Pete Tong mbe
@petetong
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MBE ;the pied piper of dance follow on Spotify essential selection radio ....views on this page are mine and not those of the BBC
Joined July 2009
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…
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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We morn his passing but Celebrate his legacy . Maxi get some sleep 🙏🙏.
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Amazing day at the Palace for MBE, thanks so much for the amazing messages of congratulations, deeply appreciated X http://t.co/vTWlDqZNUo.
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Thank you Nottingham and thanks to this guy for showing just how much the music means to us 🤪.@IbizaClassics_ @HeritageOrc @julesbuckley #Cafedelmar
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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.
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DJ Alfredo sadly passed away on 24th December 2024. In his memory and to celebrate his legacy, this Friday at 10pm on @BBCR1 I’ll be replaying part of his Essential Mix set recorded at Manumission in 1996. Alfredo was the DJ’s DJ. A maverick who, through his legendary sets at
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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
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Amazing trip to #caraivabahiabrasil #FazendaQuebraPote to learn about soil regeneration #savesoilmovement .
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R.I.P #GodfatherOfHouse Frankie Knuckles R.I.P gentleman genius groundbreaker inspiration blessed to have worked with you. Sad news.
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.@IbizaClassics_ rehearsals. all set for 1st night of the tour in Newcastle on Thursday night ☄️
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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
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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.
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Thank You @RoyalAlbertHall @BBCR1 @julesbuckley @heritageorc @JohnNewmanMusic @EllaEyre #IbizaProm #R1Ibiza20
http://t.co/4fCPsODalp.
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On my @BBCR1 show tonight, we’ll be celebrating the life and huge influence of the original Balearic DJ, Alfredo, playing part of his Essential Mix from the Manumission closing party in 1996 (check out my original intro! in this post). Tune in at 10pm or stream on-demand at
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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
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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 🙏
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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
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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!
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I'm sure your spirit is in the sky r.i.p #GeorgeMichael thank you for the music. 2016 year of lost legends.
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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
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Huge thanks to everyone that came to see us on the tour!.See you next year!.@IbizaClassics_ @HeritageOrc @julesbuckley .Special thanks to @BeckyHill @SammHenshaw @rejjiesnow @Disciples @raye 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
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Incredible vocals from @EllaEyre on our #ClassicHouse album recording of 'Waiting All Night', look out for the full track & video on Friday!
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Tony Pike ibiza legend and pioneer we will miss your style grace hospitality humour and passion for the good life - rest in peace .
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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🖤.🎥
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🚨 ESSENTIAL NEW TUNE 🚨. This week’s Essential New Tune comes from @djannamiranda with her remix of @depechemode’s ‘My Cosmos Is Mine’. What are your thoughts?. @BBCR1 #EssentialNewTune
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Recording for the 'Classic House' album w/ Jules Buckley & the Heritage Orchestra. PJANOO!! @ericprydz .Pre-order:
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Throwing back 25 years to 1995 and the birth of @ministryofsound's #TheAnnual mixed by myself and @BoyGeorge. We did volume II and III shortly after… all three (and my mix of The Annual 2021) have just been made available on @AppleMusic 🔥 . #MinistryOfSound #PeteTong #BoyGeorge
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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
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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.
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.@davidguetta has included some classics in his Influences @essentialmix. Check it out: http://t.co/JBvoka700P
http://t.co/YFdb8nqNGz.
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The iconic @SLAMdjs are here, they have had a huge influence on house and techno in the UK #EssentialMix25 @BBCR1
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🚨 ESSENTIAL NEW TUNE 🚨. This week’s Essential New Tune comes from Pryda (@ericprydz) with ‘The Return’. What are your thoughts?. @BBCR1 #EssentialNewTune
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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
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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!
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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
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🚨ESSENTIAL NEW TUNE🚨. Time to hand out that now world famous accolade - my Essential New Tune. Get yourselves ready for my first of 2021. 'You Need Me' by @RealBlackCoffee feat @MaxineAshley & @sunelmusicianza 🔥. A worthy start to a New Year?. @BBCR1 #EssentialNewTune
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A bit bigger than my old mobile disco days in a transit van #petetongibizaclassics #GlasgowHydro #9trucks @IbizaClassics_
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🚨ESSENTIAL NEW TUNE🚨. 'Lumartes' by @sethtroxler !! 🔥.Taken from the first EP on the @circolocoibiza x @RockstarGames label entitled ‘Monday Dreamin' Blue EP. What do you make of it? . @BBCR1 #EssentialNewTune
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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!.🔥
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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”)
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That was amazing, thanks for watching and merry Xmas!.@julesbuckley @HeritageOrc @JessieWare @Vulavox @BaelyMusic #Duvall @HollyPetrie @brendanreilly 🙌.#OComeAllYeRavers
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This is what I see when playing @IbizaClassics_ with @HeritageOrc @julesbuckley 🔥.Early access to 2019 tour tickets here: .#IbizaClassics @BeckyHill @Vulavox @TheO2 ✈️✈️✈️
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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
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Good luck tonight @Carl_Cox last ever @Carl_Cox_Space night at @SpaceIbiza. You came a long way from #TheSheffieldArms baby. you legend!
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🚨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
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On Jan 22nd my @R1Dance show is live from a LA rooftop w/ @EricPrydz @RichieHawtin @VonStroke @MarcKinchen +more
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Good morning from Ibiza!.It's the calm between storms after an incredible day1 of @BBCR1 Ibiza weekend at @528Ibiza. We continue today at @ushuaiaibiza for @UNITEDANTS 🐜 listen to both on @BBCSounds .For those of you on the island, find me at @BlueMarlinIbiza on Sunday.
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This Friday on @BBCRadio2 I'll be @ZoeTheBall's 'Not So Mobile DJ' selecting 30 minutes of Ibiza Classics, tune in from 7:35am!
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Thank you Nottingham, we are back! See you tomorrow Manchester!
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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.
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Record shops. I miss ‘em! Episode 3 of my @bbcradio2 #HouseNation show is on @bbcsounds now, Final episode tonight at 9pm.
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🚨ESSENTIAL NEW TUNE🚨. This week’s essential new tune is “Hypnotized” by @anyma_eva Feat. @elliegoulding . What’s your favourite tune of the new year so far?. @BBCR1 #essentialnewtune
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🚨 ESSENTIAL NEW TUNE 🚨. This week’s Essential New Tune comes from @MichaelBibi1 & @kinahau_ with ‘Different Side’, out now on @SolidGrooves_. What are your thoughts?. @BBCR1 #EssentialNewTune
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🚨ESSENTIAL NEW TUNE🚨. This week’s essential new tune is “Pictures Of You” by @anyma_eva. Thoughts?. @BBCR1 #essentialnewtune
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It’s @BBCR1’s Dance Weekend !!. I’m live right now in Ibiza co-presenting with @dannyhowarddj & @sarahstorytweet live from London as we showcase a HUGE night of dance from some of the worlds biggest DJ’s. Listen now on @BBCR1 and @BBCSounds 🎉
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Join me on 26th October on @bbcr1 at 7pm as we celebrate 25 years of the Essential mix W/ @blackmadonnachi @derrickmayday @blucu @djheidi @KrystalKlear @NicoleMoudaber @Patrick_Topping @PaulWoolford @ShyFX @I_Skream @SLAMdjs & @dannyhowarddj We continue.
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Start the day as we mean to go on. Black Coffee is one of my surprise guests today at @BlueMarlinIbiza 🔥😵🔥
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It’s all gone @Creamfields!.See you in the @AllGonePT arena with this incredible cast of DJs.
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