-'90s, he garnered significant attention under the name DJ Tiesto with a massively successful remix of Delirium's 2000 hit "Silence". In 2001 he released his solo debut LP In My Memory, an impressive collection of songs that earned him superstar status with international club hits like "Lethal Industry" and "Flight 643". Over the course of his remarkable career Tiesto has released more than 35 DJ mixes, dropped more than 100 remixes, played on stage at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, and been named "The Greatest DJ of All Time" by Mixmag. In 2014 he made his major label debut with his fifth album A Town Called Paradise, supporting the album's release with a string of highly anticipated tour dates.
FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:
"Tiesto is one of the best DJs in the world. His shows are unforgettable and life changing. Once you attend one of his shows you will want to see him over and over again."
"Tiesto put on a spectacular show. It was non-stop fun for everyone there. The vibes were great, and he made it a really enjoyable time. special effects were top notch and I would pay to see him again in a heartbeat"
"Tiesto was definitely the highlight of the night. The sound system was top notch, the tracks were slamming, and the lighting and visuals were astounding."