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"If you count the most influential people in the British clubbing world, Pete Tong's name must appear on the list. He is the presenter of Essential Selection, the UK's most popular music radio programme, and his influence is unestimated. ”
Pete Tong, a legendary British musician, is one of the few people in the global Dance music space who has had the influence Pete Tong has had over the past two decades. He is the DJ of BBC Radio 1 Dance, Director of Electronic Music at William Morris Entertainment, Consultant at Warner Music A&R, and a music producer.
Pete Tong hosted the weekly radio programme Essential Mix, a weekly programme dedicated to his solo series at BBC Radio 1, the most important electronic music radio programme in the UK and around the world. As a well-known programme spokesperson for BBC Radio 1, Pete has been at the forefront of the industry for more than two decades and has earned him the reputation of a global Dane Music ambassador.
Pete Tong was born in July 1960 in Kent, England, where his music career began. Initially he was just a part-time journalist and DJ on a local radio station.
In 1983, he became an A&R agent for the prestigious independent music label London Records. As his reputation at A&R grew, he established FFRR Records as a subsidiary of the London Record Label.
FFRR is shorthand for Full Frequency Range Recording, which uses high-fidelity recording technology to improve and enhance Western classical albums from the 50s and 60s to preserve popular high-fidelity vinyl works. In the early 21st century, Warner acquired FFRR and incorporated it into London Records.
In the 90s, Tong played an important role in the rebranding of Radio 1. Now, as his influence continues to grow, Pete Tong has "revived" his FFRR label, not only signing great musicians such as Oliver Heldens, The Magician, Blonde and The Disciples, but also re-establishing his strong position in the A&R space.
In 2008, he also hosted The International Music Summit in Ibiza, which has been recognized as an industry bellwether for the electronic music sector and one of the world's most important music industry gatherings.
At present, IMS has developed into an educational and inspiring high-level communication platform in the industry, dedicated to the dissemination and promotion of electronic music and other DJ-related art forms, and is regarded by the industry as a top platform with electronic music thought leadership.
In addition to the electronic dance music industry, Pete Tong also has a lot of fame in the film industry. He has worked as a music supervisor for films such as The Beach, The Love Four, 24 Hour Party Freak and It's All Gone Pete Tong, most notably It's All Gone Pete Tong. Pete Tong not only had a brief cameo in the film, but also served as its executive producer.
In 2014 Pete Tong was awarded the Order of the Order of the British Empire, 5th Class, at Buckingham Palace.
Today, Pete Tong is one of the most important pioneering indicators of Dance Music. Pete Tong, a long-time resident at IBIZA, is loved by many music fans. His unique and deeply rooted taste in song selection and personal skills have influenced many DJs and electronic music lovers.
Unlike other DJs, he is adept at blending and innovating electronic music. In 2015, Radio1 hosted the Ibiza Ball at London's Royal Albert Hall, a club music remade by conductor Jules Buckley and a 65-piece traditional orchestra.
In 2016, Pete Tong released the remastered club music album Classic House. On this album, his orchestral and dance repertoire topped the UK Albums Chart. The show not only spawned another album, Ibiza Classics, in 2017, but also paved the way for a live music event that would later lead to the album's eponymous title.
Pete Tong will never forget the joy of his trip to Ibiza, and he makes nostalgic memories of those days of indulgence and madness by combining classic dance music with symphony, in a new live form of expression.
With 65 top performers, the Heritage Orchestra, together with Pete Tong, performed the greatest dance repertoire of 30 years, and Ibiza's brilliant plots from previous years have been revived. He believes that "only the "new style" produced by mutual cooperation and collision can be regarded as real music! ”
This tour opened a new chapter in the form of live electronic music performances. Pete Tong opens a new chapter in the form of live electronic music in a meaningful way.
The tour continues, and if 2021 can return to calm, you may be able to experience the majestic music baptism from this group of top artists.
"I'm just trying to follow the music, follow my passion, connect with the audience, tell a story," he said. "I'm proud of what I've accomplished, but I also know I'm lucky to be here in this day and age."
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