Maxi Jazz R.I.P
A poet, a gentleman and a true original who together with
@faithless
made a handful of tunes that define both club culture and a generation. In a hundred years time if someone asks what all the fuss was about in 1996, just play them Insomnia, job done…
Sad to hear of
@Avicii
passing. From humble beginnings went onto conquer the world was a major influence in opening up mainstream USA to electronic dance music. For him it was always about the music not the circus . May his spirit and soul find peace. Way too young x
Heartbroken to hear that Steve Wright MBE has passed away. A radio giant and truly one of a kind. So supportive and encouraging to me from my first day on
@BBCR1
on a Friday evening in 1991 when I had the challenge of following him! Our paths crossed numerous times over the
Sad to wake up to the news that we lost Keith Flint, a true original.
The Prodigy have made a huge contribution to dance culture and electronic music around the world. Keith’s contribution as the band’s iconic front man was immense and he will be dearly missed R.I.P xx
Annie was a pioneer, a trailblazer and a role model, who possessed a relentless passion to discover and champion new & groundbreaking music.
During her career Annie championed everything from prog rock and punk to acid house, techno, big beat, breakbeat, dubstep and grime. She
We brought
@SadhguruJV
and
@brianeno
together for a chat about
#SaveSoil
a global movement envisioned by Sadhguru, seeking to bring about a concerted, conscious response to impending soil extinction.
Watch the full discussion and get involved here:
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@anniemacmanus
, can’t believe the day has come that you're leaving
@BBCR1
!
What an incredible ride it’s been, you've been an amazing ambassador, curator, supporter, enthusiast of dance and electronic music and a massive role model...
Tonight from 7pm on
@BBCR1
, myself and
@AnnieMac
will be celebrating a Decade of Dance with a very special 4-hour cohost, looking back at some of the biggest dance tracks over the last ten years! 🙌
7pm - The Hits
8pm - Ibiza Anthems
9pm - Club Bangers
10pm - The Afterparty
I’m lucky to have been able to first play these tunes on the radio to help spread the word. Fortunate to be able play “that track” in every IbizaClassics show since we started and most grateful to have been able to share a stage with this great man.
None of us realised quite how much we needed a tuba solo version of Zombie Nation Kernkraft 400 in our lives…
Great moment from the
@IbizaClassics_
tour, thanks to
@mikethetuba
🔥
The 2024 Winter tour pre sale starts Wednesday 6th Dec at 9.30am. Register at
I’ve recorded a special 4 part show for
@BBCRadio2
called
#HouseNation
, starting tonight (Saturday) at 9pm.
It’s a musical journey through my record box, playing you the music that inspired me, and sharing the memories that led to my love affair with Dance music...
#PeteTong
What an honour to open the
#CoronationConcert
with our
@IbizaClassics_
performance of “Feel The Love” ❤️
Come and see the full show outdoors this Summer or in arenas at the end of the year...
I recorded this intro for
@daftpunk
's debut Essential Mix back in 1997.
Listen to the full mix and 29 other classic
@BBCR1
Essential Mixes from the last 30 years on
@BBCSounds
now for a limited time.
Put away the Xmas songs, it’s time to get the tunes
Heartbreaking news
#phillipzdar
has died days before the release of new
@CASSIUSOFFICIAL
album and
@essentialmix
in accidental fall. A true visionary and genius in the studio and a very lovely man. Huge loss for the art of music. Thoughts and prayers for his family 🙏
Very proud to have played a small part in helping House Music conquer the world :)
Part 1 of ‘Can You Feel It’ is on the iPlayer now. Look out for part 2 on
@BBCFOUR
this Friday 10pm, they’ll be looking at the clubs that changed our lives!
#HouseMusic
#CanYouFeelIt
#Records
One of my fondest memories of 2018...
@IbizaClassics_
with the incredible
@Beverleyknight
at the O2 Arena!
We’re back with a brand new show next December, tickets:
Happy New Year!
So sad to hear the news that Andy Weatherall has passed away. A true visionary and founding father of uk electronic music & club culture who’s genius and influence moved the needle around the world. RIP
#lordsabre
This week we lost Jose Padilla, an Ibiza Icon and pioneer. His hugely influential Cafe Del Mar albums paved the way for the chill out genre. In 1995 I invited Jose to do his 1st Essential Mix, it’s an honour to air it once more on
@BBCR1
this weekend:
The coolest conductor on the planet running off stage to pay tribute to the late great Maxi Jazz at
@IbizaClassics_
, what a moment 🔥
We’re back in December 2024… register now at for early access to tickets.
#Insomnia
#IbizaClassics
#MaxiJazz
🖤
🎥
As tonight’s
@R1Dance
show is pre recorded i can’t play any
#timbergling
so in memory here Avicii - Wake Me Up (Pete Tong Radio 1 Premiere) via
@YouTube
It’s been an amazing honour to be by your side during this time as part of the R1 Dance family, we’re gonna miss you, there'll always be a place for you in my studio or behind my turntables any time you want to rock up!
Huge hugs, rock on girl, we look forward to what you do next
Tonight 10pm on
@BBCR1
. It's my Month In Dance Special for Feb 2021. We rewind 3 weeks of Essential New Tunes before revealing a new one, we’ve got some very exciting new additions to our R1 Residency line-up + a Lockdown Mix, an Eclectic Selection & Hot Mix to round things off!
When it all goes Pete Tong… make sure you have some vinyl with you!
Keep an eye on my Insta and Facebook for more live vinyl bunker sessions.
#YouAreNotAlone
#MrHappy
#AllGonePeteTong
People in the UK, please help our NHS and care workers save lives by staying home this Easter Weekend.
Anyone can get it and anyone can spread it.
#StayHomeSaveLives
@PHE_uk
@NHSuk
Just announced!
@BBCR1
Dance Weekend, 31st July to 2nd August, 70 hours of dance music including a back to back with
@si_bonobo
and some bloke called Pete Tong!
🔥
Sad to hear that Italian legend Claudio Coccoluto has passed away. Our thoughts are with his friends and family. RIP
(Track Playing: Claudio Coccoluto presents The Heartists “Belo Horizonti”)
Just speechless after such a massive finale to an incredible
@IbizaClassics_
tour.
Sending thanks to each and every one of you that came and danced with us!
We’ll see you next year (see the dates and register at )
@julesbuckley
#TheEssentialOrchestra
🚨ESSENTIAL NEW TUNE🚨
First new music in 2 years... It's
@ChemBros
with 'The Darkness That You Fear'. This single is a message of hope for our times as the pandemic continues to dominate daily life around the world! 🙌
A worthy Essential New Tune?
@BBCR1
#EssentialNewTune
Blenheim Palace, what a magical setting for
@IbizaClassics_
Thanks to everyone that came and danced all evening with us... check for more shows coming up this summer and winter.
Tonight from 10pm on
@BBCR1
... we look back at all the amazing music released in Oct +
@itsjohnsummit
delivers a special Lockdown Mix! Following that,
@CamelPhat
Essential Mix captured from an empty
@Printworks_LDN
then on Sat night we have a 2010 Essential Mix from
@faithless
!