Pete Tong
Pete Tong and Carl Cox Are DJing Back-to-Back From 400 Miles Apart
Today, September 22nd, legendary DJs Pete Tong and Carl Cox will perform at a virtual event as part of their “Club Rewind” campaign to showcase the power of Gig1, Virgin Media’s state-of-the-art gigabit broadband service. Tong and Cox will go back-to-back, with the former performing in London and the latter from Glasgow. Gig1’s internet will power the technology that manages outputs for the master and headphones as well as connecting the “Club Rewind” event locations. This will allow crowds to share the experience and virtual set and give fans the option to tune in from the comfort of their own home. The event will take place between 7PM and midnight. “Music has the power to transport you back in time, relive memories and c...
Pete Tong’s “O Come All Ye Ravers” Holiday Show to Be Livestreamed Around the World
Pete Tong‘s annual Ibiza Classics holiday performance will look a bit different this year due to the global COVID-19 crisis. Tong, Jules Buckley, the Heritage Orchestra, and thousands of fans usually convene in London’s O2 Arena for a live orchestral performance of dance music classics, but this year’s event will be livestreamed around the world due to the impact of the virus. The virtual concert will mark the first live event in the venue since it was shut down back in March. The Christmas show will be called “O Come All Ye Ravers” and will still take place in the same arena, albeit without a crowd. On YouTube, Tong shared a trailer announcing the event and highlighted the importance of music during uncertain times like these. “...
Carl Cox, Amelie Lens, Pete Tong, More to Perform at Virtual Beirut Fundraiser
Electronic Labor Day and Beatport ReConnect have teamed up to launch the “For Beirut“ initiative as part of their efforts to raise funds to support Lebanon after a deadly explosion rocked the city on August 4th, 2020. The capital, which was already reeling from the economic pitfalls of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, has seen over $15 billion USD in material damages and the deterioration of the livelihoods of tens of thousands of individuals and families. Through the new charitable initiative, ELD and Beatport are uniting the international electronic music community to host a massive livestream on Sunday, September 13th geared towards raising funds to help rebuild Beirut. Headliners Andhim, Amelie Lens, Blond:ish, Carl Cox, Danny Howard, Dennis Ferrer, De...
