Pete Tong announces ‘Ibiza Classics’ 2024 UK arena tour
nme.comPete Tong has announced new details of his ‘Ibiza Classics’ UK arena tour for 2024.The BBC Radio 1 DJ released the ‘Ibiza Classics’ compilation album back in 2017, where iconic dance songs were covered by Jules Buckley and The Heritage Orchestra.
The album features renditions of The Chemical Brothers, Massive Attack, and Armand Van Helden. The DJ has toured the album multiple times since its release, most recently taking it on the road in autumn 2023.Now, the DJ is returning with Jules Buckley and The Essential Orchestra for nine arena shows in December 2024.
Tong will play cities including Glasgow, Manchester, and Birmingham, finishing off with two dates at London’s O2 Arena. Tickets will go on sale on December 8, 9.30am – purchase yours here.Tong will also play a series of outdoor shows in the summer of 2024 – get remaining tickets here.JUNE 2024: 21 – NEWMARKET Racecourse22 – NEWTON LE WILLOWS Haydock Park RacecourseJULY 2024:05 – BEDFORD Bedford Park20 – READING Englefield House26 – ESHER Sandown Park RacecourseDECEMBER 2024: 4 – ABERDEEN P&J Live 5 – GLASGOW OVO Hydro 6 – NOTTINGHAM Motorpoint Arena 7 – MANCHESTER AO Arena 10 – CARDIFF Utilita Arena11 – BRIGHTON Centre12 – BIRMINGHAM Utilita Arena 13 – LONDON O2 Arena 14 – LONDON O2 Arena In 2021, Tong was honoured with the prestigious Music Industry Trusts Award.
He was the first dance music specialist to receive the award; its previous winners include Glastonbury Festival‘s Michael Eavis, The Beatles producer George Martin, Peter Gabriel, Elton John, Simon Cowell and Kylie Minogue.Tong said of the award: “I’m seriously thrilled and humbled to be standing here receiving the MITS Award because I think this is recognition of dance music’s and club culture’s influence.
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